Shari Jo Watkins | Woman of God · Coach · Speaker
Daughter of the King · Everyday Coach

Helping you trade overwhelm for God-designed boldness

I’m Shari Jo — a Christian mindset & leadership coach, cancer survivor, and woman who has failed forward more times than I can count. I don’t coach from perfection. I coach from practice, obedience, and the grace of a God who refused to let me stay stuck.

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us…” – Ephesians 3:20

35+ Years Leadership & Coaching
Founder, Bold Brave Me & Elite Pro Coaching
Cancer Survivor · Hope Disruptor
Woman of God · Coach · Speaker
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Woman of God. Everyday coach. Holy-Spirit-powered strategist.

I am first and always a daughter of the King. Before I am an author, a speaker, a coach, or a founder — I am a woman who loves Jesus, has walked through fire, and decided that “average accidentally on purpose” is no longer an option.

I’ve led teams and organizations for decades in healthcare, business, and ministry. I’ve collected more initials after my name than any one person should probably have, and I’ve learned this: none of those credentials matter if I can’t reach you where you are.

My gift is taking real life — the mess, the trauma, the burnout, the “I should have had it together by now” — and aligning it with the Word of God and practical action so you can finally move forward on purpose.

My mission: to help you step into the greatness God designed for you, with His Word as the wind at your back and a community that refuses to let you shrink when you were created to shine.
Becoming “bad at life” made me great at helping others live it.

I am not naturally organized, calm, or put-together. I am a reformed over-achiever, recovering perfectionist, and world-class “do all the things at once” woman. I had to fight for peace, boundaries, clarity, and sanity with God’s help and lots of practice.

That’s why I’m so good at helping you do the same. I don’t stand above you and coach down. I stand beside you and coach with you — Bible in one hand, practical tools in the other, and a gentle (sometimes not-so-gentle) nudge into obedient action.

If you’re ready to take your faith seriously, your time seriously, and your calling seriously, I am here for that journey.

Why the letters matter less than the life behind them.

Yes, I have a wall of degrees and certifications. I’ve spent 30+ years in corporate and nonprofit leadership, built programs, turned around teams, and survived diagnoses and disasters that tried to take me out.

But the most important thing you need to know is this: I know what it’s like to lose everything and rebuild with Jesus at the very center. After cancer, health crises, financial collapse, and heartbreak, I learned that God does His best work in the middle of our worst seasons.

So when I coach you or speak to your people, I bring all of that — the education, the experience, the mistakes, the miracles — to help you create a life that is bold, brave, and fully aligned with who God says you are.

Some of the letters after my name (for those who love them):

  • BS Communications / Target Market Analysis – WLSC
  • Master Business Management – Michigan State University
  • Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
  • Master Certificate, Financial Management – PSU
  • Master Certificate, Healthcare Finance Management – PSU
  • Healthcare Administration Master – PSU
  • Master Certificate, Operations / Process Improvement – MSU
  • Licensed Nursing Home & Assisted Living Administrator
  • Studer Group Leadership Development Institute
  • NCCAP Certified Activity Consultant / Trainer
  • Doctorate of Divinity – Word of Life Bible College
  • Master Certificate, Organizational Leadership
  • 2400+ CEU hours in tech, leadership, healthcare & more
  • Agile Project Management

Translation? I’ve been in the classroom, the boardroom, the break room, and the prayer room — and I know how to meet you where you really live.

Everyday coaching for women who are done pretending they’re fine.

My coaching is simple and sacred: we bring your real life to the table and invite the Holy Spirit into every part of it — your calendar, your health, your money, your work, your relationships, your calling.

Whether we meet one-on-one, in a small group, or inside a focused sprint, you can expect:

  • Honest conversations without shame or sugar-coating.
  • Practical tools you can use in the next 24 hours, not just “someday.”
  • Accountability rooted in grace, not hustle culture.
  • A coach who cares more about your obedience to God than your image.

If you’ve tried doing it all on your own and you’re ready to walk with someone who has fought the same battles, let’s explore what coaching together could look like.

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Bold, brave, and unapologetically His — on every stage.

As a Christian keynote speaker and trainer, I bring a blend of humor, Holy Spirit fire, and practical frameworks that help audiences move from convicted to activated.

I speak for women’s events, leadership conferences, corporate teams, ministries, retreats, and organizations that want more than “a nice message.” Expect biblical truth, real stories, and clear next steps.

You can also view my full speaking profile and details at GetAChristianSpeaker.com .

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Talks that challenge, comfort, and call people to action.

Here are a few of my most requested messages. Each one can be tailored to your audience, time frame, and event theme.

Signature Talk

Eliminating Time Wasters: A Biblical Wellness Obligation

Time isn’t just a productivity topic — it’s a stewardship issue. In this message, we look at how wasted time drains health, impact, and obedience, and how to reclaim your days in ways that honor God.

