Sharmila Fowler is Founder and Coach, The Red Lion Institute. She is a Certified Professional Coach, Certified Myers-Briggs (MBTI®) Trainer,  Certified Professional Resume Writer and Member of The Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches.  She holds an MBA in Marketing and Strategic Planning from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Computer Science/Mathematics from the University of Rochester. 

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She was drawn to coaching as she is passionate about helping others succeed in their careers and in life!​ Sharmila draws on her rich career history during her coaching sessions. With over 25 years of experience spanning corporate leadership and entrepreneurship, Sharmila has navigated career highs and challenges firsthand. Her background in HR, DEI, marketing, strategy, and global business development allows her to provide a well-rounded perspective to her coaching, helping her clients overcome roadblocks and build fulfilling careers with resilience and confidence. ​Beyond coaching, Sharmila is a speaker, trainer, and advocate for career and professional growth. 

 

Born in India and having immigrated to the U.S. as a child, Sharmila deeply values cultural diversity and the power of resilience. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exploring global cuisines, entertaining, gardening, and creating meaningful connections with family and friends.