Trusted by leaders from:
Being a leader is hard.
It’s also an incredible opportunity for growth.
Not just in knowledge or skills, but rather in capacity to:
Stay grounded in
the midst of chaos
Lead yourself and others
Hold uncertainty without needing to solve it
Navigate relational tension without losing your center
Not just your knowledge, but the relational, emotional, somatic, psychological and spiritual facets that shape who you are and how you move through the world.
We work with what's in front of you.
And we work on what’s underneath.
The outcome isn’t just better leadership. It’s a different way of being in your life, in your work, and in the world you’re helping shape.
When all of you is online, integrated, and available, the way you lead changes. And the way you live changes.
This work develops all parts of you.
Integrated
Leader
Intellectual
Psychological
Somatic
Emotional
Relational
At a certain level it becomes:
Less about the right answer
Less about logic
Less about doing it all
More about the tradeoffs
More about relationships
More about staying resourced
Spiritual
Your job as a leader is to solve the problems others can't
Begin here
I offer curated experiences and personalized guidance to help you expand your capacity to navigate the challenges of being a leader in today's world.
Regular confidential meetings to work with your immediate challenges, explore what’s underneath, and guide you toward developing the inner resources to face all that life presents.
1:1 Coaching
Join our annual 5-day immersive for Founders, VCs and Executives ready to engage with deep inner work.
Join our annual 5-day immersive for Founders, VCs and Executives ready to engage with deep inner work.
In-person transformational experiences
In-person transformational experiences
Signature leadership development programs
- Custom in-house leadership programs
- Executive Offsite facilitation
- Team coaching interventions
- Keynotes and panels
Waitlist for 2026 open
Waitlist for 2026 open
Primal Therapy
A grounded, experiential process that helps you uncover and heal the deep-rooted emotional patterns formed in your formative years - going beyond talk therapy to integrate gestalt, regression, systemic constellations, and somatic work. Primal Therapy guides you through self-inquiry in a personalized 1:1 setting.
Chad Olin
CEO and Cofounder, Supermind
I experienced a new awareness of a pattern that was negatively impacting my relationships and was able to release it instantaneously.
This was a profound transformation
Annie reardon
Cofounder and ceo, ludo
"I worked w Vanya during the most challenging part of scaling my business. She truly was a confidant, cheerleader, problem solver, and intuitive-led coach.
Vanya helped me solve some critical gaps in my business, got me on track to hit my company revenue goals and get forbes30under30.
Tom chadwick, ceo, endurant energy
"The cost of not understanding one’s weaknesses and one’s strengths is huge compared to the cost of paying a coach. Plus – not many people have a coach and it allows you the ability to gain an edge – in business even a small edge can mean the difference between success and failure.”
She made me look like the CEO of a 1B company vs a 50M
Kristen Lower
Sales executive, Salesforce
What made the experience especially impactful was the Primal work itself. It helped bring insight into the deeper patterns shaping my life, while also creating space to connect with the younger parts of myself that had been carrying so much for so long.
Elitsa and Vanya held that space with real integrity, compassion, and skill.
Yana Tornoe
Cofounder, Questionbase.ai
Vanya and Elitsa created a space of deep safety and connection. Even as we explored vulnerabilities, I never felt alone. Their presence, clarity, and intuitive guidance made it possible to access truths that were hard to name but ready to be seen. I’m forever changed and would join them again in a heartbeat.
I felt a profound shift in how I relate to myself.
Kristen Lower
Sales executive, Salesforce
What made the experience especially impactful was the Primal work itself. It helped bring insight into the deeper patterns shaping my life, while also creating space to connect with the younger parts of myself that had been carrying so much for so long.
Elitsa and Vanya held that space with real integrity, compassion, and skill.
Chad Olin
CEO and Cofounder, Supermind
I experienced a new awareness of a pattern that was negatively impacting my relationships and was able to release it instantaneously.
This was a profound transformation
Janet Todorova
Head of Expansion, Founders Institute
I was impressed by her deep knowledge and wisdom, coupled with her gentle approach, which made exploring deep topics feel safe and transformative for each of the participants.
I really enjoyed my experience at the event with Elitsa.
Kristen Lower
Sales executive, Salesforce
What made the experience especially impactful was the Primal work itself. It helped bring insight into the deeper patterns shaping my life, while also creating space to connect with the younger parts of myself that had been carrying so much for so long.
Elitsa and Vanya held that space with real integrity, compassion, and skill.
Kristen Lower
Sales executive, Salesforce
What made the experience especially impactful was the Primal work itself. It helped bring insight into the deeper patterns shaping my life, while also creating space to connect with the younger parts of myself that had been carrying so much for so long.
Elitsa and Vanya held that space with real integrity, compassion, and skill.
Chad Olin
CEO and Cofounder, Supermind
I experienced a new awareness of a pattern that was negatively impacting my relationships and was able to release it instantaneously.
This was a profound transformation
Janet Todorova
Head of Expansion, Founders Institute
I was impressed by her deep knowledge and wisdom, coupled with her gentle approach, which made exploring deep topics feel safe and transformative for each of the participants.
I really enjoyed my experience at the event with Elitsa.
Yana Tornoe
Cofounder, Questionbase.ai
Vanya and Elitsa created a space of deep safety and connection. Even as we explored vulnerabilities, I never felt alone. Their presence, clarity, and intuitive guidance made it possible to access truths that were hard to name but ready to be seen. I’m forever changed and would join them again in a heartbeat.
I felt a profound shift in how I relate to myself.
Kristen Lower
Sales executive, Salesforce
What made the experience especially impactful was the Primal work itself. It helped bring insight into the deeper patterns shaping my life, while also creating space to connect with the younger parts of myself that had been carrying so much for so long.
