About – Sophie Eaden Coaching

Hi, I’m Sophie – here to help you untangle what’s holding you back and discover what truly works for you.

While I don’t believe that qualifications are everything, or that they always reflect a person’s abilities, I do acknowledge their importance. Coaching is an unregulated industry where anyone can call themselves a coach.

So to prove to you that I’ve done some work to make sure I know what I’m doing here’s a list of the qualifications and training I’ve done:

Diploma in Personal Performance Coaching (Level 5)
Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Level 7 )
Trauma-Informed Coaching Certificate
Neuroscience and Coaching CPD
DISC Certified and Accredited
Non-Violent Communication Foundation Training
Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
Pending -International Coaching Federation Accreditation

Now we can get on with the fun stuff…

Feeling overwhelmed and on the edge?

I get it, life throws a myriad of challenges at us and sometimes it feels like too much. Whether that’s poor health, family issues, relationship struggles or problems at work. How are we supposed to cope with it all and juggle everything else? This can be pretty scary (zoom in on the pic to see my scared face, I’m not a fan of heights).

I help clients take the weight off for a minute, put all the bags down, take a breath. Then we look at what’s going on, where we are now, where we want to be and how we’re going to get there. All of a sudden the path ahead starts to become a bit clearer and we’ve let go of some of the sh** we’ve been carrying around so it’s easier to move forward.

Often we believe we should be able to figure it all out on our own

I’m here to tell you that’s just not true. Whether you’re going through something particularly difficult right now or are wondering where to go next with your life, I offer a supportive space to help you move forward and live in a way that aligns with who you are and who you want to be.

If you’re ready to explore what’s next, I’d love to support you on that journey.

So who am I and why do I do what I do?

I could tell you about the equine vet, educator, BEVA council member, personal performance coach but I believe we are human first before all the other titles and identities we take on and knowing who you are at your core is key to thriving in all areas of life.

For me this is a constant exploration after many years of trying to be who I thought I “should” be in whatever situation I found myself in.

So… I am a kind, sensitive, enthusiastic, cold water swimming, DIY doing, dog and horse loving human being who loves a good view and is passionate about helping people live and work in a way that is both enjoyable and sustainable for them.

After nearly a decade as an equine vet and two years as a veterinary educator, with an awful lot of ups and downs along the way, I discovered that what I’m best at is supporting others—not only in their careers but through the personal challenges life presents.

Having faced my own struggles with chronic illness, bereavement, and mental health, I know what it’s like when life hits hard. As a result I bring a unique level of empathy and understanding to every interaction. I truly know how important it is to feel seen and heard, and I believe that being understood (and perhaps even more importantly understanding ourself) is often the first step toward moving forward.

What people have said about working with me

To say the coaching has changed my life is not an exaggeration. I have struggled with some basic organisation skills my whole life and with Sophie’s support I was able to find a way of being organised that works for me and this has reduced my stress enormously. I was feeling very stuck in my life following some major life challenges over the past few years and with Sophie’s support was able to start addressing some thoughts that were keeping me stuck and put into place some actions to help me move again. Sophie is very kind and approachable. Having gone through some difficult times herself this gives her a unique level of empathy, but also tools, insight and wisdom about what is needed to pick oneself up again and push through limiting thoughts to make positive action.

Sophie is brilliant coach whose approach is always kind and non-judgemental. She creates a trusting space where I feel I can explain issues, self-doubt and beliefs which often hold me back. Her coaching skills have given me a deep understanding of myself and helped me to achieve and work on a range of goals relating to my personal and professional life. Sophie effectively raises my awareness about myself and enables me to fully understand where I am and where I want to get to, and the steps I need to take to get there. I always look forward to our sessions together.

Sophie has enabled me to break down the goals that I have into more manageable, bite size, achievable chunks. Before working together, I felt overwhelmed by a lot of things going on in my life and Sophie really helped me through our sessions to understand what was really a priority and what wasn’t and then how to move forward in small steps to achieve the things that I wanted. Working week on week on the things that were important to me and coming up with action plans literally changed the way I run my life which has resulted in me feeling so much less overwhelmed and focused and empowered to achieve the things I want to achieve. She also felt like my own personal cheerleader and really made me feel like she believed in me even when I didn’t and continues to do so.

Sophie showed me that I have the inner resources to succeed, and guided me to become a better version of myself . She helped streamline the process for me in a practical way and enabled me to become more focused, more organized and more motivated! I wish every single person could access the support of trained coaches. Sophie is really lovely, she didn't put any pressure on me during our sessions but helped me open my eyes to what I have to do in a very positive and pleasant manner!

I have found my coaching sessions with Sophie to be highly beneficial in both setting and achieving the goals that she empowered me to clarify. I wanted to work on my next career steps and how to start tackling this area, which I have struggled to make progress with up until now. Through our sessions, Sophie helped me to clarify my next steps, identify tangible pathways for myself and feel successful in undertaking small steps towards my goal. I feel positive and energised by the whole process and would highly recommend her as a coach to others.