Testimonials
Sophia Associates’ approach to coaching is transformative: I have watched my clients evolve into powerful leaders with the ability to effect dynamic change in their own
organizations as a result of their work with her firm.
~ Dora Daniels, HR Consultant, WashingtonDC
Alicia brings a unique combination of insight and innovation to her work with clients.
~ Scott Eblin, President, The Eblin Group, Inc. and author of The Next Level: What Insiders Know About
Executive Success
We hired you thinking that you could help our executives better manage their responsibilities, especially new leaders. What we heard was much more. Not only were you able to help a seasoned
executive think through a critical career decision but also you have managed to provoke others into thinking beyond their comfort levels. They tell me that you have their head spinning and they are
the better for it. Not sure how to measure the ROI in that except we have kept talent that we might’ve otherwise lost and we have more evolved executives in our pipeline now.
~ B.N., Sr. V.P.,
Talent Management, Vienna, VA (Organizational Talent Development)
Sophia Associates is a high caliber, high energy, high performance agency designed to get individuals and business organizations on track, focused and action-oriented. As our first guest on our cable channel, Alicia spoke about Finding Your Passion: Do You Have What It Takes to Become an
Entrepreneur. Our cable show was well received by the community. Sophia Associates is also listed in the Anne Arundel County Directory of Minority & Women-Owned Businesses at www.aacounty.org.
It is always a pleasure working with Alicia. We share insightful information about trends and events taking place here in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County and elsewhere. I would recommend her highly to anyone needing to develop their executives or looking for leadership development services.
~ J. J., Contracting Officer and
Minority and Small Business Enterprise Coordinator, MD
Alicia is easy to talk to and engaging. As a result of our coaching together I have better communication skills, I am able to empower my people, better manage my calendar and have moved into more of
a mentoring style. There has been no turnover in my staff and we are maintaining high performance standards. Personally, I have more “me” time and a better outlook and balance in my life and
work. Our work has helped me redefine my values and has provided me with practices and techniques so I work at an optimal level.
~ G. H., Senior VP Sales, MD (Leadership Coaching)
You are the chief mechanic for a super charged car. You help me think throughout the process. Here I am ready to power down the track and just in time you remind me to observe all the surroundings and
account for them rather than just tow them down the track behind me blindly assuming that they see what I see and agree with me to pursue. Thanks!
~ K.G., CEO, New York, NY (Leadership Coaching)
Being with Alicia is like a deep breath of fresh air. I am energized when I am with her. Working with Alicia before dealing with crucial conversations with clients and stakeholders assured I
reached successful outcomes while maintaining the quality of the relationships. This was extremely important. Without her coaching me through several contentious situations, I do not believe
I would have been as successful. I was able to stay focused and centered in what I needed from the conversation.
~ M.A.R., Boston, MA, CEO, Multimedia Production (Executive Coaching)
Alicia was my coach while I was employed at X. I interviewed three prospective coaches after reviewing 5-7 executive coach resumes. Still feel I made the right choice with Alicia. She had the book
smarts and practical experiences that others could bring to the table. In addition, I liked how she approached issues…willing to balance data / facts with intuition.
~ MJ, Sr. VP (Leadership Coaching)
Most outstanding for me was really understanding and working to modify the behaviors that were holding me back – tactical preoccupation, tentative language, hesitancy to associate and network with peers
at the appropriate level, etc. This was a great opportunity to really look at my behaviors and myself and understand how to change those behaviors for success.
~ KW, Sr. VP Marketing (High
Potential Coaching-promoted to Sr. Exec.), Annapolis, MD
Alicia Rodriguez conducts her business at the highest levels of professionalism and competency. She has the unique ability to use her warm personality to make her clients and other business contacts
comfortable and quickly able to trust in her business acumen. Alicia is not only well trained for her work, she has the intuitive skills to enhance her product. I have absolutely no reservations in
recommending Alicia Rodriguez and Sophia Associates.”
~ Marta Pola, Consultant, Baltimore, MD
“Alicia is an experienced and savvy business woman and leadership coach. I have worked with her both as a colleague in multiple client engagements, and she completed the Georgetown leadership coaching
certificate program, where I am a faculty member. In all instances, she is engaged, bright, intelligent and articulate. She receives my highest endorsement.”
