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I am a successfully exited founder (GreatHorn, sold to private equity in 2022), with over a decade of experience as a working CEO, a deep background in the startup community, and have served as a board director, advisor, and mentor to multiple early stage companies. I have served on state advisory boards focused on developing leadership and talent, as well as serving in leadership roles at multiple early stage companies across my career. Following my own company’s exit, I have formalized my coaching practice, seeking to give back as well as remain engaged in meaningful work with entrepreneurs and executives earlier in their own careers. I specialize in helping with authenticity, conflict resolution at the C-level and with complex boards, and with strategic change management.

Great to e-meet you! I believe we all deserve to LOVE how we spend each of our days, including our work days. My job is to help you reflect on what you truly want, challenge your current approach, and guide you through exploring alternatives. We’ll also dive into behavior changes needed to help you uncover a clear path forward. Having spent 12 years in sales leadership at Google, I’m passionate around coaching and developing others on their career journeys. Below are some topics we can discuss together: More effective 1:1s with your team Working toward promotion Career shifts Mapping out where your passions meet your talents Stress management Avoiding burnout and establishing mindfulness routines Major career pivots Behavior changes Shifting your energy Getting unstuck in your career Setting boundaries Managing up

Leadership isn’t just about a title—it’s about clarity, influence, and the courage to lead with intention. I coach leaders who are ready to rise—not just in role, but in how they show up, tell their story, and drive meaningful impact. As a Director at SAP, ex-Microsoft leader, and Yale SOM grad, I bring firsthand experience navigating global teams, high-stakes decisions, and complex transformations. I pair strategic insight with a storyteller’s mindset to help you articulate your leadership voice, expand your influence, and lead with purpose. If you’re stepping into more—more responsibility, visibility, or growth—I’m here to help you rise with clarity and confidence.

Through my career, I've gained in-depth expertise in leadership principles, team dynamics, organizational development, allowing me to coach individuals at all levels of leadership. My experience in hiring, succession planning, and developing talent has given me a keen understanding of what it takes to cultivate strong leaders and high-performing teams. I've worked with diverse groups, guided emerging leaders, and helped seasoned leaders refine their skills to meet evolving business challenges. Additionally, my passion for coaching and developing others has always centered around creating environments that empower individuals to unlock their potential and thrive. Beyond my practical experience, I bring a genuine commitment to coaching others and a belief that leadership is not just about authority but about influence, integrity, and most importantly, service to others. My approach integrates both strategic insight and personal development, ensuring that those I coach not only grown in their professional abilities but also in their character and confidence as leaders.

Sharon is an ICF Accredited and award-winning Executive Career Coach, supporting and developing individuals and teams to excel in their careers and perform at their personal best. Sharon’s leadership topics include but are not limited to:- • Career development & progression, work life balance • People management, team engagement • Imposter Syndrome, confidence, personal presence • Improving impact, influence, communication • Emotional intelligence & soft skills • Interpersonal relationships/diverse, remote teams Sharon started her career managing and leading teams within the Civil Service and has acquired over 25 years of best practice experience working within the government, corporate and educational sectors. Latterly working in one of the world's top business schools, managing a 40-strong team of senior leaders, entrepreneurs and employees in the Department of Strategy & Entrepreneurship, to deliver world-class executive and MBA programs.

I coach technical managers who were promoted for technical skill and are now being measured by people leadership: delegation, performance conversations, trust, team execution, stakeholder pressure, and communication under pressure. My work helps them build a People Leadership OS, a practical leadership system for leading people without becoming someone else’s version of a manager. My background is 15+ years in data engineering, data platforms, and technical leadership, including management experience as a former Engineering Manager, Data Platforms at Zapier. I’ve coached 60+ leaders and professionals, many in tech and high-growth environments. I combine operator credibility with sharp diagnosis, strengths-based coaching, and practical leadership systems. I don’t coach clients into generic leadership templates. I help them turn their real wiring, story, instincts, strengths, and pressure patterns into clearer delegation, stronger performance leadership, better hard conversations, and calm authority.

Welcome to my profile! I hold a JD from Stanford Law School and have spent several of the last years as an attorney at top firms, like DLA Piper and Fenwick & West, supporting founders, executives, and high-growth companies through complex decision-making, corporate governance, and high-pressure strategic moments. My passion for developing leaders began 10+ years ago at Vanderbilt where I coached 50+ Model UN students on public speaking, communication clarity, and storytelling. This work deepened at Stanford, where I was hired to coach graduate and undergraduate students in persuasion, impactful interviewing and navigating presentation anxiety - helping many step into competitive consulting and academic roles alike. As a former Princeton Review instructor and Career Advisor, I’ve guided students through competitive admissions and major academic milestones, including successful admission into the most prestigious graduate programs. Across all of this, one theme has stayed constant: I love helping high-achievers find clarity, confidence, and authentic presence during moments of uncertainty—whether that's a new entrepreneur navigating early challenges, a leader facing a career transition or job loss, or an applicant working toward admission to their dream graduate program. If you're at a crossroads, stepping into bigger responsibility, or simply ready to grow as a leader, let's build a personalized plan for your next chapter!

Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in leadership and executive coaching, I specialize in helping leaders and teams navigate complexities and achieve their goals. As a Leadership Coach at McKinsey & Company and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, I bring a wealth of knowledge from my extensive career, including roles as Chief Strategy Officer at major companies like TiVo and Renaissance. My coaching approach is rooted in self-awareness, strategic thinking, and actionable insights, drawing from my education at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Kennedy School and Oxford University. Whether you're looking to enhance your executive presence or improve team dynamics, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and unlock your leadership potential!

As a Certified Integral Coach® and ICF Associate Certified Coach, I specialize in helping professionals unlock the next level of their leadership with clarity, presence, and authentic power. Whether you're navigating a promotion, preparing to lead a team, or stepping into a more strategic role, I provide coaching that builds both the internal capacity and external presence to rise. My clients have gone from associate to senior manager, from coordinator to executive director, and from senior product manager to founder and CEO within months of working together. I work with rising leaders to break through self-doubt, clarify their leadership edge, and step into roles they once questioned if they were ready for. My method, The Sacred Filter™, helps identify what’s essential, what’s performative, and what’s getting in the way—so your leadership is both effective and aligned.

As a Leadership & Soft Skills Trainer with over 20 years of experience, I am passionate about empowering leaders to drive measurable success. I hold a Master’s in Psychology and am a PCC-certified ICF coach, specializing in building high-performance cultures that boost profitability and employee loyalty. Over my career, I have coached and trained more than 18,000 employees, including 5,000 managers, which has provided me with deep insights into the challenges of today’s dynamic workplace. My work focuses on nurturing managerial excellence through individual coaching, customized training programs, workshops, masterminds, and organizational diagnostics. My approach is grounded in evidence-based psychology and coaching methodologies, tailored to equip leaders with the tools they need to inspire, engage, and transform their teams. If you’re ready to discuss how targeted leadership and cultural development can drive your organization forward, I would be delighted to connect