Delivery of Workshops in Microsoft
Tom Sharry first delivered workshops in Microsoft over six years ago. Tom has delivered workshops on a wide range of topics in the soft skills area. In 2006 Microsoft EMEA recognised a need for a specialised inside (self) based workshop. I worked closely with Tom on the design of what is now known on our EMEA wide curriculum as Personal Empowerment. The workshop was launched two years ago and has now run very successfully in over ten countries across EMEA. Tom has both delivered the workshop himself and has trained two other trainers to also deliver the workshop. Microsoft has licensed Tom’s material on a non exclusive basis for use in this workshop. Tom is an excellent facilitator and his knowledgeable, passionate and personable style ensures that participants are fully engaged and learn a lot during the workshops. I look forward to continuing our strong relationship with Tom and Sharry People Development Ltd. into the foreseeable future
Kyran O’Neill,
Learning & Development Consultant, EMEA,
Microsoft Operations Centre


Leadership Development Programme in LEO Pharma
LEO Pharma have been undergoing very significant change in the last number of years. These changes have resulted in serious challenges for all of our personnel. There have been changes in the organisation design, changes in the responsibilities of directors and department managers and changes in line management responsibilities for Supervisors. Management also produced a plan for securing future investment in LEO Pharma which involved a reduction in the number of operational personnel required on the site. It was decided that significant supports would be given to this community of managers/supervisors including a comprehensive leadership development programme. Sharry People Development was chosen as our partner for the design and delivery of this leadership development programme. The project started early in 2008 and is on-going. The programme consists of a number of workshops as well as coaching support sessions delivered by Tom Sharry. I have worked very closely with Tom through the design phase and have also co-facilitated a number of the workshop sessions. The choice of Sharry People Development has proven to be an excellent decision. Tom is a very strong presenter and his facilitative style ensures that all participants are fully engaged and get the most from the group workshops. He has listened extremely well and adapted his core material to our quite unique environment. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Tom and Sharry People Development to any Irish/International business as a partner for management or leadership skills development requirements.
David Taylor,
Employee Relations and Development Manager,
LEO Pharma


Working with Pfizer Shared Services
Pfizer Shared Services is based in Dublin and provides support to over sixteen countries across Europe. We have a highly qualified diverse employee base from over thirty three different countries. In June 2007 Tom Sharry delivered a two hour inspirational seminar as part of an away day for our management team. Due to the success of this seminar Tom has delivered a number of highly effective and popular workshops in the areas of motivation skills and personal leadership. Tom has also delivered one to one coaching for members of our management team. I have found Tom’s creative ideas and collaborative approach very useful over the years and consider Tom and Sharry People Development Ltd. a valued strategic partner going forward.
Tony Campion,
Senior Manager Human Resources,
Pfizer GFSS Europe,


Partnering with EAR Ireland
Tom Sharry has been an important mentor to me and my colleagues through the startup, development and sales stages of our businesses in the occupational health and mental healthcare sector. For over 5 years now his support has been invaluable to us not just in the provision of development programmes to our teams but also in assisting with the development and implementation of programmes for a number of our customers. For example a number of years ago Tom ran the train the trainer programme for our in-house team and his collaborative approach to engaging classes became the strandard for the Company.

From a business support perspective, Tom has always been extremely supportive, understanding and professional especially in dealing with sensitive staff development situations. He has developed a deep understanding of our business needs and is continually innovative in the ideas that he brings to the table. On a personal basis, Tom has always been a person with whom I enjoy doing business.

Brendan Madden
Director of Outcomes Management
EAR Ireland