How to be More Productive and Happy

Learn the art of motivating others and yourself to be more productive, effective and happy. Small changes in the way you approach your job and community activities can have a big impact on how much you and your teams are able to accomplish.

This funny and insightful look at harnessing the power of persuasion to get those around you to go  the extra mile at whatever you are trying to accomplish is fast-paced and highly enjoyable.

Shari spent 16 years as an executive at a Seattle credit union, where she oversaw marketing and IT. 

Her proudest accomplishments at Verity Credit Union included being named an Innovator of the Decade by Net.Banker, heading up the successful Verity Mom campaign, and participating in Filene's prestigious i3 program. 

Her first book, Motherhood is the New MBA: Using Your Parenting Skills to be a Better Boss was published by St. Martin's Press. With over 20,000 copies sold, it has been translated into Mandarin and purchased for publications in four countries. The book has received tremendous press, including Time and Redbook magazines, Martha Stewart's radio, BusinessWeek online, the Costco Connection and the cover of the Metro News New York, to name a few. 

Shari has been named a Woman of Influence by CU Times. She has been featured in American Banker, Credit Union Management, and The CEO Report. 

She is now the CEO of Category 6 Consulting, which specializes in developing strategy with a strong focus on culture, marketing, and fintech. 

Shari received her undergraduate degree from University of Washington and her MBA from Seattle University. 

Shari lives in Edmonds, WA with her three teen daughters, her movie-making husband and a dog named Cedar. https://category6consulting.com/