Executive Coaching ----- Team Coaching ----- Organisational & Culture Change

Unleash Your Potential

Applying neuroscience, emotional intelligence and CBT insights to coaching for greater fulfilment and performance

Thriving and Performing

I’m an accredited executive coach and facilitator with over 15 years of transformative experience, helping leaders, teams, and organisations unlock their full potential.

At the heart of my philosophy is the belief that fulfilment and performance go hand in hand and are interconnected in leadership and culture, empowering individuals and teams to be at their best. They are also the result of being in the right role to thrive.

My approach blends traditional techniques with insights from neuroscience, emotional intelligence, cognitive behavioural therapy, and more than twenty years of senior business experience to create a robust framework for culture, leadership and performance.

I have delivered nearly 3,000 hours of coaching to 500 clients including C-suite executives, directors, and managers from FTSE 100 companies, SMEs, and start-ups. My work spans industries and continents; with clients including LVMH, Tesco, Nestlé, The NHS, The United Nations, The OECD , and the French Oxbridge equivalent HEC and l’Ecole Polytechnique.

“Thanks to the coaching engagement, I improved my self-confidence and communication and was promoted to Environment Director. A heartfelt thank you to Sophie; I really enjoyed the stimulating experience.” Environment Director – Luxury Industry

Leadership and Culture Change

In today’s fast-paced and complex world, change is constant, and it can feel overwhelming.
That’s why, more than ever, clarity, focus, flexibility, and communication are essential for success.

Transformation always starts at the top.
True leaders do more than define vision and direction, they build alignment and create the conditions for execution to thrive.
Leadership, ultimately, is about people and culture.

Through coaching, workshops, and talks, I help leaders, teams and organisations be effective and handle change with confidence. Together, we work on mindset, behaviour, and leadership, using insights from brain science, emotions, and cognitive behavioural therapy, along with an understanding of your business context to set a clear direction and transform your organisation.

Let’s embark on a journey to create a business where everyone can thrive, adapt and succeed!

“I worked with Sophie on various challenges, from turning around a business and changing its culture, to creating collective alignment and collaboration for effective execution. Her experience, amazing listening skills and ability to read situations and people give her a rare emotional intelligence. She understands how to find collective intelligence to create cohesion while using her business acumen and leadership expertise to deliver change. Never in my career, have I successfully managed critical change so ‘easily’. I wouldn’t have dared to deal with some of those topics without her help.” Supply Chain Director – Manufacturing Industry

Career Coaching

Looking for a a new job or your first job after university can feel stressful and lonely especially with all the changes that AI is bringing.
Yet, your job search doesn’t have to feel that way.

By understanding your purpose and values, you will gain clarity and confidence to identify a meaningful role and draw a plan to find job opportunities and land interviews.

This journey will inevitably come with its ups and downs.
So, learning to regulate your emotions and develop positive habits will help you build resilience and face the job market with confidence.

I work with individuals at all career levels — from graduates to directors — in individual and group settings. I use evidence-based neuroscience, emotional intelligence, cognitive behavioural therapy principles, and career strategies to support and accelerate your job search in a business environment I understand.

Let’s transform your journey into a powerful path toward your best career choice!

“Sophie helped me find a new job in a highly competitive industry. Her approach was very effective. It was practical, action-oriented and rounded as we also worked on mindset, confidence and resilience. I have recommended her to my network, all very satisfied.” Executive Director – Financial Services

“Sophie created and facilitated neuroscience and emotional intelligence-based webinars to help our HEC master students find a job that suits them whilst managing their emotions and stress. She has excellent expertise and delivered targeted, engaging, and practical content (with relevant exercises). It is a pleasure to have her on our team, and I highly recommend her.” HEC Career Team

To find out more with a free 30mn chat – 07554 323883 – sophie@sophieappleby.com