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Have you ever felt like your ideas are overshadowed in meetings? Find out how to be a curious communicator and better influencer in this special interview with Sharon Delaney McCloud, an Emmy-award-winning journalist and esteemed coach. Sharon shines a light for women empowerment and strong leadership. Discover strategies for commanding attention and navigating high-stakes presentations. Three Takeaways1. Discover the essential components of powerful public speaking. It is important to not only be heard but also the impact of non-verbal cues such as body language and executive presence in high-stakes environments like board meetings.2. Find out the steps to preparation for an important meeting. Discover actionable advice on developing a signature talk and practicing delivery to ensure one's message is conveyed effectively and with confidence, regardless of the audience size or the formality of the setting.3. Hear how personal branding and thought leadership for women in professional spaces is important. Learn how to engage the audience with strategies that enhance your visibility and influence within your organizations and beyond.Favorite Quotes1. "Speak up, because your voice matters. Make an impact, not just an impression."- Sharon Delaney McCloud2. "High-stakes presentations are a test of character and confidence. Manage your anxiety, deliver clear messages, and captivate your audience."- Sharon Delaney McCloud3. "Female empowerment is not a buzzword; it's a call to action. Embrace leadership, and you'll see tremendous growth in all areas of life."- Sharon Delaney McCloudThis podcast is sponsored by HerCsuite® Turnkey Speaker Packages. Ready to Attend Programs Without the Work. You can sign up and attend March 1st with Sharon Delaney McCloud as we have an interactive session in honor of Women's History Month.Check it out at https://hercsuite.com/turnkey-speaker-packages/ and find the package that is right for you. Thank you Sharon for being a valued member of HerCsuite® Network, a featured speaker on HerCsuite® Radio and our Keynote for Women's History Month: Beyond a Seat at the Table: Strategies to Amplify Your Voice. About Sharon:Sharon Delaney McCloud calls herself a citizen of the world. She's the daughter of Irish immigrants whose adventures led them to Kenya and Tanzania where Sharon was born and lived as a young child.Her travels took her around the globe as a member of the Department of Defense's U.S.O. program before Sharon began her career as an Emmy Award winning television journalist covering everything from NASA to politics to the Super Bowl. After 20 years in TV, Sharon founded what would become a 3-time honored INC 5000 communications firm. Now, Sharon leads professional and leadership development programs for C-Suite executives to startup founders to emerging leaders at Fortune 500 companies and beyond.As the mother of three, Sharon considers that job her most important as she attempts to keep all the balls in the air in our fast-paced lives. She's a TEDx Speaker, cancer slayer, Olympic Torch Bearer and a communications pro who inspires audiences by amplifying their impact in business and life. Website URL: https://www.sharondelaney.tv/https://www.instagram.com/sharondelaneymccloud/https://www.facebook.com/sharondelaneyontv/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxwltFl2Jcdet09n9aaCxcQhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sharondelaneymccloud/HerCsuite®HerCsuiteHerCsuite® Turnkey Speaker PackagesNatalie BenamouHerCsuite® LinkedIn

