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Vanya-Sofia Lazarova

Vanya-Sofia Lazarova

Executive coach for founders, CEOs and scaling leaders

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New York, New York
Joined October 2025
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Summary

Integrative executive coach who blends psychology, somatic practice, and spiritual inquiry with leadership development — she supports founders and CEOs to expand inner capacity (decision-making, presence, resilience) rather than only optimize tactics. vanyasofia+2
Trusted coach to scaling startups and VC-backed leaders: she works 1:1 and in small-group formats with founders from Seed through Series D and with venture partners, and runs immersive retreats and offsites to shift team and leader dynamics. vanyasofia+2
Public-facing thought leader and writer: she publishes The Unfolding (Substack), appears on podcasts and runs signature programs that position leadership as a developmental, relational and spiritual practice. substack+1
Background and formative perspective: Bulgarian-born, philosophically trained (BA in Philosophy), emigrated to the U.S. and combined formal coach training and executive education (iPEC certification, Columbia Executive Education) to serve high-growth entrepreneurs — this combination informs a cross-cultural, intellectually curious and resilience-oriented coaching stance. vanyasofia+1

Work

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Writing

The Unfolding (Substack)

A personal essay/letter series exploring integrated leadership, therapeutic modalities, relational dynamics and the inner work of leaders; includes reflections on trust, personal development, and spiritual inquiry.

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Selected essays on leadership, identity and inner work

Short-form reflective pieces and long-form posts published on Substack and shared in talks/podcasts about rebuilding trust, embodiment, and the role of inner practices in leadership.

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Hobbies

Breathwork teaching and somatic practices; study and practice of Thai Buddhist traditions; involvement in plant-medicine-informed transformational work. vanyasofia+1

Writing and reflective essaying (Substack) about inner life, leadership and personal transformation. substack