Inside the moments that changed everything

The most successful leaders aren't the ones who know all tine answere. They re the ones who know when it's time to shift.

Below, you'll hear from people who faced pressure, complexity, and self doubt and came out the other side clearer, stronger, and more aligned. These stories aren't about change for the sake of it.
They're about what's possible when you lead from the inside out.

Mindsetshift

Alan Smith
Senior Adviser ESG Risk, Climate and Inclusion at HSBC
When I started working with Sope, I was navigating major personal and professional crossroads and felt stuck. What I found wasn’t just a coach but a partner who could hold space for real complexity and guide me through it with clarity and purpose. Within a short time, I began to see things differently. My values crystallised, my purpose sharpened, and I had the confidence to make meaningful decisions. If you're leading in uncertainty and want clarity fast, Sope is the person to call.
Dinah Cobbinah
Partner at KPMG
Before I met Sope, I knew I needed to grow but couldn’t find the right support. He helped me stop hiding parts of myself and start leading with clarity and conviction. I became more organised, more confident, and more intentional. I’d spent years putting others first. Sope helped me shift that and step into my power without compromise. Every leader should experience this.
Firas Ezzeddine
Director of Strategy Operations at Philips
I was overwhelmed by anxiety and unclear about my future. Sope helped me get grounded, identify my strengths, and find a career path that actually made sense. His coaching gave me the tools and belief to take action, and the results followed. I didn’t just find direction, I found myself again.
Rodrigo Sobral
Global Chief Creative Officer at OLIVER Agency & Inside Ideas Group
Sope’s workshop was a turning point for our leadership team. In just one session, he cut through the noise and helped us address challenges we had avoided for months. His facilitation was surgical, clear and action-oriented. Our team left with focus, alignment, and a strategic edge. If you're serious about transformation, this is the guy you bring in.
Jayson Brown
Merchant Success Senior Lead
Sope has a unique ability to listen deeply and move you forward fast. He helped me navigate a series of complex, personal leadership challenges that had weighed me down for years. Our sessions created breakthrough after breakthrough. If you're stuck, he's the person to help you move again.
Grace Haynes
Head of Organisational Development at Coventry City Council
We brought Sope in to support our Employee Networks, but what he delivered reshaped our culture. He introduced structure, trust, and alignment, creating sustainable systems that still drive impact today. Sope engages every level of the organisation with confidence and clarity. The transformation has been real and lasting.
Egbe Manton
Founder
I used to downplay my experience and second-guess my leadership. Sope helped me see the cost of playing small. He challenged my thinking, helped me define a clear strategic vision, and gave me the confidence to lead unapologetically. I’m more focused, grounded, and aligned than I’ve ever been.
Makini Borde
Director, HR Business Partners
Sope’s questions cut through old stories and false beliefs I’d been carrying for years. He helped me see how I was outsourcing my value to others and taught me how to reclaim it. His coaching is bold, grace-filled, and exactly what I didn’t know I needed. If you're feeling blocked or stuck, he is the shift.
Renata Rocha
Managing Director, EMEA
Scaling the business while staying centred felt impossible before I met Sope. His coaching helped me prioritise, set boundaries, and lead with clarity. He never gave easy answers but always asked the questions that moved the needle. I now lead with presence and performance.
Marie Diron
Managing Director at Moody’s Investors Service
After facing multiple rejections, I lost sight of my strengths. Sope helped me reconnect with what I bring to the table, process the emotional impact, and rebuild my confidence. The clarity I gained through our sessions has helped me make powerful, grounded decisions again.
Emiliano D’Amato
Director of Group Strategy M&A and Partnerships
I felt invisible and unsure of my next step. Sope helped me slow down, reflect, and design a path forward that felt right for me. I started seeing progress within weeks. His balance of empathy and strategy makes him one of the most effective coaches I’ve ever worked with.
Sharon Whale
Deputy Global Group Chief Executive at Inside Ideas Group
Sope’s workshop was a standout. He helped our team dig deep into leadership behaviours and gave us tools we could use immediately. He created a space where people felt safe enough to be honest and challenged enough to grow. Our culture shifted because of it.
Birk Angermann
Head of Revenue, EMEA
Working with Sope was the most impactful coaching experience I’ve had. He created an environment where I could open up and reflect on what really matters. We explored what I can control, how I lead, and what needs to shift. Every session brought clarity and momentum.
