Testimonials

Finding meaning & purpose

I began working with Sharon after reaching a state of burnout in my work life which drastically impacted my personal life. I was struggling to find any joy or sense of achievement in the everyday, and felt I was so busy that I had no headspace to pause and work out why. I was overwhelmed and felt I had completely lost sight of Me.

I took time out and worked with Sharon and through our sessions gained a huge sense of perspective on how I got to where I was, why I felt the way I did, and more importantly on how to move on from that state, make changes, and avoid falling into the same situation in future.

Our work on Strengths profiling allowed me to come to many realisations about myself, my energy drivers (and drainers), and how to apply these to future roles and recognise where the positives/negatives and balances between these for me would lie.

Six months after starting to work with Sharon, I started a new role that delivered the meaning and purpose that was missing previously, and feel empowered by Sharon to have been able to recognise it when it came along. I can’t thank her enough!

Major restructure and values revamp

LJ (CEO)

As an organisation, we were going through a major restructure and needed to revamp our values framework. Not only has Sharon provided great advice and insights, she has empowered many members of the team to initiate positive changes and provide valuable suggestions to the organisation’s values framework. As a result, the team’s morale has improved and allowed many team members to feel safe to have conversations with their colleagues in a respectful and proactive manner. Sharon has also provided coaching for several leaders and emerging leaders reinforcing the organisation’s desire to recognise and utilise strengths-based performance management. This has aspired the key team members to proactively work with their colleagues for the benefits of the organisation. I highly recommend Sharon to other not-for-profit organisations.

Team values & culture

LB (HR Manager)

We asked Sharon to help us with refining our organisational values and assist us to develop the Team Charters for all the teams in our organisation. What we got was so much more. She provided insights and coaching to individuals and teams to help them work and communicate more effectively both with each other and with other teams. She encouraged individuals and teams to identify and work to their strengths which resulted in increased productivity and a more positive work environment. We have seen increased engagement in the teams that were struggling with this. I would highly recommend Sharon for the change she can effect and the value she can bring to an organisation

Makes you hang off her every word

Keara Byrne

I attended Sharon’s workshop – Leading with Insight earlier this year and I have to say I was beyond impressed. As a facilitator myself I appreciate a well designed course and Sharon’s went beyond my expectations. She catered to my own context whilst still making the workshop accessible and I felt energised, motivated and filled my basket with new skills, a new framework for thinking about leadership and some cool strategies to implement back in my own workplace.

Sharon is amazing at what she does and has a knack for being able to authentically connect and reframe things in a way that makes you hang off her every word. Thank you Sharon, what I learnt that day still resonates with me.

Unique blend of wisdom and real life experience

Betti Paris - Learning & Development Consultant NSW/ACT

Sharon’s ability to work with a number of different clients in varied senior positions is a credit to her professional approach and commitment to focus on specific individual needs. Sharon’s clients have achieved significant positive change in their leadership behaviour by not simply focusing on leadership but how they define themselves as individuals and in turn how they add value to the broader organisation. Sharon brings a unique blend of wisdom and real life experience combined with a true passion for coaching which has been instrumental in the growth of our leaders.

Helping individuals reach their true potential

Paul Guerra - Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Optum Health International

Sharon is a clear leader in helping individuals reach their true potential, and a true partner in helping individuals transition into their next role. In what can sometimes be a difficult time, Sharon has the style, experience and expertise to guide clients into new and fulfilling roles. I have no doubt Sharon will become a trusted and valuable partner for you for both the immediate and longer term.

Exploring next career move

Jodie Waddingham - Sales Leadership and Program Management

My recommendation for Sharon is also with a thanks. When determining you want to explore your next career move it can bring on a mix of emotions of both excitement and trepidation. Sharon was able to help me navigate through the decisions and importantly for me, to keep me on track – to be my conscience. Sharon is not afraid to ask the challenging questions to explore why the change, and when opportunities were presented will it address my future career needs? Based on Sharon’s counsel I was then able to progress with confidence with embarking on my next career opportunity. Thanks Sharon

Think outside the box

Ariane Falkenberg - HR Project Manager at Fuji Xerox Australia

Sometimes all it takes an insightful person to look at your life or career and say “have you thought of this?” And Sharon does exactly that. She helps you to think outside the box but inside your heart. Supports you in seeing the bigger picture whilst realising that things are often smaller than you think they are. And guiding you along the path that you feel is right but “things” always got in the way. I would highly recommend Sharon to anyone who wants to explore how to make the most out of their life/career and to organisations who want to get the most out of their employees.

Life after retrenchment

During a difficult time of redundancy Sharon provided me with valuable counselling and support to help me regain confidence. She was instrumental to me remaining focused and positive during this unsettling period. I am pleased to say I went on to gain a higher position in a more progressive company. Even so Sharon has remained available to me for ongoing coaching and support. I highly recommend Sharon’s expertise to anyone requiring professional career advice.

Team Building & Communication

CGP - Business Owner

My staff and I spent a very enlightening morning with Sharon doing the Myers Briggs Type Indicator. As well as being a great team building exercise, Sharon was able to analyse the results and give us some worthwhile strategies in not only communicating effectively with each other but also with our clients. Sharon’s talent for identifying people’s strengths and helping to implement strategies to best utilise them, is invaluable not only in the work place, but helping to achieve your personal best in all areas of life.

Helping me see the bigger picture

Sharon gave me the confidence and ability to go after the career I really wanted and helped me see the bigger picture. I now work in a job I love and I can honestly say that without Sharon’s coaching, business experience and professional insight, I would not be where I am today.

Giving me the confidence to chase my dream career

Sharon helped me to identify and understand my strengths and transferable skills, giving me the confidence to chase my dream career. Without Sharon’s counselling I have no doubt I would still be trying to determine where I should head and how I could get there.

Looking for career direction

Working with Sharon was a very personable and motivating experience. The entire process was very professional and I found the sessions invaluable. It was great to finally have some direction in my career and I feel I have so many more options open to me and can’t wait to explore them. I would strongly recommend Sharon’s services for anyone who would like direction and clarity with their career.

Inspiring Motivating & Resourceful

Josephine Opie

What an inspiring, motivating and resourceful Coach Sharon turned out to be! After languishing for some time, without direction and with little self belief, Sharon was able to open up my awareness to my blocks, gave me tools to help me move forward and ignited a fire that burns bright to this day! Her line of questioning was insightful and impeccable, allowing me to come to the realisation that the answers were already within me! Today I am successful, happy, with a clear path forward and I owe that to Sharon’s exceptional coaching skills. If you are not being coached by Sharon – why not? It will be the best investment you ever make!

Career Change after 32 years in same industry

Julie Z

After working more than 32 years in the same very specialised industry it was time for a change. However, I had no idea how to make the change. Sharon gave me the confidence to leave the industry by helping me to realise that I had multiple transferrable skills and my age was an advantage and not a disadvantage. She gave me the courage to resign, and the confidence and skills to consider different roles. I am now working in a completely different industry and loving my new role. I can highly recommend Sharon as a coach and confidence builder.