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Sharmila M. Fowler

expert

Speciality

Lead at Work

Location

Chicago, IL

Areas of Speciality

Feel Confident at Work Stay Sane at Work Build My Business Get My Sparkle Back Step into Leadership Land the Job Thrive in Retirement

Nearest available sessions

Displayed times correspond to the expert’s time zone: America/Chicago.

Oct 20,

02:00 PM – 03:00 PM

Oct 20,

03:00 PM – 04:00 PM

Oct 20,

04:00 PM – 05:00 PM

Oct 20,

05:00 PM – 06:00 PM

Sharmila

Career & Leadership Coach

A session with me is like…

A guided space where reflection meets action—where you uncover your strengths, clarify your path, and leave energized and ready to take meaningful next steps.

One life experience that helps me relate to my clients is…
Born in India and raised in the U.S., navigating my career while balancing two divorces, four pregnancies, grueling commutes, and caregiving for my parents, which taught me resilience, adaptability, and self-advocacy.

Three things I want clients to feel post-session are…
Confident, clear, and empowered.

Past experience that qualifies me for this role is…
Over 25 years in corporate leadership and entrepreneurship, plus 14 years of coaching, with expertise in career management, personal branding, networking, burnout recovery, and career transitions, and regularly speaks at conferences on career growth

My relevant credentials are…

- M.B.A. in Marketing and Strategic Planning (The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania)
- B.A. in Computer Science and Math (University of Rochester)
- Master Certified Professional Coach through the Certified Life Coach Institute
- Myers-Briggs Type Practitioner through CAPT
- Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace (Muma College of Business, USF)
- Member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Leadership Committee Member of 50/50 Women on Boards

I empower women at every stage of their professional journey—from first jobs to career pivots to retirement. My holistic, culturally aware approach blends self-reflection, purpose, and strategy to create an actionable path forward. I believe every woman’s talents, values, and lived experiences hold the key to deeper fulfillment. Together, we uncover possibilities, unlock opportunities, and map meaningful next steps toward a career and life they truly love.

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