Executive Leadership Coach
Building a thriving workplace one leader at a time
Unlock your full potential! I help foster success through effective leadership.
Create high-performing, trust-based environments that drive creativity and growth.
Develop essential skills, navigate challenges confidently, and scale your business while preserving its unique culture.
Hello, I am Sophie Morice, and I develop leaders!
I find immense joy and reward in collaborating with forward-thinking organizations. Together, we move forward and progress from good to excellent to great. In today’s fiercely competitive landscape, prioritizing a people-centric approach is no longer a choice but a necessity.
My passion and expertise in scaling businesses, building exceptional brands, and developing people began early in my career. With over two decades as an entrepreneur and executive on teams of luxury brands, I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with stakeholders in instigating culture-shaping initiatives that drive success and revenue.
Let’s explore the possibilities!
My Philosophy
What I offer as a coach
As an executive leadership coach, I bring a unique blend of backbone, empathy, and business acumen. My assertive approach is designed to stretch clients.
The greatest compliment I’ve received is, “You motivated me to surpass my own expectations.”
I see leaders’ potential and hold them accountable while supporting trust in their capabilities.
My experience allows me to serve as a trusted sounding board with a deep understanding of the realities faced by founders, CEOs, and top executives.
My Mission
What I love to coach
I thrive on addressing critical leadership skills such as communication, trust, delegation, presence, work-life balance, and team dynamics.
I am committed to helping leaders walk the talk with integrity.
Embracing vulnerability or fostering humility might not be the innate characteristics of successful leaders, but they are the secret to upscaling their businesses.
As Marshall Goldsmith states, “What got you here won’t get you there.”
Coaching successful businesspeople is not just a profession but a unique and privileged role I highly value.
Services
Leadership coaching
The Loneliness of Successful Leaders
As a leadership coach, I aim to enhance your leadership skills, effectiveness, and overall performance.
My favorite definition of coaching is “conversations designed to engage you in self-directed learning.” I help you identify your strengths, weaknesses, goals, and challenges.
Through self-discovery, reflection, and action planning, I facilitate the development and implementation of strategies for professional growth.
The process is tailored to your specific needs and objectives, driven by regular, one-on-one sessions over a period of time.
Creating High-Performing Teams Through Effective Leadership
High-performing teams drive business success. That’s where my coaching comes in.
I help groups and individuals develop the skills to build these powerful teams. Research shows a clear link: happy teams produce up to 30% more. Ideas, creativity, and problem-solving flourish in a safe environment, promoting continuous learning and growth. Imagine a work environment free of blame and fear – that’s the foundation I help create.
Great leaders build trust, not rely on outdated hierarchy. They provide clear feedback and feedforward to empower teams to take ownership. They navigate tough conversations with confidence, fostering a sense of accountability. This leads to higher motivation and better collaboration within resilient teams that can tackle challenges and seize opportunities.
I help leaders unlock their team’s potential by creating a positive and productive environment, ultimately driving organizational growth.
Supporting the Scaling of Your Business
Culture and leadership are two sides of the same coin. Maintaining culture, values, collaboration, and ethics while growing a business is challenging.
It’s about preserving but adapting the secret sauce. Integrating new staff who embody the company’s culture is vital for consistency. To navigate changes, teams need agility and creativity in leadership. Problem-solving and innovation are critical as the business evolves.
As your coach, I enable you to create strategies to scale effectively while preserving core values. I guide you in fostering an environment for leadership to adapt. Supporting your journey through transitions enables building a resilient, cohesive, and dynamic organization for long-term success.
Who I Am
About me
After 15 years as an entrepreneur and another 15 in the corporate world, I have embarked on a new journey dedicated to my passion: coaching leaders to unlock their full potential. Transitioning from the C-suite to running a leadership consultancy was a natural progression. When upskilling high-potentials, I am in my zone.
Born and raised in Paris, I started my first business in Johannesburg at 22, importing clothing from the US. I later founded and led two other companies in music and events. Upon moving to NYC for a French designer jewelry brand, I transitioned into the corporate world, driven by my appreciation for craftsmanship and luxury brands.
In 2009, I earned a Business Coaching certification from New York University, beginning over a decade of dedicated coaching practice. My leadership approach consistently drove results, created inclusive subcultures, and boosted staff retention and engagement. This unique combination of insights and experience ensures an effective coaching methodology. At the core of my services lies a distinctive blend of French and American perspectives tailored for a global clientele.
A mother of two, I live between NYC and Paris, surrounded by kind, intelligent friends. My favorite emotion is JOY. I love people, music, fashion, politics, books, and art.
References
Global Chief Revenue Officer
Managing Director for Americas
Head of Retail
Sales Manager
President / CEO
Testimonials
“I have had the privilege of working under Sophie twice – both at Goyard and Lugano Diamonds. She is an extraordinary leader and mentor.
Sophie has a rare talent for understanding each team member’s unique strengths and areas for growth. Her individualized approach not only boosted the team’s overall performance but also empowered each team member to reach their full potential. She leads by example with a contagious enthusiasm and an unwavering commitment to her team’s success. She inspired us to push our limits, set ambitious goals, and celebrate our achievements. She genuinely cares about the well-being of her team members, and created a work culture that promoted collaboration, productivity and job satisfaction.
I greatly value the time we worked together and will continue to use all that she has taught me throughout my career.”
“Sophie and I met during her tenure at Breitling. I knew right away that she would be an amazing mentor to me. I admire her leadership style, which focuses on developing and investing in people.
Under her leadership, I grew from a green Assistant Manager, to a successful Flagship Manager. She not only invested in me, but also taught me how to develop and invest in others.
We worked together for many years and I find myself now years later, digging into the principles I learned from her and using them as my best assets.
I would recommend Sophie to any company who puts their people first and wants to see them grow and flourish in the workplace.”
“I had the privilege of collaborating with Sophie for 6+ years at Breitling. We worked closely together to build a shared learning vision that aligned with a business strategy for the retail network. Her exceptional leadership skills and ability to inspire others was evident in every project worked together. Sophie’s strong teamwork and collaborating skills fostered a positive and productive working environment for her team, leading to positive outcomes. She has a natural ability to inspire and motivate others, driving the team towards success.”
I-You Leaders
Phone: + 1 917 776 1991
Email: sophie@i-you.us
