Silence and avoiding the problem broke the trust between us.
SOUL-DRIVEN MEDIATOR, VISIONARY LEADER | ABOUT
YOUR VOICE MATTERS.
Your thoughts and emotions influence your attitude, which creates your reality.
On paper, everything seemed fine: a few friends, an engineering job that allowed me to travel, and a comfortable financial situation. After all, what did I really have to complain about?
However, a sense of discomfort began to settle in. The trips that initially seemed so exciting actually prevented me from seeing my friends. As I traveled, I was everywhere yet nowhere at the same time. The truth is, I was missing many celebrations with friends and simultaneously not sharing daily interactions with my colleagues in the office. I began to feel increasingly lonely as they lived their lives without me.
The world was open to me, yet I didn’t feel like I was belonging.
It was simply what it was. At that point, I believed that life was made of sacrifices and that we couldn’t have it all—a successful international career and a fulfilling social life… until the day a crisis hit the company and no one knew how to defend our values. At that moment, I felt betrayed. In reality, it was the event that would completely change my path.
« We live in a world where we discard and replace, but we no longer try to repair. »
THE HARDWORKER & OVERACHIEVER SYNDROME
Like many others, I followed a very academic path by pursuing an engineering degree. While I aimed to do things « the right way » and meet expectations (hello hardworker!), I had completely disconnected from my own needs. On one hand, I stopped listening to myself, and on the other, I devoted everything to meeting the expectations of others because I wanted to fit into predefined categories.
As a perfectionist and hardworker, I pursued recognition to « fit in ».
To obtain my degree, I studied for six years, after which I entered the corporate world. As the national client relations manager, I traveled for five years between France, Germany, Hungary, Austria, and Romania. This was the beginning of a life filled with success and adventure, but I increasingly observed daily issues with communication, understanding, and tolerance.
Over the months, we saw sick leaves, lack of motivation, burnouts, hurtful remarks, and a series of resignations… Indeed, no one addressed the underlying issues, and the situation visibly worsened. The trust between employees and managers was broken, and the relationships deteriorated.
« But trust was broken, and relationships remained very superficial. »
« But trust was broken, and relationships remained very superficial. »
Out of fear of change and potential repercussions, no one wanted to speak up. In the end, nobody knew how to handle these difficult situations.
Then arrived the spring of 2019: a project in Hungary failed, marking the ultimate breaking point. On a personal level, nothing seemed right anymore. There was a huge disconnect between my desires and the company and so I decided to seek out training in management and conflict resolution. Despite the constant travel, I committed to a year of training alongside with my professional duties.
Becoming a Mediator was life-changing for me.
Indeed, it was a year of profound inner transformation, including both training and life coaching. I made a choice: to fully embrace the journey of personal and professional growth, taking complete ownership of my development.. As a result, I gained the tools necessary to navigate challenges with certain clients and superiors, and to restore harmony to my personal life. I reconnected with my deepest desires, attuned to my needs, and mastered the art of setting boundaries.
YOU HAVE THE COURAGE AND THE RESILIENCE WITHIN YOU.
EVERY CRISIS IS AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW.
From a young age, I also saw how silence could destroy a marriage, and later, how it damages the trust within relationships. We all have the power to build connections where trust and respect for each individual thrive.
Our relationships are greatly transformed as a result: they become more fulfilling, more collaborative, and more compassionate.
Confront issues to open new doors and create opportunities. Do not fear the consequences.
With my clients, whether it involves their personal or professional development, we choose to embrace a reality free from drama and toxic relationships. We choose to cultivate connections devoid of blame, incessant reproaches, and the fear of being perceived negatively, criticized, or rejected. Therefore, I encourage you to make the conscious decision to elevate your relationships by raising your consciousness and acquiring the skills necessary to navigate challenges.
The question is: One year from now, how do you want your relationships to be? What changes do you want to see in your life?
With all my affection,
Sonja T.Wood
MY COMMITMENT
I am dedicated to creating a world where everyone feels they belong, where couples can communicate effortlessly, even through challenges. I am deeply committed to elevating our consciousness because I believe it is the foundation of a fulfilling life, influencing our relationships and every other aspect of our existence. I strive for harmony. While it may seem utopian to some, I am convinced that we can all coexist in a harmonious manner.
