About me…
Dr. Sharon White, PhD
Dr. Sharon White, PhD
“I have known Dr. White professionally for over 20 years. Even though it had been 5 years since we worked together, I remained in her network. When I faced a difficult career issue rooted in discrimination, Dr White provided the guidance, support, and insight I needed to navigate through it. Her wisdom, empathy, and practical strategies empowered me to not only overcome the challenge but to emerge stronger and more confident in my leadership. After following her direction and counsel I successfully navigated a career transition that resulted in a monetary and professional promotion. I am deeply grateful for her expertise and highly recommend her to anyone seeking to address complex workplace issues with grace and courage.”
Hi, I’m Dr. Sharon White
As a product of the Civil Rights era, I am outspoken, self-aware, and intimately familiar with intentional and unintended cultural exclusion (racism). Even though I know there is a real need for courageous conversations, I also recognize the difficulty people have with them. I am exceptional at assisting business leaders and employees in creating the space for such conversations. I am highly regarded as the definition of a ‘White Whisperer’ and my company ‘Courageous Conversations LLC’ attests to that. My background encompasses over twenty-five (25) years of related experience within Management, Finance, Cultural Exclusion (DEI) and Education.
“I know Dr White to be a strong, caring mentor/coach able to train others with diverse backgrounds in leadership skills that has resulted in the organization’s vision and mission. Dr White approaches tasks/projects with a focus on compliance, content, and timelines for completion”. - S. Soriao
Coaching / Consulting
Pro bono coaching clients include both groups and individuals. Topics cover a multitude of subjects. Paid personal coaching is centered around career survival and professional growth. Paid professional coaching and consulting is designed to meet the needs of management, leadership and cultural exclusion (DEI) issues. As a general rule, Courageous Conversations LLC welcomes all business and personal issues/concerns.
Cultural Concerns
While an employee of Rockwell International I was responsible for creating and implementing strategies to ensure a welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds. My personal goal was to speak to the foundational values and norms of the organization (culture), emphasize fair access and upward mobility for all (opportunity), affirm varied identities and experiences (respect) and to encourage proactive employee participation and shared responsibility (engagement). I now refer to that as my CORE strategy.
Education
At the request of the Boeing Diversity Organization, I developed and conducted lunchtime seminars on ‘Getting Ahead in Corporate America’. These seminars were open to all employees although the target audiences were the members of protected classes and Boeing’s affinity groups.