Consultant

SOPHIE DOPHEIDE

About ME

Over the past 10 years, I have built my experience both in-house in People & Culture roles and as a consultant, partnering with fast-growing organisations ranging from early-stage start-ups to international scale-ups. Working across People strategy, organisational development and day-to-day HR operations has given me a broad perspective on what it takes to build organisations where both people and businesses can thrive.

I enjoy translating business ambitions and culture into practical HR solutions and designing HR foundations and operating models that enable growth. I believe People & Culture has the greatest impact when it helps organisations grow without losing what makes them unique. I enjoy making culture explicit, helping leaders understand how culture can become a true driver of success, and working together to bring it to life.

For me, a strong operating model creates the structure needed to turn culture from an ambition into everyday behaviours and ways of working.

Based in: Zurich, Switzerland

Languages: Dutch, English

PARTNERSHIPS POWER POSITIVE IMPACT

I believe People & Culture has the greatest impact when it helps organisations grow without losing what makes them unique. Throughout my career, I have been drawn to organisations with a strong purpose and the ambition to create something meaningful. I enjoy helping leaders turn their values and ambitions into everyday behaviours, ways of working and experiences that people can truly feel. For me, powering positive impact means bringing culture to life in the everyday moments: how leaders lead, how teams collaborate and how people experience the organisation. I believe kindness and empathy are not just nice-to-haves, but essential ingredients for building strong cultures where people feel trusted, valued and able to do their best work.

– Sophie Dopheide

How I can help YOU

As a People & Culture consultant, I can help you build strong people foundations that support growth, change and performance. With 10 years of experience in both in-house HR roles and consulting, I bring a combination of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. I partner with founders, leaders and HR teams on topics such as organisational effectiveness, culture, leadership, performance, talent and scalable People Operations. My approach is pragmatic, collaborative and focused on creating solutions that work in day-to-day practice, not just on paper.

What WE can achieve together

I believe the best results come from true partnership, where trust, openness and collaboration are at the heart of the relationship. I work alongside leaders and teams, combining an external perspective with a deep understanding of their unique context, challenges and ambitions. My style is pragmatic, hands-on and personal: I ask the right questions, challenge when needed and work together to turn ideas into practical solutions that create lasting impact. I see myself as an extension of the team, bringing both strategic perspective and the energy to roll up my sleeves and make things happen.