Speaker

Sophia is a leadership neuroscientist, consultant, facilitator, and coach.  Her industry experience spans finance, manufacturing, sports, technology, and telecom in the United States and Canada with organizations like Comcast, LafargeHolcim, Cigna, Gates, and the NFL. 

In July 2017, Sophia will complete her MSc in Professional Development, Neuroscience of Leadership from Middlesex University, UK.  Her current research in Applied Neuroscience investigates how findings from neuroscience, social science, and behavioral science can inform our understanding of the effect of stress on cognition, emotions, and behavior, as well as their application to leadership development. 

Although she has been coaching organizational leaders for 17 years, she founded Lexicon Leadership Group in 2011 to help leaders, their teams, and organizations benefit from neuroscience-backed leadership development and innovation. Sophia typically works with professionals who seek expertise in effective communication, trust, transparency, and candor. 

Sophia is a Master Certified Coach by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and serves on the board of Human Resources People and Strategy (HRPS).  She’s also a member of the ICF and the Social & Affective Neuroscience Society. 

She is a featured speaker for many organizations, such as The Association for Corporate Growth, Comcast and HRPS.