Our Journey, Your Success
At Burgundy Global Impact + Influence Coaching, we believe meaningful careers and confident leadership begin with alignment — knowing your strengths, values, and purpose, then building the skills to thrive.
Founded by Emily Sanders, a Career & Leadership Alignment Specialist with over 15 years of experience guiding students, professionals, and emerging leaders. Our passion is helping first-generation professionals, educators, and rising leaders step into their careers with clarity and confidence.
Through a strengths-based, trauma-aware, and culturally responsive approach, We help clients go from uncertain and overwhelmed to empowered and unstoppable.
Your Path, Our Guidance
No two journeys look the same — which is why we design coaching experiences tailored to your goals. Whether you’re a student preparing for the future, a professional navigating your next step, or a leader ready to grow your impact, we provide the tools and guidance to help you thrive.
Career Exploration & Alignment
Using the Highlands Ability Battery® and Strong Interest Inventory®, we uncover your natural strengths and interests to guide career choices and transitions with clarity.
Executive Functioning & Productivity Coaching
Practical strategies to strengthen time management, focus, planning, and organization — for both students and professionals seeking efficiency and balance.
Academic Coaching for Entrepreneurial Students
Entrepreneurial students often juggle academics, personal goals, and business dreams — which can feel overwhelming without the right structure and guidance. Our coaching equips them with the tools to thrive in school while building the mindset and skills needed for future business success.
Gifted & High-Ability Support
Coaching for advanced learners to channel strengths, prevent burnout, and achieve success with purpose and balance.
Educator-to-Leader Career Coaching
For educators ready to transition into leadership roles — inside or outside the classroom — we provide tailored coaching that helps translate teaching skills into business, organizational, and leadership strengths..
Leadership Development Coaching
Helping emerging leaders and first-generation professionals build confidence, influence, and emotional intelligence to lead effectively.
Our Expertise
With over 15 years of experience in education and coaching, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our practice. With a unique blend of education, leadership coaching, and career development, we bring both breadth and depth of expertise to every client experience.
Education and Coaching
With over fifteen years in the field, we have worked with K-12, college, adult learners, athletes, and neurodivergent clients, providing personalized coaching services.
Cross-Sector Experience
Our experience spans public schools, coaching, and leadership providing us with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the education and coaching sectors.
Strengths-Based Career Mapping
We specialize in aligning natural abilities and personal values with career and leadership pathways for lasting fulfillment.
Our Certifications
At Burgundy Global Impact + Influence Coaching and Tutoring, we believe in the power of continuous learning and professional development. Our founder, Emily, holds numerous certifications in a range of areas, reflecting her commitment to providing the highest quality coaching and tutoring services to our clients.
Certifications
Social Science 6–12 (Florida Dept. of Education)
Gifted Endorsement (FLDOE)
Highlands Ability Battery® Consultant
Strong Interest Inventory® Practitioner
Professional, Career and Executive Leadership Coach (World Coach Institute)
HRCI HR Skills Certificate
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Each certification is a testament to our commitment to excellence and our dedication to providing the best possible service to our clients. We are always learning, always growing, and always striving to be the best we can be.
At Burgundy Global Impact + Influence Coaching, we utilize the Highlands Ability Battery® and the Highlands’ flagship eBook as key resources in our coaching practice. These tools provide valuable insights into our clients’ natural abilities and interests, helping us provide personalized, evidence-based guidance.
Highlands Client Portal: As a certified Highlands Ability Battery® Consultant, we use the Highlands Client Portal to administer the Highlands Ability Battery® to our clients. This powerful tool provides a comprehensive assessment of our clients’ natural abilities, helping us tailor our coaching to their unique strengths and interests.
Highlands’ Flagship eBook: We also utilize the Highlands’ flagship eBook as a resource in our coaching practice. This eBook provides valuable insights into the Highlands Ability Battery® and its applications, helping our clients understand their results and how they can use them to guide their academic and career decisions.
Please note that access to the Highlands Client Portal and the Highlands’ flagship eBook may require a login or purchase. For more information, please contact us.
Get in Touch
Ready to start your journey towards self-discovery, strategic clarity, and personal growth? We’re here to provide the guidance and support you need to thrive. Whether you’re interested in our coaching services, have a question, or just want to learn more about what we do, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with us today, and let’s start your journey together.
Email: Feel free to send us an email at admin@BURGUNDYGLOBALIMPACT.COM. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
Phone: 786-434-5918
Address: Our mailing address is 7901 4th St N # 16066, St. Petersburg, FL 33702.
Please note that all sessions are currently being held virtually via Zoom.
Business Hours:
Monday to Friday: 4 PM – 6:00 PM EST
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
All sessions are by appointment only.
We look forward to hearing from you and starting this journey together.
