Sharon Connolly

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Senior ChangeManager at Optus

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Advanced PowerPoint
A Microsoft MVP for Office Apps, she is famous for her widely-used PowerPoint templates and provides training to upskill leaders in presentation design.

Media Appearances

The Change Superhero Sharon Connolly joins ChangePlan. Featured in ChangePlan

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Work History

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

Education

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Insights For Selling To Sharon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sharon is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sharon

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sharon move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Sharon take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Sharon

Personality Compatibility


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