About Us

Your Partner in Courageous Leadership

Welcome to Lifeline for Courageous Leadership! Our passion is to help individuals become the best leaders they can be. We work with clients to help them discover their true potential, and develop the skills necessary to become effective, inspiring, and compassionate leaders. Our team of experts and partners are here to guide you every step of the way on your leadership journey!

Meet The Team

Dr. Kellie Sanders

As a veteran educator Kellie Sanders has had experience as a middle school teacher, assistant principal at the middle school level, an elementary principal, a director of professional development, and a Chief Academic Officer. Her educational career has spanned over 30 years in districts in both Illinois and Wisconsin. She completed an Executive Coaching Certificate as a Life Coach and became the co-founder of Lifeline for Courageous Leadership in 2014. Kellie also co-wrote two books entitled The Courage to Lead and The Courage to Grow. Kellie provides on-site and virtual support for current and future leaders across various positions. Focus areas include emotional intelligence, growth mindset, organizational change, and distributed leadership. Kellie would love to help you grow as a leader! https://www.lifeline4leaders.com

Dr. Kristine Servais

Kristine Servais’ career has included the roles of teacher, principal, professor, coach and leader. A K - 12 career trajectory included being a middle school teacher, assistant principal and principal. In 2001 Kristine completed her doctorate at Northern Illinois University and accepted a position at North Central College as a Professor of Education and Leadership. Following NCC, she completed an Executive Coaching Certificate and in 2014 became the co-founder of Lifeline for Courageous Leadership. Kristine is the co-author of two publications, The Courage to Lead and The Courage to Grow. Today, Kristine works to provide individual coaching, team development, workshops, and women’s leadership retreats. Kristine lives in Arizona where she enjoys golf, pickleball, and hiking. https://www.lifeline4leaders.com

meet Our PARTNER

Danielle is a great partner that supports our work. You will often see her work by our side to make each experience amazing! Danielle specializes in individual and team coaching, strategic planning, and professional development on various education and leadership topics. Education topics include, but aren't limited to, standards-based grading, personalized learning, innovative early childhood and high school programming, and developing a Portrait of a Graduate. Leadership topics include, but are not limited to, work/life balance, imposter syndrome, change leadership, leading as a woman, and school and district level leadership. Click on the logo to learn more!