Leadership is hard.
You don't have to figure it out on your own.
If you’ve recently stepped into a leadership role and find yourself second-guessing decisions, overthinking, or struggling to build trust and communicate effectively with your team, you’re not alone.
I help emerging leaders develop a grounded leadership identity so they can move beyond self-doubt and overthinking, lead with clarity and confidence, and build strong, trusting relationships with their teams.
Who Do I Help
You may recognize yourself if you:
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Have recently stepped into a leadership role or are preparing for one
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Struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, or imposter thoughts
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Find difficult conversations, or team dynamics, challenging
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Want to communicate with more confidence and clarity
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Want to build trust and stronger relationships with your team
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Want to feel more grounded and self-assured as a leader
I also partner with organizations:
I work with HR, Learning & Development, and People Leaders who want to support emerging leaders in developing the confidence, self-awareness, communication skills, and leadership capabilities needed to succeed in their roles.
How Coaching Works
Coaching is a confidential, focused partnership designed to help you work through real leadership challenges with clarity and perspective.
In our sessions, you will:
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Build a stronger, more grounded leadership identity
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Break patterns of overthinking and self-doubt
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Learn to respond more calmly under pressure
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Communicate more clearly in difficult conversations
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Strengthen trust and relationships with your team
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Develop greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust
Each session is a supportive space to slow down, think clearly, and shift how you show up as a leader in real situations.
Meet Sharon Ogren
ICF & EMCC Accredited Coach
MSc Coaching Psychology & Applied Positive Psychology
I help emerging leaders build a grounded leadership identity, enabling them to lead with confidence, communicate effectively, and create strong relationships with their teams.
Why Work With Me
Leadership development isn’t just about skills. It’s about identity and mindset.
Many emerging leaders are capable on the outside but feel uncertain on the inside, often overthinking decisions or second-guessing themselves. My work focuses on helping you shift that internal experience so your leadership feels more grounded, intentional, and confident.
I combine evidence-based coaching psychology with a warm, structured, and reflective approach. Clients often tell me they value the balance of support and challenge, which helps them develop greater self-awareness, uncover unhelpful patterns, and make meaningful changes in how they lead day to day.
You won’t just leave sessions with ideas. You’ll leave with greater self-awareness, clarity, and confidence in yourself as a leader.
Ready to Lead With More Confidence and Clarity?
Book a complimentary Leadership Discovery Call to explore what’s getting in your way and what shifting into a more grounded leadership identity could look like for you.
"Sharon has been coaching me for a few months and I can honestly say that she has made a huge impact on my day to day life. She has challenged me and supported me in equal measures, and with her help I have started to overcome hurdles that have been tripping me up most of my adult life. Sharon has helped me reframe negative self talk, and come up with strategies to manage work and balance it with family life. She even helped me manage my ADHD. I fully recommend Sharon as a coach."
Bethan M. W.
Emergency Response Team Leader
FAQ
What is leadership coaching and who is it for?
Leadership coaching is a collaborative process that supports professionals committed to growth and development. It builds self-awareness, strengthens interpersonal and emotional skills, increases confidence, improves decision-making, and develops effective leadership practices. It is valuable for emerging and mid-level leaders stepping into leadership roles or greater responsibility, as well as C-suite executives seeking to refine their leadership, navigate complexity, and lead with greater clarity and impact.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes. I adhere to strict ethical guidelines set by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). All coaching conversations are confidential and are designed to provide a safe, trusted space for honest reflection, learning, and problem-solving. Even when coaching is funded by an organization, the content of sessions is not shared without your consent, except where required by law or agreed upon in advance through a clear coaching agreement.
How is coaching different from mentoring?
Mentoring typically focuses on sharing guidance and advice based on personal experience. Coaching, by contrast, is a structured and collaborative process grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life, work, and leadership experience. As the client, you bring the insight, context, values, and goals; as a coach, I bring the process, tools, and reflective questions that help uncover clarity, expand perspective, and support meaningful action. The coaching process helps you develop your own leadership style, deepen self-awareness, and create strategies that align with your specific needs.
How is coaching different from consulting?
Coaching and consulting both support growth, but in different ways. Consultants provide expert advice, diagnose problems, and recommend or build solutions. Coaching focuses on helping you develop clarity, leadership, decision-making, and long-term growth. Rather than simply telling you what to do, a coach helps you think more effectively, challenge assumptions, and find the best path forward for your goals. Leadership coaching is designed not just to solve immediate issues, but to strengthen how you lead, communicate, and navigate challenges over time.
What happens during a coaching session?
Coaching sessions are collaborative, focused, and tailored to your goals. Sessions are structured conversations around topic that you bring. They may also include leadership assessments, reflection exercises, strategic planning, communication practice, and accountability check-ins, if that is what you want. You’ll leave with each session with clear insights and practical next steps.
How long does leadership-coaching engagement last?
Most clients work with me consistently for an initial 3–6 month period to build momentum, deepen self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change. Session frequency is tailored to your goals, schedule, and desired level of support. After the initial engagement, many clients continue with coaching on an as-needed basis or schedule periodic check-ins every for ongoing support, accountability, and development.
How does coaching help with confidence and executive presence?
Many emerging leaders face challenges with visibility, confidence, or imposter thoughts when stepping into leadership roles or greater responsibility. Coaching provides space to explore how you see yourself as a leader, identify limiting patterns, and build on your strengths. Through reflection, feedback, and practical strategies, you clarify your leadership identity, communicate and connect more effectively, and navigate high-impact situations with greater presence and confidence. Over time, this builds self-trust, influence, and a more authentic and grounded leadership style and presence.
Is leadership coaching only for people managers?
No. Leadership coaching is not limited to people managers or executives. It can also be valuable for individual contributors preparing for future leadership opportunities, project leads managing initiatives without direct authority, cross-functional team members navigating collaboration and influence, and professionals seeking to strengthen communication, confidence, strategic thinking, and overall leadership presence.
What results do clients usually get?
More alignment of work, values and purpose
Improved confidence and clarity
Stronger communication skills and work relationships
More effective delegation
Increased strategic thinking
Greater resilience under pressure
Do you offer both in person and virtual sessions?
Yes. Coaching is available virtually, making it flexible and accessible regardless of your location or schedule. In-person sessions may also be available depending on location and mutual availability, and can be discussed as part of the coaching arrangement.
How do I know if leadership coaching is the right fit?
Leadership coaching is a strong fit if you’re ready to grow intentionally, open to feedback, and committed to applying what you learn between sessions. The best way to know if leadership coaching is right for you is to start with a conversation. An initial consultation call provides an opportunity to explore your goals, ask questions, and see whether coaching aligns with your needs and expectations. Book an initial call below.