Sophia I.
Executive & Leadership Coach | HR Consultant | Career Coach
I help executives, professionals and organizations strengthen leadership effectiveness, improve communication and navigate complex people challenges. With 18+ years of experience across HR, business leadership, training and entrepreneurship, I combine strategic insight with practical, results-driven coaching. As an HR Business Partner at H&M, I supported 28 locations and approximately 2,000–3,000 employees, working across employee relations, performance management, leadership development, succession planning and workforce strategy. Today, I've coached and trained 3,000+ professionals across 26+ countries, helping them build the communication, confidence and leadership capabilities needed to succeed in international business environments. ### Areas I Can Support You With • Career Coaching & Career Strategy • Interview Preparation & Mock Interviews • Executive Presence & Professional Communication • Conversation Practice & Conversational Confidence • Productivity, Accountability & Goal Setting • Leadership Development & People Management • Career Transitions & Professional Positioning • Resume & LinkedIn Strategy • Networking & Job Search Strategy • Salary & Offer Negotiation, Mock Interview prep • Presentation Skills & Public Speaking • Difficult Conversations & Conflict Management • Business English & Workplace Communication • Confidence, Clarity & Professional Presence ### MY APPROACH: FROM STRATEGY TO MEASURABLE RESULTS My approach combines 18+ years of corporate leadership experience with practical, personalized coaching and consulting. Every engagement begins with understanding your objectives, identifying challenges and establishing clear, measurable goals. Depending on your needs, we may use: * Realistic workplace simulations and leadership role-plays * Structured assessments and actionable feedback * Performance improvement and development plans * Strategic communication and interview preparation * Accountability frameworks and progress tracking My focus is on translating insight into action. Whether we're strengthening executive presence, navigating a career transition or improving organizational performance, the goal is sustainable progress and measurable results. **LET'S WORK TOGETHER** If you're looking for an experienced coach or HR consultant who understands both people development and business performance, I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss your goals and how I can help.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 2.7 months active (since Aug 2026)
Last 6 months: $6.8k
Billed in all: $7,260$7.3k
$2.3k in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 3% in Professional Tone
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