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Profile picture Sophie van het Erve
Profile picture Sophie van het Erve

More Clarity. More Joy. More Authentic Success

For those ready to move from 'should' to 'want to'

Transform. 
Clarify & Create.
Elevate & Grow.

ABOUT 

I help individuals ready to move from 'should' to 'want to'. After a decade in Tech Sales at Oracle and Google, I discovered my passion for helping others create authentic success that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.
 

Having worked with over 150 clients across corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and life transitions, I bring a unique blend of business acumen and deep coaching expertise.

 

My approach combines proven methodologies with practical tools that fit into your busy life. Whether you're navigating a career transition, leading a team, or simply ready to align your success with your values, I'm here to support your transformation.

How This Works

1

Pause & Assess

We start by creating space to step back and gain clarity on where you are now versus where you want to be. This isn't about fixing what's wrong - it's about understanding what's possible.

2

Realign & Refocus

Together, we identify what truly matters to you and create a sustainable path forward. You'll develop tools to move from reactive to intentional, from overwhelmed to empowered.

3

Integrate & Thrive

You'll implement lasting changes that stick. We're not working on "just" temporary motivation, we're working on a sustainable transformation that enhances every area of your life.

Paths to Work Together

Impactful Moments
One-off Sessions 

These intensive one-off sessions deliver immediate tools and insights you can implement right away - whether it's setting goals, defining your future vision, or how to reset your energy. A session to shift in the moment, creating lasting impact.

 

Perfect for individuals at decision points, teams needing breakthrough clarity, or anyone wanting immediate, actionable insights.

Purposeful Progress
 8 week programs 

Create lasting change in key areas of your professional and personal life by building sustainable habits and creating meaningful change through consistent, focused work. Focus on strengthening your resilience, redefining how you want to lead (your self, your life, or even others), or channel your energy in a exciting and sustainable way.

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Perfect for individuals who want to make a true shift, supported with structure, guidance, and accountability.​

Is This You?

Let's Work Together!

Ready To Get Started?

Step 1: Book Your Complimentary Discovery Call
30-minute conversation to eplore your goals and see if we're a good fit. No pressure, just clarity
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Step 2:  Choose Your Path
Based on our conversation, I'll recommend the best approach for your situation - whether that's 1:1 coaching, an Impactful Moment, Purposeful Progress or the Transformational Reset
Step 3:  Begin Your Transformation
We'll create a personalized plan and start implementing changes that create lasting impact
 

Not Ready for a Call Yet?

 

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Questions Before You Decide?

Email me directly or use the contact form below.

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Who am I?

As a coach? Curiously Challenging

As a person? Curious, an explorer, and always wanting to learn more.

 

A little bit about my back story:
Born and raised in a rural part of the Netherlands, the itch to go explore, learn, experience new things has always been a part of me. While young, that meant reading books, getting lost in stories, and dreaming.

 

Then, I stopped dreaming and started doing: the college I chose was as far as I could go within the limits of the Netherlands. When I got the chance to study abroad, South Africa provided everything I could (and did) dream off: a far-away land, with exotic animals, landscapes and new cultures to explore and people to meet. ​

After finishing my masters in International Business (Maastricht University), the most logical step to me was to go abroad, continuing to explore new lands and cultures. I joined the sales team at Oracle, in Dublin. While still in Dublin, I made the switch to Google, and after 5 years I transferred to Google San Francisco.

 

Traveling, exploring, embracing adventures: it's become part of my DNA. Kayaking in Alaska, hiking in Patagonia, watching eagles in Mongolia or meeting gorillas in Uganda: nothing excites me more.

Well, maybe...helping others find that spark of joy in their lives - in the mundane, the routine, as well as in the exciting and extraordinary brings about the same thrill. Which is why I made the jump after working a decade in Tech Sales to self-directed self-employment in Lisbon, Portugal. Currently that exists out of:

I've found my personal success formula. I would love to work with you on finding yours. 

Training & Certifications

What do all the abbreviations, accreditations and certifications mean?

Accreditation ACC by ICF

ACC from the ICF

Associate Certified Coach, as accredited by the International Coaching Federation, means that I have (at the minimum):

- 60+ hours of coaching education

- 100+ hours of coaching experience

- 10 hours of Mentor Coaching

- Committed to the ICF Code of Ethics

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CPC by iPEC

Certified Professional Coach, certified by the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. This included 160 training hours

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ELI-MP

Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner. This means I completed the iPEC training necessary to coach and debrief clients utilizing this researched, proprietary tool.  

Leadership Dynamics Specialist - CORE Ipec Coaching

COR.E Leadership Specialist

Earners of the COR.E Leadership Dynamics™ Specialist (CLDS) certification have completed the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) COR.E Dynamics™ training program, including all training requirements and consisting of 40 hours of instruction and practice. 

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Happiness Trainer by HSA

Happiness Trainer as certified by the Happiness Studies Academy by Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar - a comprehensive, year-long academic course offering practical tools to cultivate happiness at the individual, interpersonal, organizational and national level.

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Positive Intelligence Coach©

As a Positive Intelligence Coach, the Positive Intelligence© Program enables me to share the theory

and application of their mental fitness operating system while in the process of getting certified. The PQ Program is app-guided, and supports the development of mental fitness over the course of just seven weeks.

What My Clients Say About Working With Me

"I’ve done many sessions in different contexts, business, life coaching, personal growth.
The sessions with Sophie were the first in which I was able to fully engage in the
tasks.
Her neutral yet sensitive manner hit the right spot: professional, and yet
sensitive. No bullshit bingo, and no esoteric games. It gave me a pleasant clarity. What
do I want, and above all, what do I not want. What are important components that I want
to focus on, that I want to expand on and prioritize, and what are outdated expectations
and patterns that I only carry around with me out of habit.

I keep coming back to this vision with a bright smile, take a deep breath and reprioritize
my to-dos accordingly.

For me, this clarity, the focus, is crucial as a solopreneur, especially when I'm torn with all
the to-dos.
"

Luise W.

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