1 Day, 1 Team,
1 Sticky Problem Solved.

1-day interventions for leaders ready to move forward.

Team fixer

Leadership that performs in a chaotic world

In the classical music world, a quiet revolution took place. Large, rigid orchestras gave way to small, agile ensembles built on self-management, creativity, and mutual trust. The composer gave musicians more freedom, while still holding the leadership role. The result was energy, excellence, and innovation.

That is exactly what organizations and leadership teams need today. And that is where I come in.

Als voormalig concertpianist en producent pas ik deze principes toe op leiderschap en teamontwikkeling. Sinds 2013 help ik C-level leiders en ondernemers om vastgelopen samenwerking los te maken, machtsdynamiek te doorgronden en strategische beweging terug te brengen in teams en processen.

My approach combines systems thinking, power intelligence, and creative leadership. Zo bouwen we aan high-performance teams die wendbaar en toekomstgericht zijn, en verankerd in vertrouwen en eigenaarschap.

We compose organizations that perform, especially when the pressure is on.

Clients with whom Composition8 has worked

Signature 1-day intervention

1-day intervention
  • A one-day session where your leadership challenge takes center stage as a business case.

  • Together with you, your team, and key stakeholders, we’ll dive in using systemic tools and serious games.

  • It’s all about gaining fresh insights, having the conversations you and your team have never had before, and taking action that leads to lasting, future-proof impact.

Real-world intervention cases
  • From a decade of stagnation to real momentum: a fresh perspective and decisive action at an international rail and infrastructure player. Brought in by the Vice President.
  • From scattered experts to one digital core team: effective collaboration in a tech scale-up, fully digital during COVID. Brought in by the Managing Director.
  • Silos slowed down the response: team and systems integrated for immediate deployment in disaster scenarios. Brought in by the Country Manager.

Testimonials

“Onder leiding van Sonsoles heb ik met mijn team een zeer nuttige en ook leuke sessie gehad. Met haar systemische aanpak wist zij snel inzicht te krijgen in de sterke krachten van mijn team en die in te zetten om onze casus te doorgronden. Indrukwekkend was dat we de sessie verlieten met een plan van aanpak waarmee we konden doorpakken. Dank, Sonsoles, voor de prettige samenwerking en je hulp!"
Gertjan Spierenburg
Gertjan Spierenburg
Vice President Consulting Services CGI Nederland
"Sonsoles has the ability to combine her life wisdom with creativity, design thinking, and certified professional coaching skills. This makes her a unique personality who can help entrepreneurs and leaders get the most out of their team. Sonsoles stands out due to her modest personality, which allows her to focus all her attention on the human aspects of each team and their leaders. Additionally, she is simply a super fun, kind woman with humor and a lot of self-reflection. A pleasure to work with!"
Arko van Brakel
Arko van Brakel
General Director, Stedendriehoek Region, Netherlands
"Sonsoles is a true visionary, with her focus on the bigger picture and the goal at hand. She is attentive to the people around her and recognizes the qualities of others. This made her contribution to the foundation immensely valuable over the past few years! She was a pleasant, cheerful presence during meetings. Always positive, forward-looking, and a unifying factor in our work for the foundation."
The Gifted! Foundation
The Gifted! Foundation
Fellow board members, Netherlands
"It was a real pleasure to participate in the workshop facilitated by Sonsoles Alonso in Brussels. The session brought together a truly multicultural and diverse group, with different languages, ages, and professional backgrounds. Yet, Sonsoles managed to engage everyone with ease and authenticity. Her ability to create an open, interactive, and insightful learning environment made the content both relevant and impactful for all participants. After the session, our team felt more connected, self-aware, and motivated to contribute positively to collaboration and inclusion within our workplace. A truly valuable and inspiring experience!"
Bilyana Mateva
Bilyana Mateva
Director Business Consulting CGI, Brussels
"Every serious team, every leader, and entrepreneur deserves a bit of Sonsoles! Sonsoles understands the specific challenges within the IT sector. Her insight into the characteristic issues allows her to provide relevant and effective training. With enthusiasm and expertise, Sonsoles has developed several new trainings for us, including: Leading a Team Collaborating in a Team Team and Stakeholders Sonsoles is not only theoretically knowledgeable but also hands-on and dynamic in her approach. She genuinely listens to the needs of her participants. Her analytical skills enable her to understand complex situations and offer practical solutions. What truly sets Sonsoles apart is her ability to empower people. She creates a safe environment where participants feel free to learn and grow. Sonsoles does not apply band-aids or quick fixes; she genuinely enables participants to solve their challenges and make permanent changes. But above all, Sonsoles is a wonderful person to work with. Her positive energy and engagement make her a valuable asset to any team."
Frank van Rooijen
Frank van Rooijen
Director, Cibit, Netherlands
"Sonsoles was able to engage the entire group and exceeded our expectations. If you are looking for something unique and exclusive, do not hesitate to collaborate with Sonsoles!"
Fons Feekes
Fons Feekes
Boardroom Advisor, Belgium
“Sonsoles is a brilliant consultant and communicator with a passion for helping people be happier at work. Her insights into leadership and feelings are really inspiring – if you want someone to help change your business, she’s the one to choose!”
Dan Thomas
Dan Thomas
Enterprise Community Manager Lloyds Banking Group, London
"Sonsoles is the real deal and someone whose advice I would never second guess. She has a keen eye for what's essential at each stage of business growth. She helped our startup in two key areas: firstly, by improving the dynamics of our expanding co-founding team, and secondly, by refining our business model. Her prompt advice to prioritize sales and hire a skilled salesperson proved to be a game-changer for our strategy. Sonsoles consistently demonstrates a keen sense of practical wisdom and a deep understanding of the intricacies of business dynamics. Her advice is always clear and directly applicable to the challenges at hand, and it always makes sense. She is dedicated and genuinely committed to the best interests of those she advises, consistently going above and beyond to maximize the impact of her contributions. Her blend of practical advice, strategic insight, and genuine concern for others' success sets her apart and makes her an invaluable asset to any business venture."
Adnan Salim
Adnan Salim
Data Analyst | Co-Founder, United Arab Emirates
"A luxury of a person and a 5-star professional."
Jesús Ruiz
Jesús Ruiz
Research Business Manager, Miltenyi Biotec, Madrid
“Sonsoles helped me align my multidisciplinary team spread over 7 islands. She commands Zoom, but her true USP is making a distributed team feel and act like a team. This is of the essence to me since my team executes safety and risk management plans for events involving large crowds.”
Néstor Alonso
Néstor Alonso
CEO and Founder Prealerta, Canary Islands, Spain
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