Sophia Reed
Specialist Areas: Motivation, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence
Sophia Reed joined the family business in 2011 as Champions’ Magazine Sales Director and Sports Manager. She has spent the last decade managing the Aspirational and Inspirational Magazines, which were named “the best independent magazine[s] in the UK” by Gucci’s marketing department. Glossy and luxurious, Sophia’s keen eye for lifestyle, fashion and business is solidified by the magazines’ success.
In 2013, Sophia was appointed Head of Sales at Champions, before progressing to Sales Director in 2015. She is responsible for overseeing our awards sponsorships, charity auctions and many other sales avenues that contribute to Champions’ success. At such events, Sophia has worked with motivational speakers across several industries, including adventurers and explorers. We are proud of the outstanding events organised by the Sales and Events team, and credit the notoriety of such events to Sophia. With a 2:1 in Politics and Business Management from Loughborough University, Sophia’s academic and professional knowledge make Champions the company it is today. She is a bright personality in the office, and a keen advocate for mental health and resilience - Sophia is a key member of the Champions team!
Sophia is a dedicated expert in the realms of motivation, mental health and wellbeing, resilience and emotional intelligence. Her work focuses on fostering personal growth and nurturing mental resilience in individuals facing various life challenges. Sophia draws significant inspiration from renowned speakers who are leaders in these fields. Among her favourites are Katie Piper, who speaks powerfully on overcoming adversity, and the duo Jonny Benjamin and Neil Laybourn, who advocate for mental health awareness. Brené Brown's insights into vulnerability and leadership also resonate with her, alongside Jo Salter MBE, who emphasises resilience in challenging environments. Professor Damian Hughes offers expert analysis on the psychology of high performance, and Martine Wright’s stories of triumph through adversity deeply influence Sophia's approach. Together, these speakers shape her methodologies and inspire her commitment to improving emotional wellbeing.