Episode #142 – Sophie Lechner is a Speaker, Author and Business Coach Who Helps Mission-Driven Entrepreneurs Turn Marketing from a Chore into a Joy

Sophie Lechner is a speaker, author, and business coach for entrepreneurs who hate marketing.

She helps mission-driven business owners turn marketing from a chore into a joy—so they can stop chasing clients and start attracting them like a magnet.

She shows entrepreneurs how to leverage LinkedIn to build authentic relationships, amplify their message, and grow their business—without feeling salesy or pushy.

For 20 years, Sophie has strategically leveraged LinkedIn to open doors to global opportunities—including speaking engagements in multiple countries, most recently at Oxford University, high-profile podcast features, powerful partnerships, and media recognition.

Her expertise has been showcased in Forbes, Authority Magazine, and even on the cover of Forbes Founder.

Sophie launched her career in international management, working across multiple countries and functions within global Fortune 50 companies including British Petroleum, Pfizer, and Bayer.

After 25 years in the corporate world, she founded The Global Growth Experience, an experiential training firm dedicated to helping mid-size companies expand internationally, break into new markets, and navigate cultural differences with confidence.

In her second entrepreneurial venture, Sophie developed the Magnet Model—a game-changing framework designed to help mission-driven entrepreneurs attract their ideal clients, and achieve the perfect blend of impact, income, and independence.

She works with clients one-on-one and via courses, group programs, workshops and masterminds.

Sophie unveils the Magnet Model in her highly acclaimed book, Unlock Your Impact: The Roadmap to Magnetic Client Attraction for Entrepreneurs Who Hate Marketing, released in March 2025.

This game-changing guide helps mission-driven entrepreneurs attract clients effortlessly—without the overwhelm of traditional marketing.

Sophie holds a Bachelor’s of Law from King’s College London, a Bachelor’s and Master’s from the Sorbonne in Paris, and an MBA from Columbia University in New York.

She lives in New Jersey, US, with her husband, two sons, and three cats.

When she’s not helping clients or sharing insights on LinkedIn, you’ll find her designing jewelry or curled up with a historical novel and a cup of tea.