About me

I’m Sonia Thomas


Executive and team coach, consultant and lecturer. Originally from Northern Ireland, based in Paris, working in English and French.

My story


I’ve spent more than 30 years working across borders: in leadership, consulting, education and global organisations. Before becoming a full-time coach in 2021, I was Chief Operating Officer of UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry. I worked closely with senior leaders, boards and international teams, so I know from the inside how complex organisational, cultural and strategic decisions can be.

I started coaching in 2019. Today I work with leaders and teams who want to strengthen their leadership, build confidence and navigate change with clarity. My approach combines real executive experience with an intercultural and systemic lens: I look at the person, the system around them and the cultures at play.

Credentials

  • University Diploma in Team Coaching, Université Paris Dauphine-PSL (top of the cohort; 300 hours and a dissertation)
  • Certified in Cognitive-Behavioural Coaching, Cabinet Chrysippe, Lyon
  • Inclusive Leadership through Behavioural Studies, London School of Economics

Teaching

  • International HR Management, Université Paris Dauphine-PSL
  • HR Policy and D&I, ESC Amiens
  • Team coach, Executive Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, HEC Paris

How I work

International experience

Three decades across leadership, consulting, education and global organisations.

Cultural insight

I understand how culture shapes communication, confidence and collaboration, and I help you work with it.

Tailored approach

Each programme is built around your goals, your context and your rhythm.

Trust & discretion

Ethics and confidentiality come first, always.

Facing a decision, a transition or a team that isn’t quite working? Let’s talk.

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