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DR. KATIE’S speaker info
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Condensed Bio (Program)
Dr. Katie Sandoe is a keynote speaker, mindset and performance expert, and founder of Light Echo Co. Known as The Sparkologist™, she brings a dynamic blend of humor, research, and soul to the stage—helping audiences ignite purpose, prevent burnout, and lead with courage. With a doctorate in Adult Education & Lifelong Learning and certifications in Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Ikigai, stage performance mastery, and more — Katie delivers powerful experiences that spark real, lasting transformation. People walk away laughing, buzzing, and sometimes crying (in the best way). She’s also host of the top-rated Spark Something New podcast and a passionate advocate for women, long-distance running, and tacos.
Full Speaker Bio
Get ready for a little science, a little soul, and a whole lot of inspiration!
Dr. Katie Sandoe, also known as The Sparkologist®, is a dynamic keynote speaker on purpose, courage, and wellbeing who's on a mission to help people fall in love with their Mondays as much as their Saturdays.
With 20 years of executive leadership experience, a doctorate in Adult Education from Penn State, and an impressive collection of professional certifications, Katie knows a thing or two about what makes people tick. And more importantly, what makes them come alive!
As the founder of Light Echo Co. and host of the top-rated podcast Spark Something New, Katie helps people reconnect with who they are, rediscover what matters most, and find the courage to create lives that feel as meaningful on the inside as they look successful on the outside.
Because how we show up in our lives shapes how we show up as leaders, colleagues, partners, parents, and humans.
Offstage, you'll find Katie running marathons, snuggling with her adorable labradoodle, cheering on her beloved Kansas City Chiefs, chasing down the best street tacos in town, or exploring the great outdoors with her husband, who also happens to be her best friend.
So get ready to laugh, think, and maybe see yourself—and what's possible for your life—a little differently.
Speaker Intro
Okay friends—get ready, because the woman you’re about to hear from is not your average keynote speaker. She’s got the academic chops of a professor, the presence of a stage performer, and the vibe of your truth-telling bestie.
Dr. Katie Sandoe—also known as The Sparkologist™—is a mindset and performance expert, marathon runner, taco lover, and founder of Light Echo Co. She’s spent nearly 25 years in executive leadership roles, holds a doctorate in Adult Education & Lifelong Learning, and is certified in Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Ikigai (ee-key-guy), stage performance mastery, and more. In short? She knows her stuff and knows how to light up a room.
Katie works with leaders, teams, and purpose-driven humans to spark clarity, reignite purpose, and build work cultures where people actually want to show up. Her sessions are bold, high-energy, and packed with ah-ha moments, laughter, and the occasional tissue moments that somehow change your life.
She’s also host of the top-rated Spark Something New podcast and a fierce advocate for women, along with doing work that actually fuels your soul.
Please welcome the one, the only… Dr. Katie Sandoe!