Sandra Spataro

Dedicated to helping people become their best selves.

Sandra Spataro

Co-Founder / Principal Consultant / Board Member
Cincinnati, Ohio

Sandy is a distinguished thought leader at the intersection of academia and executive leadership. Her academic rigor and ability to practically apply content has supported InspireCorps’ success through evidence-based impact and content development.

A co-founder of InspireCorps, Sandy has over 20 years of experience as a professor, consultant, and coach. Her unique approach blends academic research with practical insights from her early career in Silicon Valley, where she held key roles at Oracle. Driven by a deep commitment to unlocking human potential, Sandy is dedicated to helping leaders and teams realize their best selves.

As a tenured professor, Sandy has transformed the thinking of countless MBA students and organizational leaders. Her work bridges complex research in leadership, social influence, and organizational culture with actionable, accessible frameworks that enable leaders to catalyze change on both individual and organizational levels. Sandy’s extensive publication record, which includes over 20 articles in leading academic and practitioner journals, reflects her influence in the field.

An accomplished author, she co-wrote Unstuck, a practical guide on team leadership and dynamics, and Dare to Inspire: Sustain the Fire of Inspiration in Work and Life, further cementing her role in advancing inspired leadership. Sandy’s expertise and insight inspire leaders to find and sustain their vision, fostering cultures of resilience and high performance.

Education

PhD – Business
UC Berkeley

MA – Sociology
Stanford University

BA – Economics
Stanford University

Expertise

CEO performance, organizational culture, women's leadership, new leader launch, executive presence, emotional intelligence and empathy, communication skills (including negotiation), diversity and inclusion, conflict resolution, diverse and innovative teams.

Certifications

ESCI Emotional Intelligence 360
Shift Positive 360 Certified

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