Hello! I'm Sharon McKimm, and I'm committed to helping you or your organisation grow, thrive, and become aware.
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Guiding Light!
I believe in empowering individuals and organizations through transformational coaching. As a coaching professional, I help people achieve progress within their lives. Effective life coaching can facilitate understanding relationships, furthering careers, and advancing positivity in your daily life.
Whether you’re seeking personal growth or striving for greater inclusivity within your workplace, my services help you discover your motivations and speed your pathway to wellbeing.
Sharon McKimm
Diversity and Life Coach
Life coaching is about more than just setting goals—it's about helping you align your actions with your values, maintain and sustain balance, and overcoming obstacles. As your coach, I provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your challenges, unlock your potential, and create a clear path forward.
Diversity coaching is designed to help leaders and organizations cultivate inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. As a diversity coach, I work with you to identify unconscious biases, address barriers to inclusion, and create actionable strategies that promote equity and belonging within your team or organization.
Our retreats will be designed for those seeking a deeper connection with themselves, nature, and like-minded individuals. These transformative experiences provide an opportunity to step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, focus on personal growth, and nurture your mind, body, and soul.
I offer dynamic and engaging talks on diversity and inclusion, tailored to the unique needs of your organization. These presentations are designed to inspire action, spark meaningful dialogue, and provide practical insights for fostering a more inclusive and equitable workplace.
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Working with Sharon was a truly positive and grounding experience. She is such a kind and compassionate coach, and her gentle curiosity creates a safe and welcoming space for exploration. The coaching exercises and our conversations helped me focus and gain clarity on my path. As a result, I’m now in my fourth year of my psychotherapy master’s degree, feeling more confident than ever in the decisions that led me here. I genuinely enjoyed every session with Sharon—so if you’re looking for that next step, I highly recommend getting in touch with her!
I worked with Sharon and it was truly a great coaching experience! Shaz has the unique combination of being a compassionate and attentive listener, while posing critical questions to help me think differently. Our conversations helped me gain a better perspective on my values, how I want to grow in my career and avenues to explore. I appreciate her encouragement, and checking in with me after our regular sessions. Her professionalism, knowledge, and the kindness she brings to conversations is truly special. I am so grateful for having her as a coach!
Sharon has a remarkable ability to ask the right questions that open up new perspectives. During my coaching journey with her I felt understood, and I received the guidance I had lacked previously to answer some big personal questions for myself. I had unsuccessfully worked with a different coach in the past and was skeptical towards coaching at the start. But Sharon truly amazed me with her genuine interest in me and her ability to steer my thoughts in a new direction - exactly what I needed to feel “unstuck”. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
A Diversity and Life Coach helps individuals and organizations navigate issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) while also supporting personal growth and development. They work on strategies to enhance understanding, improve interpersonal skills, and foster inclusive environments.
Diversity coaching focuses on navigating challenges related to inclusion, cultural understanding, and working in diverse environments. I help individuals and teams foster more inclusive, respectful workplaces, while life coaching focuses more broadly on personal development. Both are about growth, but diversity coaching has a specific focus on embracing and leveraging diversity.
They can address a wide range of issues, including:
For Individuals: Navigating workplace dynamics, enhancing cultural competence, personal development, overcoming biases, and achieving work-life balance.
For Organizations: Implementing DEI strategies, improving team dynamics, creating inclusive policies, and fostering a supportive culture.
Yes, coaching sessions are confidential. Coaches adhere to strict ethical guidelines to protect the privacy and trust of their clients. However, there are exceptions, such as when disclosure is required by law.
While therapy often focuses on healing from the past and working through emotional issues, coaching is more goal oriented. Coaching is about setting and achieving personal targets, overcoming challenges, and creating positive change in your life. It’s not a substitute for therapy but can complement it for those looking for growth and development.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply want to achieve more in your personal or professional life, coaching could be a great fit. We can chat in a free discovery call to see if my approach aligns with your needs.
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