Signature Talk

Bold, Brave, and Unapologetically His: Even at Work

This session equips believers to live visibly for Jesus in the workplace without watering down their faith. We unpack mindset shifts, boundaries, and bold yet loving ways to stand firm in who you are in Christ.

Signature Talk

From Overwhelm to Overflow

Most people live in “too much to do and never enough time.” This talk shows how to create God-centered rhythms of rest and work so attendees leave with a vision and a plan to move from empty to overflow.

Signature Talk

Kingdom Leadership in the Real World

Leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a calling. Drawing on 35+ years of leading teams, I share practical, Scripture-based principles for leading with integrity, courage, and compassion in any environment.

Signature Talk

Turning Trials into Testimony

From aggressive cancer to business setbacks, my story is proof that God wastes nothing. This message helps people see their hardest seasons as raw material for redemption, purpose, and powerful testimony.

Signature Talk

Ditching the Drama for Unshakeable Faith & Unstoppable Joy

Life brings challenges, but we don’t have to live in constant drama. This talk gives biblical, real-world tools to step out of chaos and into a joy and peace that circumstances can’t steal.

Signature offers to help you move from stuck to Spirit-led action.

These are the three primary ways we can start working together right now. Each offer blends Biblical truth, practical strategy, and real-life accountability — without shame, hustle worship, or perfection pressure.

Offer One

Faith, Freedom & Focus Strategy Session

A powerful 1:1 session to identify where you’re overwhelmed, clarify what God is actually asking you to do next, and design simple, doable steps to move forward in the next 30–90 days.

Perfect if you’re ready for a fresh start and want a coach who will tell you the truth in love — and give you a plan.

Offer Two

Time, Freedom & Peace Mini Course

A short, high-impact experience that helps you eliminate hidden time-wasters, reset your daily rhythms with Biblical wisdom, and create breathing room in your schedule without sacrificing your calling.

Ideal if you feel like there’s “never enough time” and you’re ready to live more by design than by default.

Offer Three

Wellness by the Word: 90 Days to Peace, Health & Holy Focus

A deeply supportive 90-day experience for Christian women who want to realign body, mind, time, and spirit with Scripture, obedience, and practical action — not another guilt-based “fix yourself” program.

Come for the transformation, stay for the community and the accountability.

Deep-dive journeys for women ready for lasting change.

These programs pull together everything I’ve lived, learned, studied, and survived — so you don’t have to figure it all out the hard way. Pray, process, and take action with tools you can actually use on Tuesday afternoon when life feels like “too much.”

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I AM: Restoring Sanity & Reclaiming Impact

A 12-Step Christian transformation experience for women who are ready to release anxiety, mental chaos, and procrastination and step into peace, clarity, and joy rooted in their identity in Christ.

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TIME HACK: Life Transformation Intensive

Not just a productivity course — a whole-life reset. Together we dismantle the lies that steal your time, design Christ-centered rhythms, and build a life that makes room for what matters most.

Sprint

30/30 Action Sprint

30 days, 30 small steps, massive momentum. This sprint is designed to help you take consistent, faith-led action on the assignment God has already placed on your heart — without burnout or overwhelm.

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Real stories from planners, leaders, and women I’ve served.

I am deeply honored every time God lets me pour into a room, a team, or a single woman on the other side of a Zoom screen. Here are a few words from people who have experienced my coaching and speaking firsthand.

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“Shari Jo delivers truth with a mix of humor, heart, and holy fire. She doesn’t just inspire — she equips.”

– Event Planner, Pittsburgh, PA

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“Her session changed the way I look at my time, my purpose, and my priorities. I left ready to take action immediately.”

– Conference Attendee

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“We’ve had countless speakers over the years, but Shari Jo is one of the few who leaves a lasting imprint. Our team is still talking about her message months later.”

– Nonprofit Director

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“She’s the real deal — no sugar-coating, just straight-up biblical wisdom with practical tools you can use today.”

– Coaching Client

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“I laughed, I cried, and I left knowing exactly what God was calling me to do next.”

– Women’s Ministry Leader

Ready to stop surviving and start living boldly with God?

If something in your spirit is saying, “This is for me,” let’s talk. No hype. No pressure. Just a real, honest conversation about where you are and where God might be leading next.

  • Clarify what “bold and brave” looks like in this next season.
  • Identify the biggest mindset and time traps holding you back.
  • Discern which offer or course (if any) is the right fit for you.

Prefer to call or text?

Phone: 740-275-7737
Email: [email protected]

You’ll also find me stewarding the Bold Brave Me movement, the Christian Entertainment Network, and Bold Brave Brew. Everywhere I show up, the heart is the same: help God’s people stop shrinking back and step fully into who He created them to be.