Sophie Bristow Doherty

About Sophie Bristow Doherty

I’m a strategic Learning & Development leader with 15+ years of experience designing and delivering global programs that strengthen leadership capability and drive professional growth at scale.At Bloomberg, I’ve led the redesign of our global leadership journey, built development experiences like Aspire and Thrive to support succession and readiness, and scaled feedback and professional skills programs to reach thousands of employees worldwide. I’m passionate about integrating research-backed methods, behavioral science, and emerging tools like generative AI into learning strategies that make a real business impact.My work blends instructional design expertise, stakeholder influence, and a practical, data-informed mindset to shape learning cultures that grow talent from the inside out. Leadership Development Strategy Learning Culture & Change Enablement Professional Skills & Coaching AI-Driven L&D Innovation Research-Based Program Design

Experience

1. Lead Instructional Designer and Online Content Developer

   Bloomberg

   May 2016 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Drive Bloomberg’s global leadership and skills development programs, with a focus on leadership readiness, core capabilities, and high-potential growth. Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to align initiatives with enterprise-wide goals and evolving workforce needs. Highlights include- Reshaped Bloomberg’s leadership journey by developing a structured set of leadership pillars and KSAs to guide growth from individual contributor to senior leader- Created Aspire and Thrive, flagship leadership development programs that reached 825 global participants in 2024 and introduced CliftonStrengths to the organization- Led Bloomberg’s AI-in-L&D strategy, focusing on employee upskilling, enablement, and generative AI integration- Championed a global feedback initiative, engaging over employees through workshops, on-demand content, and curated resources- Developed Bloomberg’s professional skills curriculum, including communication, influence, time management, and networking—serving 1,500+ employees annually- Partnered with HR and business leaders to co-create learning solutions tailored to team and functional needs- Facilitated employees in communication and self-awareness workshops as a certified Insights Discovery Practitioner- Designed scalable e-learning aligned to global talent strategy, including compliance, onboarding, and leadership skills.

Education

• The University of Edinburgh

  Master of Arts (MA), French, German and European Union Studies

  2002 — 2006