~ N.S. Faculty, Georgetown Leadership Coaching Program
Alicia is that rare combination of practical ideas and implementation delivered with intuition and compassion. To be successful and to serve your clients well you need to navigate between delivering
essential strategies and a healthy dose of inspiration -- Alicia does both!
~ Rob Levit. Musician & Entrepreneur,Annapolis, MD
Alicia Rodriguez is a dynamic, creative, smart professional who has the uncanny ability to identify core issues quickly and then develop and implement an action plan to address them. She is a superlative
speaker who never fails to stimulate thought, energize and inspire her audience. I have recommended her and her organization without hesitation to clients, professional associates, and friends. Every
person and company that retained her has thanked me for the introduction. If you are looking for an executive coach, or a dynamic speaker, or leadership development you need to know Sophia Associates.
Margaret Burke. Owner, TalentShip, Columbia, MD
Alicia is an excellent Leadership coach and consultant. I appreciate Alicia's wisdom and shared insights. Her organizational capacities and collaborative consulting skills make working with her a
pleasurable and successful venture.
~ Gretchen Krampf, M.S.O.D., President, Process Experts, Seattle,WA
I know that working with you has greatly improved my effectiveness here - and will lead to bigger and better things in the near future. Even though I feel good about where I am now - I know that I
will need to make bigger - more independent - things happen soon. I'm looking forward to working thru that with you. I know I have a lot to be thankful for - and I count my blessings daily.
~ M.M.,
Real Estate Talent Development Executive, Chicago, IL (Executive Coaching)
Alicia is intuitive in a way that defies logic. She helped me to connect to others and perhaps most importantly, myself, in ways that I never knew were possible -- in ways that created deep understanding
and genuine appreciation. She is kind hearted and compassionate and simultaneously tough and demanding in order to help me get the most out of myself. I never felt pushed by her and yet I felt
myself constantly pushing my own limiting boundaries. Alicia infuses me with insight, ideas and perspective that have allowed me to see possibilities for my own success that I would have never before
imagined with such clarity.
~ L.P., Non-Profit & Corporate Philanthropy Executive, Baltimore,MD (Executive Coaching)
As usual I come away from talking to you with more clarity and confidence. It certainly brings a sense of peace when you know the decisions you make are truly the right decision for you.
~ S.G., CEO/Business Owner, Eastern Shore, MD (Executive Coaching)
It helps to sometimes talk through the changes that we need to make in our lives! I know what I need to do; it's just making the decision to move forward. I will be thinking about the
questions that you asked me during our call. Thanks again for your help!
~ L.W., District Manager, Pharmaceuticals, Atlanta, GA (Executive Coaching)
Your coaching has been helpful in numerous and sometimes unexpected ways. I’ve discovered that I’m much more artistic than I thought.
~ J.V. (Transitions Coaching) Annapolis, MD
Thanks so much for yesterday. You definitely "people whispered" me into a new place. Such a gem of a soul you are!
~ E.V., Entrepreneur, Annapolis, MD (Entrepreneur Coaching)
Alicia and I worked through every aspect of my being –communication, boundaries (the fact that I had none), needs, desires, fears, expectations – everything. We worked on my career, my relationships in
and out of work, my goals, communication, and expressing and getting my needs meet. It was a complete and total transformation… Since I have worked with Alicia I have tripled my salary, advanced
quickly up the career ladder and have been chosen to represent my field as a subject matter expert.
~ K.A., Executive, Amazon, Seattle, WA (Career Management & Professional Development
Coaching)
I am happier and feel more peaceful than I have in the last two years. I made it through because of you and thank you so much for that. If I were younger and just getting started in my career I
would do things differently but my career is ending in 4 years, at least this one, and you have given me the tools to get through. I think that the service you provide to people is extremely
valuable.
~ C.M., Financial Executive, MD (Executive Coaching)
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“Change your thinking. Change your results.”
~ Alicia Rodriguez, Principal, Sophia Associates
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