Education.

Learning is a lifelong adventure, where we continually grow to become the best version of ourselves.

“Growth should be a process of integrating emotions with thought, an evolving capacity for feeling more deeply and thinking more clearly.”

— Eduard Christian Lindeman

Journey of Growth.

At Light Echo Co., we specialize in empowering individuals on their personal and professional journeys through a unique focus on positive psychology and adult learning principles.

Our assessments feature tools such as Sparketype®, Enneagram (RHETI® version 2.5), and emotional intelligence valuations, tailored to support your growth and development.

Our workshops are designed to equip people with essential knowledge and skills in living and leading with purpose, managing emotions, navigating difficult conversations, preventing burnout, and more.

Our retreats serve as collaborative sanctuaries, where leaders partner with us to nurture their wellbeing and advance their professional capacities while aligning with strategic business objectives.

Join us as we cultivate a culture of continuous learning and holistic growth, guiding you and your team toward personal fulfillment and organizational success.

Assessments.

  • We all have a unique imprint for work that makes us come alive. Think of it as a kind of source-code or DNA-level impulse that inspires us to work, often hard, for no other reason than the feeling it gives us. These imprints and impulses let us do the work that we were simply born to do. This is our Sparketype®.

    The Sparketype® Assessment is FREE and can be administered to individuals and groups. It’s a powerful tool for helping people discover the work that sparks them. And, it might just be the tool you need to retain and engage your teams in meaningful work that leaders to higher satisfaction, deeper fulfillment, and better productivity.

    At Light Echo Co., we are certified in helping people apply their Sparketype® learnings to their life and work, including practical ways teams better understand and work with each other.

    To learn more about the Sparketype® body of work, visit sparketype.com.

  • In partnership with The Enneagram Institute, we proudly offer the Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator (RHETI® version 2.5).

    The Enneagram offers a framework for understanding how individuals perceive and interact with the world around them, as well as how they navigate challenges and relationships. It goes beyond surface-level behaviors to uncover the underlying motivations and core beliefs driving each personality type.

    Through self-awareness and introspection, individuals can use the Enneagram as a tool for personal growth, emotional healing, and relationship enhancement. By understanding their Enneagram type and the associated patterns of behavior, individuals can cultivate greater empathy, resilience, and authenticity in their lives.

    The Enneagram is widely used in various settings, including personal development, therapy, leadership training, team building, and conflict resolution. It serves as a versatile and invaluable resource for individuals and organizations seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves and others.

  • Dive into the realm of emotional intelligence mastery! We use a variety of EQ assessments to measure the four pillars of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.

    By providing insightful analyses across these four dimensions, we equip individuals and teams with the tools to enhance their EQ learnings and skills, while building more emotionally intelligent organizations.

    Moreover, we guide you towards Emotional Competency (EC) and leading with empathy, a transformative approach centered on aligning behaviors with personal and professional growth outcomes.

“I had the pleasure of starting my journey in a session with Dr. Katie where we went over our Sparketypes and some further personal development exercises, along with a General Manager I support. Previous to learning of our Sparketypes, we very much struggled to understand each other. 

Since this session and our continued personal development, we have grown to support each other and really get why we do certain things. The knowledge of our Sparketypes and how our energy flows, filling and depleting our cups, has changed the game. This broke the ice and gave us the opportunity to really learn who each other are and has grown the relationship tremendously.”  - Shawn Lantz

Workshops.

We're passionate about empowering individuals and organizations through dynamic learning experiences. Our workshops are curated to ignite curiosity, foster personal and professional development, and cultivate courageous cultures that transform how people understand themselves and each other.

Explore our popular workshops below, including living and leading with purpose, where participants uncover their deepest motivations and align their actions with their values. Dive into growth zones and curious minds, where curiosity becomes the catalyst for innovation and exploration. Engage with us in building courageous cultures, where vulnerability and authenticity lay the foundation for meaningful connections and impactful leadership.

Additionally, we also offer custom workshops tailored to your specific needs and objectives. Whether you're looking to enhance team dynamics, strengthen leadership capabilities, or foster a culture of continuous learning, we collaborate with you to design workshops that inspire, challenge, and elevate.

Living and Leading with Purpose

  • In this dynamic and inspiring session, participants embark on a profound exploration of purpose-driven leadership. Through interactive discussions, introspective activities, and practical strategies, attendees uncover the power of aligning their leadership with their deepest values and aspirations.