I believe that self-mastery is the fundamental skill for living a full life, encompassing fulfilling relationships, happy families, authentic and lasting friendships, and exciting professional opportunities.
MY EXPERTISE
As a Mediator since 2019 and now being the Membership Chair for the Texas Association of Mediators and an Expert for the High Conflict Institute, I have spent countless hours of studying human behavior, mastering conflict resolution, and guiding clients through the most challenging of discussions and relationships.
Beyond this, I integrate my research and readings on conflict management, communication, and brain plasticity.
In all areas of my work, self-awareness and elevating consciousness are key, as I view them as the gateway to any positive change we wish to see in our lives.
MY “WHY”
My deepest calling is to help my clients create true, authentic, and extraordinary relationships where they are not only heard and understood but also deeply respected.
I guide my clients to understand that one of the most essential resources are people and connections. I help them to master their emotional resilience and relational skills. Every opportunity, idea, and project flourishes through the relationships you create.
I wish everyone would surround themselves with people who share their values, their vision, and uplift them.
Know this one thing…
YOUR COMMUNICATION IS THE BRIDGE BETWEEN YOUR INNER STATE AND YOUR OUTER WORLD.
YOUR COMMUNICATION IS THE BRIDGE BETWEEN YOUR INNER STATE AND YOUR OUTER WORLD.
Mastering my emotions and enhancing my relationships changed everything...
♦ Trust myself to set my boundaries in the professional world, and stop evaluating my worth based on what others say about me or my work.
♦ Take back « control » of my life by ending toxic relationships and, most importantly, learn to recognize them.
♦ Give constructive feedback and detach myself from others’ projections.
♦ Better manage my emotions.
♦ Express my needs and desires and feel aligned in my life.
♦ Prevent conflicts and, most importantly, manage them when they arise, which now allows me to cultivate relationships based on respect, listening, and tolerance.
♦ On a personal level: meet a true life partner with deep mutual respect and a beautiful connection.
♦ Surround myself with people who lift me up despite challenges (both personally and professionally).
♦ Also, on a professional level, receive opportunities aligned with my life goals! (such as speaking at an annual conference, launch a mentoring program or lead a membersip committee)
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Certifications & Qualifications
Certifications & Qualifications
> Family Mediation Training, 2024
30h mediation training, DRC Austin, Texas, USA
> Applied Positive Psychology Certification 2023-2024
> 300 hours of live class and self-study, The Flourishing Center, NYC, USA
> Basic Mediation Training, 2023
40h basic mediation training, Conflict Rescue, Texas, USA
> New Ways for Mediation (Family Cases), 2023
~ 20h for hyperconflictual family mediation, High Conflict Institute, CA, USA
> Conflict Influencer certification, 2022
8 weeks, High Conflict Institute, CA, USA
> Micromaster Humanities and Soft-Skills, 2021-2022
~ 192h self learning for soft-skills and humanities, EdX x Tecnologicò de Monterrey, online
> Analyses de pratiques médiatives, 2020
~ 20h of mediation analysis, Association Nationale des Médiateurs, online, France
> Mediation for domestic violence, 2020
~ 10h domestic violence in mediation, High Conflict Institue, CA, USA
> Mediation and Conflict Management Certification, 2019-2020
> 200h basic mediation and conflict management training, Stuttgart, Germany
I am also happy to be part of:
Texas Association of Mediators
Texas Mediator Credentialing Association
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F.A.Q
F.A.Q
How can coaching help with Conflict Management?
Engaging a coach to resolve a conflict provides you with the necessary distance to find a solution. When you are in the midst of a conflict, it can be challenging to maintain an objective perspective. As a result, coaching allows you to gain new perspectives and see the possibilities. In other words, by developing your emotional management skills, you can focus on finding solutions rather than dwelling on the problem.
How does a Conflict Management coach work?
First, you have the opportunity to sign up in my signature program my SELF-MASTERY™ course, which equips you with a range of skills for managing conflicts. Then, during individual coaching sessions, we establish your initial intention and set clear objectives.
My approach is solution-focused and action-oriented, drawing from my experience as a Mediator. I guide you in building greater emotional resilience and help you focus on the future, rather than dwelling on the conflict
What is the cost of a Conflict Management coach?
You can find all my rates on the following pages: