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Sharon Connolly

Trailblazer · DISC type DI
Senior ChangeManager at Optus
📍 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sharon Connolly is a Change Director and the founder of Change Superhero, where she helps organizations deliver change using technology. A multiple-time Microsoft MVP, she is globally recognized for her expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly her influential PowerPoint templates. People often describe her work as "brilliant, " "amazing, " and "prolific, " and praise her for her mastery and creativity.

Originally from the UK and now based in Sydney, Sharon is an author and accomplished international speaker who is passionate about using technology to make work simpler and faster. She started her career as an IT trainer and has delivered training and keynotes in over 12 countries. One of her interests is The Walt Disney Company.

Sharon holds the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, an honor awarded to only the top 12-20% of speakers globally, recognizing her talent and enterprise in the speaking industry.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Senior ChangeManager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Personality Overview

How Sharon shows up

Charismatic
Informal
Achievement-Oriented

They will fight for you if they come to believe in you. They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies. They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.

Priorities

Topics Sharon cares about

AI Adoption
Focuses on enabling AI in organizations with tools like Microsoft Copilot and frequently discusses the impact of AI on job roles and the future of work.
Change Management
Her core profession involves creating change strategies, frameworks, and metrics to prove effectiveness. She founded Change Superhero to provide resources for other change managers.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Senior ChangeManager
Optus
1-2025
Change Manager
VetPartners Australia and New Zealand
2-2024
Change Advisor
ChangePlan
7-2022 - 9-2022
Senior Change Manager
Westpac Group
1-2021 - 7-2022
Change Communication Lead
AMP
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Education details unavailable
BURNHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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