Ruth Penfold-Brown
Chief People Officer
Sope showed up in my life just before a big transition when I left full-time work to go solo. He was the first person to ask what I really wanted and I had no answer. That question sparked a journey I didn’t know I needed. I wouldn’t have grown into the leader I am now without him.
Benedikt Schmid
Chief Information Officer, Reinsurance
I’d tried everything and was still stuck. Coaching with Sope brought the clarity I’d been missing. Within weeks, I felt grounded again and had practical next steps to work with. The peace of mind I gained has been invaluable.
Abigail Wilmore
Chief People Officer at Tom Ford
I used to believe I had to change who I was in order to grow. Sope helped me realise I was already whole. That insight changed everything. I now lead with confidence and authenticity and I’m ready for what’s next.
Rapetti Lorenza
Head of International Actuarial Pricing
I came to Sope looking for a fresh perspective, something beyond my usual professional circle. He quickly understood my context and helped me stretch my thinking. His coaching gave me new tools to navigate complex situations and see beyond the obvious.
Faith Locken
CEO at We RIse
Sope’s workshop unlocked things I didn’t even realise were holding me back. He created a space for deep honesty, practical learning, and mindset shifts that still guide me months later. I walked away more grounded, more aware, and ready to lead with clarity.
Alan Smith
Senior Adviser ESG Risk, Climate and Inclusion at HSBC
When I started working with Sope, I was navigating major personal and professional crossroads and felt stuck. What I found wasn’t just a coach but a partner who could hold space for real complexity and guide me through it with clarity and purpose. Within a short time, I began to see things differently. My values crystallised, my purpose sharpened, and I had the confidence to make meaningful decisions. If you're leading in uncertainty and want clarity fast, Sope is the person to call.
Dinah Cobbinah
Partner at KPMG
Before I met Sope, I knew I needed to grow but couldn’t find the right support. He helped me stop hiding parts of myself and start leading with clarity and conviction. I became more organised, more confident, and more intentional. I’d spent years putting others first. Sope helped me shift that and step into my power without compromise. Every leader should experience this.
Firas Ezzeddine
Director of Strategy Operations at Philips
I was overwhelmed by anxiety and unclear about my future. Sope helped me get grounded, identify my strengths, and find a career path that actually made sense. His coaching gave me the tools and belief to take action, and the results followed. I didn’t just find direction, I found myself again.
Rodrigo Sobral
Global Chief Creative Officer at OLIVER Agency & Inside Ideas Group
Sope’s workshop was a turning point for our leadership team. In just one session, he cut through the noise and helped us address challenges we had avoided for months. His facilitation was surgical, clear and action-oriented. Our team left with focus, alignment, and a strategic edge. If you're serious about transformation, this is the guy you bring in.
Jayson Brown
Merchant Success Senior Lead
Sope has a unique ability to listen deeply and move you forward fast. He helped me navigate a series of complex, personal leadership challenges that had weighed me down for years. Our sessions created breakthrough after breakthrough. If you're stuck, he's the person to help you move again.
Grace Haynes
Head of Organisational Development at Coventry City Council
We brought Sope in to support our Employee Networks, but what he delivered reshaped our culture. He introduced structure, trust, and alignment, creating sustainable systems that still drive impact today. Sope engages every level of the organisation with confidence and clarity. The transformation has been real and lasting.
Egbe Manton
Founder
I used to downplay my experience and second-guess my leadership. Sope helped me see the cost of playing small. He challenged my thinking, helped me define a clear strategic vision, and gave me the confidence to lead unapologetically. I’m more focused, grounded, and aligned than I’ve ever been.
Makini Borde
Director, HR Business Partners
Sope’s questions cut through old stories and false beliefs I’d been carrying for years. He helped me see how I was outsourcing my value to others and taught me how to reclaim it. His coaching is bold, grace-filled, and exactly what I didn’t know I needed. If you're feeling blocked or stuck, he is the shift.
Renata Rocha
Managing Director, EMEA
Scaling the business while staying centred felt impossible before I met Sope. His coaching helped me prioritise, set boundaries, and lead with clarity. He never gave easy answers but always asked the questions that moved the needle. I now lead with presence and performance.
