Find Calm in the Chaos

              Embarking on a career transition can be both exhilarating and challenging.                      

  At each transition in my career, moving from the Director role to the VP position or from the VP to the Group VP role, my company provided me with an Executive Coach. 

I never sought one out or quite frankly even thought of getting one.  The company provided it to me to help me make the transition into my new job.  Wow what a valuable asset to ignite and really enable a solid transition.  With each coaching experience, I learned the value of having a thought partner, a confident that would be my guide during this short duration of time.  Incredibly valuable to help me be the best in my new role.   

As I'm transitioning out of a very successful 30+ year career, I thought long and hard about my next move and through nudging from my "board of directors" I'm now excited to help others as their Executive Coach.  My focus is on helping already successful leaders be even more successful.  Drawing on my own journey, which spans from navigating leadership roles in my 20s to reaching a pinnacle as the Senior Vice President of Fox Sports Net East in my 30s and later advancing to the position of Group Vice President at Cox Media in my late 40s, I understand the nuances and complexities of professional evolution                             and the power of Embracing the Change.

Whether you are the new boss, have a new boss or are on an leadership team,                           navigating the experience can be challenging.  

How you navigate that experience doesn't have to be as challenging.

Hiring SF, TLC, LLC our Transitional Leadership Coaching                                                       will enable you to thrive in this next chapter.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH AN EXECUTIVE COACH 

Enhancing Leadership Skills: 

Executive coaching helps leaders refine their skills and become                                  more effective in their roles. Coaches work one-on-one with high-profile executives, helping them cultivate talent, increase productivity, and 

improve overall leadership effectiveness.

Navigating New Expectations: 

When leaders move into new executive roles, they often face unfamiliar expectations and political dynamics. An executive coach provides an outsider’s perspective, guiding them on practical ways to navigate these challenges.

Driving Transformation and Strategy: 

Coaches assist leaders in adjusting their strategies by elevating their perspectives, expanding forward-thinking, and recrystallizing their business purpose. Leaders gain clarity about opportunities and threats, 

enabling them to make informed decisions.

Creating a Culture of Excellence: 

Culture significantly impacts an organization’s success. Coaches help leaders become inspiring role models, fostering a culture of excellence. 

Through coaching conversations, leaders learn how to embed new habits that ignite energy, collaboration, and agility across their teams.

Self-Confidence and Improved Performance: 

Studies show that coaching leads to increased self-confidence and improved work performance. Over 70% of people who receive coaching benefit from better relationships and more effective communication skills.

Handling Executive Team Dynamics: 

Coaches assist leaders in tackling challenging team dynamics. Whether             it’s resolving conflicts or improving collaboration, coaching helps leaders navigate complex interpersonal relationships.

Succession Planning: 

Identifying successors and developing a succession plan is crucial for organizational continuity. Coaches guide leaders in this process, ensuring a smooth transition and sustainable leadership.

Proactive Strategy Creation: 

Some leaders hire coaches proactively to create or refine their strategies. Coaches provide ongoing support, helping leaders                                                           align their work with their purpose and values.

Enhancing Mental Health and Resilience: 

Coaches address leaders’ well-being by exploring physical stamina, intellectual vigor, and emotional resilience. Leaders reprioritize self-care and 

embrace activities that maintain holistic health.

Executive coaching offers a significant return on investment (ROI) and positively impacts various business measures. 

It’s a valuable resource for leaders seeking personal and professional growth.

Why choose working with me:  

• Successfully navigated Career Transitions:
  • Navigated leadership roles from 20s to Senior VP at Fox Sports Net East in my early 30s.
  • Advanced to Group VP at Cox Media in my late 40s
• Robust Toolkit:
  • Leveraging a toolkit including diverse experiences and resources
  • Proven leadership strategies, adept management principles, and innovative problem-solving
• Networking as a Resource:
  • Cultivated a valuable network over years in various industries
  • Network provides insights and support during career transitions
• Holistic Approach to Transitions:
  • Emphasizing and cultivating adaptability, resilience with a continuous learning mindset
  • Thriving in a transition requires more than just tools; it demands a holistic approach
• Coaching with Sharon:
  Begins with a Tailored Process and a discovery session to uncover your goals
  • Empowering you to thrive in the face of change
  • Exploring your unique circumstances, challenges, and opportunities
  • Your personalized strategy to ensure a transformative career transition

I specialize in assisting accomplished executives in elevating their leadership abilities, honing strategic decision-making, acting as a collaborative thought partner, and ultimately optimizing both individual and team performance for heightened success in today's dynamic and competitive business environment. 

Let's have a discovery call.

  
My journey in cultivating an innovation mindset has been a dynamic adventure, marked by notable milestones. Innovation occurred multiple times, with the most profound learning experiences revealed upon reflection.  Here's a snapshot in my personal journey.

