Sharon Melnick

Sharon Melnick, Ph.D. is a leading authority on women’s leadership and power. In recognition of her impact on advancing women, Dr. Melnick has been selected as a member of the Marshall Goldsmith Top 100 Coaches community.

Informed by 10 years of psychology research at Harvard Medical School, her methods have transformed 35,000 clients and trainees at over 50 Fortune 500 companies. Her presentations create buzz at business and leadership conferences around the world (including at the White House and the United Nations).

She is a sought-after Executive Coach for women executives who want to influence and inspire as culture carriers in their organization. She is also the Founder of the Next Level Leader virtual coaching initiative in which 92% of mid-career Women of Color and White women participants gain challenging and high-paying next-level roles in weeks, not months or years.

A woman finds her power at the intersection of 3 areas: Resilience, Confidence, and Influence. Dr. Melnick has written books on each of these topics, including Success under Stress: Powerful Tools to Stay Calm, Confident, and Productive; Confidence when it Counts; and From Pigeon Holed to Promoted.