~ Life Coaching ~
For Leaders & High-Achievers
Reclaim your life after career success
You have reached a high level in your career, but what has it cost you? Your relationships? Meaning & purpose? Joy & fulfillment? Your mental health?
It can be challenging to pull back together the pieces of your life that fell apart in pursuit of your career goals.
It can be even harder to find the right support system – someone who sees you, understands the depths of your struggles, and can work with all the facets of your life.
You need someone experienced & wise, and someone who has the capacity & expertise to help you overhaul your life.
About Me
Giving leaders & high achievers the tools they need to reclaim their lives
I have spent my lifetime unpacking the human experience. I wanted to understand what makes people tick, what motivates us, how we cultivate healthy relationships, how we find purpose, and how we live a truly fulfilling life. I have studied & taught psychology, neuroscience, business, leadership, personal development, communication skills, mindfulness, trauma therapy & mind/body techniques…to name a few. You could say I have a lot of tools in my toolbox. For 23 years, I have coached thousands of individuals to life success using these tools.
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Do any of these sound like you?
Some of the people & challenges I work with
The Anxious
High Achiever
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You are hyper-vigilant and ready to handle what comes next. You want to be the one in control & always two steps ahead. You are also a survivor & you’ve learned to translate your survival skills into success. But this has come at a high cost to your mental health, relationships, fulfillment & freedom. People don’t get you & you have no one who really sees your pain – they perceive you as a success & can’t see what “success” has cost you. You want to get off the rat wheel, but nothing has worked so far.
I can help you slow down & reclaim what you have lost.
The Over-Delivering
Leader
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You always put others first. From your team to your family, you have put your desires & needs on the back burner. You never want to let people down. You are a trusted resource, a dependable friend, & invaluable teammate. You want to stop focusing on everyone else & finally focus on yourself, but you can’t figure out how to actually do it. Over-giving is a lifelong pattern & you have no idea how to stop. You are feeling the pressure of time and you want the rest of your life to be about fulfilling your dreams & not everyone else’s.
I can help you re-focus your attention & energy back to yourself.
The Masked
Marvel
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You can read a room better than anyone you know and you are an expert at meeting other people’s needs before they even know they need it. You learned at an early age to fit yourself into people’s boxes and respond to their desires for what they wanted you to be. You are the expert chameleon & it has led you to career success. But along the way, you have lost a sense of who you really are. A life of wearing other people’s masks has come at a cost to recognizing yourself. You are ready to finally get clear about who you are and what you want.
I can help you re-discover who you are and reclaim the life you want.
The Anxious
High Achiever
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You are hyper-vigilant and ready to handle what comes next. You want to be the one in control & always two steps ahead. You are also a survivor & you’ve learned to translate your survival skills into success. But this has come at a high cost to your mental health, relationships, fulfillment & freedom. People don’t get you & you have no one who really sees your pain – they perceive you as a success & can’t see what “success” has cost you. You want to get off the rat wheel, but nothing has worked so far.
I can help you slow down & reclaim what you have lost.
The Over-Delivering
Leader
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You always put others first. From your team to your family, you have put your desires & needs on the back burner. You never want to let people down. You are a trusted resource, a dependable friend, & invaluable teammate. You want to stop focusing on everyone else & finally focus on yourself, but you can’t figure out how to actually do it. Over-giving is a lifelong pattern & you have no idea how to stop. You are feeling the pressure of time and you want the rest of your life to be about fulfilling your dreams & not everyone else’s.
I can help you re-focus your attention & energy back to yourself.
The Masked Marvel
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You can read a room better than anyone you know and you are an expert at meeting other people’s needs before they even know they need it. You learned at an early age to fit yourself into people’s boxes and respond to their desires for what they wanted you to be. You are the expert chameleon & it has led you to career success. But along the way, you have lost a sense of who you really are. A life of wearing other people’s masks has come at a cost to recognizing yourself. You are ready to finally get clear about who you are and what you want.
I can help you re-discover who you are and reclaim the life you want.
~ How I can help ~
If you are ready for a fulfilling life
It will require a new set of tools in your toolbox
—> You will learn to tap into your innate energy resources & re-balance your life
Balance is about finding your unique state of homeostasis, where you have access to your internal resources and you feel alive & aligned. Many people live their lives out of alignment & dysregulated. This lack of balance creates stress in the body & mind, relationship challenges, and feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, or frustration. Through our work together, you will re-balance yourself & your life.
—> You will reclaim your true desires, needs & purpose, and learn to follow them
Many people are living the desires, needs & purpose of someone else. They have sacrificed themselves to survive, to belong, or to achieve. Eventually the cost outweighs the benefits. This is usually when we hit burnout, destroy our relationships, or discover how unfulfilled we really are. In this program, you will uncover your true desires, what you need to thrive, and find more meaning & purpose for your life.
—> You will get to the roots of your patterns & understand the core of your struggles
The clients I work with suffer more from not understanding the cause of their life challenges than from admitting and owning the truth. Getting to the roots of your patterns allows you to make real, long-lasting change. It allows you to understand WHY your relationship failed, WHY you feel dissatisfied after achieving greatness, or WHY you are exhausted & anxious all the time. Together we will tackle the truth & you will find relief.
—> You will build new practices for living your life more fully (your relationships & work too)
Our lives fall apart when we are “practicing” patterns or behaviors that are not in service to our true goals. It takes 3000 repetitions for something to be embodied. We are all unconsciously practicing & embodying behaviors that lead us in the opposite direction of our desires. Together we will explore what you are currently practicing & establish new practices that lead you to the life you want.
