Meet: Dr. Sharon H. Porter!

1. Tell us about yourself and professional endeavors:
I  reside in the Washington, DC area, originally from Winston-Salem, NC. I am the Owner of Perfect Time SHP LLC,  Coaching, Consulting, and Book Publishing Firm, founder of the G.R.I.N.D. Entrepreneur Network, and Write the Book Now!  I host The I Am Dr. Sharon Show, a live -in-studio interview show.   I also am the host and creator of five podcasts.
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I am the author of The Power of Networking: How to Achieve Success With Business Networking, Next In Line to Lead: The Voice of the Assistant Principal , Class of 2017 What’s Next?” and Women Who Lead: Extraordinary Women With Extraordinary Results, and North Carolina Girls Living In a Maryland World.
 
I have served as an educator for over 25 years. Currently serving as a Leadership Coach for novice school administrators. I am a former elementary and middle school principal in Maryland and North Carolina.
 
I am a graduate of Winston-Salem State University, National-Louis University, The Johns Hopkins University, Walden University, and Howard University.

I am a certified  National Association of Elementary School Principal Mentor and is a Certified Gallup-Strengths Coach.
 
I am a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, International Association of Women (IAW), an Official Member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Sister 4 Sisters Network, Inc, and Professional Women of Winston-Salem.


2. As a Speaker, what are the top few messages you leave with your audience:
My signature speaker topics are Delayed Is Not Denied,  Lead From Within, and Keep Grinding!

3. Share a bit with us about your book(s):
I am the author of The Power of Networking: How to Achieve Success With Business Networking,  and the visionary author for Next In Line to Lead: The Voice of the Assistant Principal , Class of 2017 What’s Next?” Women Who Lead: Extraordinary Women With Extraordinary Achievements, and North Carolina Girls Living In a Maryland World.

4. What would be a few key reasons, a reader should consider working with you as a Strengths Coach?
As a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, I assist individuals, teams, and managers in developing and applying their strengths.  As a strengths coach, the focus is on what you do well.  The unique combination of skills, talents, and knowledge; known as strengths will be developed for each client.


5. What is next for you in 2019?
I am looking forward to opening my very first brick and mortar for Perfect Time SHP LLC, Coaching, Consulting, and Book Publishing Firm, that will include the Perfect Time SHP Studio.  I will be expanding The I Am Dr. Sharon Show to include special segments for educators, authors, and entrepreneurs.

I am also excited about speaking and interviewing entrepreneurs and authors LIVE  (in-person) outside of the United States for the first time in 2019.

6. How can readers connect with you online?
Readers can connect with me on all social media platforms @iamdrsharon and my website www.sharonhporter.com