“We have discovered that people have several times more potential for growth when they invest energy in developing their strengths instead of correcting their deficiencies.”
~ Tom Rath, StrengthsFinder 2.0
Leadership development begins with understanding who you are and how you naturally show up in the world.
My coaching approach integrates strengths-based development, intercultural awareness, and resilience practices to help leaders expand their capacity, communicate more effectively, and lead with greater clarity and confidence.
I work with executives, mid-level managers, and teams seeking to strengthen leadership capacity, communication across differences, and resilience in complex environments.
Through coaching, we focus on developing self-awareness, applying strengths more intentionally, and building the skills needed to lead effectively in complex professional environments.
On this page you will find:
- Coaching Focus Areas
- Coaching Assessment Tools
- Coaching Format Options
- Coaching Philosophy
Coaching Focus Areas
My coaching integrates several leadership development frameworks that support leaders in navigating complex environments and building sustainable leadership practices.
Resilience Tree™
Develop strategies for endurance, boundary-setting, and cultivating environments where individuals and teams can thrive.
Strengths-based Leadership
Identify and leverage your natural talents to increase performance, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
Dance of Leadership™
Explore how presence, responsiveness, and awareness influence leadership through principles drawn from movement and somatic learning.
Intercultural Communication
Build awareness and skills for navigating cultural differences, strengthening collaboration, and fostering inclusive leadership practices.
Coaching Assessment Tools
Depending on your goals, coaching engagements may incorporate several research-based assessments and development tools.
The CliftonStrengths® assessment (formerly StrengthsFinder) is a strengths-based performance assessment taken by over 34 million people in roughly 247 different countries and territories to identify and develop natural talents (clustered into 34 talent themes) that drive performance and engagement.
Gallup research shows that individuals who focus on their strengths are significantly more engaged at work and 3x times more likely to report an excellent quality of life.
Dr. Sobers is a Gallup Certified CliftonStrengths® Coach
Learn more at: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/
Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI®) is a research-based assessment that helps individuals and organizations build the awareness and skills needed to communicate and collaborate across cultural differences.
Dr. Sobers is a Qualified Administrator of IDI.
Learn more at: https://www.idiinventory.com/
Intercultural Conflict Style (ICS®) is a tool that helps individuals understand their approach to conflict across cultural contexts and develop strategies for navigating differences more effectively.
Learn more at: https://icsinventory.com/
Coaching Format Options
Individual Leadership Coaching
One-on-one coaching sessions provide personalized space for reflection, strategy, and leadership development.
Sessions focus on applying strengths more intentionally, navigating leadership challenges, and developing sustainable practices that support professional growth and effectiveness.
Coaching engagements may include assessment interpretation, strategic planning, and ongoing leadership support depending on the needs and goals of the client.
Team & Group Coaching
Leadership development is not only an individual process—it also shapes how teams communicate, collaborate, and navigate challenges together.
Team coaching sessions support groups in developing shared understanding around leadership styles, strengths, communication patterns, and intercultural perspectives.
These sessions are particularly helpful for:
• leadership teams
• newly formed teams
• teams navigating change or transition
• organizations seeking to strengthen collaboration and trust
Group coaching sessions can be integrated into leadership development programs, retreats, or team workshops.
Exploration Session
A 20-minute introductory conversation designed to explore your goals, discuss potential coaching approaches, and determine whether coaching together would be a good fit.
Coaching Philosophy
I believe leadership is a developmental journey and I am your wayfinder.
My role as a coach is to create space for reflection, challenge assumptions, and help leaders discover practical strategies for growth.
In our work together I serve as:
• a thinking partner
• a listening ear
• a resource for leadership development
• a guide for translating insight into action
I am passionate about helping leaders recognize their talents, build resilience, collaborate intentionally, and communicate effectively across perspectives.
You already have within you the what you need to succeed. Coaching helps you learn how to use them more intentionally.
“Dr. Sobers helped me immensely with interview preparation, and her guidance ultimately played a huge role in helping me land my dream role.
She was incredibly thoughtful and supportive while helping me craft and refine my “walk me through your resume” pitch and behavioral answers.
Her feedback made my stories clearer, more structured, and more confident, and I walked into my interviews feeling genuinely prepared.”
If you are interested in exploring coaching, I invite you to schedule an introductory conversation to discuss your goals and determine the best next steps.
