CLIENT LOVE
Sofia B. Pertuz, PhD, ACC
Founder & Principal Consultant, Mainstream Insight, LLC
Working with Sonya during a critical pivot in my career was truly transformative. Her thoughtful guidance, unwavering support, and ability to help me brainstorm creative solutions made all the difference. Sonya not only helped me maintain my confidence but also reminded me of the importance of rest and staying grounded in my power. Her dedication to my success and her skill in creating a safe and empowering space are unmatched. I’m incredibly grateful for her wisdom and the clarity she brought to my journey. I highly recommend Sonya to anyone seeking a coach who truly cares and delivers results.
Noemi LaChapelle
Founder & Lead Strategist of LaChapelle Consulting
“Working with Sonya has been a transformative experience for me. Her insightful guidance, unwavering support, and personalized approach empowered me to unlock my potential as a business owner.
From our very first session, Sonya took the time to understand my unique challenges and aspirations. Through thought-provoking questions, feedback, and practical strategies, she helped me gain clarity, overcome obstacles that I didn’t even know were coming, and develop a path that was more focused on me and my goals.
What set Sonya apart was her genuine commitment to my growth and development. She not only provided valuable insights and techniques but also served as an accountability partner every step of the way. It was exactly what I needed!
Thanks to Sonya’s guidance, I’ve experienced personal and professional growth that I didn’t think was possible. I feel more confident and empowered to navigate challenges and pursue my dreams. I highly recommend Sonya to anyone seeking transformative results!”
LYNNE MOYER
CEO + Founder, Luminate Marketing
“Working with Sonya has not only transformed my business but my way of thinking. Specifically through periods of transition and change, I have a completely new way of seeing these seasons: rather than fear, focusing on possibilities. Through my coaching sessions with Sonya, I believe I’ve grown not only as a leader, but as a person.”
ELISA SCHNEIDER
Director of Business Operations
“Sonja provided the guidance and space for our team to spend time unpacking a leadership change. She provided a foundation that was extremely intuitive and adaptable to our needs. I felt heard, respected, encouraged and validated. She is a gifted facilitator and change leader mentor.”
JOSÉ A. ZAYAS CABÁN
Executive Director, Our Streets Mpls
“Sonya has provided a great deal of perspective and resources in support of my approach to leadership and management. Through listening, proposing new ideas for consideration and reflection, Sonya consistently makes sure I challenge myself to evaluate past decisions and experiences. She encourages me to capitalize on that reflection to embrace my strengths and also look for opportunities to develop new tools to become a more effective leader. Overall, the sessions opened the door for me to take ownership over my leadership style and lean into it so I can lead with confidence.
As a native Puerto Rican, it was also meaningful to work with someone like Sonya, who can bring direct cultural competence and experience to the conversation, and provide additional resources to help me take full advantage of my background and think of it as an attribute to my leadership.
Sonya is a thoughtful coach, with a unique ability to navigate and support emerging and changing priorities, while making sure the entire process is oriented towards growth and success. I would recommend Sonya to anyone who is open to self discovery and looking for a meaningful journey towards a healthy approach to leadership and work life balance. ”
ANONYMOUS
“Sonya has been an incredibly insightful sounding board as I have navigated who I want to be as a leader, identifying how to get from where I am to where I want to be, and the changes required to do so! She is a patient and gracious listener who helps you find those ah-ha moments of clarity through the trees. Whether working with you individually or groups—together or apart—she is phenomenal at helping you find health, balance, and peace as you move through change to the best outcome possible.”
Katy Endress
Director of of Epidemiology & Clinical Services at Peoria City/County Health Department
During my initial discovery call with Sonya, I discussed my feelings of inadequacy and intimidation in a space with several accomplished professionals and community leaders. Sonya asked me to reflect on why I was invited to be there in that meeting and what about it is important to me. As we explored this, she encouraged me to remember and revisit it prior to entering that room each month. Every time I walk into the building where this meeting is held now, my mind immediately goes back to our conversation and I feel a sense of purpose and belonging in that space. The fears have completely faded, and I am incredibly grateful to Sonya for sharing her expertise and guidance. It is invaluable.
Steven
Social Impact Investor
“Sonya is wonderful — kind and supportive and also direct and candid when she needs to be. She helped me think through lots of my goals from a new perspective and gave me practical tools to work towards them. I highly recommend working with her.”
STEVEN LADD
Principal
“Sonya allows for space to work out ideas that need time to form. She takes a holistic approach to the coaching relationship, helping you identify solutions that work for you and that can transcend personal and work life. I came in thinking I was needing to work on the technical aspects of my principalship, and I found that working on my self care and value-clarification was where I could improve my life quality and, in turn, my leadership ability. I have been able to identify how I want to show up for those I serve and am feeling more confident about it daily.”
STINA KIELSMEIER-COOK
Director of Communications, Collegeville Institute
“Coaching helped me step into my new leadership role at work with confidence and clarity. Sonya helped me identify and utilize my strengths, establish new productive habits, and structure my time better while working from home. She also provided regular accountability through weekly check-ins, helping me recalibrate when something wasn’t working. She is a compassionate and supportive listener with tons of experience and research-backed insights to help anyone navigate change and transition well.”
ADRIANA R.
STEVEN LADD
Principal
“Sonya has a way of fostering trust even in a virtual setting. I was hesitant at first about the prospect of coaching online, but that changed after my first session with her. Sonya is a very welcoming person and her ability to listen for patterns in our conversations and bring these to the forefront has helped me identify and clarify my core values. This has proven invaluable in my leadership formation.”
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