Organizational transformation
centered on culture and leadership
Senior leaders come to me when they are looking to:
- Evolve organizational culture
- Create alignment across teams
- Shift mindsets, behaviors, and systems
- Lead change toward a new future
“I am fortunate to have worked with Sharon Newport on multiple occasions, and each engagement exceeded my expectations.”
Sharon’s expertise in organizational development helped address a critical challenge related to building staff cohesion and accountability. Also, her expert facilitation acumen and prior CEO experience, helped create a necessary safe and supportive environment for a community of Black Association CEOs addressing highly sensitive topics. She is a trusted colleague, sage advisor, and a true partner in leadership when you really need it.
Shawn E. Boynes FASAE, CAE
Former Chief Executive Officer
American Counseling Association
Work with Sharon
From workshops and retreats to team conversations, boardroom discussions, and one-on-one executive sessions, here’s what our work together could look like
There’s no single model for this work. It tends to be a generative process that we co-create together based on what’s truly needed, what’s possible, and what will best support meaningful change at this moment.
In practice, this often includes a combination of the following:
- Organizational transformation & culture consulting
- Executive coaching for senior leaders navigating change
- Board, team & leadership facilitation
- Workshops & ongoing learning experiences
- Keynote speaking & thought leadership
“She was amazing, and people were buzzing about her keynote for days.”
Sharon’s keynote set the tone for our first in-person meeting in over two years. This is the second time I’ve hired Sharon, and she’s been excellent to work with every time”
Tip Tucker Kendall
CEO, National Grants Management Association
“Sharon’s trainings are engaging, informative, and tailored to ensure maximum impact.”
Our attendees left with real tools and strategies to strengthen relationships between board members, executive committees, and volunteer leaders. Our professional community really benefited from our time with her.”
Stephanie A. Morris
CEO, SHAPE America
“Sharon is a wonderful facilitator and educator.”
Mission MSA needed guidance and support to generate a game plan for our organizational values and commitment to inclusion. Sharon’s ability to be a true partner, understand our organizational uniqueness, and guide us to a place of action was incredibly valuable.
Joe Lindahl
MA, CAE, CEO, Mission MSA
“It was a pleasure to work with Sharon and I look forward to her continued engagement with me and my team.”
Sharon answered the call to help with a team retreat and was able to put together an amazing agenda that energized, grounded, and focused the team. She took the time to understand my goals as a leader, but then went the extra step and also took the time to better understand the team and their needs. This made the session holistic and tangible – because we each got what we needed.
Heba A. Mahmoud
Senior Manager, Inclusion & Diversity, The MITRE Corporation
“Sharon Newport is outstanding!”
Sharon successfully facilitated a retreat for the Anatomy Scholars Program, helped us to identify the individual needs of the incoming scholars to design and facilitate a Work and Life Balance module, and then supported scholars with coaching to help them successfully manage their professional and personal goals.
Dr. Loydie Majewska
Director, Anatomy Scholar Program, American Association for Anatomy
“Sharon was instrumental in helping me change the trajectory of my career during a critical time.”
Not only did she give me tools to enhance my leadership skills, but she also helped me increase positive communication and responses to my peers, as well as my self-esteem, which in turn improved my executive presence.
Desirée Knight, CAE, CMP, DES, Past Chair of PCMA
Meet Sharon Newport
After more than 15 years working with complex nonprofit associations I now partner with leaders navigating organization and culture change, including DEI, leadership and governance.
We focus on how decisions get made, how people take care of each other, and how to continue to nurture the organization to fulfill your mission in the future.
If this work resonates, I’d welcome a conversation.
SEE HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER schedule a conversation- Organizational Transformation & Culture Consultant
- Former Association Executive & CEO
- Adjunct Faculty, Georgetown University
- Facilitator & Executive Coach