Is LinkedIn only for job hunting?Why should I invest time in improving my LinkedIn profile?How to establish thought leadership in your industry?Today, we discuss Get LinkedIn or Left Out.Watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPmYOZC6tcMIt would be best if you stood out with a compelling brand story in today's noisy, fast-paced world. Sharing your professional experiences and thought leadership increases your awareness and credibility.LinkedIn is the ideal platform on which to share these tales. There are countless stories of how it provided people with opportunities that fit what they can offer. With more than 700 million users worldwide, LinkedIn is more than just a resource for hiring managers and job seekers. This platform lets you connect with clients, colleagues, investors, and possible partners.In this interactive workshop, you'll learn the following:The 12 Steps to becoming a LinkedIn All-StarThe Algorithm (Hierarchy, Activity)Why you should bother investing your time on LinkedInWho you see in your feed is determined by your actionHow LinkedIn shares your contentHow to improve your profile with a few top tweaksHow to build your thought leadership in your industryAbout our Speaker: Sharon Delaney McCloud is an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, keynote speaker, emcee, host, and moderator ready to make your event a smashing success, whether in person or virtual. You can feel confident you're hiring a professional whose priority is your audience. With over 30 years of experience on local and national stages and online, Sharon will deliver an exceptional experience for your attendees.Connect with Sharon via the following:Website: https://www.sharondelaney.tvEmail: hello@sharondelaney.tvLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sharondelaneymccloud12 Steps to becoming a LinkedIn All-Starhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1HIrn...Hosted by Robyn Levin: Robyn Levin is the founder of Robyn Levin Media, a strategic marketing & PR consulting firm based in Florida. For the last twenty years, Levin has specialized in Celebritizing™ entrepreneurs, tech and travel brands, and CEO in helping them significantly increase brand awareness and growth. Find out more about Robyn: https://courses.robynlevin.com/calend...Website: https://robynlevin.com/about/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CocktailNapkinPlanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/RobynLevin/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RobynLevin/12-month Calendar cheatsheethttps://courses.robynlevin.com/calend..PR Masterclass, Save 20%https://bit.ly/Save20-PR-CourseBIGVU, the powerful Video, Captioning & Teleprompter App:BIGVU 7 days Trial: https://desk.bigvu.tv/register?utm_so... iOS:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bigvu-v...Android:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...Website:   https://bigvu.tv/-------------------Made Possible by BIGVU - a T.V. studio pro in your pocket. BIGVU transforms photos, video shoots, and tweets into stunning video sequences that captivate your audience.Learn more about BIGVU:Website: https://bigvu.tvTeleprompter: https://bigvu.tv/teleprompter-app.htmlCaptions: https://bigvu.tv/automatic-captions.htmlGreen Screen: https://bigvu.tv/create/replace-green-screenConnect with us via:https://thevideopresentershow.bigvu.tvhttps://www.instagram.com/bigvu.makerhttps://www.facebook.com/socialvideocreatorhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/bigvuhttps://twitter.com/videoinspire

Why do we get addicted to distraction? Why does having best presentation practices matters?Did you know that every time you have the opportunity to present, you are auditioning for your next promotion? Today, we talk about Rock Your Next Talk On Camera: Scripting & Presentation Best PracticesHarvard Business Review states the number 1 criterion for professionals is the ability to communicate effectively. If you don't engage your audience in the first 30 seconds of your presentation, you'll lose 33% of audience views. Over a decade ago, human attention lasts up to 12 seconds before we think about the next big thing - now it is down to 9 seconds. In relation to the stats mentioned above, we realize how essential it is that everything we say during any talk can make or break our presentation. The question is how do we make sure we are grabbing our audience's attention? Together, let's all learn to rock on our next talk on camera through effective scripting and best presentation practices. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/14hduP_hIHMShow Highlights: Learn how to grab your audiences' attention with powerful messaging See how to prepare a script like the pros to use with a TelePrompter Understand how your body language and vocal delivery affect your performance Get top tips on what to wear on camera so you look your bestAbout our host:Sharon Delaney McCloud is an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, keynote speaker, emcee, host and moderator ready to make your event a smashing success, whether in person or virtual. You can feel confident you're hiring a professional whose number one priority is your audience. With over 30 years of experience on local and national stages and online, Sharon will deliver an exceptional experience for your attendees.Connect with Sharon via the following:Website: https://www.sharondelaney.tvEmail: hello@sharondelaney.tvLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sharondelaneymccloud-------------------Made Possible by BIGVU - a TV studio pro in your pocket. BIGVU transforms photos, video shoots, and tweets into stunning video sequences that will captivate your audience.Connect with us via:https://www.bigvu.tvhttps://thevideopresentershow.bigvu.tvhttps://www.instagram.com/bigvu.makerhttps://www.facebook.com/socialvideocreatorhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/bigvuhttps://twitter.com/videoinspire

Imagine having seen your young child endure cancer and then being diagnosed with it yourself. This is what Sharon DeLaney McCloud had to go through. We discussed with her how she and her family were able to endure and thrive and why research is so important on the fight for cancer impacting women! To donate to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund please visit: www.KayYow.com

We're talking about difficult things today - illness, grief, loss, death, and dying. And, what it means for the living.Experiencing our own illness is frought with all kinds of emotions, but watching a loved one suffer and pass is complicated by the fact that we aren't taught how to process or talk about it.  In addition to being a cancer survivor, my guest on this episode, Sharon Delaney McCloud is a bereaved parent, and we're talking about it.