• Dynamic Innovation Journey:
  • Collaborated with Joe Hart to build InfoAlly, an eLearning company before eLearning was cool!
  • Emphasis on efficiency and agility in company creation
  • Utilized the Dale Carnegie Course to develop the Carnegie Action System early in the eLearning era

• Lean Resource Challenges:
  • Building InfoAlly with lean resources sharpened strategizing, adaptability, and innovative solutions
  • Learned the power of VC's, their challenges and stresses
  • Cox Prosight- launched this IoT for healthcare startup within Cox
  • Explored uncharted territory in a newly created role – Business Activation
  • Deepened skills in navigating complex ecosystems and staying ahead in evolving industries
  • Learned the value of healthcare executives and how they're stretched and passionately caring and serving their teams in the midst of challenge and change

• Innovation Perspective:
  • Innovation is more than creating; it involves questioning, experimenting, and evolving
  • Encourages asking: How are you innovating in your professional journey?
  • True innovation requires exploring unfamiliar terrain and embracing discomfort for learning

• Curiosity and Adaptability:
  • Innovation thrives where curiosity and adaptability intersect.
  • Inviting exploration of infusing innovation, breaking barriers, and cultivating a forward-focused mindset

• Coaching with Sharon:
  • Where are you in your self-reflection on your personal innovation journey?
  • How are you pushing boundaries, exploring beyond your comfort zones, and fostering growth? 
  • How can you navigate uncharted waters of innovation for success in an ever-evolving professional landscape?

One of my mentors once said Sharon never walked into a room, 

she actually enjoyed working the room and 

he loved joining me at events because of it!  

Here's a snapshot on my experience and my view on Networking

• Networking Expertise:
  • Balancing not-for-profit board work with strategic advancement
  • Substantial networking skills and deep understanding of organizational dynamics

• Meaningful Relationships:
  • Networking goes beyond transactions to cultivate meaningful relationships
  • Emphasizing building a network that extends beyond professional connections

• Community
  • Consistent engagement as a community ambassador
  • Served on boards like Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, progressing to Chair Elect

• Not-for-Profit Passions:
  • Extensive experience serving on boards like American Heart Association - and Covenant House of GA to make a difference in the community
  • Current roles include AHA / ELT for Go Red For Women and marketing for Night of Broadway Stars for Covenant House of Georgia

• Two-Way Networking:
  • Impactful networking is a two-way street- it is giving more than you take.
  • Collaboration and shared goals lead to mutual success

• Creating a Supportive Network
  • Building your network drives your engagement and supports career objectives
  • Fosters an environment where talent is recognized, cultivated, and tapped into for future opportunities

• Coaching with Sharon:
  • What are your networking strategies?
  • How are you strengthening your professional connections for mutual success?

Self Awareness is a powerful tool.  Self Discovery and desire to grow takes effort.          The payoff can be profound and life changing.  

Navigating with me as your coach:

• Leadership Journey:
  • Shaped by both success and failure
  • Emphasizing the importance of navigating setbacks and understanding success and failure.

• Building Leadership Muscle:
  • Gaining a deeper understanding of your talents 
  • Utilizing Assessments and data from tools like PXT Select or Genos Emotional Intelligence providing valuable, actionable data 
  • Insights into technical skills, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal dynamics.
  • Hiring the right talent and recognizing when to let go of the wrong hire

• Ongoing Leadership Development:
  • Leadership development is continuous
  • Actively investing in honing skills
  • Reflecting on personal communication, team-building, and leadership effectiveness

• Self-Assessment and Feedback:
  • Actively seek and review data on leadership style
  • Leverage assessments and feedback mechanisms for a comprehensive understanding

• Coaching with Sharon:
  • Invest in your leadership journey to re-engage and get energized
  • Take your game to new heights, through proactive self-awareness and continuous improvement

Behavioral Coaching - Behavioral Traits are our core competencies and they really do not change a lot over time.  We all are able to stretch or flex a little bit depending on the situation and quite frankly our interest in doing so. I help my clients identify situations where they need to be more flexible in order to achieve the results they want. Through this coaching you will also be able to recognize the impact that behavior trait has on others around you. This is great both in your work life and personal life.  

 
When you become aware of your strengths, you can effectively utilize them, working through potential challenges and addressing them. This is a key step in developing and refining leadership skills.  I help you with your approach to confronting challenges, while achieving excellence in your leadership by predicting how your characteristics will manifest in your behaviors.   These profound insights may be familiar, either through personal awareness, career experiences, or assessments, yet it's possible that you haven't fully maximized their potential in quite some time! 

Team dynamics make or break performance.  You can have a great product, but if your communication or chemistry is off, it can have a negative impact on your results. You can have tremendous all stars on the team.   Lack of teamwork and collaboration can cause interpersonal conflicts and create a tense working environment.   Leveraging data on each team member and their collaboration styles empowers them to capitalize on both similarities and differences.  Team coaching enhances performance, strengthens an already high-functioning team and also has a                                                            significant impact on teams not operating at their full potential 

Are you ready to bring your team to the next level? 

And make a profound impact in your life? 

Think about this:

A company wouldn't purchase a $50,000 piece of equipment 

without knowing how it works!  

But everyday, we hire someone with hopes they will work out.  

When you gain valuable insights into your (or your team's) individual thinking style, behavioral traits, and occupational interests, you are equipped to make informed decisions. This can be leveraged in the hiring process by selecting individuals 

with the highest probability of success in a role. 

Additionally, consider the risk mitigation achieved when investing 

in your talent early and consistently. 

Contact me today!