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Dr. Pamela Pyle
Fmr. Faculty Senate President
University of New Mexico
"Kevin is a wonderful listener and has the ability to consider situations from many angles. As someone who specializes in collaboration, I value his spirit of working with others to bring out the best. He knows the educational terrain and what is necessary to bring about positive change and achieve expanding goals."
Heba Elsonbaty
Director, Organizational Development
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Canada)
"Kevin led an engaging and insightful session on conflict management for department chairs, helping them understand our own conflict styles and how to navigate challenging interactions with others. His approach was practical, reflective, and filled with valuable strategies that we can apply immediately. His understanding of the role of chairs was immensely helpful. A fantastic session!"
Dr. Michael Grose
Associate Dean
University of Oregon
"Dr. Sanders brings a rare combination of thoughtfulness, supportiveness, and effectiveness to his leadership coaching. Many leaders excel in one or two of these areas, but he consistently demonstrates all three—and he does so with a focus on empowering others. His coaching is a testament to his commitment to helping higher education leaders grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.”
Kevin Sanders
Academic Dean | ICF-certified Coach | Artist by Training
With two decades in higher ed and experience in a range of leadership roles across different institutions, I’ve learned this:
Leadership isn't about having all the answers—
it's about building systems that make progress possible.
That’s what I help academic leaders do: build smarter structures, lead with clarity, and focus on the people and purpose that matter most.
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