Coaching is a valuable tool for professional development, benefiting both coaches and coachees and boosting business outcomes as a result. However, building a culture of coaching and continuous feedback doesn't build itself … especially in a digital environment. To learn how learning and development can help, we spoke with Erin Goldman, manager of people development at ZipRecruiter, Sharon Delaney McCloud, director of corporate communications at UNC health system, and Ellie Soccorsy, L&D advisor at edyn. Listen now for expert insights on:  How coaching can deliver the meaningful development opportunities employees are looking for. The skills leaders and coaches need to give feedback, and how to develop them. How technology can support coaching in the flow of work.

A diverse team makes companies stronger and more productive. In this series, Kurt Merriweather, The Diversity Movement's VP of Products and Innovation, talks with DEI leaders about how diversity, equity and inclusion can lead to incredible developments in your organization and beyond. In this episode, Kurt talks with Walk West's Sharon Delaney McCloud about why he wanted to create this series.Winning with Diversity is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by VP of Products and Innovation Kurt Merriweather, and is a production of Earfluence.

Stories are everywhere, and they're key in creating an engaging podcast. In this episode—recorded live in our Raleigh Founded studio during our podcast marathon—Walk West's Sharon Delaney McCloud shares tips on telling great stories and tells some of her own along the way.The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee Cee Huffman.

DEI Navigator offers access to our award-winning team of proven business leaders and certified diversity executives, along with expert curated content, how-to guides, specialized training, and a community of peers sharing their ideas and lessons learned — all at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-service DEI consultancy.In Part 2, Exhale Home CEO Matt Sheehan talks leadership lessons he's gained over the years as VP of Redbox, President of Primo Water, and now CEO of Exhale. "You don't need a 'C' on your jersey to be captain," so whether you're a leader by title or not, you'll want to tune in.Part 1: Raleigh's “Open Source” Network, Growth Mindset, and Power of Diversity: Matt SheehanWEBINAR: professional development webinar hosted by Don and emmy award winning broadcaster, Tedx & keynote speaker Sharon Delaney McCloud. In this webinar, hear from two executive branding experts sharing their insights, knowledge, and experience to help you share your brand with the world. It's Thursday June 17th at 12PM EST, and you can sign up at AmplifyYourPersonalBrand.com. But don't worry, if you can't make it, sign up anyway and the video replay will be sent to you.  When you leave this webinar, you'll have actionable tips, and tangible takeaways to step up your personal branding game both online and offlineThe Donald Thompson Podcast is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO, mentor, investor, and Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Donald Thompson.Music for this episode provided by Jensen Reed from his song, “You Can't Stop Me”.The Donald Thompson Podcast is edited and produced by Earfluence. For more on how to engage your community or build your personal brand through podcasting, visit Earfluence.com.

In Part 2, Exhale Home CEO Matt Sheehan talks leadership lessons he's gained over the years as VP of Redbox, President of Primo Water, and now CEO of Exhale. "You don't need a 'C' on your jersey to be captain," so whether you're a leader by title or not, you'll want to tune in.Part 1: Raleigh's “Open Source” Network, Growth Mindset, and Power of Diversity: Matt SheehanWEBINAR: professional development webinar hosted by Don and emmy award winning broadcaster, Tedx & keynote speaker Sharon Delaney McCloud. In this webinar, hear from two executive branding experts sharing their insights, knowledge, and experience to help you share your brand with the world. It's Thursday June 17th at 12PM EST, and you can sign up at AmplifyYourPersonalBrand.com. But don't worry, if you can't make it, sign up anyway and the video replay will be sent to you.  When you leave this webinar, you'll have actionable tips, and tangible takeaways to step up your personal branding game both online and offlineThe Donald Thompson Podcast is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO, mentor, investor, and Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Donald Thompson.Music for this episode provided by Jensen Reed from his song, “You Can't Stop Me”.The Donald Thompson Podcast is edited and produced by Earfluence. For more on how to engage your community or build your personal brand through podcasting, visit Earfluence.com. High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence. Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

Emmy award winning journalist, TEDx speaker, and Partner and VP of Professional Development and PR at Walkwest Sharon Delaney McCloud gives expert insight on the keys to being an effective communicator.

