Sandra Pires
Sandra is partner of unexpected since 2012 and she is mainly the curator for unexpected transformational programs and collaborates with The Mind Gym, MPI and IDG group for international projects.
After 10 years working in consultancy projects across Portugal in organizational development, instructional design, training, b-learning, experiential learning and coaching, she decided to try “the other side” and accepted a position as HR manager of an automotive Iberian Company. During 6 years she was responsible for HR policies and programs in articulation with business strategy, in order to promote Talent Attraction, Development and Retention to the commercial network in Portugal, Spain and Angola.
After this “double side” experience, Sandra felt she was ready to return to consultancy (“the best possible sector for compulsive learners”) and run her own company.
With an Academic background in Organizational Psychology, Sandra has made post graduated studies in Emotional Intelligence, Stress and Well Being, and Cognitive-Behavioural intervention models. She is frequently invited to participate in MBA programs as invited teacher.