Sandra Valks - Confidence Coach

Clear Decision Strategist™

Helping strong people on the edge of breaking… turn collapse into courage – and live the life they choose.

Get clear. Make the decision. Move forward.

When life, money or an important conversation feels tangled, I help you separate what's happening, what you know, what you don't know, and what you can do next.

Clear decisions. Clean next steps. Without regret.

Straight Talk Life™

For women navigating separation, divorce or major change. Get clear about what you know, what matters, and what comes next.

Straight Talk Money™

Face the numbers without shame or overwhelm. Understand what is really happening so you can make your next money decision with clarity.

Straight Talk Speaking™

Clear thinking deserves clear communication. Speak with confidence, credibility and courage when it matters.

Margaret Rose

Thanks Sandra Valks for sharing your experiences to help us recognize ours in a more positive way of thinking, doing, saying and achieving our goals for body mind and soul. I wish you all the best in everything you do.

Valerie Campbell

Sandra is consistent in her attitude towards providing the facts and only the facts that are necessary to move individuals forward in attaining their personal and professional goals. I am very proud to know as a fellowToastmaster, collegue and friend.

Karen Wood

Sandra comes to you with a lifetime of experience. Trained as a teacher, she uses these skills in all that she does to help others to advance and learn. Her decades of service in Toastmasters International have helped her hone her speaking, leadership, and communication skills. Her involvement in community provides an example of the importance of community in our lives; as a member of Grandmothers helping Grandmothers in Africa, helping new Canadians settle and climatize to our culture, guiding Toastmaster clubs in prisons, encouraging women in business to rise to the challenge of leadership and improve their job positions. Sandra is well qualified to help you advance in your world.

Andrew Gilchrist

Fun to work with. And if Sandra has something to say, she tells it to you straight with your best interests in mind so you can learn from it.

Brian Allen

Sandra's zest for life and natural exuberance shows through in all her actions. She is a talented communicator with an ability to see through to the heart of a problem and suggest practical straight forward possible solutions. I have enjoyed knowing and conversing with her for some years now and always part with a smile and a fresh outlook. Sandra's own life experiences make her a natural as a life coach. Been there, done that and still standing!

Bay of Quinte GPO CA

Sandra was amazing to work with! She helped our whole team communicate more effectively! Cannot recommend highly enough.

Nataly Howard

Sandra is amazing. She's dedicated, personable, and great at what she does. I highly recommend her.

Loveleen Ayebare

Ever since we knew each other, you have brought out everything in me that I didn't know I had. You gave me the confidence to dream big and achieve scary and exciting goals. Working with you as my coach has shown me that everything is possible. You are a coach who is patient and who strives to bring the best out of people. The confidence you instilled in me showed me that I can be anything I want to be. I am glad we crossed paths.

JM Raymond

Sandra is fabulous! She is a good listener and an excellent speaker who exudes confidence and makes everyone else feel good with her depth of knowledge and her sense of humour..

Hi,

I am Sandra Valks

My freedom and unapologetic self-expression have been hard won through decades of lived experience.

For more than four decades, my work has crossed life, money and communication. Different circumstances, but I kept seeing the same thing: when emotions run high, even strong, capable people can lose sight of what they know.

Today, I bring those years of lived and professional experience together to help people get clear, trust themselves, make clean decisions and move forward without regret.

Strong roots. Soft heart. Straight talk.

I ask whoever is in need of finding clarity, strategies, action steps, etc in whatever you do or even in your personal life! Sandra Valks is the deal. Your life will never be the same!

Ronald B

Founder & Director of RONLILLEY FOUNDATION

What My Clients Say About Me

About

what I do...

MOTHER - GRANNY IN BUSINESS - SINGER - TEACHER - WAITRESS - FINANCIAL ADVISOR - TOASTMASTER - AL-ANON PARTICIPANT - DIVORCE SURVIVOR - WORLD TRAVELLER - ADVENTURER - PRISON VOLUNTEER - ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE FACILITATOR - ENTREPRENEUR

The pleasure and pain of wearing many hats through this roller-coaster I call my life have given me a deep appreciation for people, possibility and the choices we make along the way.

Today, I bring those decades of lived and professional experience together as a Clear Decision Strategist™. When life, money or an important conversation feels tangled, I help you separate what’s happening, what you know, what you don’t know, and what you can do next.

My approach is compassionate Straight Talk. No shame. No telling you what decision to make. I help you get clear, trust yourself, make your own clean decision and take your next step with courage.

Client stories

Coach Sandra is a multi-faceted person who is knowledgeable when it comes to leadership, effective communication skills, presentation skills, financial planning and personal growth. She is an ordinary person doing extraordinary things in many people's lives! When she meets with you, she is totally present and gives you 100% of her attention. It's important to her that you get what you need. She is a true humanitarian who really cares about people. On top of all her skills, she has a wonderful sense of humor, and is fun to be around! She has made a huge impact in my life, and I know I can call her anytime if I require more coaching. If you are looking to grow as a person or grow your business, Coach Sandra is the person you need to connect with!

Madeleine Sauve

Enhanced Care Clinician

Sandra is an astute listener and observer, able to see areas to improve in my presentation and business. And she’s fun! Just the other day I was in a zoom meeting and the way the computer was positioned I started to put my elbows on my desk. Her advice jumped into my mind and my elbows responded in kind, they promptly came down! I was then in a posture to better express myself. And during my masterclasses I make sure to stay relaxed and genuine to who I am, which is the best way I connect with others and am most effective. If you want honest, constructive coaching, then it’s Sandra, the Queen of Straight Talk!

Anna Champagne

Fibre Artist, Designer

Sandra, is a genius in leadership, organization, and handles situations with ease and grace. She is knowledgable of financial and retirement situations. She is an amazing speaker and entertainer. She uses her voice in speaking and leadership as well as her talents as a singer to help and inspire people whenever the opportunity presents itself.

Pat Kammer

SPEAKER/FACILITATOR

Are

we a match?

There’s only one way to find out.

If something in your life, your money, or an important conversation has you feeling stuck or uncertain, let’s talk. We’ll start by getting clear about what’s happening and what you need next.