Client Endorsements

"Sharon has a gift for recognizing and developing an individual's unique talents. As a senior executive, I've worked with and observed her in a number of coaching capacities over the past fifteen years. I've seen her come into a number of situations as 'the new boss' who has inherited a problem situation and turned it around. She's done this by working closely with her teams to assess capabilities, deficiencies and opportunities for development. She has a great playbook from which to coach based on her own experiences as a manager and a leader.

"Several months ago Sharon helped me think through a critical organizational design issue at Arrival. We pride ourselves on providing a high level of customer support but, given the tough economic environment we face as a telecommunications company, simply couldn't afford to over-allocate resources to the customer service function. Sharon helped me define my needs and balance the age-old equation of centralized versus decentralized resources. We chose a more centralized approach and it has worked out quite well." 

Tony DiStefano, Chairman and CEO

Arrival Communications

"I have found Sharon's pragmatic and results-oriented approach to dealing with employee and team development very valuable. She is always a welcome breath of fresh air providing insights and action plans that can be difficult to see 'from the inside out.' Sharon is also an adept communicator who uses her objectivity to the greatest advantage for all concerned. I recommend her highly as an individual executive coach, team builder and management consultant."

Eric Tveter, President and COO

                                                                                               Telewest

"If what you need is someone who can combine strategy with tactical planning, and bottom-line analysis with clear language, while bringing common sense and great people skills to the table -- it's time to call Sharon."

Ellen Kirk, Vice President Business Development

Qualcomm 

"Sharon has been an invaluable resource in navigating complex client culture and helping me to structure and sustain motivated teams.  Sharon's objectivity and discretion combined with her operating acumen and business expertise is like having a friendly heat-seeking missile to target short-term issues and make important changes for long-term success."

Terry Collins, Principal

IBM Global Services

"In the first three months of working with Sharon as my coach, I gained insights into both my personal and professional life that would have taken me many more months to gain on my own. More importantly, I have developed action plans that I have really implemented, and those plans are getting me the results I want.   Her direct yet supportive style, together with her creativity and genuine concern for her clients, provide a balanced approach to problem resolution."       

Jenifer Johanning, Technical Support

Ceridian

"If I simply tell Sharon what the concept is I need to communicate in my business plan - whether it's technical, financial, or marketing-oriented - she takes my ideas and returns polished text ready to deliver to my investors.    In addition, she applies her management experience and asks me hard questions when she sees gaps in the plan, or assumptions needing additional support.   When I turned my business plan over to Sharon, a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders and I could focus on what I do best."

  Vito Palmieri, CEO

Equity Administration Solutions, Inc.

"Sharon is an outstanding coach who quickly enabled me to feel comfortable, open up, and be honest -- both with her and with myself.  She helped me refine my goals, establish my boundaries and success criteria, and stay focused on the things that matter in my life.  Every great athlete has -- and needs -- a great coach.  It's the same in business -- it's a rare individual who can do it all on his/her own."

  Brian Wood, Director of Marketing

Continuous Computing