Speaking, Consulting & Leadership Training

Purpose-Driven Leadership • Mental Well-Being • Burnout Prevention

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I deliver research-backed keynotes, workshops, and leadership training that help organizations build cultures where people achieve purpose-driven career success while protecting their mental well-being. Leaders and teams leave with the clarity, tools, and confidence to sustain performance, cultivate compassion and empathy, prevent burnout, and create meaningful impact.

Invited by: Google • Stanford University • Thermo Fisher Scientific • CCAPW • University of Washington

About Dr. Gitima Sharma

Gitima Sharma is a Professor of Counseling, speaker, and founder of CoachInspire. With a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Pennsylvania State University and over 15 years of experience in academia, coaching, and consulting, she helps individuals and organizations transform stress and burnout into purpose-driven growth and mental well-being. Through her signature SPARK Method®, Dr. Sharma combines positive psychology and mental health science to help leaders lead with clarity, empathy, and confidence—especially during times of change and uncertainty. Her speaking style blends research, storytelling, and practical tools that audiences can apply immediately.

Signature Speaking Topics

  • The 3R Framework for Mental Well-Being & Success
  • The SPARK Method®: Lead with Purpose, Not Stress
  • Fostering Mental Health & Compassion in the Workplace

What Organizations Gain

  • Stronger leadership clarity and confidence.
  • Burnout prevention and mental wellness strategies.
  • Improved communication, empathy, and team connection.
  • Greater engagement, belonging, and retention.
  • Practical tools to build a culture of care.

Speaking & Training Formats

Keynotes • Leadership Trainings • Team Workshops • Strategic Consulting • Virtual & In-Person Sessions

Why Organizations Choose This Work

  • Research-Grounded Expertise: 30+ peer-reviewed publications and 15+ years translating evidence into practice.
  • Actionable & Measurable: Clear frameworks and success metrics.
  • Culturally Responsive: Built for diverse teams and contexts.
  • Warm, Transformative Delivery: Science + humanity + storytelling for lasting change.

Featured Speaking Engagements

  • Google • Stanford University • Thermo Fisher Scientific • WomenInspire Conference • Central California Asian Pacific Women

60+ speaking engagements • 100+ clients • 5,000+ subscribers • 30+ publications • 15+ years experience

Let’s Connect

Create a speaking or training experience that inspires clarity, mental well-being, and purpose-driven success.
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