Sharyl Volpe
Organizational Development & Change Leadership
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison
to what lies inside of you.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Simply Stated
Sharyl Volpe helps leaders identify and navigate the quiet dynamics that influence our behavior at work. As co-founder of Harmonious Workplaces, she and her team partner with senior teams to create the kind of clarity organizations need to attain greatness.
Trained in organizational psychology, Sharyl combines two decades of experience in change communications with a deep curiosity about human decision making. Known for recognizing patterns others overlook, she gets answers by asking the questions teams need to address directly and constructively. Her past includes Wall Street, entertainment, publishing, and risk management.
Whether it is one-on-one coaching or leading large groups in collaboration, her objective is simple: to help create workplaces where people can think clearly, work together effectively, and move important work forward.
Common Challenges
Sound familiar?
- Leadership struggling with cohesive communication
- Workplace tension and water cooler meltdowns
- Cultures where psychological safety is not achievable
- Change initiatives that stall or fail to take root
- Interpersonal dynamics and shifting goal posts
Answers
- Communication Strategies & Change Enablement
- Organizational Design & Restructuring
- Difficult Conversation & Alignment Coaching
- Engaging Culture Assessments & Feedback Systems
Real People, Real Results
- Behavioral Health Organization: Facilitated leadership alignment and repaired restorative practices between clinicians and management; reinstated communication norms, improving team cohesion.
- Professional Services Firm: Advised leadership on navigating interpersonal conflict which was causing decision gridlock; helped the executive team reestablish trust and forward momentum.
- Education Leadership Team: Guided senior staff through legacy internal tensions, strengthening communication practices and rebuilding psychological safety with frameworks to institute open dialog.
Client Feedback
I had the great pleasure of working with Sharyl on MST3K. Her expertise in project management, talent management, and strategic planning was instrumental in the success of the show; she excelled in communication, conflict resolution, and leadership development, ensuring that every aspect of the production ran smoothly. Sharyl’s unwavering dedication and exceptional leadership skills make her an invaluable asset to any organization.
Throughout my tenure in the corporate financial sector, I’ve witnessed Sharyl perform great feats of diplomacy, mitigating damages, where both parties walked away content and validated. Her magic is her unique ability to bridge gaps and facilitate communication among people of different backgrounds and roles.
Published Author & Speaker
In addition to consulting, I am a co-author of Hermie the HR Hermit Crab©, a cartoon series that blends office satire with evidence-based insights from Industrial-Organizational Psychology to illustrate better workplace culture and change leadership.
I have written several white papers on the topic of psychological safety and teach a masterclass about polarity and decision making. Former co-host on The Harmonious Workplaces Podcast.
Let’s Connect and Build Something Meaningful
Ready to build a healthier, high-performing organization? Let’s have a conversation.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardjacruz
Call: 708-297-1535