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

Business Coaching

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Unlock Your Professional Potential

“A coach is someone who tells you what you don’t want to hear, who has you see what you don’t want to see, so you can be who you have always known you could be.”

– Tom Landry, Dallas Cowboys Head Coach, 1960–1988

Approach

Research suggests that the most effective people are those who take the time to truly understand themselves, both their strengths and weaknesses, and develop strategies to meet the demands of their environment. Our business coaching gives leaders the opportunity to “hear themselves think” so they can articulate their vision for success, and develop a plan to get what they really want out of their business, their careers and their life.

From C-Level Executives to key positions, one-on-one coaching is a significant component to establish superior performance. By applying the results of the TriMetrix® HD assessment we perform an in-depth debrief that highlights your talents and areas for professional development. We then engage you in creating a focused, strategic plan that is aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives, and hold you accountable to a course of action.

Where’s Your Sweet Spot?

We will help you find it and develop a plan to stay engaged in what you are best at, brings you joy and gives you the greatest ROI for your time.

Do You Know Your Why?

As facilitators for Simon Sinek’s “Learn Your Why” Discovery course we guide our clients in determining the purpose, cause, or belief that inspires them so that they can achieve genuine satisfaction in their businesses and professional careers.

Results

Our clients gain clarity, control, and a course of action to achieve their goals in less time than they thought possible.

Client Commitment

Accountability is key for successful business coaching. Our clients must agree to follow through on the deliverables they commit to.

Experience & Training

30 years of real-world business experience
Thousands of hours of practical business coaching experience
A decade of CEO strategic planning and organizational development facilitation
Triadic coaching system training that meets International Coach Federation (ICF) and Associate Certified Coach (ACC) criteria
Clients in diverse industries ranging from start-ups to multi-million dollar business segments

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