Sharon King Gabrielides
CVP

Sharon King Gabrielides

PhD, CSP, Psych Hons, NLP Master, Coach

GAUTENG, SA
Speaker. Facilitator. Executive Coach. Author. EQ Expert. Over 23 years' experience empowering people to 'be the difference that makes the difference' and adopt behaviours that get results.
certified virtual presenter

Dr Sharon King Gabrielides is the founder and CEO of Key Steps Corporate Training. She is a dynamic communicator with over 20 years' experience in the field of adult education, corporate facilitation and coaching. In 2018, she completed her PhD, where her focus was on holistic and sustainable leadership development. Her thesis contributed a widely acclaimed framework for leadership development that offers a significant ROI with sustainable results. She is also a registered Education, Training and Development Practitioner (ETDP), holds an Honours degree in Psychology and practices as an Executive Coach and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner at a Masters Level. Sharon is also one of only three women in South Africa to hold the title of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). The CSP designation is the most sought after and visible measure of professionalism in the speaking business internationally (it's the Oscar of the speaking industry). To ensure that she can offer you the very best support, she engages in continual self-development and learning and participates in numerous organisations. In 2011, she was the Vice President of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa (PSASA).

Sharon blends extensive research, various methodologies, tools, stories, theories, case studies, practical exercises (including peer interaction and team building strategies), experiential assignments and homework tasks to create an experience that inspires individuals and teams to take both personal and professional steps to really... 'be the difference that makes the difference.'


Her passion for life and learning, and belief that people are inherently capable of achieving anything they choose to, inspires others to realise just how capable, talented and magnificent they are. Sharon works hand-in-hand with individuals, leading business schools and thousands of corporate clients, positioning them for long-term success. See Sharon in Action (www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcCQIAbNHYw).

Key Qualifications:

  1. PhD with a focus on creating a framework for 'Holistic and Sustainable Leadership Development'
  2. Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Psychological – obtained Cum Laude
  3. Honours in Psychology – obtained Cum Laude
  4. Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner – obtained Cum Laude
  5. International Certificate in Executive Coaching – obtained Cum Laude
  6. Skills Development Facilitator and Assessor (registered with ISETT, ETDP and SERVICES SETA)
  7. Services and MICT SETA accredited training provider: Registration Number 2257
  8. Microsoft Master Instructor
  9. National Certificate in Information Technology End User Computing
  10. Professional member of the PSASA
  11. Registered member of COMENSA

We look forward to working with you to take Key Steps to 'be the difference that makes the difference.'

Sharon 's Virtual Presenter Certificate

Dr Sharon King Gabrielides is the founder and CEO of Key Steps Corporate Training. She is a dynamic communicator with over 20 years' experience in the field of adult education, corporate facilitation and coaching. In 2018, she completed her PhD, where her focus was on holistic and sustainable leadership development. Her thesis contributed a widely acclaimed framework for leadership development that offers a significant ROI with sustainable results. She is also a registered Education, Training and Development Practitioner (ETDP), holds an Honours degree in Psychology and practices as an Executive Coach and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner at a Masters Level. Sharon is also one of only three women in South Africa to hold the title of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). The CSP designation is the most sought after and visible measure of professionalism in the speaking business internationally (it's the Oscar of the speaking industry). To ensure that she can offer you the very best support, she engages in continual self-development and learning and participates in numerous organisations. In 2011, she was the Vice President of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa (PSASA).

Sharon blends extensive research, various methodologies, tools, stories, theories, case studies, practical exercises (including peer interaction and team building strategies), experiential assignments and homework tasks to create an experience that inspires individuals and teams to take both personal and professional steps to really... 'be the difference that makes the difference.'


Her passion for life and learning, and belief that people are inherently capable of achieving anything they choose to, inspires others to realise just how capable, talented and magnificent they are. Sharon works hand-in-hand with individuals, leading business schools and thousands of corporate clients, positioning them for long-term success. See Sharon in Action (www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcCQIAbNHYw).

Key Qualifications:

  1. PhD with a focus on creating a framework for 'Holistic and Sustainable Leadership Development'
  2. Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Psychological – obtained Cum Laude
  3. Honours in Psychology – obtained Cum Laude
  4. Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner – obtained Cum Laude
  5. International Certificate in Executive Coaching – obtained Cum Laude
  6. Skills Development Facilitator and Assessor (registered with ISETT, ETDP and SERVICES SETA)
  7. Services and MICT SETA accredited training provider: Registration Number 2257
  8. Microsoft Master Instructor
  9. National Certificate in Information Technology End User Computing
  10. Professional member of the PSASA
  11. Registered member of COMENSA

We look forward to working with you to take Key Steps to 'be the difference that makes the difference.'

Sharon 's Virtual Presenter Certificate

The Best You through EQ

13-day, long-term, experiential development programme.

Emotional intelligence (often referred to as EI or EQ) is a hot topic in today's workplace. However, knowing what EQ is and knowing how to develop and harness it are entirely different things. EQ is a combination of skills, based on a connection between what you experience, what you think, how you feel and how this affects the way you interact with yourself and others.

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Negotiate Your Way to Success

The quality of our relationships (and results we achieve in all facets of life) is directly linked to our ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, manage conflict and negotiate effectively. This interactive two day programme is the first step to understanding and applying the principles of emotionally intelligent negotiations. You will learn how to communicate appropriately for maximum impact and create win-win outcomes. Our simple five step negotiation plan, coupled with...

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Key Steps to Powerful Presentations

Public speaking is the average person's fifth greatest fear. To prevent this becoming all-absorbing, you can learn to channel the feeling into positive energy.  This practical workshop will show you how plan ANY presentation in 10 minutes, create impact and get your point across and remembered! Winning presentations are one of your most priceless business tools... We'll show you how to get them.

 

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Assertive Communication & Conflict Management

The quality of our relationships (and achievement in all facets of life) is directly linked to our ability to communicate effectively, assert ourselves appropriately, solve problems and manage conflict. This interactive 2-day programme is the first step to understanding and applying the principles of emotionally intelligent communication.  You will learn how to communicate appropriately in business and personal situations and enhance your verbal and non-verbal acuity for...

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Sharon 's Virtual Presenter Certificate