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Sandy Zimmerman

MA
Speaker/Coach/Trainer
Self Employed
Country or state 
United States (Washington)
Available to 
Global
City 
SPOKANE
Fee 
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Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
America/Los_Angeles

Personal Details

Bio

Sandy has been overcoming obstacles and barriers her entire life. Despite an upbringing filled with poverty, abuse, time in foster care, countless injuries and tons of failure, she has completely defied the odds. Sandy went on to become a national judo champion, earn a full ride scholarship to play basketball at Gonzaga University, was a teacher and coach for 23 years, 2023 national teacher of the year, mother of 3 incredible kids, 8-time competitor on NBC's hit show American Ninja Warrior, and TEDX speaker.

Sandy has appeared on countless podcasts, talk shows, magazines, newspaper articles, and radio interviews over the years but being a guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show has definitely been a highlight.

Sandy lives in Spokane, Washington with her husband, three kids and two dogs.

One of Sandy's favorite quotes is this one by Jackie Robinson, "A life is not important except in the impact it has on others' lives."

Current position (1)

Speaker/Coach/Trainer

Self Employed

Achievements (3)
National Judo Champion

Sandy started competing in Judo at age 6 and by age 12 became a national judo champion.

Gonzaga University Basketball

Sandy earned a full-ride scholarship to play basketball at Gonzaga University.

American Ninja Warrior Champion

Sandy has spent the last 8 years competing on NBC's hit show American Ninja Warrior. In 2019 Sandy made ANW history when she became the 1st mom ever to finish the course and hit the buzzer.

Degrees (2)
Teaching BA
Gonzaga University
1994 to 1999
Teaching MA
Eastern Washington University
2001 to 2006

Presentations

Presentations (1)
Level Up; 3 Keys to Unleashing Your Inner Warrior

Sandy will share the qualities, characteristics, habits, strategies and mental skills that have helped her to achieve big dreams and goals.

Takeaways/Lessons:
-Build an unshakeable, confident mindset
-Gain clarity on goals and dreams
-Become more self-aware of limiting beliefs
-Learn to listen more to one's positive inner voice
-Move courageously towards big dreams and goals
-Build habits that sustain excellence over time
-Foster personal growth and resilience
-Create a great team and support system
-Be inspired and motivated to take action

Audiences will walk away with simple, practical tools and techniques to cultivate success.

Past talks (7)
An Underdog's Secret to Success
TEDx Spokane
Spokane, Washington
October 14, 2023
Unbecoming; Awakening the Warrior Within Us
Women Empowering Women Conference
Spokane, Washington
October 3, 2024
A Warrior's Guide to Overcoming Obstacles, Achieving Big Goals, and Building Community
Cusick High School Presentaton
Cusick, Washington
April 9, 2024
The BEST is Yet to Come; A Warrior's Guide to Aging
OsteoStrong Event
Spokane, Washington
May 2, 2024
Three Keys to Unleashing Your Inner Warrior
Selkirk Middle School Presentation
Liberty Lake, Washington
May 2, 2024
A Warrior's Guide to Overcoming Obstacles, Achieving Big Goals, and Building Community
Rogers High School Presentation
Spokane, Washington
May 3, 2024
This World Needs You; A Warrior's Guide to Discovering Your Purpose and Impacting Lives
SAREA Awards Luncheon
Spokane Valley, Washington
May 22, 2024
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My Family
My Family
An Underdog's Secret to Success: Transform The Way You Live | Sandy Zimmerman | TEDxSpokane
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Expertise (22)

Health & Well-being
Leadership
Education
Entertainment & Art
Sport & Hobbies
Confidence and Mindset Goal setting and achievement Overcoming Adversity Mentorship Empowering Women Inspiration and Motivation Building Resilience and Grit Building Confidence Growth Mind Coaching Athlete speaker Personal Growth and Achievement empowering Empowering youth empowering girls Athletic Leadership childhood trauma healing

Clients

SHAPE America
TEDx
Northwestern Mutual
Girls and Women in Sports
Gonzaga University

Awards & certifications (1)

National Teacher Hall of Fame
SHAPE America
2023
Recommendations
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