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Sharon McKimm
Executive Contributor
Life and Diversity Coach
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Sharon McKimm
Life and Diversity Coach
Sharon is the founder of Guiding Light, a life and diversity coaching practice committed to empowering clients to achieve clarity, growth, and authentic transformation. As a life coach, she creates a supportive yet challenging space where individuals can overcome personal obstacles, design meaningful change, and align their actions with their deepest values and aspirations. Her coaching philosophy centers on helping clients cultivate authentic work-life harmony while building resilience and purpose.
Her distinctive approach to diversity coaching is deeply influenced by her multicultural upbringing—relocating from Jamaica and growing up in the vibrant cultural landscape of the Bronx. These rich experiences equipped her with a nuanced understanding of cross-cultural dynamics, inclusive leadership, and the art of uniting diverse perspectives toward shared goals.
Clients value Sharon’s unique blend of corporate expertise, cultural intelligence, and genuine empathy, qualities that make her a trusted partner for profound personal development and organizational transformation. She approaches every coaching relationship with warmth, professional rigor, and an unwavering commitment to her clients’ success. Her work embodies her mission: Guidance to empower change and growth.
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Why Exclusion Hurts Your Brand and the Strong Business Case for DEI
As a child growing up in the Bronx, I remember studying the Civil Rights movement and being fascinated by the courage and commitment of individuals who stood up and united to effect change. I remember wondering why some businesses failed to recognize...
CREA Global Awards presented to
Sharon McKimm
Life and Diversity Coach
The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.
Caroline Winkvist
Editor-In-Chief
Daniel Ålund
Selection Committee
Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to
Sharon McKimm
Life and Diversity Coach
Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.
Caroline Winkvist
Editor-In-Chief
Fredrik Elfqvist
Selection Committee
