I chose to leave and I found the strength, through faith, to provide for my little girl while pursuing a double masters degree and working full time. To say those were challenging times would be an understatement! There were periods when I didn’t know how I would keep a roof over our heads or get us to the end of the week but I knew there was a better future for us and I resolved to pursue it. With relentless determination, I was able to go from minimum wage to 6 figures in a few years and I’ve never looked back! I’ve enjoyed success after success since then; travelling around the world, spending quality time with my daughter, attracting wonderful friends into my life, and being successful at Fortune 100 companies.

I've worked with companies such as AT&T, Verizon, Children's National Medical Center, The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Telkom (South Africa) and Barclays bank (UK) where I held various leadership positions. The most fulfillment I received in those roles was working with people and helping them realize their true potential and live their most rewarding lives, both personally and professionally. 

 

Even though I enjoyed my career in IT, I came to a point where I realized there was something else I was supposed to do and, through a journey of self discovery, I was awakened to my true purpose. This led me on a path to coaching. I decided to pursue my coaching certification through the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), which changed my life and my perspective on the world. iPEC is the leader in the coaching training field in the US. The certification is recognized by the ICF (International Coaching Federation), which is the leading global coaching organization and professional association for coaches. I am also a certified Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner. (You can find out more about Energy Leadership and the ELI program here).

 

Leaving the security of a corporate career, as a single mom has been one of the scariest decisions I’ve ever made but I have no regrets in taking that leap of faith. I believe when you follow your passion and do what you were born to do, there’s no stopping you.

 

I am now able to work from home and be with my daughter who is currently enrolled in online school. This gives us the flexibility to travel around the world for extended periods of time. Of course our decision to have a 4-day work/school week has also been amazing! I am truly blessed to live the life I do and my passion is to help other women, like you, find your inner strength to pursue your dreams and live your life of passion, purpose and power.

 

I am thrilled to do what I do and I hope to hear from you on your next steps to the life you've always dreamed of.

 

Love, joy and peace.

 

Sharissa Sebastian

MBA, MS, PMP, CPC, ELI-MP