My experience with Sharon started with business measurement and processes, roles and responsibilities, developing a personal vision statement, and ended with discovering my “WHY.” Sharon is a skilled coach and facilitator who is well-organized and communicates well.

by Kevin Corcoran, Owner & President, Professional Livery Worldwide, Columbia, MD
Sharon has the ability to illuminate what is happening in the group at the time. This is an art to know how to interfere as little as possible as a facilitator yet quietly guiding the group’s focus.

by Tina Corner, Founder, LXCouncil, Annapolis, MD
If you’re a business owner, carve out at least an hour or two a month to work with Sharon. She will help you grow and avoid obstacles to growth that you may not be able to see. She’s done it for me.

by Tom Ainsley, Founder & CEO, Ainsley & Company, Baltimore, MD
Sharon has been involved with our electric service and construction companies for over six years. Sharon is our partner, not a vendor or consultant, and she has helped us through tremendous growth and lots of company changes. Her knowledge in setting financial metrics, goals and mentoring leadership has been instrumental to the success of our company.

by Eric N. Shatzer, President & CEO, Hawkins Electric Construction and Hawkins Electric Service, Laurel, MD
The end result of the job benchmarking process was TREMENDOUS. The value of the position – what it means to DPS and the value of the $$ it represents – was acknowledged, and we made positive steps. The exercise was invaluable.

by Karyn Schell, Vice President of Operations, DP Solutions, Columbia, MD
My company was growing and in need of a seasoned accounting manager. After enlisting Sharon, she quickly gained an understanding of my business and identified the desired skillset of the prospective manager. She made the hiring process seamless, and in the end, I couldn’t have been more pleased with the results.

by Jeff Welbourne, President, Welbourne Electrical Services, Hyattsville, MD
Sharon has been essential to our operations since 1993. She is not only skilled but also readily accessible. Sharon is easy to work with and has always met all of our needs promptly. I recommend her services without any reservation.

by Susan Stamell, Law Offices of Stamell & Schager LLP, New York, NY
Senior team meetings are essential, but that doesn’t mean that they’re always productive. Sharon helped each of our departments not only take ownership for our goals but also understand how each leader approaches problems differently. Her understanding and expertise has proven truly invaluable for our growing team.

by Renee Bagshaw, Executive Vice President, Continental Contractors, Annapolis, MD
Sharon provides the ultimate value in that she understands the total process from A to Z. Accounting, marketing, workflow, you name it! By understanding all the pieces of the puzzle, she’s given me a global viewpoint and a solid path to success.

by Jack Ellis, Owner and CEO, Post Haste Mailing, Annapolis, MD
Having Sharon as a sounding board gave me the confidence to take risks and bring on more talent to support my growing business. I can’t express the difference the results have made for my daily workload—not to mention my sales!

by Kelly Mitchell, Principal, impactHR, Columbia, MD
Sharon knows how to put the right kind of pressure on you to do what you need to help your business.

by Chris Chapman, Owner and President, Loucon LLC, Murray, KY
I have worked closely with Sharon for 10+ years as a financial and business advisor. She’s an excellent listener who can find the core issues in any problem, despite the environmental “noise,” and provide smart, workable solutions. There isn’t anyone else I’d rather work with to take my business to the next level.

by Roberta Rosenberg, Owner & President, MGP Direct, Washington, DC
One of Sharon’s strengths is holding you accountable for the things you want to be held accountable for. And that’s really important in a coach.

by Vincent Marucci, Jr., Principal, The Kenjya-Trusant Group, Columbia, MD
Sharon has a holistic view into the human dimension of being a leader, and that’s not something that most business coaches have. Her strong people skills and personality are highly conducive to a successful coach-client relationship. I consider Sharon a friend and am so grateful for the insight she’s given me over the years. I’ve doubled my company’s size since I started working with her.

by Ravi Waldon, Owner & CEO, Waldon Studio Architects & Planners, Columbia, MD
After more than two decades of being your own boss, it’s nice to have an impartial sounding board. Sharon is a great listener, and her guidance has helped me hit sales, operations, and personnel management out of the park.

by Mark Circo, President and CEO, Tritech, Edgewater, MD
Working one-on-one with Sharon gave me the confidence I needed to take my business to the next level. Even after four years, I continue to lean on Sharon’s wisdom.

by Amy Ives Sroka, Principal, Evolve Consulting Group, Crofton, MD

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Self-Knowledge is the First Step in Self-Improvement

“Nothing is so powerful as an insight into human nature… What compulsions drive a man, what instincts dominate his action… If you know these things about a man you can touch him at the core of his being.”

– William Bernbach, Founder, International advertising agency Doyle Dane Bernbach

The Business Solutions Coach^® provides distinct insights to business owners and leaders with a suite of assessment tools:

Behaviors (DISC)
Motivators

Acumen
Competencies (DNA)

Emotional Quotient™
ODsurveys® Plus

Research Based, Time Tested and EEOC Compliant

The Business Solutions Coach^® is a proud partner of TTI Success Insights® (TTI SI), the world’s leading developer of research-based, validated behavioral assessments that enable organizations to use the Science of Self™ to reveal and harness the talent and skills of their greatest asset – their people. This approach leads to more engaged employees, stronger teams and greater productivity.

Pioneering the Science of Superior Performance Since 1984

Over three decades TTI SI has researched and distributed a suite of assessments that are at work in more than 90 countries and in 41 languages. TTI SI assessments have worked with over 100,000 companies including Fortune 1000 companies such as 3M, AT&T, and General Mills, as well as the Central Intelligence Agency. TTI SI tools are EEOC and OFCCP compliant and are continuously tested and refined to ensure the highest standards of ethics and reliability.

Approach

Each of our services begin with assessments to set the foundation and framework for performance growth, team effectiveness, as well as successful selection and retention.

Results

Through assessments our clients have gained:

Greater self-awareness and personal growth
Better engagement among employees
Increased team and organizational efficiencies
Clarity in purpose and communication
Reduced employee turnover
Better hiring decisions

Read our selection of client case studies to learn more about the results you can expect using our services.

Client Commitment

Clients and their participants need to set aside 15 to 45 minutes of uninterrupted time to complete an online survey (time for completion varies depending on the assessment).

Experience & Training

Sharon McManigle is a Certified Professional Behaviors Analyst (CPBA), Certified Professional Motivators Analyst (CPMA), a Certified Professional TriMetrix HD Analyst (CPHDA), and a Certified Professional Emotional Intelligence Analyst (CPEQA). She has years of training and experience integrating the sciences to connect all aspects of each individual’s assessment and highlight their talents and areas for professional development.

To learn more about our experience and training, visit our About page.

Business Coaching

Strategic Planning & Facilitating

Organizational Development

Assessments

Assessments

Self-Knowledge is the First Step in Self-Improvement

“Nothing is so powerful as an insight into human nature… What compulsions drive a man, what instincts dominate his action… If you know these things about a man you can touch him at the core of his being.”

Research Based, Time Tested and EEOC Compliant

Approach

Results

Client Commitment

Experience & Training

Additional Services