Sonya Barlow

Sonya Barlow is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and presenter with a global following of over 100,000 professional connections. She is the founder of the LMF Network, a consultancy and careers platform that has upskilled more than 100,000 professionals across 24 countries, helping individuals build confidence, develop future-ready skills, and navigate the evolving world of work.A recognised voice in the future of work, networking, and inclusion, Sonya has hosted BBC’s The Everyday Hustle, which was named Best Radio Show in the UK (2022), and later launched The Sonya Barlow Show, where she travels internationally to interview leading voices shaping modern work and culture.Named UK Entrepreneur of the Year and a LinkedIn Top Voice, Sonya is a two-time TEDx speaker who has delivered keynotes at the House of Commons and major global stages including London Tech Week, Web Summit, LEAP and leading women in business and tech conferences. She has also lectured at universities including Oxford, Warwick, Bayes, Coventry, and UAL.Her work bridges industry and education, having partnered with global brands such as Google, Vodafone, Santander, SAP, LinkedIn, Babbel, and L’Oréal to deliver high-impact campaigns, training, and inclusion initiatives.Launching her business in 2020 as a South Asian neurodivergent (ADHD) founder, Sonya built her career through unconventional pathways and intentional relationships that span boardrooms to global platforms. Her work challenges outdated networking models, arguing that meaningful connection - not transactional exchange - is the foundation of opportunity.The New Rules of Networking distils these insights into a modern playbook for building influence, access, and long-term career success in a digitally connected world.