Elitsa and Vanya held that space with real integrity, compassion, and skill.
Kristen Lower
Sales executive, Salesforce
What made the experience especially impactful was the Primal work itself. It helped bring insight into the deeper patterns shaping my life, while also creating space to connect with the younger parts of myself that had been carrying so much for so long.
Elitsa and Vanya held that space with real integrity, compassion, and skill.
Chad Olin
CEO and Cofounder, Supermind
I experienced a new awareness of a pattern that was negatively impacting my relationships and was able to release it instantaneously.
This was a profound transformation
Janet Todorova
Head of Expansion, Founders Institute
I was impressed by her deep knowledge and wisdom, coupled with her gentle approach, which made exploring deep topics feel safe and transformative for each of the participants.
I really enjoyed my experience at the event with Elitsa.
Yana Tornoe
Cofounder, Questionbase.ai
Vanya and Elitsa created a space of deep safety and connection. Even as we explored vulnerabilities, I never felt alone. Their presence, clarity, and intuitive guidance made it possible to access truths that were hard to name but ready to be seen. I’m forever changed and would join them again in a heartbeat.
I felt a profound shift in how I relate to myself.
Chad Olin
CEO and Cofounder, Supermind
I experienced a new awareness of a pattern that was negatively impacting my relationships and was able to release it instantaneously.
This was a profound transformation
Yana Tornoe
Cofounder, Questionbase.ai
Vanya and Elitsa created a space of deep safety and connection. Even as we explored vulnerabilities, I never felt alone. Their presence, clarity, and intuitive guidance made it possible to access truths that were hard to name but ready to be seen. I’m forever changed and would join them again in a heartbeat.
I felt a profound shift in how I relate to myself.
Janet Todorova
Head of Expansion, Founders Institute
I was impressed by her deep knowledge and wisdom, coupled with her gentle approach, which made exploring deep topics feel safe and transformative for each of the participants.
I really enjoyed my experience at the event with Elitsa.
Kristen Lower
Sales executive, Salesforce
What made the experience especially impactful was the Primal work itself. It helped bring insight into the deeper patterns shaping my life, while also creating space to connect with the younger parts of myself that had been carrying so much for so long.
Elitsa and Vanya held that space with real integrity, compassion, and skill.
I believe that leadership is not what you do, It's who you are.
While most coaching focuses on performance and tactics, the work we do goes deeper. We look at the relational, psychological, and systemic aspects of leadership to expand your potential.
I work with leaders from Seed to Series D, as well as partners at top VC firms. My grounded practice combines leadership development , psychology, and therapy-informed methodologies, enhanced by living and studying in the Thai Buddhist tradition, teaching breathwork, and working with plant medicine.
Hi, I'm Vanya Sofia,
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I’ve spent the last decade helping founders and executives navigate the complexity of leadership and company-building.
Certified by:
I write about integrated leadership, therapeutic modalities, relational dynamics & life as it unfolds
in service of a deeper connection to self.
Read the Unfolding
"The Unfolding is about seeing our individual path of growth as a natural process of revealing what’s already within. It is a path back to the core, honoring the interconnectedness of experiences, where lessons are revealed when ready, and growth is non-linear."
"The assumption is that burnout can be mitigated or eradicated through better time management, stronger boundaries, time off or self-care. I don’t believe that’s it."
"I work and write at the intersection of psychology, executive performance and therapy modalities that actually work."
The Unfolding
The Hidden Driver of Burnout
The Path to Grounded, Embodied Leadership
"I created this resource to help you step into your next pitch, fundraising round, or big meeting with clarity, resilience, and unshakable presence."
Prime Your Mind for High-Stakes Moments
"I work and write at the intersection of psychology, executive performance and therapy modalities that actually work."
"I created this resource to help you step into your next pitch, fundraising round, or big meeting with clarity, resilience, and unshakable presence."
The Path to Grounded, Embodied Leadership
Prime Your Mind for High-Stakes Moments
"I hope you enjoy this process, if you decide to answer the prompts. Let me know if you do, I’d love to hear about your experience :)"
Goodbye 2025
The Hidden Driver of Burnout
"The assumption is that burnout can be mitigated or eradicated through better time management, stronger boundaries, time off or self-care. I don’t believe that’s it."
(choose your quote here)
"I created this resource to help you step into your next pitch, fundraising round, or big meeting with clarity, resilience, and unshakable presence."
"I hope you enjoy this process, if you decide to answer the prompts. Let me know if you do, I’d love to hear about your experience :)"
Prime Your Mind for High-Stakes Moments
Goodbye 2025
"In today’s day and age, especially with social media, podcasting and AI, people are much more informed about all things wellness and personal development."
Primal Therapy (pt 1)
The Path to Grounded, Embodied Leadership
"I work and write at the intersection of psychology, executive performance and therapy modalities that actually work."
"I hope you enjoy this process, if you decide to answer the prompts. Let me know if you do, I’d love to hear about your experience :)"
"In today’s day and age, especially with social media, podcasting and AI, people are much more informed about all things wellness and personal development."
Goodbye 2025
Primal Therapy (pt 1)
"It’s about making peace with the past, not by erasing it, but by relating to it differently."
Primal Therapy (pt 2)
Prime Your Mind for High-Stakes Moments
"I created this resource to help you step into your next pitch, fundraising round, or big meeting with clarity, resilience, and unshakable presence."
"The Unfolding is about seeing our individual path of growth as a natural process of revealing what’s already within. It is a path back to the core, honoring the interconnectedness of experiences, where lessons are revealed when ready, and growth is non-linear."
