Sophie Anderson designs and delivers practical training and wellbeing programs for workplaces. With 25 years in corporate and a coaching background since 2021, she turns complex people challenges into programs, workshops and everyday practices that become part of how teams work.

She is also the host of the "No Time for Burnout" podcast and the creator of the Anderson Model of Burnout Prevention (AMBPā„¢).

Sophie is currently open to roles in workplace wellbeing, learning and development, training, onboarding and internal coaching.

She came to this work through lived experience.After 25 years in high-pressure corporate roles, Sophie witnessed the slow, sneaky downward spiral toward burnout in the people around her, and eventually started feeling it herself. She studied, researched, and uncovered why so many high achievers and perfectionists don't realise they're heading toward burnout until it's too late, and what to do every day to avoid the worst outcome.

Sophie has never burnt out herself, though she has been on the path toward it. She caught herself in time, and it's that lived experience of the prevention, not the aftermath, that sits at the heart of everything she teaches.

Her corporate background primarily spans administration, HR, executive support, project & operations coordination, and training coordination between Canada and Australia. She worked at the Laurentian Bank, WorldSkills Australia, James Cook University and CQUniversity among others.

An ICF-certified coach, Sophie is at her best turning complex problems into clear, practical frameworks, which is how the AMBPā„¢ came about. She has designed and delivered many presentations, keynotes and workshops that help people reduce stress and improve wellbeing through education, self-awareness and self-leadership. The aim is practical impact: people who spot pressure early, build better daily habits and lead themselves through it.

Because the approach is built on education, self-awareness and self-leadership, it can be replicated across teams and embedded in how a workplace operates. That is what Sophie can bring to an organisation.

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

The coaching approach was thoughtful, structured, and tailored, providing actionable strategies I could immediately apply in the workplace. I've gained greater clarity in my communication, improved confidence in navigating challenging conversations, and a stronger sense of balance in managing competing demands.

Jacqui Flack Leadership, Ramsay Health Care

Her ability to combine humour, authenticity, and practical advice made a potentially difficult topic both engaging and accessible. The session provided valuable awareness and actionable strategies that would benefit individuals and teams across any workplace.

Mark Grieve Townsville City Council

Her areas of expertise include values determination, overcoming procrastination and assisting organisations to meet their WHS requirements by developing and delivering wellbeing programs.

Suzanne Rath Award-winning leader and business owner, speaker and high performance leadership coach

I worked with Sophie for six weeks and came away with a profound understanding of burnout, its various zones, the core pillars and the actions to take before it takes hold. …she is warm, friendly, knowledgeable and compassionate.

Kate Holland Editor, WellBeing Magazine and Founder, Radar Consultancy

You never feel like she's coaching you, just beautifully and gently holding space so you can see the possibilities in your own life. I left the group sessions feeling joyful and connected.

Kirsty Nancarrow Former ABC journalist, Media Trainer

Oh my gosh, there was such connection in that room this morning. I'm blown away by the feeling of trust, connection and vulnerability you helped bring to the surface.

Kay Judd Coordinator, RSL Cairns

Impact

Sustainable ways of working

  • People who were overworking, over-functioning and making mistakes now have more sustainable ways to work.
  • They adjust standards they realise are ineffective, and they delegate.
  • They use a to-do list instead of letting their emails run the day.
  • They slow down, take breaks, go home on time and fully disconnect on weekends, because they work better.

Mental health and self-leadership

  • People improve their mental health and boost their sense of empowerment.
  • They stop waiting for others to change and focus on what they can impact.
  • They understand self-care beyond bubble baths.
  • They reach out instead of drowning and not telling anyone.
  • They build healthier coping habits instead of stimulants all day and sedatives at night, and they use the pause and a deep breath to reset.

Engagement and routines

  • People who were thinking of leaving the organisation now know why they are staying.
  • They understand their values and learn to honour them at work, which brings them back to being engaged.
  • They design a morning and evening routine and ritual that works for them.

Leadership and culture

  • Workplaces understand that meeting etiquette matters, and that small changes add up.
  • Organisations understand that the workplace is not solely responsible for burnout, but leadership is responsible for workplace culture.
  • Leaders are role modelling much better.

All of this can be embedded in your workplace.

"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 teams and individuals, 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 the people I work with 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 the people I work with to practice self-compassion and to reframe their limiting beliefs. I know that we are all born worthy and nothing can alter this.

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 fulfilment.

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 start making changes to their own lives.

It is my passion to share this philosophy and to empower the people and teams I work with to take control of their lives and make a positive impact on the world.


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I respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which I coach, connect, create 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.