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COACHING

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Sharon provides personalized coaching to individuals and groups, according to their specific needs. She has experience with undergraduate and graduate students, professors, staff and administrators, as well as all levels of the corporate hierarchy.

 

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Individual

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Interpersonal Coaching

In order to be successful, life requires us to have highly developed Emotional Intelligence. However, it is rare that we have the opportunity to work on our communication, listening, and interpersonal skills in a safe and empowering environment. Sharon works with each person toward their unique goals, adding practical tools to their communication toolboxes.

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Confidence Coaching

If you do not believe in yourself, why would others believe in you? We examine confidence from two perspectives: What we are actually feeling within ourselves, and how people perceive us. It is important to not just appear confident, but to maximize our belief in ourselves and what we can achieve. 

 

​Faculty Development

Have you ever had a teacher who is an expert in their field, but is not effectively reaching out and engaging their students? Or are you, perhaps, that teacher? Sharon works with instructors at all levels, primarily college professors, to help them achieve a strong and meaningful connection with their students for greater impact. She also facilitates assessment and evaluation of teaching strategies, including recorded sessions, toward improving engagement and overall effectiveness.

 

Conflict Management

Conflict is often perceived as inherently problematic in both professional and personal spheres. However, learning to utilize constructive conflict techniques can create a path toward growth and positive engagement in all kinds of relationships. Through clarifying how to transform dysfunctional conflict into constructive, functional discussion, Sharon provides tools to turn negative situations into opportunities for better mutual understanding and stronger relationships.

 

International Student Coaching

Being a graduate student in the United States is challenging, even for individuals who grew up here.  Adding language and cultural differences in terms of communication expectations may magnify those obstacles even more. Sharon has worked with students from many diverse backgrounds and geographical regions, helping them to build bridges to our culture and a stronger ability to assert themselves and feel confident within it.

 

Group Work

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Team Building

It is often tempting to skip the small talk and try to be productive right away. However, there is significant research showing building cohesiveness among group members is necessary in order to achieve maximum productivity. Sharon customizes and facilitates team building activities which are both fun and meaningful, creating lasting bonds and a foundation for continued trust, warmth, and lasting respect within the team.

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Workshops & Webinars

Sharon tailors individualized courses in Communication Competence, with a focus in Emotional Intelligence, to meet the needs and goals of your team. These interactive classes can be held in person or online, and range from a single session to a weekend or week-long retreat, or a series of sessions. Some areas of expertise include:

  • Emotional Intelligence: Learning to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions and those of others.

  • Mindful Listening: Learning to actively listen and respond to our teammates in the most effective and appropriate manner.

  • Giving & Receiving Effective Feedback: Learning to seek and give actionable feedback toward growth.

  • Conflict Management

  • Personal Empowerment

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Facilitate Retreats & Intensives

Sharon brings experience in facilitating 1 to 5 day retreats where building Emotional Intelligence is one component of the group goals. Institutions or Networks of all sizes can benefit when communication plays a key role in a company’s efforts to build trust, community, and skills. Additional information can be found under Workshops.

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