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Belinda Sharp

Executive Consultant & Coach at CityGov; Inner Compass Strategy

Belinda Sharp is a transformative leader dedicated to driving meaningful change in mental health, clinical leadership, and organizational transformation. With over 27 years of experience, she is passionate about fostering growth, championing strategic initiatives, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. As an Executive Coach and Advisory Board Member for CityGov, she collaborates with leadership teams to enhance operational readiness and cultivate a culture of innovation. A lifelong educator, she delivers impactful seminars on trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, and leadership development. Her commitment to continuous learning is reflected in her academic journey, holding a Master’s in Counseling from Indiana University and currently pursuing a Master’s in Management at Harvard University, where she also earned a Certificate in Organizational Behavior. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Qualified Supervisor, Belinda is devoted to mentoring emerging leaders and strengthening the future of mental health care. Beyond her professional pursuits, she finds joy in hiking, traveling, and cherishing time with her grandson, grown daughters, and beloved cats. Rooted in a holistic approach to leadership, she seamlessly integrates her passion for community, education, and well-being into everything she does.

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Cover image for The Quiet Cost of Standing Still
Leadership PerspectivesHealth and Mental Wellness
The Quiet Cost of Standing Still
<p class="mb-4">There are moments in every career and in every life when the hardest decision isn't what to do next. It's recognizing that the path we...
June 28, 2026Read article
Cover image for Communication vs. Assumption: The Workplace Blind Spot Costing You Trust
Communication and SpeechLeadership Perspectives
Communication vs. Assumption: The Workplace Blind Spot Costing You Trust
<h2 class="mb-4 mt-6"><strong>The Meaning We Attach to Communication</strong></h2><p class="mb-4">One of the things I have become increasingly aware o...
May 20, 2026Read article
Cover image for The Space Between Intention and Impact How Stillness and Clarity Shape Intentionality
Leadership PerspectivesHealth and Mental Wellness
The Space Between Intention and Impact How Stillness and Clarity Shape Intentionality
<h2 class="mb-4 mt-6"><strong>The Leadership Gap We Don’t Always See</strong></h2><p class="mb-4">Leadership often rewards movement. Decisions. Respon...
April 11, 2026Read article
Cover image for Strategic Thinking Where It Matters Most: Designing Behavioral Health Systems That Actually Hold
Health and Mental WellnessLeadership PerspectivesSustainability
Strategic Thinking Where It Matters Most: Designing Behavioral Health Systems That Actually Hold
<p class="mb-4">A Harvard Business Review article on demonstrating strategic thinking skills made me think about how my agency’s role, while state gra...
January 9, 2026Read article
Cover image for Choosing Alignment over Comfort: A Journey into Sustainable Leadership
Leadership Perspectives
Choosing Alignment over Comfort: A Journey into Sustainable Leadership
<p class="mb-4">Earlier this year, I found myself unexpectedly displaced from a leadership role I had grown into and believed in. Not long after, I ma...
December 26, 2025Read article
Cover image for Why Change Feels Hard; Strategies for Navigating New Roles
Health and Mental Wellness
Why Change Feels Hard; Strategies for Navigating New Roles
<p class="mb-4"><strong>Navigating Change: Careers, Growth, and Resilience in the Public Sector</strong></p><p class="mb-4">Let’s be honest—change is ...
August 18, 2025Read article
Cover image for Leader, Manager, or Boss? A Reflection on How We Show Up
Leadership Perspectives
Leader, Manager, or Boss? A Reflection on How We Show Up
<p class="mb-4">Today at work we had an extended Leadership “Huddle” where we, as the management team, discussed differences in leadership, management...
July 30, 2025Read article
Cover image for From Metrics to Meaning: How Intentional Leadership Transforms Workplace Success
Leadership Perspectives
From Metrics to Meaning: How Intentional Leadership Transforms Workplace Success
<p class="mb-4"><strong><br></strong>In today’s results-driven workplace, it’s common to hear terms like <em>intentionality</em>, <em>accountability</...
July 5, 2025Read article
Cover image for The ROI of Kindness: Why Human Connection Outperforms Hard Metrics
Hiring and OnboardingLeadership Perspectives
The ROI of Kindness: Why Human Connection Outperforms Hard Metrics
<h3 class="mb-4 mt-6"><strong>Connection as a Strategy: Why Kindness, Check-Ins, and Trust Drive Results Across Departments and Partnerships</strong><...
June 21, 2025Read article
Cover image for Lessons About Leadership and Mental Health from Driving Cross-Country with Two Cats
Health and Mental WellnessLeadership Perspectives
Lessons About Leadership and Mental Health from Driving Cross-Country with Two Cats
<h2 class="mb-4 mt-6"><strong>Driving Change: What Two Cats, a Cross-Country Move, and a Car Ride Taught Me About Leadership and Mental Health</strong...
June 4, 2025Read article
Cover image for Becoming Ourselves: How Character Creation in Games Supports Identity, Connection, and Growth
Health and Mental WellnessTheatre and the Arts
Becoming Ourselves: How Character Creation in Games Supports Identity, Connection, and Growth
<p class="mb-4">Have you ever wished you could be a completely different person? As someone who has been playing different types of games, including D...
April 27, 2025Read article
Cover image for Music and Mental Health: How Sound Influences our Life and Connections
Health and Mental WellnessTheatre and the Arts
Music and Mental Health: How Sound Influences our Life and Connections
<p class="mb-4">Have you ever heard a song that made you feel less alone, as if someone else understood exactly what you were going through?</p><p cla...
April 27, 2025Read article
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