Shari's Approach
Active listening and powerful questioning are the foundation to all coaching sessions and consulting projects. Clients know themselves best and will set the pace for identifying and prioritizing the areas in which they want to work.
As an advocate, connector, and committed problem-solver, I look forward to working with clients who will examine the existing systems in which they live and work. I use my counseling and coaching training along with my personal and professional experiences to encourage and support my clients. Through discovery, reflective and clarification exercises, clients will create actionable plans in order to reach their goals.
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Topics discussed during coaching sessions and materials shared to and with clients will be kept strictly confidential.
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Shari's Bio
With over fifteen years of experience in education, Shari is a strategic decision maker who considers the culture of the business and learners’ needs. Shari has created and training programs for student leaders, faculty and staff, re-designed curriculum for large courses, and built cross-functional teams to serve large organizations.
As a change agent she uses research and program evaluation to inform her own decision-making. As a supervisor, mentor and coach she leads teams that create and implement student advising programs and processes and have a record of accomplishment in developing staff to reach their potential.
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Shari Obrentz serves as an Associate Dean at a Liberal Arts College where she creates and evaluates educational programs, manages teams, develops staff and advises students through academic and professional milestones.
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Shari earned a B.A Washington University in St. Louis (2001), with majors in Psychology and Spanish. After working in marketing and event planning, Shari returned to school and earned a MS in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University (2005) where she began counseling and coaching clients around academic, personal and professional goals. Shari also earned a PhD in Educational Psychology (2011) from Georgia State University where her research focused on motivation and learning strategies for college students. She uses her professional and educational experiences to inform her current roles in the university and in coaching.
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She earned a certificate in Project Management in 2014 from Emory Continuing Education and participated in the Life Design Studio for University Educators at Stanford University in 2019. In 2020, Shari earned an Executive Coaching diploma from Goizueta Business School Executive Education at Emory University.
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Shari is an Atlanta native and loves exploring locally, nationally and internationally. She spends her free time with her family, friends and her dog, George Michael.
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