Carolyn Sharp | Secure Connections

Tell us about YOU!!  I’m Carolyn Sharp, a relationship coach, therapist, speaker, and author who is obsessed with helping people create deeper, healthier, and more connected relationships—in love, business, and life. With 30 years of experience as a therapist specializing in relationships, trauma, grief, anxiety, and personal growth, I now work with high-achieving women, entrepreneurs, and couples to help them navigate relationship challenges with clarity and confidence. I’m also the author of ‘Fire It Up: Four Secrets to Reigniting Intimacy and Joy in Your Relationship’, where I break down practical, no-BS strategies for bringing more connection and fulfillment into relationships—without waiting for a crisis. My work blends attachment science, neurobiology, and real-world communication tools to help people not just survive their relationships, but thrive in them. When I’m not coaching or speaking at events like the EmpowerHer Summit, you’ll find me drinking strong coffee, having living room picnics with my husband, Geoff, and finding new ways to get people to stop avoiding conflict (seriously, let’s talk about it). We just moved to West Newbury, MA after 30+ years in Seattle and are exploring the Northshore and loving it! I love connecting with other driven, passionate women—because relationships are the foundation of everything we build. Let’s make them stronger, together.

What makes you different/stand out in your industry?  I don’t just help people “fix” their relationships—I help them transform how they approach connection, communication, and conflict in every area of their lives. What sets me apart is the way I blend therapy, coaching, neurobiology, and real-world relationship strategies into practical, actionable tools that my clients can actually use—without waiting for a crisis to do it. I specialize in working with high-achieving women, entrepreneurs, and couples who want to build relationships that support their growth instead of draining their energy. My approach is direct, compassionate, and science-backed, helping clients break out of old patterns and step into bold, intentional decision-making in their relationships—whether in business, family, or love. As a speaker, author of ‘Fire It Up’, and relationship expert, I bring a refreshingly real and relatable take on personal and professional relationships. I don’t do generic advice or surface-level fixes—I teach people how to make strong, connected, and lasting relationships the foundation of their success.

What do your clients love about you?  My clients love that I tell it like it is—with warmth, humor, and a deep understanding of what actually works in relationships. I don’t do fluff. I don’t hand out generic advice. I give them real, practical tools that help them navigate challenges, communicate more effectively, and build stronger, healthier relationships—whether in their love life, business, or family. They appreciate that I bring my expertise as a therapist and coach while making complex relationship dynamics easy to understand and even easier to apply. They know that when they work with me, they’re getting deep, meaningful support with a side of straight talk (aka sarcasm)—because growth happens when we’re willing to be honest, curious, and open to change. Most of all, my clients love that I help them feel more confident, more connected, and more in control of their relationships—without waiting for a crisis to make a change.

What is the best advice you can share with others? Invest in your relationships regularly and often. This is the secret to the healthiest business and the healthiest life. When you prioritize connection in all areas of your life, you create relationships that support, energize and inspire you every day.

How has the Women’s Business League helped you?  Even though I just joined in January, the Women’s Business League has already made a huge impact on my life and business. It’s helping me build a powerful network of driven, like-minded women who are as passionate about growth, leadership, and connection as I am. As a relationship coach, speaker, and author, I know firsthand that relationships are everything—and WBL has given me an incredible space to connect, collaborate, and support other women who are making big things happen. I already feel like I’ve found a professional and personal home here, surrounded by brilliant, generous women who truly show up for each other. I’m excited to continue building these relationships, learning from this amazing community, and expanding my reach to help even more people create stronger, healthier, and more fulfilling relationships—in business and life.