The G.A.M.E. of Life: Sophia Toh on Leadership, Legacy, and Lighting the Way for Others

Are you successful on paper but still questioning what “enough” really means?
In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Sophia Toh, a CFO turned executive coach, leadership trainer, keynote speaker, and author. With decades of experience in corporate finance and global leadership at companies like Procter and Gamble and Kraft Heinz, Sophia shares her journey of reinvention and purpose-driven leadership.
Sophia opens up about transitioning from the corporate boardroom to executive coaching, redefining wealth beyond money, and learning how to thrive through every season of life. This episode offers powerful insights on authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, work-life balance, and building a life that feels truly fulfilled, not just impressive.

About the Guest
Sophia Toh is an executive coach, leadership trainer, keynote speaker, and author of The G.A.M.E. of Life: Illuminated Leadership, Fulfilled Life. With over 30 years of experience, including two decades in corporate finance and strategic leadership, she served as a three-time Vice President and two-time Business Unit CFO at Procter and Gamble and Kraft Heinz.
Today, Sophia empowers executives and organizations to lead with clarity, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety. She is the National Board Chair of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and a Director on the Global Professional Coaches Board of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Her work bridges performance with purpose, helping leaders flourish both professionally and personally.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Why traditional definitions of success often leave high achievers feeling unfulfilled and how to redefine them

Sophia’s approach to leadership coaching rooted in emotional intelligence and self-awareness

How to balance ambition, family, and personal wellbeing without constant burnout

Practical steps to define your version of “enough” and create sustainable success

The importance of inner work, supportive relationships, and belonging in leadership and life

Episode Outline
Guest’s Journey: From restaurant ownership to executive leadership (0:00)
Introduction to Sophia Toh’s journey (0:00)
From restaurant owner to corporate leader (1:24)
Transitioning to coaching and leadership training (4:24)
Balancing life and leadership
Balancing family, work, and passion (6:40)
The G.A.M.E. of Life principles for flourishing (8:22)
The influence of inner child work and family support (11:37)
Redefining success and wealth
Redefining wealth beyond money (15:42)
Defining “enough” and finding balance (20:03)
Parenting, partnership, and the American Dream
Navigating work-life balance as parents (20:53)
The role of a supportive partner (23:04)
The American Dream and the opportunities it creates (26:23)
Coaching, empowerment, and belonging
Sophia’s coaching process and philosophy (28:42)
Empowerment, leadership, and creating belonging (33:35)

Connect with Sophia Toh
Want to learn more about Sophia’s work or connect with her directly?
🌐 Website → https://www.thegameoflifebook.net
💼 LinkedIn →   / sophiatoh1  
📺 YouTube → @coachsophiatoh
📘 Book → The G.A.M.E. of Life: Illuminated Leadership, Fulfilled Life

Closing Inspiration
Success is not just about what you achieve, it’s about how fully you live while achieving it.
If you’ve been chasing milestones but craving meaning, this episode will encourage you to pause, reflect, and redefine what fulfillment looks like for you.

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