Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom
Sharon served in local government and nonprofits for 10 years. Getting her start in volunteer management, Sharon learned how to build trusting relationships and how to resolve interpersonal conflicts. In supervising 50 volunteers of all different ages and backgrounds, she discovered the importance of communication and the nuances involved in communicating effectively. She has translated these lessons in people skills to the workplace.
In 2011, she and her partner quit their jobs, sold off most of their possessions and set off on a year long road trip throughout North America. They volunteered once a week in different communities in 32 states and 3 Canadian provinces. From planting a community garden in Plano Texas to clearing debris from a tornado in Phil Campbell, Alabama, Sharon had a chance to get her hands dirty in small towns and cities all over. It was a transformative experience that helped her more fully commit to relationships and community. Sharon now focuses her work on public servants as they provide the backbone of communities everywhere.
As a part-time instructor with Arizona State University's Lodestar Center for Nonprofit studies, Sharon teaches various topics in human resources and volunteer management. She is an award-winning speaker and storyteller and has presented workshops throughout the United States at national and regional conferences. Sharon has a Master's Degree in Organizational Development and Knowledge Management from George Mason University. She loves to geek out about organizational structure and systems and how we can create workplaces that encourage benevolence.
When not involved in making workplaces more livable and functional, Sharon is involved in community theater, mountain biking, soccer, and serves as a docent at her local history museum.
Sharon served in local government and nonprofits for 10 years. Getting her start in volunteer management, Sharon learned how to build trusting relationships and how to resolve interpersonal conflicts. In supervising 50 volunteers of all different ages and backgrounds, she discovered the importance of communication and the nuances involved in communicating effectively. She has translated these lessons in people skills to the workplace.
In 2011, she and her partner quit their jobs, sold off most of their possessions and set off on a year long road trip throughout North America. They volunteered once a week in different communities in 32 states and 3 Canadian provinces. From planting a community garden in Plano Texas to clearing debris from a tornado in Phil Campbell, Alabama, Sharon had a chance to get her hands dirty in small towns and cities all over. It was a transformative experience that helped her more fully commit to relationships and community. Sharon now focuses her work on public servants as they provide the backbone of communities everywhere.
As a part-time instructor with Arizona State University's Lodestar Center for Nonprofit studies, Sharon teaches various topics in human resources and volunteer management. She is an award-winning speaker and storyteller and has presented workshops throughout the United States at national and regional conferences. Sharon has a Master's Degree in Organizational Development and Knowledge Management from George Mason University. She loves to geek out about organizational structure and systems and how we can create workplaces that encourage benevolence.
When not involved in making workplaces more livable and functional, Sharon is involved in community theater, mountain biking, soccer, and serves as a docent at her local history museum.
Learning Through Conflict
Are people problems getting in your way of solving the problems? When people work together conflict is inevitable. This interactive workshop addresses strategies to learn from conflict and move through it.
Bringing Your Best Self To Work
Defining work culture starts at the top, but the effectiveness of a work environment depends on each and every employee in the organization. Organizations are made up of individual people making choices everyday about how they interact with each other at work. This workshop is designed for employees at all levels to understand how they can influence their work environment.
Inspiring Employee Engagement
71% of employees are not fully engaged and that is costing organizations time, talent, and trust. This workshop is designed for managers and department directors who want to develop high performing teams with an engaged workforce.
Strategic Planning for Public Service
Experienced Moderator
Sharon's training in improvisational theater is also a key asset in the event that something does not go according to plan. She is skilled at maintaining composure and keeping the event moving smoothly while a problem is resolved.