Marie Diron
Managing Director at Moody’s Investors Service
After facing multiple rejections, I lost sight of my strengths. Sope helped me reconnect with what I bring to the table, process the emotional impact, and rebuild my confidence. The clarity I gained through our sessions has helped me make powerful, grounded decisions again.
Emiliano D’Amato
Director of Group Strategy M&A and Partnerships
I felt invisible and unsure of my next step. Sope helped me slow down, reflect, and design a path forward that felt right for me. I started seeing progress within weeks. His balance of empathy and strategy makes him one of the most effective coaches I’ve ever worked with.
Sharon Whale
Deputy Global Group Chief Executive at Inside Ideas Group
Sope’s workshop was a standout. He helped our team dig deep into leadership behaviours and gave us tools we could use immediately. He created a space where people felt safe enough to be honest and challenged enough to grow. Our culture shifted because of it.
Birk Angermann
Head of Revenue, EMEA
Working with Sope was the most impactful coaching experience I’ve had. He created an environment where I could open up and reflect on what really matters. We explored what I can control, how I lead, and what needs to shift. Every session brought clarity and momentum.
Ruth Penfold-Brown
Chief People Officer
Sope showed up in my life just before a big transition when I left full-time work to go solo. He was the first person to ask what I really wanted and I had no answer. That question sparked a journey I didn’t know I needed. I wouldn’t have grown into the leader I am now without him.
Benedikt Schmid
Chief Information Officer, Reinsurance
I’d tried everything and was still stuck. Coaching with Sope brought the clarity I’d been missing. Within weeks, I felt grounded again and had practical next steps to work with. The peace of mind I gained has been invaluable.
Abigail Wilmore
Chief People Officer at Tom Ford
I used to believe I had to change who I was in order to grow. Sope helped me realise I was already whole. That insight changed everything. I now lead with confidence and authenticity and I’m ready for what’s next.
Rapetti Lorenza
Head of International Actuarial Pricing
I came to Sope looking for a fresh perspective, something beyond my usual professional circle. He quickly understood my context and helped me stretch my thinking. His coaching gave me new tools to navigate complex situations and see beyond the obvious.
Faith Locken
CEO at We RIse
Sope’s workshop unlocked things I didn’t even realise were holding me back. He created a space for deep honesty, practical learning, and mindset shifts that still guide me months later. I walked away more grounded, more aware, and ready to lead with clarity.
Alan Smith
Senior Adviser ESG Risk, Climate and Inclusion at HSBC
When I started working with Sope, I was navigating major personal and professional crossroads and felt stuck. What I found wasn’t just a coach but a partner who could hold space for real complexity and guide me through it with clarity and purpose. Within a short time, I began to see things differently. My values crystallised, my purpose sharpened, and I had the confidence to make meaningful decisions. If you're leading in uncertainty and want clarity fast, Sope is the person to call.
Dinah Cobbinah
Partner at KPMG
Before I met Sope, I knew I needed to grow but couldn’t find the right support. He helped me stop hiding parts of myself and start leading with clarity and conviction. I became more organised, more confident, and more intentional. I’d spent years putting others first. Sope helped me shift that and step into my power without compromise. Every leader should experience this.
Firas Ezzeddine
Director of Strategy Operations at Philips
I was overwhelmed by anxiety and unclear about my future. Sope helped me get grounded, identify my strengths, and find a career path that actually made sense. His coaching gave me the tools and belief to take action, and the results followed. I didn’t just find direction, I found myself again.
Rodrigo Sobral
Global Chief Creative Officer at OLIVER Agency & Inside Ideas Group
Sope’s workshop was a turning point for our leadership team. In just one session, he cut through the noise and helped us address challenges we had avoided for months. His facilitation was surgical, clear and action-oriented. Our team left with focus, alignment, and a strategic edge. If you're serious about transformation, this is the guy you bring in.
Jayson Brown
Merchant Success Senior Lead
Sope has a unique ability to listen deeply and move you forward fast. He helped me navigate a series of complex, personal leadership challenges that had weighed me down for years. Our sessions created breakthrough after breakthrough. If you're stuck, he's the person to help you move again.
Grace Haynes
Head of Organisational Development at Coventry City Council
We brought Sope in to support our Employee Networks, but what he delivered reshaped our culture. He introduced structure, trust, and alignment, creating sustainable systems that still drive impact today. Sope engages every level of the organisation with confidence and clarity. The transformation has been real and lasting.