  • Clarify Their Purpose: Participants delve into introspective exercises to identify their core values, passions, and aspirations, gaining clarity on what truly matters to them as leaders.

    Inspire Authentic Leadership: We explore how purpose-driven leaders inspire trust, motivate teams, and foster a culture of accountability and engagement by aligning their actions with their values.

    Foster Meaningful Connections: Participants learn how to cultivate authentic relationships, build trust, and create a sense of belonging within their teams and organizations.

    Drive Impactful Change: Through real-life examples and case studies, participants discover how purpose-driven leadership can drive meaningful change, innovation, and sustainable growth in their organizations.

Growth Zones and Curious Minds

  • This interactive session is designed to inspire participants to embrace a mindset of continuous learning, exploration, and growth. Through thought-provoking discussions, experiential activities, and practical tools, attendees will discover how to navigate their growth zones and cultivate a curious mindset for personal and professional development.

  • Explore Growth Zones: Participants will identify their comfort zones, panic zones, and stretch zones, while gaining insight into how each zone impacts their ability to learn, adapt, and thrive in various situations.

    Embrace Curiosity: Through interactive exercises and discussions, participants will learn how to cultivate a curious mindset, asking questions, seeking new perspectives, and embracing uncertainty as opportunities for growth.

    Challenge Assumptions: Participants will uncover the power of challenging assumptions, reframing limiting beliefs, and embracing failure as a stepping stone to innovation and discovery.

    Foster a Growth Culture: Attendees will explore practical strategies for fostering a culture of growth and curiosity within their teams and organizations, empowering others to embrace change, take risks, and pursue excellence.

Building Courageous Cultures

  • In this moving session, participants embark on a journey to cultivate environments where vulnerability, emotional competency, and empathy thrive. Through interactive discussions, experiential exercises, and practical tools, attendees will learn how to foster cultures of courage, authenticity, and inclusivity within their teams and organizations.

  • Embrace Vulnerability: Participants will explore the power of vulnerability as a catalyst for meaningful connections, trust, and innovation. Through guided activities, attendees will learn to embrace vulnerability as a strength and create spaces where authenticity is celebrated.

    Develop Emotional Competency: Attendees will learn essential skills for understanding, expressing, and managing emotions effectively. Through self-reflection and experiential exercises, participants will enhance their emotional intelligence and cultivate a culture of empathy, understanding, and resilience.

    Cultivate Empathy: Participants will explore the importance of empathy in fostering inclusive and supportive cultures. Through interactive discussions and role-playing exercises, attendees will develop empathy skills, learn to actively listen, and build deeper connections with colleagues and team members.

    Lead with Courage: Attendees will discover practical strategies for leading with courage and authenticity. Through real-life examples and case studies, participants will explore how courageous leadership inspires trust, fosters collaboration, and drives positive change within organizations.

Retreats.

Leadership Retreats

Step away from the everyday and embark on a transformative journey by hosting a leadership retreat for your team. Take time to recharge, refocus, and reignite your leadership potential. Through thought-provoking workshops, meaningful discussions, and rejuvenating activities, discover new insights, forge deep connections, and chart a course for personal and professional growth.

Corporate Retreats

Elevate your team's synergy and vision at our one of our Corporate Retreats. Amidst inspiring surroundings, delve into tailored workshops, team-building exercises, and strategic planning sessions designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and alignment. Recharge spirits, cultivate camaraderie, and reignite passion as your team forges new pathways to success.

Team Retreats

Embark on an unforgettable journey with one of our Team Retreats. Escape to beautiful landscapes and immerse your team in an atmosphere of camaraderie and adventure. Through carefully curated personal and professional development activities, along with outdoor excursions and wellness offerings, your team will create new bonds, ignite creativity, and foster commitment to the company’s vision and direction.

Dr. Katie Sandoe holds a doctorate in adult education and lifelong learning, as well as training in The Coaching Way and Playing Big by Tara Mohr. She’s a Certified Sparketype® Advisor and brings her unique blend of expertise in executive leadership, adult education, communications, psychology, and coaching to help her clients unlock their full potential.

Angela Hendrix, Benchmark Construction | Women’s Planning Retreat

“Katie recently led our all-female employee resource group through a fun and engaging strategic mapping session. Through her guidance we were able to set ground rules for the group and create a strategy screen to ensure everything we take on is serving of our purpose and vision. We left feeling invigorated and excited to tackle our goals for the year! Women Empowered at Benchmark cannot recommend Katie highly enough.”