Sophie Anderson is an ICF-certified coach and social entrepreneur. After 25 years working in high-pressure corporate roles, Sophie knows exactly what it feels like to juggle huge workloads, constant pressure, and burnout creeping up. She now helps busy professionals protect their energy, set boundaries, and avoid burning out. Sophie blends mindfulness with science and practical tools and programs to make wellbeing and productivity simple and sustainable. Based in Gimuy (Cairns, Queensland) and serving Australia-wide, she is passionate about creating healthier, more fulfilling ways to live and work.

Burnout is predictable and preventable.

Support should start before it’s too late.

Sophie Anderson speaking at the 2024 IPA Congress
Sophie Anderson speaking at the plenary session of the 2024 IPA Congress
Sophie Anderson launching her business in 2021 and presenting her findings for reduced stress and better wellbeing
Sophie Anderson, mental health first aid accreditation
Sophie Anderson ACC - current certification with the ICF
Sophie Anderson Coaching is a registered social enterprise with QSEC
Sophie Anderson, burnout prevention, 2024 and 2025 finalist for the CBWC business awards

"I don't work around limitations - I create possibilities"

Values

Health: I prioritise my mental and physical health in all situations by making decisions that positively impact my overall wellbeing. When working with clients, I always provide a holistic approach that benefits all dimensions of their health including emotional, spiritual, and social.

Authenticity: I am true to myself and embrace my own individuality through everyday actions even if it clashes with what "most people do". I encourage my clients to explore their values and align their actions with them, and I help them live a life that enables them to be true to themselves.

Integrity: I lead by example, managing my own challenges and striving to create value in all that I do. I work with a Coach, I model healthy habits and consistency, and I create value in my own life to feel alive and fulfilled.

Growth: I am a lifelong learner. I take courses and read books, attending workshops, and I welcome feedback. I am optimistic and curious, and I am willing to make changes that support my wellbeing even when it is uncomfortable at first. I am ambitious and do not let fear stop me from progressing.

Respect: I treat everyone with respect, and I demonstrate this by actively listening to people's perspective and help them feel heard and understood. I invite my clients to practice self-compassion and to reframe their limiting beliefs. I know that we are all born worthy and nothing can alter this.

My Philosophy

At the core of my philosophy is the belief that growth and wellbeing is a lifelong journey, with no right or wrong path, and that understanding and prioritising our desired lifestyle and our personal values is central to our wellbeing.

I firmly believe that true growth happens when we take full ownership of our lives, refusing to wait for circumstances to change and instead proactively shaping our journey to achieve fulfillment.

By finding fulfilment in our daily lives, we become equipped to improve other areas of our life and the lives of those around us.

Through small, incremental changes to our focus, mindset, and habits, we improve our mental health and wellbeing, and increase our productivity and motivation to take action and contribute to the world.

I believe that social change is made possible when individuals like yourself start making changes to their own lives.

It is my passion to share this philosophy with you, and to empower you to take control of your life and make a positive impact on the world.


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Legals

The Anderson Model of Burnout Prevention (AMBP™)

I respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which I coach, collaborate and grow, the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji and Yirrganydji Peoples. I acknowledge and pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the world’s oldest living culture and embrace their continued connection to land, waters and community. I pay my deepest respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present.

I also recognise, value and celebrate diversity and act in the spirit of inclusion.