Meet Sharon Ehrlich
Empowering Leaders at Every Level
Transform leadership potential into real-world impact with tailored workshops, executive coaching, and data-driven strategies. Build confident, high-trust teams, accelerate career growth, and ignite sustainable organizational excellence across startups to enterprises.
Sharon's journey
Early in her career, Sharon was the first in her family to break into the corporate world. She experienced burnout chasing promotions, only to discover that influence comes not from endless hours, but from strategic visibility and authentic connection. Learning the hard way—she said “yes” to every project and missed out on mentoring and sponsorship—she emerged with a clear mission: to shortcut the path for leaders who follow.
“I used to believe hard work alone would open doors. What really matters is owning your narrative, building a network of champions and making an impact.”
That realization sparked Sharon’s shift to leadership development—from one-on-one coaching to designing scalable programs for teams, from ten-person startups to Fortune 500 corporations.
Professional Background & Education
- Coach Training Certification: Coach Training Alliance, ICF- accredited
- Certified Insights Discovery Practitioner
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Certification: Cornell University, NY
- Leadership Experience: 3 decades in Health Care Management and IT, including European and global executive roles
- MBA: Business Management, Adelphi University, NY
Sharon is a native New Yorker and has lived in Vienna, Austria for over 2 decades. She enjoys traveling with her husband, Marek, a successful heart surgeon and son, Lukas, a recent law school graduate, and experiencing different cultures. She’s a hobby baker and an avid walker logging about 15,000 steps each day.
About Living While Leading
Living While Leading is Sharon Ehrlich’s leadership development practice that empowers high-performing leaders from startups to global enterprises. Combining her corporate insights with evidence-based frameworks, Sharon delivers customized workshops and executive coaching. Through interactive cohorts and tailored executive support, her programs foster collaboration, embed continuous growth, and drive both individual advancement and organizational impact.
