Meet The Founders
Sophie Plato
Sophie brings a unique perspective shaped by her personal experiences navigating complex family dynamics, neurodiversity, and life’s unexpected hurdles. Her philosophy blends empathy, practicality, and deep resilience, creating tools and strategies that empower others to face challenges with confidence and clarity.
"The greatest thing I’ve learned about living within, learning from, and working with complex family systems isn’t how to be a better parent or coach, but how to be more human and compassionate to the world around me."
Mark Hardie MBE
With a background in elite military leadership and complex challenges, Mark’s approach is rooted in mastery, courage, determination, and an unyielding commitment to overcoming crisis. His academic and lived insights into facing adversity with strength and focus complement Sophie’s, forming the foundation of The Human Lighthouse.
"Adversity is a test of character.
With the right tools and mindset, we can weather any storm.”
Why We Do What We Do
Coaching
Accessible, empathetic, and personalised guidance for navigating life’s toughest moments. We offer straightforward tools and compassionate support, bridging the gap between brain health, coaching, and personal therapy. Our aim is to help you move forward with resilience and clarity, even when the path feels uncertain.
Workshops
We are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference. Our workshops deliver scalable solutions that balance human warmth with cutting-edge AI technology. Using unique bio-psycho-social tools and elite military frameworks, we help teams push the boundaries of what’s possible. Time and time again, we have enabled organisations to turn adversity into resilience and achieve clarity in the face of complexity.
Keynote Speakers
We believe empowering one person creates a ripple effect—strengthening families, organisations, relationships, and lives. Our portfolio of tailored presentations equips organisations across coaching, education, and beyond with digestible, relatable insights designed to inspire without overwhelming. Audiences leave feeling energised and ready to make small yet powerful changes to their everyday lives, driving meaningful impact in the moments that matter most.
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Executive Education up to International Advanced Executive Masters level.
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ICF and EMCC Executive Coach (Master level)
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AGILE Coach
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Scrum Master and Product Owner
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Certified Breath work Instructor
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Mindfitness and Focus Trainer
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Stress Threshold and Stress Awareness Coach
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Trauma Specialist
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Grief and Bereavement at work
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Countering Initiations Culture
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Collaboration Tools
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Accountability Tools
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Conflict and Relationship Tools
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Supervision and Support Tools