Sandy Pickett

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Head of Learning and Training at The Goddard School

Sykesville, Maryland, United States

Overview

Sandy is a learning and development leader with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Head of Learning and Training at The Goddard School. She specializes in creating powerful learning experiences to drive business growth and operational excellence. Sandy holds a B. A. from the University of California, Davis.

Outside of her corporate role, Sandy is deeply passionate about wellness and personal growth. She co-founded Activating yoU, a wellness organization that helps individuals and companies activate their best selves through a tailored, habit-based approach. She believes in the power of accountability to achieve goals.

Unique fact: Sandy co-founded a wellness organization with a former colleague she met while working at Gap Inc.

Personality Overview

Charismatic

Values Relationships

Achievement-Oriented

They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.  If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion. A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them.

Topics They Care About

Leadership Development
Her career at Gap and TAG focused on building leadership development frameworks, high-potential programs, and a sustainable talent pipeline.
Franchise Network Training
Her current role involves developing and implementing comprehensive learning strategies across The Goddard School's franchise network.
Early Childhood Education
She actively shares content and promotes events related to the early childhood education workforce, reflecting her current industry focus.

Media Appearances

Sandy has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Head of Learning and Training at The Goddard School
8-2021 - 6-2025
Senior Director, Leadership and Professional Development at TAG - The Aspen Group
4-2021 - 8-2021
Senior Manager, Talent Development at Gap Inc.
9-2020
Co-Founder at Activating yoU
5-2018 - 4-2021
Senior Manager, Learning and Development at Gap Inc.

Education

1999 - 2001
B.A from University of California, Davis
Biology/Biological Sciences from University of California, Davis

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Insights For Selling To Sandy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sandy is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sandy

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sandy move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Sandy take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Sandy

Personality Compatibility


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