Profound Coaching
for Values-Driven Leaders and Changemakers
Executive coaching empowers individuals at all levels,
from emerging leaders to executives, to step into their roles with confidence, courage, and integrity
- because leadership is not just a title, it´s a way of thinking, showing up, and engaging with others.
Executive Performance with a Human-First Approach
Whether you are a senior executive or an emerging leader, you carry a lot of responsibility and face higher expectations. Talking honestly about what´s going on isn´t easy; you´re often on your own and expected to know exactly what you´re doing. However, nobody is perfect. Everyone needs a space to be real.
That´s where coaching is invaluable: you can lay down your armour and be met at eye level - have a real conversation about what´s going on without fearing hidden agendas, relationship politics, or gossip; a place where difficult and sensitive topics can be unpacked without judgement or pressure, and where solutions are discussed without sugarcoating.
It´s a place to reflect, define, develop or just regroup your strengths in a moment of crisis. This can be a goal or challenge in your professional life or in your personal life - as one influences the other, you can bring everything to the table.
I engage in a balance between ambitious, solution-focused sparring, and grounded, sensitive exploration. Because whatever your role or title may be, I will meet you as a human.
"The only way we can grow is if we are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when we try something new."
~ Brené Brown
Sophia Kienastl
Executive and Leadership Coach
Positive Psychology Practitioner
I coach values- and purpose-driven individuals who are ready to lead with greater depth, presence, and impact - both personally and professionally.
They are striving for something greater and are committed to shaping the world through inner growth, collaboration, and bold decision-making.
Through my coaching services, I support professionals in complex challenges and with their most aspirational goals, not just for themselves, but also to bring out the best in their people and be ready for the future.
My work blends emotional intelligence, psychology hacks, and grounded personal development tools with a professional coaching methodology to facilitate profound, positive transformation.
Your thinking partner, trusted confidante and mirror for growth
As an executive coach, I am your sparring partner, mirror, and confidante - helping you navigate complexity, conflict and change in both your personal and professional life.
Think of me as your ultimate powerhouse for fresh perspectives and as someone who walks with you through the mud: the stressful and uncomfortable topics, tricky situations, and tough decisions.
I create space for emotional and complex conversations with sensitivity and strength. You never have to fear shame or judgement – this is one of the things my clients value the most about working with me: they feel completely free and held calmly with care.
You get to lay out strategies, make decisions, vent, brainstorm, celebrate, practice and be yourself - a partnership where you can retreat, regroup and rebuild.
If you are just looking for a quick fix or advice on how things "should be done", then I´m not for you. We don´t just do surface-level problem solving, but outside-the-box thinking and meaningful inner work, so you can stay true to yourself when everything´s on the line, and lead with vision, passion, and poise to positively shape the future.
Frequent Coaching Topics
People usually come to coaching because they face a challenge:
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a problem that needs solving,
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a project that needs to be done,
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a pattern that needs to change,
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a process that needs to improve,
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or to find new purpose and direction.
Topics that frequently come up are:
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Team Cohesion, Collaboration & Trust
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Strategic Planning and Development
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Resilience & Sustainability
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Productivity, Motivation & Potential
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Leadership Presence & Confidence
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Purpose, Vision & Innovation
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Imposter Syndrome & Perfectionism
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Stress Management & Mindfulness
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Personal & Professional Relationships
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Career Transition & Promotion
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Work-Life Balance
Extraordinary results for people with values, vision and heart
Every coaching journey is unique, and every session is tailored to you, because with me, there is no one-size-fits-all! We start by getting to know each other in an introductory meeting to see whether we´d work well together. We have a look at your situation and what´s possible for you. Together, we find a coaching setup that works for you and fits into your schedule.
Then we take it from there - and if along the way something doesn´t work for you, we simply try something else! I´m your ally, I´m on your side and I´ve got your back, so you can bring your vision to life without burning out or losing yourself.
Together, we turn ideas into outcomes, questions into answers, and conflicts into opportunities.
This won´t always be easy, and you can expect to get uncomfortable - because you won´t just get support, you will get challenged to transform the story you tell yourself and expand your comfort zone - to create something even better than you can currently imagine.
The coaching partnership
Working with me includes:
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A thorough intake process, where we assess your present situation, define the coaching goal(s) and draft a roadmap for your success.
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Flexible meetings - usually weekly or biweekly - online, onsite, globally, wherever you are.
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Support via messenger, Mon-Fri.
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A personalised coaching process, tailored with and for you.
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Confidential and trusting one-on-one sessions.
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Tools and resources as needed.
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Sessions in German or English - whichever language feels most comfortable to you.