The toolbox
You get access to a unique combination of education, coaching & practices
Just a few of the unique tools I offer:
A private podcast (just for you) to give you easy & on-the-go access to session replays, curated education, tools & exercises
Stress reduction techniques & mindful practices to regulate your nervous system & tap into your joy
Somatic (mind/body) coaching to unravel patterns & uncover the roots of your biggest struggles.
Contemplation questions & space for integration so you embody the change you want to see.
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~ Next Steps ~
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Being a high achiever, I have always been driven to achieve my goals, but Sonya has taught me how to create balance and space so that I can actually enjoy my life while also achieving.
~ B. Haan, Founder
Sonya not only gets to the core of the matter but she also helps you see how you can achieve it in a way that is authentic to you. She walks the talk and I don’t know about you but I’m here for that kind of leadership. It has certainly changed my life.
~ S. Kamaloni, Author & DEI Consultant
Every single day I draw on the things I have learned from our sessions. Those sessions are still paying off. I feel like I have updated to version 2.0. I have my toolbox of Sonya tools – which still serve me years after working with you.
~ L.Taylor, Founder
~ Just like these clients, you too can reclaim your life ~
Sonya has this magical way of helping people navigate modern life and all of the current uncertainty. It’s an understatement to say that her work has transformed my life. Sonya has helped me come to a place where I can trust in my power and believe in myself to create a life that I love.
~ C. McCall, Program Strategist
To say that Sonya has had a transformational effect on my life would not be an overstatement. Her guidance is always spot on – but she also makes me think really deeply and consider how I feel about my work, relationships & life. If you ever have the chance to work with her, do not hesitate.
~ M. Hudson, Non-profit Consultant
When I met Sonya, I knew we had to work together. She has a way of cutting through the noise so you can start to really see yourself. I came out of my work with Sonya thinking this was the best investment I have ever made.
~ K. Tsagournos, Training & Leadership Development
Being a high achiever, I have always been driven to achieve my goals, but Sonya has taught me how to create balance and space so that I can actually enjoy my life while also achieving.
~ B. Haan, Founder
When I met Sonya, I knew we had to work together. She has a way of cutting through the noise so you can start to really see yourself. I came out of my work with Sonya thinking this was the best investment I have ever made.
~ K. Tsagournos, Training & Leadership Development
Every single day I draw on the things I have learned from our sessions. Those sessions are still paying off. I feel like I have updated to version 2.0. I have my toolbox of Sonya tools – which still serve me years after working with you.
~ L.Taylor, Founder
Why would I hire a life coach? Why not an executive, business, or career coach?
🌿 What do you need to work on? If you need to specifically work on your career or your business, then you might want to hire a career or business coach, but if you want to work on your whole life, that is where an experienced life coach comes in. I have a broader perspective – I know that at the core of your life and your career is YOU. We work together on YOU and that ripples out to all areas of your life, not just one. I have in-depth experience working on every area of my clients’ lives (including business & career), but the focus is on aligning their whole life with who they are and what they want.
What makes your coaching different?
🌿 I have a lot of tools in my toolbox. Working with thousands of people over the last 23 years, as well as doing my own work & healing has helped me develop an understanding of what makes humans work – our psychology, behaviors, desires, emotions, patterns and so much more. Every person I work with is different, so the key is finding the right tools for them. Trust me when I say, you want to work with someone who has a lot of tools in their toolbox to find the one that is right for you.
I also work with both the mind & body – this is important because so many of our deeply seated patterns are rooted in the body. They can’t be changed by just your mind, will, or determination. They require understanding of how the nervous system works, how your brain works, and why you choose patterns that don’t seem to serve you.
There are many reasons I am different, but the best way to determine if I am the right fit for you is to book a call.
I have never worked with a life coach before, is that okay?
🌿 Yes, but have you ever done any self-development, therapy, or deep self-reflection? The program I offer is not a beginner’s program. We are going to dive deep and you need to be comfortable with looking at yourself & your patterns. I am going to teach you lots of new tools and practices, but the commitment to being honest with yourself is key. If you have that commitment level, we can move through anything together.
What if I am a very experienced self-developer? Awesome! Then we can go really deep together, very quickly. I have a lot of experience working with therapists, coaches, and successful entrepreneurs. We can use the tools you have in your toolbox combined with my insight to make breakthroughs in your life and relationships.
What is the difference between what you do and what a therapist does?
🌿 The lines are becoming more blurred. Many coaches are learning & practicing techniques also used by therapists, especially the mind/body tools. Here are a few big differences: as a coach, I will not be unpacking your past trauma, I don’t diagnose or treat mental illness, and I know where to draw the line (when my coaching is entering a territory reserved for a therapist).
I have referred many clients to therapists & I have many partners who are therapists. My coaching stays focused on your current experiences, and how your past is affecting your current experience, so we can change current behaviors and patterns. I want to help you reshape your future. Being trauma-informed allows me to see how past trauma is shaping your current experience, but we don’t focus on working with old trauma. That being said, trauma can heal through this process.
I have a lot of questions about your program and how you work!
🌿 Yay! Start with visiting my program page, it will hopefully answer a lot of your questions. You can also click the video bubble in the right-hand corner of this page and send me any questions you have directly. If you already know that you want to work with me, book a call by using the form at the bottom of this page. I really look forward to learning more about you and how I can support you.
~ Small Steps ~
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