"Before you know it, you're consumed by too much work and can no longer see the difference between what you're good at, what you're not so good at, what you enjoy doing most, and what you simply do because it comes to you without making a conscious choice. On top of that, you're very eager to say 'yes' because you simply enjoy making people happy and helping them.

I was stressed out. Thanks to Sharon, I was able to put an end to this stressful way of working and live a more balanced life.

She taught me how to end my workday properly: make a plan for the next day (that's how it gets out of your head), turn off the computer fifteen minutes before the children come home, do some exercise, put on some relaxing music and really listen to my body.

Sharon held up a mirror to me and made me see my professional self in a new light. I am who I am, but it's good to be aware of some blind spots. For example, she taught me not to always explain too much, especially in professional interactions. What used to drain me, I learned to transform so that it now energizes me.

To err is human: for example, a customer is dissatisfied because of a mistake that was not my fault... I felt angry and a victim of my own job.
Sharon taught me to take a breather. Just stand up, breathe, and think about the situation calmly. Usually, it turns out to be easily resolved with a bit of cool, kindness, and understanding. In short: pause, breathe, and approach the problem with gentleness and positivity. This takes some practice, but it really works.

Growing doesn't just mean getting bigger, hiring staff, or increasing productivity... Growing can also mean doing more of what you're best at, finding more assignments that truly bring out the best in you, where you shine.

Earning more and dealing with less hassle. Saying less "I'm so busy" and instead saying "It's really good the way it is, I have the ideal job."

- Ans Vercruysse, Managing Director of Image Agency