From burnout to brilliance.

The SoulFire Collective helps library directors and managers develop high-performing teams while creating meaningful community impact and maintaining work-life balance.

Over 50% of managers feel burned out.

Unsustainable workload. Funding cuts. Low staff morale. Compassion fatigue. Toxic workplace culture. Navigating these seemingly insurmountable challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and stressed to the max. 

This doesn’t have to be your story.

The SoulFire Collective provides library leaders with proven strategies and ongoing support to not just survive these challenges—but transform them into opportunities for unprecedented growth. Don't let burnout write the final chapter of your leadership story.

Ready to ignite your leadership potential?

1:1 COACHING

Partner with a certified leadership coach to create a professional development plan that helps you get beyond burnout and redefine leadership on your own terms.

WORKSHOPS

The SoulFire Collective offers in-person and online workshops that provide practical tools and actionable strategies to enhance the effectiveness of your team.

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTIVITY

Reclaim your time and transform your library through this four-week live online productivity and time management course for library directors and managers.

NEWSLETTER

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Hey there!

I’m Brandy Sanchez.

I'm a librarian, certified leadership coach, productivity expert, and founder of the SoulFire Collective.

Through personalized coaching and workshops, I help library leaders develop high-performing teams while creating meaningful community impact and maintaining work-life balance.

With over 20 years of library experience, I've seen firsthand what works (and what really doesn't) in library leadership.

Since 2021, I’ve had the privilege of providing training and coaching services for staff at over 40 public, academic, and school libraries.

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  • "Before working with the SoulFire Collective, I was working 60-hour weeks. Through Brandy's insightful coaching, I uncovered solutions that were there all along – I just needed the right questions to bring them to light. Today, I maintain better boundaries with my time and have established a healthier daily routine."

    E.K., Department Manager

  • "Working with Brandy transformed how I approach leadership and operations. Her honest insights helped me 'flip the script' on challenging situations, leading to practical changes like optimizing our library hours and implementing strategic planning systems... The impact on our organizational efficiency has been remarkable."

    Brenda Heindl, Library Branch Manager

  • "Working with a coach and trainer who truly understands the day-to-day realities of library management made all the difference. The one-on-one coaching provided a safe, judgment-free space to discuss personal challenges."

    Kendra R., Branch Manager

  • "I appreciate how Brandy teaches the essential soft skills that are critical for thriving in management, combining research-backed strategies with practical tools that can be implemented immediately."

    Andrea Vaughn Johnson, Youth Services Manager

Here’s how to get started.

STEP 1: SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION

We’ll discuss the leadership challenges you are experiencing and how coaching or training can support you and your team.

STEP 2: RECEIVE A CUSTOMIZED DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Together, we’ll design a professional development plan that addresses any leadership gaps, leverages your natural strengths, and aligns with your organization's needs.

STEP 3: IMPLEMENT YOUR DEVELOPMENT PLAN

With the support of an experienced leadership coach, you’ll strengthen your leadership skills, expand your community impact, and cultivate work-life balance.

STEP 4: LEAD WITH PURPOSE, CLARITY, AND CONFIDENCE

Achieve what you once thought was impossible, and enjoy a life and career that reflect your vision of success.

Download your FREE quarterly productivity planner! It offers a simple 5-step framework for organizing your time and leadership responsibilities.

You’ll also receive our regular newsletter with tips, tools, readings, and reflections that promote inclusive, sustainable leadership among library staff.