Together we developed a framework to tackle internal roadblocks

“Coaching sessions with Sonja were extremely helpful. After suffering a career setback, I was grateful for the opportunity to perform meaningful self-analysis and clearly identify my strengths as well as areas for growth. Together we developed a framework to tackle internal roadblocks (lack of confidence, reluctance to leave comfort zone) to overcome challenges. As a result, I have developed a more positive mindset and feel optimistic about future endeavours.

Sonja is calm, attentive and knowledgeable. She undoubtedly has a great deal of experience in helping medical professionals achieve their career goals. I was very impressed with her insightful observations and sincere feedback.

I highly recommend coaching with Sonja – it has been a very enlightening, fascinating and rewarding experience for me.”

– Prish F

I was sceptical of coaching - not anymore!

“Sonja worked with me to identify and articulate my skills, which in turn had a positive impact on my self-confidence. The best part was that sessions felt like short conversations; yet at the end of each, I walked away with so much more (this is where I do admit to having been somewhat sceptical of coaching – not anymore!).

I often refer to the notes from our sessions – two points that I wrote during sessions are highlighted and my "go to" for advice: "look back on it; don't dwell on it" and "I am enough".

I can't recommend Sonja more highly – her manner, approach, professionalism, and leadership skills are second to none.”

– Dr Philip M

Coaching was a great experience

“It was really great working with Sonja on my career goal and then ways to build the confidence to achieve it. Sonja’s life experience was invaluable alongside her encouraging and focused manner. Coaching was a great experience.”

– Antonia K

Incredible capacity to get to the essence of issues

“Sonja is a wonderful coach, astute, kind, reassuring and with an incredible capacity to get to the essence of issues.”

– Maureen O

Coaching was extremely helpful

“Coaching was extremely helpful in working through several important aspects in my life at the time and set me up for looking positively ahead, setting the good long-term habits I was also after.  I would recommend Sonja and Upward Strategy to anyone wishing to recalibrate their life or parts thereof."

– Gail v H

You have given me my confidence back

“I love how you held me accountable, there was no room for me to hide. Thank you once again, you have given me my confidence back”.

– Anonymous