I care about developing human beings, especially women, to their fullest creative expression so that they can make a difference in the world in a way that holds purpose and meaning for them.
— Alicia M. Rodriguez

Hello, I'm Alicia, founder of Sophia Associates.

My clients appreciate me for my intuition, quiet presence and keen sensibilities combined with twenty years of business experience working with executive women, visionary and emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. They call me their “wisdom partner” because of my ability to tap their inherent wisdom and to cultivate breakthrough thinking within themselves and in their organizations. My forté lies in my ability to create forums for meaningful dialogue that generate shifts in personal leadership and organizational alignment.  I am a catalyst for unfolding conversations at the deepest level.

I blend my expertise in leadership development, experiential learning and a whole systems approach to guide my clients to innovative thinking that results in higher levels of personal and organizational agility and resilience. Together we achieve sustainable and generative results from building leadership into multiple levels in the organization. My focus on Conscious Leadership in the 21st century supports leaders in meeting the adaptive challenges of our time though courageous authenticity, purposeful vision and impeccable execution.

I practice a whole person transformational approach that integrates mind, body, heart and spirit practices and harmony between the active and receptive energy in every person. I work especially well with women who seek to have their voice heard and contributions valued. I guide my clients to their full potential and the embodiment of conscious leadership.  My clients trust in my honesty and integrity and value my deep caring for their personal and professional development. 

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Who Are My Clients?

My clients live and work all over the world. They are women, men, CEO's, new leaders, social entrepreneurs, and just people who are at a crossroads in their lives and recognize that it's time to fully express their creative potential. They want more from themselves and more from others. They are purpose-driven. 

THEY NOT ONLY WANT TO BE THE BEST IN THE WORLD. THEY WANT TO BE THE BEST FOR THE WORLD.

They are in a process of evolving into human beings and leaders that have the capacity to make real change in their organizations, communities and in the world. 

If you are looking for a partner to help you reach the next level in your life and work, someone who will challenge you, nudge you and dare you to be more, then you've come to the right place.

To find out if we are right for each other read more about our clients and their results.

Conscious Leadership

"What are you doing to make a difference?"


Should we work together?

If you're looking for a traditional coach, you won't find her here. After coaching individuals and leaders for almost twenty years I've learned a bit about human nature. To produce quantum developmental leaps, the kind that rock the status quo and get you thinking about limitless possibilities, you need someone who will ask the radical question.

NOT THE SAFE QUESTION, NOT THE TEXTBOOK QUESTION, BUT THE ONE YOU DON'T DARE ASK YOURSELF.

If you are looking to grow as a leader and as a human being, if you are willing to tap into your heart and mind to produce an extraordinary life or purpose driven business or disruptive solution to a global problem, then we should talk.

My clients are executive women, visionary leaders, creative and social entrepreneurs and global change agents.

Clients learn to lead confidently and authentically while maintaining their resiliency, valuing their wellbeing, communicating purposefully and mentoring others.

My approach…

integrates spirit, heart, mind and body.

I speak to the whole person, the person beyond the role, to bring forth the highest expression of your passion and purpose.

My work focuses on authenticity, resiliency, mindfulness, vision and purpose as the foundations for personal and leadership development.

I offer vertical development executive coaching, personal development and leadership development services in person and by Zoom.

I specialize in working with women who lead or want to lead authentically, leveraging their talent, skills and innate gifts.


5 Ways to Work with Me

  1. Executive Coaching and Business Mentorship: I have limited availability for one/one coaching engagements. If you’re looking to accelerate your personal or professional development, start or grow your small business or engage a deeper inquiry into purpose, vision and legacy, this level of attention may be best for you. Schedule a preliminary conversation to apply.

  2. Restorative Personal Retreats: Join me for a deep dive into the significant questions of your life as you drive toward a global purpose and social change. Recharge and recalibrate to build wellness practices and gain clarity and focus. Step away from all the distractions and work one/one with me in a beautiful location in a curated experience for Change Makers that will open your eyes and heart to new possibilities.

  3. Purpose and Passion Entrepreneur Program: A three phase, 24 week entrepreneur program to help you start your business, upscale your business or pivot your business. An immersive week in Portugal for phase 2 or 3 is an option to accelerate your progress. Learn More Here.

  4. Leadership Mastery (only 3 clients at a time): This is a six month vertical development program that includes email support, real time access via WhatsApp, resources, access to my online programs at no additional charge and 10 60-minute sessions by Zoom. Fee: $6,000.00 payable in one or $6,400.00 in two payments. By application only. These are transformational conversations that dig deep into your mindset, thought patterns and your identity.

  5. Leadership Mastery Plus: Includes Leadership Mastery and participation in a personal one/one curated retreat in Portugal to work with me. Fee: $20,500.00 payable in one or two payments. By application only.


Restorative Retreats

Ready for a deep dive, a time in, a real adventure?

Reflect, Renew and Recalibrate you life. Join me for a personal retreat in an amazing location!

 

WHAT I REALLY DO

My job is to support those on the front lines of change, disruption and transformation. 

I am your safe place to go when you’re weary, disheartened and losing sight of your vision. 

I’m here to help you gain a new perspective, to generate new possibilities for moving forward when you feel stuck.

I am witness and midwife to your transformation so you can transform the world without losing yourself.

I will respectfully hold space for your vulnerability and teach you how to ground yourself when you have lost your ground.

My work draws on depth psychology, soul work, wisdom traditions, and expressive therapies combined with the best thinking on leadership development, personal growth and quantum thinking.

 
 

WHAT I BELIEVE…

I am a deeply spiritual (not religious) person. I am grounded in a few fundamental and universal principles. 

I have studied with business leaders and indigenous shamans.

I have spent time coaching in corporate halls and walking in Ecuadorian rainforests.

I have created several businesses and I have released my attachment to business models that no longer work.

I believe:

That everything, EVERYTHING, is energy. Words, actions, living beings, thoughts, dreams, history, money, everything is and has energy, a vibration and frequency.  When you understand that you will recognize when you’re in the flow, feeling grace, expansiveness and ease, or when you’re veering away, feeling doubt, contraction and fear. You’ll learn how to connect deeply with others, view your intuition as wisdom and value synchronicity as an affirmation of your path.

That everything starts with a conversation and an intention. I teach you to have those conversations first with yourself and then with others so that you can stand in your resolve without excluding unseen options.

 

That nothing is permanent. I believe we exist in a universal movement that is circular, iterative and ever-changing. If your thinking is simply linear and dualistic you will miss the opportunities to grow and evolve that are found in inclusive and unitive thinking.

 

That possibilities exist even in chaos when your intention is pure and your actions are aligned. I believe that you have something that no one else has and I can help you uncover it and use it to be the best FOR the world in peaceful and troubled times.

 

That you are hostage to your human condition when you don’t perceive yourself as more than you ever thought you could be. Doing what you never thought you could and facing challenges without judgement will reveal your courage and strength.

 

That we truly are spiritual beings having a human experience. Once you recognize your inherent divine nature and your interconnectedness with all life you will see beyond the illusion of separateness that our culture encourages. It is this illusion of separateness that is at the core of war, hate and fear.

That doing well and doing good are not mutually exclusive. When you take care of yourself, emotionally, intellectually, physically, spiritually and financially, you have a greater capacity to take care of others with compassion and without resentment. From that foundation of resilience you do your work with energy and focus.

That the most important lesson we can learn as human beings is love and that ultimately love is the most powerful force in the universe because it comes from the primary divine creative source (whatever you conceive that to be).