Athendora
Leadership coaching for aspiring and new leaders
About
Unleashing the wisdom of emerging leaders...
I’m Steve Sandis, founder of Athendora. I coach aspiring and new leaders who are stepping into leadership, preparing for their first leadership role, or finding their footing as a new leader.
I help clients build greater self-trust, confidence, and clarity about the leader they want to become.
My approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and client-led. Rather than arriving with a preset formula or telling you what you should do, I create a structured space for reflection, insight, experimentation, and growth so you can access your own wisdom and become more intentional in how you lead.
I’m a graduate of Georgetown University’s Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching program.
Packages
Free Discovery Call
A 20-minute conversation to explore your leadership coaching goals, learn about Athendora, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
Biweekly Leadership Coaching
A three-month initial coaching engagement for aspiring and new leaders who want dedicated space to build self-trust, strengthen their leadership confidence, and grow into the leader they want to become.
Weekly Leadership Coaching
A three-month initial coaching engagement for aspiring and new leaders who want consistent support as they build self-trust, strengthen their leadership confidence, and grow into the leader they want to become.
Testimonials
One of the best things Steve did was help me pause and ground myself. It helped me think more deeply, and I felt challenged to break up my routine and change my approach to get the outcome I wanted.
- Jack, Sales Leader, Cybersecurity, Texas
Coaching gave me a neutral thought partner who challenged me to slow down and approach the situations I was navigating with a more objective lens. It reminded me that I already had the tools I needed to address the challenges in front of me.
- Swafia, Experienced Leader, Organizational Development, Virginia
I learned to ground myself in each conversation in the leader I wanted to be, acting with intention rather than letting the chaos of the workplace dictate my reactions.
- Tim, New Leader, Outdoor Industry, California
Free Discovery Call
Let's have a friendly chat and discover if we're a fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What coaching services does Athendora offer?
Athendora LLC provides individual leadership coaching for aspiring and new leaders.
New clients can choose between two three-month coaching engagements:
Biweekly Leadership Coaching
One 60-minute kickoff session plus five 45-minute coaching sessions, generally meeting every two weeks. Founding client investment: $1,050 paid in full.
One 60-minute kickoff session plus five 45-minute coaching sessions, generally meeting every two weeks. Founding client investment: $1,050 paid in full.
Weekly Leadership Coaching
One 60-minute kickoff session plus eleven 45-minute coaching sessions, generally meeting once a week. Founding client investment: $2,100, paid in three monthly installments of $700.
One 60-minute kickoff session plus eleven 45-minute coaching sessions, generally meeting once a week. Founding client investment: $2,100, paid in three monthly installments of $700.
Existing clients who complete an initial engagement may also be invited to continue through Ongoing Leadership Coaching.
Who is Athendora coaching for?
Athendora is designed for aspiring and new leaders who want to build greater self-trust, confidence, clarity, and intentionality in how they lead.
Clients may be preparing for their first leadership role, adjusting to the realities of leading others, navigating self-doubt or imposter feelings, or wanting dedicated space to reflect on the leader they are becoming.
How do I know which coaching option is right for me?
Prospective clients are encouraged to begin with a complimentary 20-minute Leadership Coaching Discovery Call.
We’ll talk about where you are in your leadership journey, what you’re hoping to gain from coaching, and whether Athendora feels like a good fit. If we decide to work together, we can also discuss whether weekly or biweekly coaching best fits your goals and circumstances.
What is your cancellation and rescheduling policy?
Sessions may be cancelled or rescheduled without penalty with at least 24 hours’ notice.
Sessions changed with less than 24 hours’ notice will ordinarily count as used. Initial coaching engagements include one no-questions-asked grace exception for a late cancellation or reschedule, and additional exceptions may be made for unexpected urgent circumstances.
What is your refund policy?
If a client cancels an initial coaching engagement before the first coaching session occurs, payments made for the engagement will be refunded.
Once the first coaching session has occurred, payments are generally nonrefundable, subject to the hardship provisions described in the client’s coaching agreement.
How can I contact Athendora?
For questions about coaching, scheduling, or your account, email [email protected].