Consulting with Culture Spark: Beginning the Journey
NSL Aerospace began its Culture Spark journey with Consulting, where Sheryl developed critical culture components with NSL’s leadership team. Emerging leader and accountant Jennifer Cangemi saw the impact these rhythms and structures had on the company’s success.
She recalls, “we saw growth quickly through Sheryl. Improving our culture improved the customer experience, which then increased our business. Through that process, she helped me recognize my growth potential, moving to a position where I need to see the whole picture and not just the black and white of accounting.”
Jennifer had amassed unparalleled knowledge of the business over her ten-year tenure, and needed a different kind of support to further develop into a true leader. Sheryl took her approach one step further and started one-on-one Professional Coaching with Jennifer.
Transformative Coaching: A Personal Journey with Culture Spark
Culture Spark’s Professional Coaching Program accelerates leadership development by providing a dedicated and supportive space for individual leaders to grow.
NSL’s leadership had a great experience with Culture Spark Consulting, and believed Coaching provided a great opportunity to help Jennifer move into this new role feeling supported and confident in her abilities.
As Jennifer progressed through coaching sessions, she began to shift her thinking about leadership and her capacity for it. “Sheryl always asks the questions out loud that we don’t always want to answer. She invites you to think about your concerns from all aspects, leading you to make a choice that is right for you, both professionally and personally.”
Jim Carney, President of NSL, remarked on the noticeable change in Jennifer, highlighting how her confidence has grown and how his confidence in her has deepened as a result.
Jennifer’s journey to embracing the leadership role is unique to her, yet is so prevalent among emerging leaders. Like Jennifer, most people don’t consider themselves “born leaders” so they shy away from deliberately developing leadership skills, until a leadership role is thrust upon them and they suddenly feel unequipped. Through Coaching, Jennifer is able to see the skills and gifts she already has and how the character traits of discipline, drive, and passion equip her for leadership more than she realized.
Through Professional Coaching, Jennifer is able to explore possibilities, opening her mind to new perspectives and innovative strategies. One of Jennifer’s most significant takeaways from Sheryl’s coaching was how it helped her understand the difference between being a manager and a true leader. She showed Jennifer how effective leadership impacts the entire organization, enabling NSL leadership to recognize their own discipline, drive, and passion for leading effectively. Thanks to Sheryl’s guidance, Jennifer is able to approach challenges with a stronger sense of purpose and clarity, transforming small wins into meaningful success. Jennifer has truly embraced her role as a leader, and it has positively impacted the entire organization.
Culture Spark’s Professional Coaching empowers leaders to make informed decisions on how to achieve their goals effectively while staying true to their vision: it helps them formulate an authentic leadership style that aligns with their values, fostering genuine connections with their teams while driving meaningful results.
Coaching helped Jennifer Cangemi embrace her authority and gain confidence in her new abilities.