Clients' Experiences

"I first met Sharon in early 2005 when I assumed the position of CEO of a small publicly-traded biotech company.  The company had a turbulent history and our most pressing need was to raise a new round of financing.  At the time Sharon was an financial adviser to the company.  I was immediately impressed by her poise and business acumen.  Over the next several months, Sharon was my partner on many financing road shows and multiple discussions with potential investors.  She is quick on her feet, concise in her thoughts, and cool under pressure.

More importantly, Sharon offered me a great level of support during this stressful and frustrating period.  She helped me to maintain my focus, motivation and perspective on achieving our corporate goals.  I found her a reliable source of insight on the business situations that we faced.

I value my relationship with Sharon and believe she's a natural born coach.  I highly recommend her services to you."

Denis A. O'Connor
Chief Executive Officer
Medical Tactile Inc.

"Sharon’s advice and guidance has been essential in the development and growth of my new marketing firm. We have a big vision for our business but often get caught up in the day to day activities (not atypical for entrepreneurs!). She has been vital in helping us to set a clear course for how to reach our vision with the resources that we have today. Sharon’s experience across the entire startup process and her insights have helped us tremendously. I highly recommend Sharon Dauk if you are a successful business owner/executive looking to get to the next level in your business."

Dan Sommer
CEO
Caridan Marketing Labs

For more than twenty years Sharon and I have worked together for an organization that routinely presents plenty of challenges and opportunities that ranged in scope from major real estate redevelopment projects to sensitive personnel issues. Sharon’s first consideration in all of our discussions was the potential impact on the people involved. She routinely put people first. There had to be a way for those involved in the project to grow and develop while we were also trying to grow businesses. This concern for personal growth is a prime quality for a successful corporate coach.

Tom Mailey
Business Consultant and Trainer
Horseheads, New York

"Sharon Dauk is one of those people who strikes you from the first minute you meet them that you hope you have the opportunity to spend lots more time with them. She is energetic and engaging. Insightful and fun. Demanding but understanding. And always, always on the side of being the best you can be no matter what the situation.

I have served on the Board of Student Agencies, Inc. in Ithaca, NY with her for 11 years. I have seen her move from member to chair and back to member again. In each role she leveraged and continues to leverage her knowledge and experience to make the board more focused and effective and the programs we are responsible for more accountable and successful.

As a result of my respect for her abilities and leadership style, three years ago I asked her to join the Advisory Council for the Entrepreneurship@Cornell program that I administer. For many years I watched her coach fellow board members, staff and students. Now for the last three years I have also been the direct beneficiary of her talented managerial coaching wisdom."

John P. Jaquette, Jr.
Executive Director
Entrepreneurship@Cornell