Two of Walk West's founders Laurie Onorio & Sharon Delaney McCloud share their growth story begins with self-evaluation as three firms became one juggernaut. This episode was recorded on site at the Inc. 5000 Conference and Gala in Phoenix, AZ. Since recording they’ve been awarded as one of the fastest growing companies in America for the third time by Inc. magazine. As female marketers and communicators they bring a unique and refreshing perspective to entrepreneurship, strategy execution and growth. Find out more about these creative problem solvers at www.walkwest.com.

In today’s episode, Sharon Delaney McCloud, an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, TEDx Speaker, cancer survivor, Olympic Torch Bearer, author, and communications expert, talks about the power of living out loud. In this carefully curated world of social media, it’s refreshing to meet someone who believes showing up as the real, authentic you is the way to create true success and happiness. Who knows that you can’t serve your higher purpose and reach your greatest heights when you keep your truth bottled up inside. Sharing your experiences and hard-won lessons--living out loud--enriches not only your own life but those around you too. And it’s a crucial--and often overlooked--requirement to unlock your full health potential.   Resources talked about in this episode: Guest blog mentioned -  Building Resilience in the Face of Adversity Guest TED Talk mentioned - How and Why You Should Talk to Bereaved Parents  Guest website -Sharon Delaney Guest social media - Sharon Delaney's Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter   Visit our social media for more information: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter If you want the latest news and tips to improve your health, visit the NBI website.

Dante Evans has been in the transportation industry for 32 years, many of those driving a bus, and he sees a problem. People in rural communities don’t have access to transportation that many of us in more urban areas take for granted. There aren’t as many bus routes, ride shares aren’t as available, and it’s not always easy to get to work or get to the mall or even to buy groceries. Dante thinks he’s come up with the solution, a transportation app called WeMovv that will incorporate all modes of transportation – ride shares, buses, trains, and even how far you want to walk or ride your bike – to find the best way for a user to get to where they need to go. But this is the first time he’s pitched for capital. So can he explain the vision for his company well enough so that the investors want to take a ride with him? Today's investors are: Keith Daniel, Resilient Ventures Robbie Hardy, xElle Ventures Donald Thompson, Angel Investor and CEO of Walk West Tim McLoughlin, Cofounders Capital Startup Stage is a production of Earfluence and hosted by Sharon Delaney McCloud. Thank you to our show sponsors: WeWork Innovate Capital Law Lenovo The University Club Fancy This Photography

"When you look at the, the children's literature market today, you see large groups of children that are excluded. When you're not able to see yourself in a children's book, it has major consequences on your view of your own value, your self esteem, your place in society." Michael Vaggalis from Keepsake Tales is on a mission. He wants all children to be able to see themselves - literally - in children's books. It's an amazing purpose, but is it a scalable business model? Today's investors are: Keith Daniel, Resilient Ventures Robbie Hardy, xElle Ventures Donald Thompson, Angel Investor and CEO of Walk West Tim McLoughlin, Cofounders Capital Startup Stage is a production of Earfluence and hosted by Sharon Delaney McCloud. Thank you to our show sponsors: WeWork Innovate Capital Law Lenovo The University Club Fancy This Photography

Food scientist Michael Lloyd, CEO of Num Num Sauce, wants to change condiments to make them healthy. He started with his grandfather's recipes from 40 years ago, then developed a process to get more vegetables and less sodium into his line of Num Num Sauces, and STILL have them test great. The company has been pretty successful, now in around 50 Whole Foods stores. But Michael knows that in order to compete with the big boys - or at least get their attention enough for them to want to buy his company - he'll need some capital. On episode 4 of the Startup Stage Podcast, Michael is asking for $2.76 million to take that next step in his business. But will the investors believe in Michael's vision? Today's investors are: Keith Daniel, Resilient Ventures Robbie Hardy, xElle Ventures Grant Williard, Angel Investor and Founder of JouleBug Tim McLoughlin, Cofounders Capital Startup Stage is a production of Earfluence and hosted by Sharon Delaney McCloud. Thank you to our show sponsors: WeWork Innovate Capital Law Lenovo The University Club Fancy This Photography

