Meet Sonam, the founder
Born in India and now rooted in the U.K., my life has unfolded across countries, cultures, and careers. Each chapter has shaped the coach I am today — someone who understands what it means to rebuild identity, navigate uncertainty, and find steadiness when the ground shifts beneath you.
There are moments in life when the shift is quiet but unmistakable. The old way of being no longer fits, and the new one hasn’t fully arrived. That in‑between space can feel disorienting, heavy, or strangely isolating. My work exists for those moments.
I’m an ICF‑accredited coach supporting leaders, parents (including neurodivergent families), young adults, and expats through identity‑shaping transitions. I offer a grounded, reflective space where your emotions, values, and lived experience are not only welcome — they’re essential to the work.
A career shaped by people, growth, and change
Before founding MirrorSpeak Consulting, I spent over a decade in senior HR and organisational development roles across India and the U.K. My work spanned global corporations, FTSE 100 organisations, and the charity sector — all environments where people carry a lot, often without a space of their own to pause and breathe.
- As Assistant Vice President–HR at a major British universal bank, I led succession planning and executive development, preparing senior leaders for high‑stakes roles, including board‑level responsibilities.
- As an OD Consultant for one of the U.K.’s leading charities, I designed and delivered an award‑winning Graduate Development Programme, accelerating the growth of emerging leaders through structured coaching and mentoring.
- Earlier in India, I worked with a global ITES organisation, leading performance management and engagement programmes for more than 10,000 employees across India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
- And before all of this, I began my career as a television journalist — a role that sharpened my curiosity, presence, and ability to listen beneath the surface.
These experiences taught me how personal and professional change intertwine — and how powerful it is to have a space where you can be honest, grounded, and understood.
Why this work matters to me
My coaching is shaped not only by my professional background but also by my lived experience: navigating parenthood without a village, understanding neurodivergence through the lens of a parent, moving countries, rebuilding identity and career, and finding steadiness in uncertainty. I’ve seen how often the people who hold others — leaders, parents, caregivers, expats — are left without a space of their own.
My work is to offer that space and co-create change with you.