SPARKED retreat EXPERIENCES™
Sparked Retreat Experiences™ are designed for leaders, teams, and individuals ready to step out of the noise, reconnect to what matters, and return with clarity, alignment, and meaningful momentum.
Not another offsite…
A DIFFERENT WAY to think, connect, and lead.
Most retreats distance you from life and work.
The best ones change how you return to it.
Imagine stepping into a space where the pace slows, the noise quiets, and the conversations actually matter.
Where strategy isn’t rushed, connection isn’t surface-level, and insight has room to breathe.
This is where high performance meets deep reflection and true transformation.
Where we integrate mind, body, and spirit—not as an idea, but as an experience.
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what makes retreats SO POWERFUL?
When we step outside of our everyday environments, something shifts.
We think more clearly
We listen more deeply — to each other and ourselves
We connect more honestly
We see new possibilities
By incorporating nature and somatic experiences, minimizing interruptions, and intentionally designing the environment, retreats create the conditions for real breakthroughs—not just good conversations and fun (because that’s important too).
what becomes POSSIBLE?
This isn’t about stepping away just to return the same.
After a Sparked Retreat Experience™, clients often walk away with:
Clarity where there was complexity
Alignment where there was friction
Energy where there was burnout
Connection where there was disconnection
Direction where there was uncertainty
And most importantly—the courage to move forward differently. They also walk away with deeper relationships, transformative learnings, and a new perspective on life and work.
a DIFFERENT kind of retreat
This is not your typical retreat (nope, note just saying it).
Not just strategy—but the people behind the strategy
Not just wellbeing—but why you’re depleted in the first place
Not just connection—but real, honest dialogue (the hard conversations)
Not just inspiration—but clear action and follow-through
This is where we go beyond surface-level solutions and Instagram-able moments, to create meaningful, lasting change.
I had the opportunity to attend one of Katie’s sessions and it was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. Her energy, insight, and authenticity created such a refreshing space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what really matters. I walked away feeling GROUNDED, INSPIRED, and EQUIPPED with practical tools to navigate the chaos with more confidence and calm. If you ever get the chance to join one of her sessions—do it. Truly uplifting and so worth it.
Sara Ensor | Retreat attendee
The Sparked Retreat Experience™ Framework
Every retreat is designed around a simple but powerful arc:
AWAKEN
Slow down. Step out. See clearly.
We create space to step out of autopilot, increase awareness, and reconnect with what’s really going on—individually and collectively.
Align
Reconnect to what matters.
We clarify priorities, strengthen relationships, and align around purpose, values, and direction—whether that’s personal, team-based, or organizational.
Activate
Turn insight into meaningful action.
We translate reflection into decisions, direction, and next steps—so the experience carries forward long after the retreat ends.
ABOUT Dr. Katie Sandoe, THE SPARKOLOGIST
about DR. KATIE, the SPARKOLOGIST
Dr. Katie is the creator of The SPARKED Leadership Academy™. She’s a keynote speaker, facilitator, and mindset/high-performance expert with more than 25 years of leadership experience across nonprofit, corporate, government, and small business sectors. She holds a Doctorate in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning from Penn State University and served as a Professor at Penn State Harrisburg for over seven years, teaching in both undergraduate and graduate departments.
Katie is also highly credentialed with certifications in multiple research-backed assessments, including:
EQ-i 2.0 & EQ360 (Emotional Intelligence)
TKI Conflict Mode (Conflict Style)
Change Style Indicator (Change Preference)
Sparketype® (Work Preferences)
Ikigai-9 (Wellbeing & Purpose)
Positive Intelligence (PQ) Saboteurs
This combination of rigorous academic expertise, decades of real-world leadership, and deep certification in proven tools makes Katie uniquely qualified to help leaders grow.
But qualifications are only half the story. Katie brings fun, energy, and spark to every learning experience. Her style is interactive and engaging, blending research and practice with humor, real-world application, and a dash of “Doctor + Dork” that makes even the hardest topics approachable. She’s also deeply empathetic and compassionate, curating experiences where participants feel safe to stretch, explore, and transform. The result is leadership development that is not only practical and effective — but also deeply meaningful.
