Shari Jo Watkins
Christian Mindset & Leadership
Greater Pittsburgh Area
About Shari Jo
Dr. Shari Jo Watkins is an ordained pastor, Director of Ministries, and the most fun, no-sugar-coated, Jesus-freak executive coach you’ll ever meet. With a Doctorate of Divinity, 30+ years in executive leadership, and nine successful businesses to her name — including multiple talent bureaus such as Motivation Unleashed — Shari Jo knows how to ignite transformation that sticks.
An international speaker, author of six books, and credentialed in leadership, business, healthcare, and high-performance coaching, she’s trained over 10,000 leaders worldwide. Her work spans boardrooms, ministries, and global stages, always pointing back to one truth: God uses all the good and the bad for His glory. Expect to be inspired, challenged, and moved to take bold action toward your calling.
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Shari Jo's Signature Talks
Eliminating Time Wasters: A Biblical Wellness Obligation
Time is one of God’s greatest gifts — yet it’s also one of the most squandered. In this powerful and practical session, I reveal how eliminating time wasters is not just a productivity hack, but a biblical call to stewardship, obedience, and wellness. Attendees walk away with a clear plan to reclaim their days and realign with God’s priorities.
Bold, Brave, and Unapologetically His: Even at Work
Living boldly for Christ in today’s world isn’t easy — but it’s worth it. This message equips believers to shed fear, raise their standards, and step fully into their God-given calling without watering down their faith to fit in. Includes practical action steps and mindset shifts rooted in Scripture.
From Overwhelm to Overflow
Most people live in a cycle of “too much to do and never enough time.” I teach how to break that cycle by creating rhythms of rest, purpose, and productivity that reflect God’s design. Participants discover how to go from running on empty to living in daily overflow — in business, family, and faith.
Kingdom Leadership in the Real World
Leadership isn’t just for boardrooms — it’s a calling for every believer. This session blends 35+ years of leadership experience with biblical principles to help leaders at every level influence with integrity, lead with love, and produce results that matter for eternity.
Turning Trials into Testimony
Cancer. Loss. Business setbacks. Life happens — but God wastes nothing. I share my personal story of devastation and restoration, inspiring audiences to see challenges as invitations to deeper trust and greater impact. This talk leaves hearts encouraged and ready to believe that “the worst thing” can become “the best thing” in God’s hands.
Ditching the Drama for Unshakeable Faith and Unstoppable Joy
Life comes with challenges — but drama is optional. In this transformational talk, Shari Jo reveals how to break free from the chaos, gossip, and emotional quicksand that steal your peace. Through biblical truth, real-life stories, and practical steps, you’ll learn how to anchor your faith so deeply that circumstances can’t shake you, and cultivate a joy so fierce that nothing can steal it. Walk away ready to leave the drama behind and live with God’s kind of peace and purpose — every single day.
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