Sharn Bedi

Sharn Bedi has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. In the present, Sharn is the Head of Engagement and Impact at Defence Bank, where they focus on leadership development, coaching, and initiatives to drive engagement, high performance, wellbeing, and culture. Previously, Sharn worked as the Capability and Change Lead at Defence Bank, responsible for developing leadership capability and driving behavior and culture change to support digital transformation.

Before joining Defence Bank, Sharn founded The Empower Life Company, where they worked with organizations and individuals to develop empowered individuals with skills to prevent mental illness and improve wellbeing. Sharn also co-founded {embrace} worldwide, a professional development organization focused on empowering women, championing diversity and inclusion, and developing thriving leaders.

Earlier in their career, Sharn worked as a Career Coach and Facilitator at Sarina Russo Institute and as a Professional Branding Specialist at Lee Hecht Harrison. They also served as a Senior Customer Partner at Lee Hecht Harrison, where they focused on career transition assistance, coaching, and people development.

Additionally, Sharn has experience as a Leadership Development & Career Transition Consultant at Hudson, where they facilitated workshops, assessed and coached senior executive leaders, and provided training and development programs. They also served as a TV Show Host and Content Consultant for "A Kitchen Abroad" and "Secrets of Womanhood," where they aimed to empower women and tackle social issues.

Early in their career, Sharn worked as the APAC Regional Lead at WebMD, a leading global portal for health information, and as the Managing Director for DDB Health/DDB Remedy, where they held executive leadership positions responsible for growing profitable business across the APAC region.

Overall, Sharn Bedi's work experience demonstrates a strong focus on leadership development, coaching, empowerment, and driving positive change within organizations.

Sharn Bedi has a diverse education history. Sharn completed their Bachelor of Business degree with a focus on Economics and Marketing at Deakin University from 1992 to 1994. Following this, they pursued an MBA at Monash University from 1998 to 2001, specializing in Marketing, Management, and HR.

In 2017, Sharn enrolled in Deakin University again, this time in the field of Psychology. Although the end year is not specified, it can be assumed that they are still currently pursuing their psychology studies.

Sharn also obtained various certifications and diplomas related to their interests and professional development. In 2016, they attended the Institute of Positive Education for Positive Education in Action. Sharn later attended the University of Pennsylvania - Online in 2018 to study Foundations of Positive Psychology.

Sharn also has certifications in mental health, coaching, and leadership. In 2015, Sharn completed two courses at the NeuroLeadership Institute: Brain Based Conversation Skills and Brain Based Coaching Certificate. Additionally, they attended a Mindful Leadership Course at The Potential Project Hong Kong in the same year.

In 2019, Sharn obtained a Diploma in Digital Marketing Professional from the Digital Marketing Institute. Sharn also completed a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment from Inspire Education in 2018-2019, specializing in vocational education and training.

Other certifications include a Level 2 Reiki from Vaidhyam Wellness in 2014 and a short course in Journalism from Box Hill Tafe Melbourne in 1995.

Sharn has also earned recognition as a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and has obtained their member badge twice, once in April 2021 and again in April 2021. Sharn has also completed ICF accredited Brain Based Coaching from The Neuroleadership Institute in September 2015. Sharn has received Mental Health First Aid Training from genU in September 2020. Lastly, they obtained a certification titled "Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman's Visionary Science" from Coursera - University of Pennsylvania, although the specific month and year are not provided.