Egbe Manton
Founder
I used to downplay my experience and second-guess my leadership. Sope helped me see the cost of playing small. He challenged my thinking, helped me define a clear strategic vision, and gave me the confidence to lead unapologetically. I’m more focused, grounded, and aligned than I’ve ever been.
Makini Borde
Director, HR Business Partners
Sope’s questions cut through old stories and false beliefs I’d been carrying for years. He helped me see how I was outsourcing my value to others and taught me how to reclaim it. His coaching is bold, grace-filled, and exactly what I didn’t know I needed. If you're feeling blocked or stuck, he is the shift.
Renata Rocha
Managing Director, EMEA
Scaling the business while staying centred felt impossible before I met Sope. His coaching helped me prioritise, set boundaries, and lead with clarity. He never gave easy answers but always asked the questions that moved the needle. I now lead with presence and performance.
Marie Diron
Managing Director at Moody’s Investors Service
After facing multiple rejections, I lost sight of my strengths. Sope helped me reconnect with what I bring to the table, process the emotional impact, and rebuild my confidence. The clarity I gained through our sessions has helped me make powerful, grounded decisions again.
Emiliano D’Amato
Director of Group Strategy M&A and Partnerships
I felt invisible and unsure of my next step. Sope helped me slow down, reflect, and design a path forward that felt right for me. I started seeing progress within weeks. His balance of empathy and strategy makes him one of the most effective coaches I’ve ever worked with.
Sharon Whale
Deputy Global Group Chief Executive at Inside Ideas Group
Sope’s workshop was a standout. He helped our team dig deep into leadership behaviours and gave us tools we could use immediately. He created a space where people felt safe enough to be honest and challenged enough to grow. Our culture shifted because of it.
Birk Angermann
Head of Revenue, EMEA
Working with Sope was the most impactful coaching experience I’ve had. He created an environment where I could open up and reflect on what really matters. We explored what I can control, how I lead, and what needs to shift. Every session brought clarity and momentum.
Ruth Penfold-Brown
Chief People Officer
Sope showed up in my life just before a big transition when I left full-time work to go solo. He was the first person to ask what I really wanted and I had no answer. That question sparked a journey I didn’t know I needed. I wouldn’t have grown into the leader I am now without him.
Benedikt Schmid
Chief Information Officer, Reinsurance
I’d tried everything and was still stuck. Coaching with Sope brought the clarity I’d been missing. Within weeks, I felt grounded again and had practical next steps to work with. The peace of mind I gained has been invaluable.
Abigail Wilmore
Chief People Officer at Tom Ford
I used to believe I had to change who I was in order to grow. Sope helped me realise I was already whole. That insight changed everything. I now lead with confidence and authenticity and I’m ready for what’s next.
Rapetti Lorenza
Head of International Actuarial Pricing
I came to Sope looking for a fresh perspective, something beyond my usual professional circle. He quickly understood my context and helped me stretch my thinking. His coaching gave me new tools to navigate complex situations and see beyond the obvious.
Faith Locken
CEO at We RIse
Sope’s workshop unlocked things I didn’t even realise were holding me back. He created a space for deep honesty, practical learning, and mindset shifts that still guide me months later. I walked away more grounded, more aware, and ready to lead with clarity.
Alan Smith
Senior Adviser ESG Risk, Climate and Inclusion at HSBC
When I started working with Sope, I was navigating major personal and professional crossroads and felt stuck. What I found wasn’t just a coach but a partner who could hold space for real complexity and guide me through it with clarity and purpose. Within a short time, I began to see things differently. My values crystallised, my purpose sharpened, and I had the confidence to make meaningful decisions. If you're leading in uncertainty and want clarity fast, Sope is the person to call.
Dinah Cobbinah
Partner at KPMG
Before I met Sope, I knew I needed to grow but couldn’t find the right support. He helped me stop hiding parts of myself and start leading with clarity and conviction. I became more organised, more confident, and more intentional. I’d spent years putting others first. Sope helped me shift that and step into my power without compromise. Every leader should experience this.
Firas Ezzeddine
Director of Strategy Operations at Philips
I was overwhelmed by anxiety and unclear about my future. Sope helped me get grounded, identify my strengths, and find a career path that actually made sense. His coaching gave me the tools and belief to take action, and the results followed. I didn’t just find direction, I found myself again.
