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Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster, TEDx speaker & Author

Sharon Delaney McCloud Speaking Fee: $10,000 and Below

Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster, TEDx speaker & Author

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Speaking Fee:
$10,000 and Below

Travels From:
Available Upon Request

Primary Topic Category:
Journalists / News Media / Global Outlook / Current Events

Secondary Topic Category:
Moderators

 

Sharon Delaney McCloud Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Sharon Delaney McCloud is a CSP®, Emmy Award-winning journalist, TEDx speaker, and Leadership Storyteller who has spent her career proving that the most powerful investments any person can make are the ones they make in other people through the stories they tell and the presence they bring. Now, as a keynote speaker, leadership storyteller and university lecturer, Sharon helps leaders and teams understand what she's known since childhood: the organizations that thrive long-term are the ones with the deepest human connections built through story, sustained through presence, and compounded over time.

Your most powerful competitive advantage isn't a product, a strategy, or a technology. It's your relationships. And Sharon Delaney McCloud, CSP®, has spent 30 years building the framework to prove it. As an Emmy Award-winning TV journalist, Sharon spent two decades covering stories that shaped communities: the Persian Gulf War, NASA missions, Super Bowls, hurricanes, and the conversations that happen at the edge of grief, triumph, and change. Every narrative she told was an investment in the people watching. Every live shot, every interview, every report filed from a scene that mattered was a deposit into a Connection Economy she didn't have a name for yet. Now, as a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and university lecturer, Sharon helps leaders and teams understand that organizations which thrive long-term aren’t the ones with the poshest perks or flexible hours. They’re the ones that invest in human connections built through story, sustained through presence, and compounded over time. Before launching her 3-time honored INC 5000 company, Sharon traveled the world with the Department of Defense's USO Program supporting American troops serving abroad. Her insights have been featured in Thrive Global, Enterprising Women, and Keep Going: Memoirs of Strength, Courage & Perseverance. As a mom of three, Sharon considers that job her most important as she attempts to keep all the balls in the air in our fast-paced lives.
“Sharon has spoken at several of our events and she always captivates the room with her grace, humor and compelling personal story. Our audience leaves feeling inspired and armed with actionable takeaways. She’s an absolute pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her.” - TALISA HITE, CMP, DIRECTOR OF EVENTS, NC CHAMBER “Thank you again for such an inspiring presentation today. The response has been incredible. I’ve received so many direct messages from people sharing how much they enjoyed your presentation and how strongly your message resonated with them.” - KRISTY HAYDEN, DELEK US “There was not a dry eye in that room today. Thank you for almost single-handedly re-recruiting an army of talented and connected caregivers.” -PATRICK EBRI, PHD, UNC HEALTH SOUTHEASTERN “A 60 minute investment in Net-giving that will impact your professional conversations!” - MIKE KUFFNER, SUPERFEET WORLDWIDE “I feel like I learned more about communication in a couple of hours than I have in my entire career.” - BRENT LAMM, CIO, UNC HEALTH “My annual conference caters to a very niche audience. I always speak to keynote candidates prior to selecting to gauge whether they will be a good fit for us. I usually know within 15 minutes, but with Sharon, I knew in less than five (maybe even two!) that she would be perfect for our group, and boy was I right! Sharon's presentation style is warm, engaging and genuine. She draws you in...and you're compelled by her message—which is tremendously motivating. Her journalism background is evident in her delivery. We just wrapped our 14th symposium with Sharon as our keynote. She absolutely ranks among the best we've had. Her message honestly has stuck with me, and that is telling of its power (I've heard a lot of these). If you're looking for a speaker who can connect with your group, inspire them and leave them thinking about the message they've heard—in a meaningful way—Sharon is the one for you.” - HOLLY CLINE, PRESIDENT, 331 COMMUNICATIONS (POWER SYMPOSIUM) “Sharon was AMAZING! She connected to an audience of over 200 Professional Women (and men) who were eager to learn how to Communicate with Confidence & Impact. Sharon guided us on a journey through unique advice, vulnerable examples, and an incredibly memorable presentation to help build what she likes to call our "power skills" which some may know them as ‘soft skills’. Attendee’s at the Raleigh Chamber’s Professional Women’s quarterly luncheon walked away feeling they now have the tools to Communicate with Confidence & Impact thanks to Sharon’s engaging presentation!” - S.B., DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES, GREATER RALEIGH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “Thank you for your willingness to share your story so masterfully and in turn redefine compassionate care. There was not a dry eye in that room today.” “I had the amazing experience of working with Sharon Delaney McCloud (she/her) CDE® as a keynote speaker for HerCsuite®. Sharon provided an incredible level of professionalism expertise as an engaging and very experienced speaker. She interacted in meaningful ways with the audience at our Women’s History Month event. Going above and beyond, Sharon created a video to invite attendees to our event. She then delivered a next level presentation that immersed the audience with a unique and memorable presentation. As an event producer, I appreciate Sharon’s ability to interact with attendees while presenting dynamic content, videos. Sharon uses the latest presentation technology, provides actionable handouts, and includes audience feedback that is measurable. I highly recommend Sharon for every type of event, in-person, hybrid and virtual.” - NATALIE BENAMOU, FOUNDER, HERCSUITE® “Sharon is such an authentic speaker - she weaves great practical advice in with captivating and funny stories that let you know that every bit of advice she is giving you is real and actionable. She is inspiring and relatable the entire audience hung on every word she said.” - NATALIE PERKINS HOLDEN, CEO, CLEAN “Sharon both inspired and empowered our community by sharing actionable insights such as the need for Executive Presence, the importance of becoming a life-long learner, and the inherent need to be bold - and move other women forward. Sharon is a testament to the meaning of true leadership. She is using her power for good by sharing the important lessons she's gleaned throughout her career - helping others to succeed in the workforce of tomorrow; a value that we also embody at Ellevate Triangle NC.” - KATIE DETWILER, PRESIDENT, THE ELLEVATE NETWORK
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