Getting a home mortgage is an extremely painful process, and once you're approved, you feel locked in without ever knowing if you could have found better terms. Steven Better, COO of Home Lending Pal, thinks his company has come up with a solution to ease the pain - and it's all about artificial intelligence. He's asking for $375K to close out the current round - are the investors interested? They are: Keith Daniel, Resilient Ventures Robbie Hardy, xElle Ventures Grant Williard, Angel Investor and Founder of JouleBug Tim McLoughlin, Cofounders Capital Startup Stage is a production of Earfluence and hosted by Sharon Delaney McCloud. Thank you to our episode sponsor - the audiobook, "The Startup Hats: Master the Many Roles of the Entrepreneur", by David Gardner. Thank you to our show sponsors: WeWork Innovate Capital Law Lenovo The University Club Fancy This Photography

In a global pandemic, how do we stay positive and get things done?  Chris Bunn, Mike Manganillo, and Sharon Delaney McCloud give their thoughts.You can find more on Walk West by going to WalkWest.com, as well as on twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Talk West is hosted by Chris Bunn and Mike Manganillo and is a production of Earfluence.

In a global pandemic, how do we stay positive and get things done?  Chris Bunn, Mike Manganillo, and Sharon Delaney McCloud give their thoughts. You can find more on Walk West by going to WalkWest.com, as well as on twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Talk West is hosted by Chris Bunn and Mike Manganillo and is a production of Earfluence.

To say that Sharon Delaney McCloud is superhuman might just be an understatement.  Sharon is a mother, an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, advocate, TEDx Speaker, cancer survivor, author, communications expert, and entrepreneur. It’s near impossible to find something that Sharon has not conquered. About 15 years ago while Sharon was enjoying a successful career working as a television news anchor, she suddenly felt her life pulled in a different direction after the loss of her daughter to cancer.  Sharon realized she wanted to change her focus and though she was not sure exactly what to do, she knew she wanted to have more control over her life and time with her family. Sharon started the process by asking herself “What am I good at?” and “What comes naturally to me?” She asked her friends those same questions and wanted to know what they saw in her.  The common answer was that she was an amazing storyteller and could help others tell their own story. And with that, she set off on her own journey to put her gifts to use coaching clients and helping them learn how to communicate their own stories through media relations, message development, and digital marketing.   Sharon will tell you that great storytelling requires creating a connection and showing uniqueness in your story. But in a noisy world, it can be difficult to connect and Sharon says that soft skills - which she prefers to call power skills - are paramount to forming a deep connection with your audience. She believes women naturally have these power skills which combine high emotional intelligence with intuition, authenticity and reading people and situations.  And Sharon’s ability to use those power skills to quickly connect is something you feel the moment you meet her.  What can our intentional community do to help Sharon?  Sharon would love if we could support the organization she created to help families that suffer the loss of a child. After she lost her own daughter to cancer, Sharon was inspired to create Vilomah Voice to give a voice to grieving parents everywhere. This community provides a safe space for parents to talk about and celebrate the lives of their little ones that have passed away.  You can support this amazing organization at Vilomah Voice. Also, make sure to follow Sharon on Facebook and check out her amazing TEDx talk in North Carolina. Let's be intentional together.

An Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Sharon Delaney McCloud is an author, TEDx speaker, and Olympic Torch Bearer. But, most importantly, she's a mom to three. Her daughter, Macie, passed away in 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. We reflect on Macie's short, but impactful, life and what it's like for a parent to lose a child.  Years after losing Macie, Sharon would be diagnosed with breast cancer. She tells us about her own journey and what it's like to face cancer while keeping your day job. 