Rodrigo Sobral
Global Chief Creative Officer at OLIVER Agency & Inside Ideas Group
Sope’s workshop was a turning point for our leadership team. In just one session, he cut through the noise and helped us address challenges we had avoided for months. His facilitation was surgical, clear and action-oriented. Our team left with focus, alignment, and a strategic edge. If you're serious about transformation, this is the guy you bring in.
Jayson Brown
Merchant Success Senior Lead
Sope has a unique ability to listen deeply and move you forward fast. He helped me navigate a series of complex, personal leadership challenges that had weighed me down for years. Our sessions created breakthrough after breakthrough. If you're stuck, he's the person to help you move again.
Grace Haynes
Head of Organisational Development at Coventry City Council
We brought Sope in to support our Employee Networks, but what he delivered reshaped our culture. He introduced structure, trust, and alignment, creating sustainable systems that still drive impact today. Sope engages every level of the organisation with confidence and clarity. The transformation has been real and lasting.
Egbe Manton
Founder at Inspire Law Global
I used to downplay my experience and second-guess my leadership. Sope helped me see the cost of playing small. He challenged my thinking, helped me define a clear strategic vision, and gave me the confidence to lead unapologetically. I’m more focused, grounded, and aligned than I’ve ever been.
Makini Borde
Director, HR Business Partners
Sope’s questions cut through old stories and false beliefs I’d been carrying for years. He helped me see how I was outsourcing my value to others and taught me how to reclaim it. His coaching is bold, grace-filled, and exactly what I didn’t know I needed. If you're feeling blocked or stuck, he is the shift.
Renata Rocha
Managing Director, EMEA
Scaling the business while staying centred felt impossible before I met Sope. His coaching helped me prioritise, set boundaries, and lead with clarity. He never gave easy answers but always asked the questions that moved the needle. I now lead with presence and performance.
Marie Diron
Managing Director at Moody’s Investors Service
After facing multiple rejections, I lost sight of my strengths. Sope helped me reconnect with what I bring to the table, process the emotional impact, and rebuild my confidence. The clarity I gained through our sessions has helped me make powerful, grounded decisions again.
Emiliano D’Amato
Director of Group Strategy M&A and Partnerships
I felt invisible and unsure of my next step. Sope helped me slow down, reflect, and design a path forward that felt right for me. I started seeing progress within weeks. His balance of empathy and strategy makes him one of the most effective coaches I’ve ever worked with.
Sharon Whale
Deputy Global Group Chief Executive at Inside Ideas Group
Sope’s workshop was a standout. He helped our team dig deep into leadership behaviours and gave us tools we could use immediately. He created a space where people felt safe enough to be honest and challenged enough to grow. Our culture shifted because of it.
Birk Angermann
Head of Revenue, EMEA
Working with Sope was the most impactful coaching experience I’ve had. He created an environment where I could open up and reflect on what really matters. We explored what I can control, how I lead, and what needs to shift. Every session brought clarity and momentum.
Ruth Penfold-Brown
Chief People Officer
Sope showed up in my life just before a big transition when I left full-time work to go solo. He was the first person to ask what I really wanted and I had no answer. That question sparked a journey I didn’t know I needed. I wouldn’t have grown into the leader I am now without him.
Benedikt Schmid
Chief Information Officer, Reinsurance
I’d tried everything and was still stuck. Coaching with Sope brought the clarity I’d been missing. Within weeks, I felt grounded again and had practical next steps to work with. The peace of mind I gained has been invaluable.
Abigail Wilmore
Chief People Officer at Tom Ford
I used to believe I had to change who I was in order to grow. Sope helped me realise I was already whole. That insight changed everything. I now lead with confidence and authenticity and I’m ready for what’s next.
Rapetti Lorenza
Head of International Actuarial Pricing
I came to Sope looking for a fresh perspective, something beyond my usual professional circle. He quickly understood my context and helped me stretch my thinking. His coaching gave me new tools to navigate complex situations and see beyond the obvious.
Faith Locken
CEO at We RIse
Sope’s workshop unlocked things I didn’t even realise were holding me back. He created a space for deep honesty, practical learning, and mindset shifts that still guide me months later. I walked away more grounded, more aware, and ready to lead with clarity.

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