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Sonja is an international speaker and has held positions in management, sales, quality assurance, training/facilitation, and education. She has authored chapters in several textbooks on communication topics and has conducted research demonstrating the positive impact of applied improvisation techniques on empathetic communication.

Sonja received her B.S. from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C., and her M.A. in Organizational Communications from Queens University in Charlotte, N.C., where she also earned an Executive Coaching Certificate. She is certified in Design Thinking, is a Certified Conversational Intelligence® Coach, and holds a certification in Arts-based Experiential Learning, Creating Futures That Work®. Sonja is a member of the National Speakers Association, the International Coach Federation, and the Applied Improvisation Network." --- Search Toggle Search EN - GB [English US](https://www.betterup.com/blog) [English GB](https://www.betterup.com/en-gb/) [![BetterUp](https://www.betterup.com/hubfs/bu_logo_white%201.svg "BetterUp") ![BetterUp](https://www.betterup.com/hubfs/bu_logo_black%201.svg "BetterUp") ](https://www.betterup.com/en-gb) [![BetterUp](https://www.betterup.com/hubfs/bu_logo_white%201.svg "BetterUp") ![BetterUp](https://www.betterup.com/hubfs/bu_logo_black%201.svg "BetterUp") ](https://www.betterup.com/en-gb) - For Business How it works [ Platform Overview Transform your enterprise with the scalable mindsets, skills, & behavior change that drive performance. ](https://www.betterup.com/en-gb/platform) [ Powered by AI BetterUp AI weaves data, science, and coaching to unlock growth at every level. ](https://www.betterup.com/en-gb/powered-by-ai) Products [ BetterUp Lead™ Leadership that moves your business forward. ](https://www.betterup.com/en-gb/products/betterup-lead) [ BetterUp Manage™ Manager performance, unlocked. ](https://www.betterup.com/en-gb/products/betterup-manage) [ BetterUp Ready™ Resilience at every level of your organisation. ](https://www.betterup.com/en-gb/products/betterup-ready) [ BetterUp Grow™ AI coaching for everyone. ](https://www.betterup.com/en-gb/products/betterup-ai-coaching) Solutions [ Sales Performance Transform your business, starting with your sales leaders. ](https://www.betterup.com/en-gb/solutions/sales-coaching) [ Executive Unlock business impact from the top with executive coaching. ](https://www.betterup.com/en-gb/solutions/executive-coaching) Customers [ Case Studies See how innovative organizations use BetterUp to build a thriving workforce. ](https://www.betterup.com/en-gb/customers) [ Why BetterUp? 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She provides executive communication coaching and communications-centered training for mid- to senior-level leaders within business and healthcare organizations. Recognizing that the key to success for most professionals is the ability to authentically communicate and connect with others, Sonja’s programs equip clients with communication tools that positively impact their success and bottom line. Sonja is an international speaker and has held positions in management, sales, quality assurance, training/facilitation, and education. She has authored chapters in several textbooks on communication topics and has conducted research demonstrating the positive impact of applied improvisation techniques on empathetic communication. Sonja received her B.S. from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C., and her M.A. in Organizational Communications from Queens University in Charlotte, N.C., where she also earned an Executive Coaching Certificate. She is certified in Design Thinking, is a Certified Conversational Intelligence® Coach, and holds a certification in Arts-based Experiential Learning, Creating Futures That Work®. 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