Sharon Zeilstra

About Sharon Zeilstra

I work with professional women 55+ who find themselves at a crossroads — often after a career change, job loss, or as retirement approaches — and know they want more than simply “staying busy” in what comes next.I’m a Life Transition Strategist, helping women navigate identity-shifting transitions at pivotal moments so they can reclaim their power and design a purposeful, energized next chapter — one that reflects who they are now, not who they used to be.This work isn’t about quick reinvention or motivational hype. It’s about clarity, intention, and thoughtful design — integrating experience, values, and vision into a life that fits.My approach blends structured reflection, practical strategy, and steady accountability, helping clients move forward with confidence instead of overwhelm.If you’re ready to explore what’s next — with depth, clarity, and momentum — we can start with a Vision & Strategy Call. Schedule a free call with me now at: https://scheduler.zoom.us/sharon-zeilstra/vision-strategy-call-with-sharon-zeilstra Or, you can reach out to me at s••••••••@gmail.com and we can make that happen.

Experience

1. Founder and Certified Lifebook Leader

   Transition And Evolve

   Feb 2024 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

Education

• Academy for Healthcare Management

  PAHM, Professional, Academy for Healthcare Management

  1998 — 1998

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Boot Camp, Data Analysis

• Drake University

  BA, Journalism - Advertising (History, Finance)

  1975 — 1979

• DePaul University

  Certification, Operations Analysis

  1993 — 1994

• Benedictine University

  Certification, Continuous quality improvement (CQI) Voice of the Customer (VOC) and public health

  1995 — 1996