Sharon Wilkes-Burt
Midlife Mindset Coach and Mentor
Hello, you!
A Career of Connection & Creativity
With over 30 years as a professional hair and makeup artist, I worked behind the scenes on advertising campaigns, style shoots, and runways, but my greatest passions lay in working with brides and teaching. I thrived in the beauty industry, building two successful businesses and mentoring countless women to step into their own confidence.
Yet, even with a career I loved, life had other plans.
I’m Sharon, and my journey through the ‘messy middle’ of midlife brought me to where I am today—helping women like you rediscover clarity, confidence, and purpose in this transformative season of life.
Navigating the ‘Midlife Wobble’
My first ‘wobble’ hit during the COVID-19 lockdown. Weddings stopped, businesses closed, and for the first time, I was out of work.
Suddenly, I realised how deeply my identity and self-worth were tied to my job.
Without my work, I found myself asking:
Who am I without my career?
What am I beyond my roles and responsibilities?
Who was I? … What was I?
At the same time, I noticed a troubling trend among the remarkable women around me. These once-bright, bold, and ambitious women were saying things like:
“I feel irrelevant.”
“It’s too late to learn something new.”
“I just don’t have the energy to compete anymore.”
It hit me hard because, despite all my achievements, I felt the same.
What else would I do! ;)
From Reinvention to Transformation
In 2022, I began a two-year ICF-accredited life coaching course to support the mentoring I offered in my hair academy.
Little did I know, the tools I was learning would change my life.
Coaching became my bridge from burnout to purpose.
As I applied these tools to myself and my clients, I rediscovered my passion—not just for guiding women but for helping them navigate the challenges of midlife with confidence and clarity.
Let’s work together to rewrite your midlife story
Why I’m here for you
Over decades of working closely with women, I’ve developed a deep ability to connect, hold space, and support transformation.
With my personal experience, coaching training, and entrepreneurial background, I’m uniquely positioned to help midlife women redefine their identity, regain their confidence, and embrace what’s next.