Strengthen Your Change Leadership with a Coach You Can Trust |Forbes Contributor |Accenture Alum |Former NU Adjunct Faculty

Empowering Leaders to Navigate Change and Drive Results

With over 20 years of experience guiding executives across industries, I've honed my expertise in leadership development, change management, and high-performance team building. My journey from competitive tennis to global change initiatives at Accenture and other global firms has taught me the critical importance of adaptability, resilience, and strategic communication in today's volatile business landscape.

Key focus areas:

 - Elevating leadership potential through personalized coaching
 - Mastering Change Leadership to drive sustainable transformations
 - Enhancing executive presence and inclusive leadership skills

My approach combines structured frameworks with agility, utilizing assessments, workshops, and hands-on coaching to deliver rapid, measurable progress. Drawing from my academic work at Northwestern University and insights from the Forbes Coaches Council, I provide leaders with practical strategies to navigate complex challenges and inspire their teams.

Ready to elevate your leadership and drive impactful change? Let's connect.

Email: smschwan@evolvingstrategies.com
Phone: +1.312.371.7263
Schedule a call: https://calendly.com/sandyschwan

Sandy Schwan

Who do you lean on when leadership gets crazy? 

Leaders today have it tough. 

There are so many challenges like:
➡️ the politics of the organizational &   community landscape
➡️ navigating and improving toxic or political landscapes 
➡️ communicating well through constant changes coming at you
➡️ learning and using AI to enhance your productivity 
➡️ keeping your team engaged, happy, and innovating

& the list goes on and on and on.

It's easy to feel tired and like you're not getting anywhere...or at least where you want to go in this current year. 

About me:
-I've helped 5000+ leaders in schools and corporations see things clearly
-I have 26+ great years of helping leaders become the best leader they can be.
- And, I've been where you are navigating the political landscape, building teams and organizational leaders, and all the while, working to make daily gains in our achievement scores and KPI's. 

Imagine having professional development, consulting, and coaching that will get results guaranteed. 

Ready to feel empowered to tackle any leadership mayhem thrown at you?

Let's chat! 

Book a free call today.
Click here: https://www.strategicadvancement.com/free-strategy-session

Your leadership will be clear as ever after our first call!

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Kristi Thompson

Today was a powerful milestone, and I’m incredibly proud to share it.

This morning, alongside Jeff Damadeo at INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT, we officially launched the Indian Hill Entrepreneurs’ Center Digital Leadership Academy with the High School Student Leadership Team. After more than a year of intentional planning and collaboration, seeing this work come to life with students was truly energizing.

At Strategic Advancement, we believe leadership development should elevate student voice, create meaningful connection, and give young leaders tools they can actually use. This digital academy does exactly that. It’s more than a platform. It’s a space for students to collaborate across teams, share ideas, build skills, and grow their leadership identity in ways that are visible, authentic, and lasting.

What stood out most this morning was the students themselves. Their reflections on where they are as leaders, what they want to grow next, and how they hope to use this space were thoughtful, honest, and inspiring. Their input is already shaping what comes next, which is exactly how leadership learning should work.

I’m grateful for the partnership with Indian Hill and for the shared commitment to building something that truly supports and amplifies student leadership. This launch is just the beginning, and I’m excited to continue this work together as students shape the future of the academy.

Proud to partner. Excited for what’s ahead.

Helping Leaders Transform Teams | Leadership Coach | Strategic Growth Consultant

When we asked educators why they wanted AI training, 74% said saving time and reducing workload was a top priority. Teachers are not looking for more tools. They want support that helps them plan faster, communicate more clearly, and focus on students instead of paperwork.

Join the waiting list for cohort updates and webinar access. 

→ https://lnkd.in/edZu9McN

#TeacherSupport #AIinSchools #EdLeaders #TeacherPD

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Celebrating Our New AI Innovators 🎉

Congratulations to all the educators from Goshen Local Schools and Caldwell Exempted Village School District who have completed the AI in Education course and officially joined the Educator AI Innovator’s Network!

These teachers and leaders are part of a growing statewide effort to bring responsible, practical, and future-ready AI integration into classrooms and school systems across Ohio and beyond.

This community will spend the next 11 months exploring tools, sharing wins, and applying what they’ve learned to elevate instruction, leadership, and student engagement.

We’re proud of the work you’ve done and excited for what’s ahead.

Welcome to the movement.
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Join here: https://lnkd.in/g67-ivr5

As we begin 2026, I’m feeling deeply grateful.

This year, my focus is simple: help people lead with clarity and confidence, especially as AI continues to influence how we teach, learn, and make decisions. There is so much possibility ahead.

#AIinEducation #StrategicAdvancement

I hear the same question everywhere I go lately:

“We know AI is coming… but how do we actually use it without losing what matters most?”

That question is exactly why we started paying close attention to what teachers and leaders are really experiencing as they learn to implement AI in schools.

In Part 1 of our new blog series, we’re sharing real data and real educator voice from our AI in Education course. 

Not predictions. 
Not trends. 
Just honest reflections from people doing the work right now.

➡️ Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/ensks8GG

What Teachers Are Actually Saying After Learning How to Use AI Responsibly

If this resonates, you’re not alone.

You can join the waiting list or set up a conversation to explore what this could look like in your school or district.

Open article: AI in Education: What Teachers are Saying by strategicadvancement.com

AI in Education: What Teachers are Saying

Nearly every conversation I have about AI comes back to one thing. 

Educators want clarity, not hype. 

They want to do right by students while keeping learning human. 

That’s the work I’m committed to supporting this year. 

If AI is on your radar, join the waiting list so you don’t miss the Feb 19 webinar invite.

Open article: AI in Education Course | Free Ohio TechCred PD for Educators by strategicadvancement.com

AI in Education Course | Free Ohio TechCred PD for Educators

We asked educators what changed after completing our AI in Education course, and the response was clear. 93% reported feeling confident using AI responsibly. Teachers told us they are no longer guessing how to use AI.

They have clearer boundaries, stronger ethical understanding, and more confidence leading conversations with students and colleagues.

Want the next invite and access to our Feb 19 webinar? Join the waiting list. 

→ https://lnkd.in/eRYWk8Ar

#AIEducation #TeacherVoice #FutureReadySchools #EducationalLeadership #AIinSchools

This is exactly why we built our AI in Education course and network. Community changes the learning experience!

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One of the strongest themes we hear is that educators want to learn AI together. 

Collaboration builds confidence, reduces fear, and helps teachers apply strategies faster. 

That’s why the AI in Education experience is built around learning, discussion, and ongoing support, not one-and-done training.

Districts receive policy-aligned guidance, and teachers receive continued implementation support as they apply learning in real classrooms.

Join the waiting list to get webinar access and updates.

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