Coaching by Sandra Garnier
Coaching by Sandra Garnier +
Sandra Garnier has been a certified professional coach
since 2021 and is a Managing Partner at
Alphéa Conseil Bordeaux
. Her coaching focuses on the core identity of business leaders and managers: leadership posture, positioning, and alignment between who you fundamentally are and the role you occupy.
Trained in narrative practices in 2022 and in Human Design in 2023 , she has supported over a hundred individuals in identifying and articulating their uniqueness. She offers individual and collective support , tailored to measure.
Trained in narrative practices in 2022 and in Human Design in 2023 , she has supported over a hundred individuals in identifying and articulating their uniqueness. She offers individual and collective support , tailored to measure.
Key questions asked by the leaders she coaches
- How can I stay on course in my executive journey while remaining true to my core values?
- How can I put into words what truly sets me apart as a professional?
- How can I align with my unique operating model in my role as a business leader?
- How can I fully embrace my uniqueness to best embody the leader I am?
“I have often observed among my professional clients that they live, consciously or unconsciously, with deep questions regarding their posture and positioning.”
Her vision of coaching: uniqueness as a cornerstone
“I am
passionate about the uniqueness of every individual
. By this, I mean what sets them apart and deeply drives them: a blend of their talents, hopes, abilities, convictions, and personal world view.
- It is from this space that we spontaneously give our best , in the projects we undertake, the way we express ourselves, and the interactions we have with others. While it exists within us, accessing it is not always easy.
- Having guided over a
hundred people to identify and articulate their uniqueness
, I know how to uncover and
express
with heart, tact, and nuance what constitutes your unique essence.”
- Sandra Garnier is recognised for her active listening skills and her ability to reframe ideas with precise and well-chosen words, a crucial skill when the core goal of coaching is putting into words what has not yet been expressed.
Her background and certifications
- Certified Professional Coach since 2021 A practice grounded in accredited training , a strict code of ethics , and continuous hands-on coaching experience .
- Specialisation in Narrative Practices (2022) Narrative practices focus on the underlying stories of our lives, empowering us to reclaim authorship over them. They are particularly suitable for leaders trapped in restrictive self-narratives such as “ I am not legitimate ”, “ I cannot delegate ”, or “ I am not a true salesperson ”.
- Human Design Training (2023) Human Design offers insight into a person’s unique operating style and specific way of interacting with the world. It serves as a dialogue tool rather than a verdict: it opens constructive conversations on how a leader makes decisions and uses their energy .
- Managing Partner at Alphéa Conseil Bordeaux: Sandra Garnier directly manages a recruitment and HR consulting firm . She coaches leaders from an executive perspective, with a concrete understanding of the trade-offs, workload, and solitary decision-making involved.
One-to-one coaching: three entry points
“I offer
individual coaching programmes
tailored specifically to your objectives. In just a few sessions, I help you better define and articulate your core identity to support your current challenges.”
- Leadership posture and interpersonal communication: From what core foundation— values , boundaries , needs— can I best embody my full managerial responsibility ?
- Self-expression: How can I convey my uniqueness through my communication, whether digital, media, or in manifesto form?
- Professional positioning: What direction should I give my business activities to stay true to what genuinely drives me?
Team coaching: connecting individual uniquenesses
Sandra Garnier also supports teams on team cohesion topics
. Initial discussions often center on the following:
- What constitutes the essence of your team, and how can it be strengthened?
- What does each member bring to the team that helps shape it?
- How can you connect your individual uniquenesses to serve a shared goal?
- How can surface disagreements be overcome in favour of deeper shared commitments?
How the coaching process works
- Scoping session: Every coaching engagement begins with a scoping session. “I want to thoroughly understand your starting point to help you reach your target vision.”
- Programme proposal: Sandra Garnier then outlines the journey forward: number of sessions, pace, duration, and the balance between individual and group sessions for team coaching. Nothing is standardized in advance.
- The coaching engagement: “I am then fully committed alongside you to hold this space with ethics, confidentiality, empathy, and constructive challenge. I act as a trusted partner in your growth.”
Her framework: empathy and rigor
Four commitments underpin every coaching engagement:
- Code of Ethics : adherence to professional coaching standards, agreed contractual goals, and the boundaries of the coaching role
- Confidentiality : session details are never shared with third parties, even when funded by the employer
- Empathy : a safe space where difficult topics can be discussed without judgment
- Constructive challenge : empathy does not mean blind approval. An effective coach addresses what others hesitate to say to a leader
Contact Sandra Garnier - Certified Coach
Sandra Garnier
Managing Partner - Bordeaux
+33 (0)6 62 71 61 22
sandra.garnier@alphea-conseil.fr