The client
Founder and CEO of a New York-based prop tech business.
The challenge
The client’s business was at a pivotal point and she needed to make some important strategic decisions. At the same time, she was facing a major personal transition: her children were moving overseas for university. This shift left her questioning her priorities and purpose, and feeling off balance both personally and professionally.
Coaching goals
- Gain clarity on current and emerging strategic opportunities
- Strengthen Board management
- Continue building and leading a high-performing team
Solution
We started with bi-weekly sessions to provide a confidential space to discuss strategic opportunities and understand how they aligned with the business vision and her personal goals. As trust and insight grew, we shifted to weekly sessions focused on problem-solving, exploring new perspectives, co-creating solutions, and deepening self-awareness.
Impact
Since we started working together, she strengthened her decision-making and leadership, building a multi-million-dollar business and earning recognition as one of the 100 most influential people in real estate over the past decade by PERE.
Testimonial
“As the CEO, I am very isolated. I can’t talk to anyone about staff or how to manage my Board. Sophie provides an independent, rational voice. Our regular weekly sessions ensure that she knows and understands the business well and while we often focus on the immediate challenges, she has a big picture view of how everything fits together. She enables me to develop a coherent, logical and reasoned position and strengthen my argument which gives me confidence. I really appreciate that Sophie is a peer, not just a sponge, and I respect her opinion. I can talk to her about things that I can’t talk about to anyone else.”