Sanford Associates LLC

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Sanford Associates LLC

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Coaching physicians and scientists to lead with clarity, purpose, and staying power.

Rania Sanford, Ed.D., PCC

Leading through transition, volatility, uncertainty, and complexity is a personal journey for you and for your people. 

I help you gain new insights, identify goals, align your actions, and hold you accountable towards desired outcomes for you and your organization. 


If you are navigating uncharted new territories or undergoing a leadership transition, let's connect!

Rania H. Sanford, Ed.D., PCC, is an executive coach and senior academic leader who works with physicians and leaders navigating complexity, growth, and transition. 


With two decades in academic medicine, Dr. Sanford brings deep institutional insight and a steady, strategic presence to her coaching practice.


Dr. Sanford is the Stanford University School of Medicine Associate Dean of Faculty Professional Development; the founding Executive Director of the Stanford Physician Leadership Certificate Program, and is co-founder of the BCC-Accredited COACHME@Stanford program. 


  

Roles and Recognitions

2024 recipient of the Stanford Faculty Women’s Forum Carol Muller Award for Outstanding Service

2012 Stanford University Postdoctoral Association Recognition Award.


Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity

Assistant Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs


Lifelong Learning

Hudson Institute

Columbia University Certified Executive Coaching Program

Center for Creative Leadership

College of Executive Coaching

Neuro-Leadership Institute


Certifications

Professional Certified Coach by the International Coach Federation

MBTI© 

EQi2.0© and EQi 360©

Coaching Services

Sanford Associates are dedicated to helping individuals achieve their goals and live a fulfilling life. With years of experience in coaching, we have developed personalized programs that cater to the unique needs of our clients. Our approach is empathetic, non-judgmental, and goal-oriented. We believe in empowering our clients to gain self-awareness, confidence, and the skills needed to overcome any obstacles that come their way. We leverage evidence-based approaches to executive coaching, including validated self-assessment instruments and 360 processes.

Free Consultation

Book a free 30-minute consultation with me to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals.

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