Are you finding it hard to stay strong?  Have you been losing hope?  In this episode, we discuss how grace, god, and grit can get you through almost anything in your life. Sharon has struggled through child loss, cancer and other adversities in her life, and she continues to keep moving forward and making the world better. In this episode I talk with Sharon Delaney McCloud, Emmy Award-winning journalist, cancer survivor, and bereaved mother, joins us to discuss her personal experiences using grit and gratitude to face any of the adversity in her life. We discuss the journey she went through with her daughter, finding your own resilience, balancing your professional with your personal life. This conversation goes deep and we don’t hold back, so be prepared for some tears, but this is a very inspiring conversation to help you find your own grit. Questions I asked: Can you give people a background on who you are? How did you pick yourself up and keep going? What are your top tips for speaking to bereaved parents? Linda gives words of advice to get into a workout routine. Can you give us 10 tips for resilience? Where can listeners get the download, and connect with you?   Topics Discussed: Experiencing Ireland Eating Meat Free Raising a child while working in journalism Dealing with child illness and child loss. Childhood Leukemia. Overcoming negative circumstances. Doing a TED Talk on talking to bereaved parents. Facing loss in your life. Tips for resilience. Quotes from the show: “I take my grief and throw myself into all things with tenacity.” @SharonDMcCloud @SisterhoodSweat “I took that courage Macy taught me, and started my own company.” @SharonDMcCloud @SisterhoodSweat “Face everything with bravery.” @SharonDMcCloud @SisterhoodSweat “We can’t just lay down and not face reality. We have a son who needs his parents back.” @SharonDMcCloud @SisterhoodSweat “There is no word for a parent who loses a child.” @SharonDMcCloud @SisterhoodSweat How you can stay in touch with Sharon Delaney McCloud: https://www.sharondelaney.tv/ https://www.facebook.com/sharondelaneyontv/ Sharon’s book: https://amzn.to/2KULTKQ How you can stay in touch with Linda: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube SoundCloud "Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T" Essential Formulas My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is! Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!    

On this podcast from Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh North Carolina, we go beyond the obituary to get a better sense of who those people were who have passed on. What were some of the stories that define them?  We’ll hear from the people who loved them because they are so much more than a one-page obituary. On today's episode, Sharon Delaney McCloud shares her baby daughter Macie's story, who tragically passed away from leukemia. Sharon’s grief journey started with anger, and it wasn’t until she found help with a group called Compassionate Friends that she was able to channel that energy into something much more positive to the community. And Sharon wants to help even more than she already has, and we talk about what she’s working on later in the conversation. You’ll also hear about how Macie’s family has been so blessed since her passing, it’s like there’s an angel looking down on them from heaven. Organizations Sharon mentions on the show: Compassionate Friends St. Baldrick's Foundation Me Fine Foundation Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Blog Post from Sharon about Macie -https://optionb.org/stories/option-b-is-turning-your-battle-scars-into-badges-of-honor-h1colxrlw       Beyond the Obituary is hosted, edited, and produced by Jason Gillikin for Earfluence.

Sharon McCloud has a lot of stories to tell about her dreams of being on Broadway, her career as a news anchor, all the way to becoming an entrepreneur in North Carolina. She is driven by the sound advice of her late father, the inspiring fight of her late daughter, and the courage she has after beating cancer. When you are faced with so many challenges in life, balance is something that may never be achieved. Sharon talks about how she instead integrates her work and life as a way to choose where she focuses her time to find happiness, peace, and motivation to charge forward. High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence. Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

Sharon Delaney McCloud is a partner at www.WalkWest.com Thanks for joining us on this episode of the Holdermess Podcast. Email us questions and judging accusations to HolderMESSpodcast@gmail.com   Find us on instagram @theholdernessfamily Facebook: www.facebook.com/theholdernessfamily The Holderness Family creates original music, parodies, and Vlogs for YouTube to poke fun of themselves and celebrate the absurdity in circumstances most families face in their day to day life. They published "Christmas Jammies" in December 2013 and life hasn't been the same.    

Sharon Delaney McCloud calls herself a bit of a gypsy. She is the daughter of Irish immigrants whose adventures led to them to East Africa where Sharon was born and lived as a young child. Before beginning her career as an Emmy Award winning television journalist, Sharon's travels took her around the world as a member of the Department of Defense’s U.S.O. program. Now, she leads a digital marketing agency in Raleigh, North Carolina where she heads the firm’s professional development practice and a video team that creates content for local and national brands. Sharon considers her job as the mother of three the most important as she attempts to find balance every day in our fast-paced lives. She’s a cancer survivor, Olympic Torch Bearer and a communications pro who inspires audiences on resilience and finding their voices. https://www.sharondelaney.tv/