Timothy Sharp

Dr. Sharp has three degrees in psychology (including a Ph.D.) and an impressive record as an academic, clinician and coach. He runs one of Sydney’s largest clinical psychology practices, a highly regarded Executive Coaching practice, and is the founder of Australia’s first organisation devoted solely to promoting the principles of positive psychology in individuals, families and organisations.

Dr. Sharp has taught at all the major universities in NSW and is currently an Adjunct Professor (in Positive Psychology) within the School of Management, Faculty of Business at UTS and also an Adjunct Professor (Positive Psychology) within the School of Health Sciences at RMIT University.

His primary areas of interest include the following:

• Helping people overcoming problems like depression, stress and anxiety
• Helping individuals and organisations build resilience
• Promoting the principles of positive psychology at work and within organisations (which includes coping positively with change as well as developing practical optimism and resilience within teams and organisations)

In early 2008 Dr. Sharp’s achievements were recognised by the Australian Davos Connection when he received a Future Leadership Award (presented to him by the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd).

He’s worked with some of Australia’s leading executives and top companies including professional service firms such as Mallesons Stephen Jacques and Allens Arthur Robinson, as well as businesses within the finance sector such as Westpac & BT Financial Services, AMP, JP Morgan and Swiss Re. and many, many more.

Dawn Leong, from Westpac, said “Dr. Sharp’s [work with us] went extremely well with just the right mix of knowledge, humour & irreverence! I also want to mention that working with Tim has been a treat. Having worked with lots of people I particularly look for those (a) who take the time to listen, "get" us and are able to adjust content accordingly, (b) whose work has integrity and (c) who’re easy to work with; Dr. Sharp satisfied all of those and I was impressed with the amount of time he was happy to spend with us to get there. I hope to be able to work with him again in the future.”

Dr. Sharp is also a best selling author, a sought after public speaker, and he makes frequent appearances in the local and international media including being read and heard by millions of people every week in a syndicated newspaper column and radio spot.