Our Leadership & Experience
Meet the Principal
Sharon Coleman is a seasoned Human Resources executive and strategist with more than 25 years of experience strengthening culture, transforming workplaces, and elevating the employee experience. As Principal of Coleman Strategy & Experience Group, she leads Human Resources Studio and Conference & Event Studio—partnering with organizations to deliver clarity, excellence, and meaningful outcomes.
Her background includes senior leadership roles across nonprofit, faith-based, and mission-driven organizations, including serving as Senior Vice President of Operations & Talent Strategy for a national financial services organization. She brings deep expertise in HR operations, talent strategy, leadership development, compliance, executive coaching, and culture transformation.
Sharon is also highly regarded for large-scale conference and event leadership, having directed conventions of more than 11,000 attendees while overseeing union labor, vendor partnerships, production teams, and complex multi-day logistics. As needed, she leads and collaborates with trusted HR and convention professionals to ensure each engagement is resourced appropriately and client expectations are exceeded.
She holds master’s degrees in Human Resources and Business Management and a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, grounding her work in both practical experience and academic rigor. Based in the Indianapolis–Fishers area, she partners with organizations nationwide.
Her purpose is simple: to transform strategy into meaningful people experiences so organizations can serve well, lead well, and grow well.
Insights From Those Who Know Our Work
What Leaders Say
As a member of the national board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and later as a board member for the Pension Fund, I have known Sharon Coleman for more than 15 years. Throughout our work together, Sharon consistently demonstrated impeccable judgment, thorough execution, and the highest standards of integrity. Her professionalism and commitment to excellence were evident in every aspect of her work. Without reservation, I would recommend Sharon in any capacity to any organization. –Jabari Butler, Co-Creator & CEO of Sign1News dba Sign1Studios
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I have known and worked with Sharon Coleman for more than 20 years through my roles as Sales Manager and Director of Sales for multiple hotel properties. Throughout that time, Sharon consistently demonstrated integrity, fairness, and a deep understanding of the hospitality and events business. She has an exceptional ability to identify and negotiate true win-win outcomes—balancing the needs of the organization she represented with those of the hotel partner. Her strategic insight, attention to detail, and collaborative approach made her a genuine pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Sharon to any organization seeking a skilled negotiator and a true master of details. – LaShanta Vaughn, President/CEO Horizon Convention Center, Muncie, IN
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Sharon Coleman hired me as the Director of Human Resources for the Pension Fund of the Christian Church. Working alongside Sharon, we streamlined and simplified numerous organizational processes, strengthening both efficiency and effectiveness. Together, we developed a manager training program designed for new and first-time managers, equipping leaders with the tools they needed to succeed. Sharon’s strategic vision and thoughtful leadership elevated the Human Resources function and positioned it as a true partner to the organization. – Mikka Mabius, Director of Human Resources, Institute of Organization Development
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