Andy Lopata
Relationship strategist, author and speaker for leaders and organisations in the UK
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Executive presence and communicationLeadership developmentTeam performanceSalesCoaches and consultantsTEDx and keynotes |
| Works with | Executives, Managers, Professionals, Salespeople and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Business coach and Speaking coach |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Credentials | Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association; Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute; Named to the 2026 Thinkers50 Coaches50 |
Andy Lopata is a relationship strategist, speaker and mentor who helps leaders and organisations build stronger professional relationships. He created The Relationship Matrix, a framework for finding and strengthening the contacts that matter most to a goal. He has written six books, including The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring. He has worked with Google, PayPal, HSBC and the BBC. He was named to the 2026 Thinkers50 Coaches50 list.
What Andy helps with
Andy helps people make professional relationships count in their work and careers. His focus includes trust, collaboration and balancing AI with human interaction.
- Building a referral strategy for word-of-mouth businesses
- Developing strategic relationship-building skills
- Getting more from social media networking
- Breaking down silos between teams
- Building trust across hybrid and global teams
- Setting up mentoring programmes
- Influencing without authority
Who Andy works with
Andy works with leaders and teams in large organisations. His clients include people who handle business development, talent, sales conferences or networking events. He has run executive sessions for an international bank, workshops for cross-functional business units, and one-on-one coaching and mentoring for advisors.
How Andy works
He delivers his work through keynotes, masterclasses, workshops, mentoring and advisory work. One client group used the Matrix to find or be introduced to 50 connections and to create 16 supporters or advocates.
Background and qualifications
Andy Lopata has spent 30 years working on professional relationships, networking and trust. He is the author of six books, including The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring, co-written with Dr Ruth Gotian. He also contributed a chapter to the HBR Guide to Retaining Your Best People. He is a Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association and the Learning and Performance Institute. He has worked with Google, PayPal, Harrods, the BBC, HSBC and Saïd Business School, as well as governments and leadership teams. In 2026 he was named to the Thinkers50 Coaches50.
Andy Lopata pricing
Programs and services
- Keynote talks
- Masterclasses
- Team workshops
- One-on-one mentoring
- Advisory work
- Referral strategy
Andy Lopata reviews
The CoachVouch take
Created The Relationship Matrix and wrote The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring.
Best for leaders and teams who want to build trust and referrals through stronger professional relationships.
Common questions
How much does Andy Lopata charge?
Coaching with Andy runs $125 to $225 an hour. Message Andy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Andy Lopata help with?
Andy Lopata helps with building a referral strategy for word-of-mouth businesses, developing strategic relationship-building skills, getting more from social media networking and breaking down silos between teams.
Is Andy Lopata certified?
Andy Lopata lists: Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association; Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute; Named to the 2026 Thinkers50 Coaches50.
Does Andy Lopata cover AI in his work?
Yes. He helps leaders use AI while keeping human relationships strong, which he calls balancing AI with HI, Human Interaction.
What is The Relationship Matrix?
It is a framework Andy created.
How do I contact Andy Lopata?
Send Andy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
Similar coaches to compare
Tick "Compare" to message several coaches at once.
Adonica Sweet
Adonica Sweet is an executive and conflict coach who helps leaders and coaches build confidence and hold better conversations. She holds the ICF Master Certified Coach credential. She spent over thirty years in Human Services and co-founded the award-winning Ogopogo Tours. She also built an internal coach network that is now in its 5th year. Her clients include leaders at Fortune 100 and 500 companies.
Al Robinette
Al Robinette is a career and leadership coach who helps professionals, managers and executives plan their next career step. He also consults for businesses. He is the founder of Career Path Consulting & Development and has more than 20 years of experience. He moved from an hourly front-line job to an executive role in corporate business. He is an Industrial and Organizational Psychology practitioner and uses behavioral assessments in his coaching.
Aleksei Groshenko
Aleksei Groshenko is a leadership coach and soft skills trainer who helps managers and leaders build stronger teams and lead with confidence. He has more than 20 years of experience. He holds a Master's degree in Psychology and is a PCC certified ICF coach. He has coached and trained more than 18,000 employees, including 5,000 managers. He has also worked with more than 100 leadership coaching clients across industries and cultures.
Alicia Gaspar
Alicia Gaspar is a business and career coach based in Spain. She helps managers, business owners and global teams with communication, work-life balance and leadership. Before coaching, she spent more than fifteen years in film and TV production, working with teams from around the world. She has lived in many countries and coaches on global mobility and company moves. She holds an ACC credential from the International Coaching Federation.
Browse related
Last updated September 2026. Request a correction.