Living While Leading with Sharon Ehrlich

By: Sharon Ehrlich
  • Summary

  • The Living While Leading Podcast is hosted by Sharon Ehrlich, an international coach who helps high-achieving professional women strategically build the lives and careers they desire. She firmly believes that we all have more power than we think to design our futures.

    This show offers practical guidance and inspiration to successful women who want to lead their lives with purpose and intention. Episodes cover topics such as overcoming imposter syndrome, strategies for career advancement, realistic approaches for setting boundaries, empowerment through saying 'no' to make time for what's important, asking for help, and more.

    The episodes explore solutions to common challenges and feature inspiring women executives and thought leaders who experience life without compromise. They share their career journeys and mentor listeners on urgent leadership topics.

    Sharon is a former IT executive with over 30 years of experience and an ICF-certified coach. Join the conversation and listen to episodes on all major podcast platforms or at https://livingwhileleading.com/podcast/.

    Join the Living While Leading community at https://livingwhileleading.com/subscribe/.

    © 2025 Living While Leading with Sharon Ehrlich
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Episodes
  • 65: Authentic Leadership Secrets: How Heart-Based Strategies Empower High-Performing Women
    Feb 11 2025

    Are you a high-achieving woman feeling the pressure to balance performance with genuine connection?

    This episode dives into the power of heart-based leadership, revealing how authenticity can drive meaningful success and create a thriving workplace. Discover practical strategies to move beyond metrics and lead purposefully, building trust, loyalty, and a culture where everyone brings their best selves.

    Learn how active listening, vulnerability, and emotional support can transform your leadership style and unlock your next level of success. Perfect for women in leadership roles or aspiring to lead with impact and heart.

    Click here to read the full transcript of this episode.
    Subscribe and get a free copy of the 7-Day Define Your Success Challenge
    Connect with Sharon Ehrlich on LinkedIn.

    If there’s a topic you’d like me to discuss, please send me a message.

    Over my career, I have accepted various promotions in the corporate space.
    Then, at a certain point, I realized that something was very wrong.

    I was the only woman in the room. Perhaps there were other women out there experiencing the same. And perhaps those women needed mentors. So, I decided to walk away from my high-paying executive job and started Living While Leading.

    High-performing women deserve to be supported through the unique challenges they face in male-dominated spaces.

    This is where OWN THE ROOM comes in. You work hard to build your expertise and reputation. You may question if you’re genuinely being seen or heard in specific spaces. This self-doubt impacts visibility, erodes confidence, and affects how others perceive your value.

    In your one-off OWN THE ROOM 90-minute private session, I’ll help prioritize individual goals and brainstorm actionable steps.


    Then, there’s my 3-month coaching program: the LWL 4-step system. You get weekly tailored sessions for 3 months for 1 hour to help you reach your goals.

    Don’t wait for the “perfect” time to invest in yourself. The right time is now. Work with me to unlock your potential and ensure you own every room you enter.

    Click here to work with Sharon.
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    6 mins
  • 64: Invisible Ladders: Career Strategies for Ambitious Women
    Jan 28 2025

    Sharon Ehrlich, host of Living While Leading, explores the transformative power of networking for women's career advancement. She challenges the misconception that networking is self-serving by sharing a client's journey from reluctance to embracing meaningful connections.

    Sharon offers strategies for effective networking at various career stages, emphasizing its significance in job acquisition and personal and professional growth. Her insights empower high-achieving professional women to leverage networking for personal and professional development, reclaiming what matters in their careers and lives.

    Click here to read the full transcript of this episode.
    Subscribe and get a free copy of the 7-Day Define Your Success Challenge
    Connect with Sharon Ehrlich on LinkedIn.


    If there’s a topic you’d like me to discuss, please send me a message.

    Over my career, I have accepted various promotions in the corporate space.
    Then, at a certain point, I realized that something was very wrong.

    I was the only woman in the room.

    And it gave me an idea.
    Perhaps there were other women out there experiencing the same. And perhaps those women needed mentors.
    So, I decided to walk away from my high-paying executive job.
    I started Living While Leading based on that realization.

    Imagine being recognized and celebrated for your achievements.
    Imagine knowing you *deserve* to be recognized and celebrated.
    Now, imagine advancing your career while maintaining a healthy and happy personal life.
    Imagine moving to your next level of greatness.
    This isn’t some unattainable dream.

    High-performing women deserve to be supported through the unique challenges they face in male-dominated fields.

    I combine real-world insights with practical strategies to help you succeed and navigate your career path more effectively, empowering you to step up, speak up, and show up personally and professionally.

    This is where OWN THE ROOM comes in.
    As a high-performing woman, you work hard to build your expertise and reputation.

    But, moments of doubt can creep in. You may question if you’re genuinely being seen or heard in specific spaces. This self-doubt impacts visibility, erodes confidence, and a...

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    7 mins
  • 63: The Lunch That Launched a Career: Shocking Networking Secrets from a Global Tech Leader
    Jan 14 2025

    Dorothee Ritz, Senior Vice President and Global Leader at Kyndryl, discusses networking mastery with Sharon Ehrlich, host of the Living While Leading podcast.

    With more than 30 years of digital transformation experience, Dorothee explores networks' crucial role in shaping her career path. She provides practical advice on building and maintaining professional relationships, highlighting the significance of authenticity and generosity.

    Dorothee challenges common misconceptions about networking, particularly for women, and presents strategies to overcome discomfort with self-promotion. The discussion examines how networking has evolved in the digital age, balancing traditional methods and modern platforms like LinkedIn. Dorothee's experiences, from navigating new markets to receiving career-changing advice, offer valuable lessons for ambitious professionals aiming to advance their careers through strategic networking.

    Click here to read the full transcript of this episode.
    Subscribe and get a free copy of the 7-Day Define Your Success Challenge
    Connect with Sharon Ehrlich on LinkedIn.

    If there’s a topic you’d like me to discuss, please send me a message.

    If there’s a topic you’d like me to discuss, please send me a message.

    Over my career, I have accepted various promotions in the corporate space.
    Then, at a certain point, I realized that something was very wrong.

    I was the only woman in the room.

    And it gave me an idea.
    Perhaps there were other women out there experiencing the same. And perhaps those women needed mentors.
    So, I decided to walk away from my high-paying executive job.
    I started Living While Leading based on that realization.

    Imagine being recognized and celebrated for your achievements.
    Imagine knowing you *deserve* to be recognized and celebrated.
    Now, imagine advancing your career while maintaining a healthy and happy personal life.
    Imagine moving to your next level of greatness.
    This isn’t some unattainable dream.

    High-performing women deserve to be supported through the unique challenges they face in male-dominated fields.

    I combine real-world insights with practical strategies to help you succeed and navigate your career path more effectively, empowering you to step up, speak up, and show up personally and professionally.

    This is where OWN THE ROOM comes in.
    As a high-performing woman, you work hard to build your expertise and reputation.

    But, moments of doubt can creep in. You may question if you’re genuinely being seen or heard in specific spaces. This self-doubt impacts visibility, erodes confidence, and a...

    Show more Show less
    28 mins

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