Sherry Waddingham MBA, PCC

About Sherry Waddingham

From Overdrive to Alignment: The Story Behind My Coaching

I know what it feels like to push through life on empty, and I know the freedom that comes from reconnecting with yourself. That shift is why I coach women and leaders navigating change today.

Years ago, I was running at full speed. On the outside, it looked like I had it all together: successful leadership roles, an MBA, a packed calendar, and the kind of drive people admire. On the inside, I was running on empty, powered by high-functioning anxiety. I could achieve and deliver, but it came at the cost of always feeling tense, pressured, and never quite “enough.”

It did not happen overnight. Like so many women and leaders I now work with, I had built my life around being capable, dependable, and strong for everyone else. But in the process, I lost touch with myself. I ignored the signals my body and mind were sending until I realized I could not keep going that way.

What changed everything was learning to slow down, listen inward, and rebuild self-trust. I discovered that true strength does not come from pushing harder, but from living and leading in alignment with who you are.

That experience shaped how and why I coach. Today, I help thoughtful, growth-oriented people navigate change with clarity and confidence, so they can move forward grounded, resilient, and true to themselves.


Self-Leadership Coach

With over 17 years of experience in leadership development, communication, and interpersonal behavior coaching and facilitation, I understand what it means to carry responsibility while feeling unsteady underneath. I’ve worked with hundreds of individuals who look capable on the outside but are quietly navigating stress, doubt, or a sense of disconnect from themselves.

My coaching is for people who are ready to shift that. For those who want to stop running on overdrive, move through change with clarity, and start leading from within.


My Approach

I combine practical coaching tools with a deep understanding of psychology, human behavior, and emotional wellbeing. This work helps you:

  • Quiet the inner noise of overthinking, self-doubt, and overwhelm

  • Communicate with more clarity, confidence, and presence

  • Recognize old patterns that no longer serve you

  • Lead from a grounded, authentic place at work, at home, and in life

  • Build trust in yourself so you can make decisions that align with who you are now

This isn’t about performance or perfection. It’s about coming home to yourself, especially in times of transition, so you can move through the world with more ease, clarity, and resilience.


Experience & Credentials

My background includes leadership roles, executive education, and years of experience supporting people through meaningful personal and professional growth. I bring a compassionate, strategic lens to everything I do.

Credentials include:

  • Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation

  • MBA, Queen’s University

  • Psychology Certificate, Toronto Metropolitan University

  • Therapeutic Coaching (in progress), The Alex Howard Group

  • Trauma-Informed Coaching Certification

  • Certified Enneagram Coach

  • CINERGY® Conflict Management Coach

  • The Judy Project for Executive Women, University of Toronto – Alumna


Beyond the Work

When I’m not supporting clients, you’ll find me walking the dog, working in the garden, learning, or trying out something new in the kitchen with friends and family.

Whether you’re in a formal leadership role or simply leading your life from the inside out, this work helps you reconnect with your inner authority and move forward in a way that feels true.


Next Step

If you’re navigating change, craving clarity, or tired of second-guessing yourself, let’s talk. Coaching is a space to get honest, reset your inner compass, and move forward in a way that feels aligned.

Book a free consultation and explore how self-leadership coaching can support your next chapter.