"If you want a coach who will help you grow and refine your thinking, and help you prioritize a roadmap to meeting your goals, you need Carla and Sharkey Coaching. She helped me take steps toward my ultimate goal: elevating my game so I could seek an executive leadership position. As a result of working with her, I’m happier - at work and in life.”

- Martin Belanger, Director Public Alerting, Pelmorex

"Carla’s virtual mindset workshop was very engaging and inspired a high level of reconnection on my team. She was instrumental in refocusing us on what we can control, and shared success strategies for creating the outcomes we want as a department. She shared a simple formula my team members were able to implement right away. Everyone walked away feeling more energized, connected and empowered with action plans to take more accountability. I highly recommend Carla for anyone looking to help your team thrive, reconnect and create a mindset for reaching peak performance. Thank you so much Carla!“

- Tom Scott, Director Corporate Investigations, OLG

“My 1-on-1 leadership coaching session with Carla was truly transformative. I had specific issues to resolve regarding team members, and Carla provided practical strategies to support me. Since implementing those strategies, I've seen great improvements in my coaching. Carla created a safe space for me to be vulnerable and honest. She helped me unlock new levels of motivation and understand my team's skill sets better. This has led to a significant shift in my mindset. My team has seen significant improvements in communication, collaboration, and overall morale. The tools and techniques I learned have empowered me to lead with confidence and clarity. If you're a leader considering this program, my advice is simple: go for it. The personalized coaching and actionable advice you'll receive are invaluable. It's an investment in yourself and your team's success.“

– Cindy Smith, Inside Sales Team Lead, Superior Glove

“I partnered with Carla to help build my team’s leadership abilities. Carla asks excellent questions and offers custom-tailored solutions to meet the business's needs. Her practical approach and access to exceptional tools have significantly improved their skills to move from management to leadership. Carla's understanding of the business and commitment to its success make her an invaluable asset. She has helped our team achieve better collaboration inside and outside the organization, driving the business forward with stronger leadership and improved performance.”

- Adham Kaddoura, SVP, Bird Construction

“Before working with Carla, I felt like I was spinning my wheels—regularly coming up against the same challenge: tailoring my voice. I’ve always known how to adapt my communication, but at the executive level, the weight of every word felt heavier than ever. Carla quickly created a safe space for me to be vulnerable. I'm more confident with being intentional with my voice and understanding the effect my voice has.

With her guidance, I found the delicate balance between being a coach and a team player, staying true to my values while leading with confidence and clarity. I recommend Carla for individual leaders and their organizations. Just because you're at the executive leadership level doesn’t mean you have to be alone. There are resources like Carla to help you along this journey.”

- Carrie Fischer, Director, Events & Engagement, CSAE

“It has been a great pleasure to work with Carla on a complex bid in Canada. Not only has she brought tons of knowledge on our behavior self assessment (DISC), but she also managed to help create our team by using our strengths to benefit the group. Knowledge is something, but the great results we achieved in a very limited time have only been possible because of Carla’s positivity, her tremendous energy and her very efficient active listening. Great support, and excellent catalyst. Thanks for your help!”

- Pascal Baran, Chief Executive Officer

“Carla is an enthusiastic and compassionate coach who has the ability to get people thinking and speaking.  I had an outstanding experience with Carla as a coach and a mentor.  She challenged me to better understand my values, recognize my strengths and weaknesses, and articulate my personal and career goals. I then was able to create and execute my accountability plan. Carla's professional background and experience adds to her ability to excel at coaching. I use lessons learned from our coaching every day in my role as a leader." 

- Robin Flatow, Leader Marketing

"Throughout my career, I've always been able to see the horizon. But after the pandemic, I lost it for a while. I was stuck, both personally and as a leader of the organization. Working with Carla has helped me find it again. 

Carla is not only my executive coach, but she's also a coach for the new leadership at CSAE. We’ve taken a thoughtful and intentional approach to growing and coming together. Carla's approach was exceptionally effective in creating cohesiveness and a high-performing team. She’s a seasoned professional who guides us to the solution by asking the right open-ended questions, being curious, being very thoughtful about what she asks, and then recognizing what we respond to, which helps us move forward.”

- Tracy Folkes-Hanson, President and CEO, CSAE