I am Sope Agbelusi, a seasoned executive coach and the driving force behind our leadership development company, MindsetShift. With over 15 years of immersive experience in high-stakes corporate environments, I have honed my craft in nurturing authentic leaders who can navigate the complexities of today's business landscape with confidence and clarity.

My professional journey includes a portfolio career where I seamlessly integrated software development with my finance role, implementing cutting-edge solutions around the world. This unique blend of technical and financial expertise has been instrumental in driving significant organisational progress. Leading turnaround projects, I have helped generate over $1 billion for my clients, showcasing a holistic approach that melds strategic financial planning with insightful risk management and corporate finance.

A portfolio career with global reach

My clients include

Enthralled by human potential as a practitioner,
not a theorist

I am endlessly fascinated by how people, teams, and organisations think and work. This curiosity drives my passion for helping individuals cultivate a different mindset anchored in their authenticity. By partnering with people to shift limiting beliefs and behaviours, I empower them to operate at their best and create environments where others can thrive as well. This journey towards greater success is both a short-term and long-term endeavour, transforming not only leaders but the cultures they influence.

It’s easy to have a lot of theories about people, but the proof is always in the application. My strategies are not just derived from books or certifications but from real-world experience and continuous learning. I understand the challenges of balancing professional demands with personal values, and I bring this understanding to every interaction with my clients.

So, whilst running my company full-time, I sought to practice what I preach at the biggest e-commerce tech platform in the world. While there, I played a crucial role in scaling operations from a few hundred to several thousand employees across EMEA. Leading half of the global coaching staff, I facilitated pivotal workshops and off-sites for senior leadership. This hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment underscores my commitment to practical, actionable leadership strategies. The chaotic and constantly changing nature of new tech firms provided a challenging backdrop where I worked with leaders and their teams equipping with skills to hold the polarity of high support and high challenge.

Authenticity at my core

My philosophy is simple yet profound: authentic leadership is the key to transformative change. As a Black man in corporate spaces, I have navigated unique challenges that have reinforced my commitment to authenticity. Speaking truth to power and maintaining my integrity in the face of adversity are not just values I preach; they are principles I live by.

Family and faith are the bedrock of my life. These core values have guided my decisions and fuelled my passion for leadership development. Leaving a thriving corporate career was a leap of faith, motivated by a desire to see leadership done right — leadership that prioritises people over metrics and fosters genuine connection and growth.

Family and faith as pillars

Transforming leaders

and lives