• Glen was the 2023 SUPREME WINNER for the David Business Awards(he was also a 2022 Category Winner)• Glen was the lead external facilitator for Fletcher Construction Safety Leadership Program (Mar 2023-24) which was a Finalist in 2022 Safeguard Awards (Leadership Category)• He was awarded "Speaker of the Year" in 2021 by the Professional Speakers Association of New Zealand• In 2015 (NSANZ) and 2019 (PSANZ) Glen was awarded “Educator of the Year” (Glen’s application primarily focused on his work in developing people leaders)• In 2014 he was the most engaged contract facilitator for people leadership with New Zealand’s largest privately-owned supplier of custom solutions for people leadership in New Zealand• Glen is the author of nine books including three specifically relating to people leadership and courageous conversations:o “People Leadership 101”- Answers to questions emerging leaders don’t know to ask o “Thrown in the Deep End”- Interviews with senior business leaders on their first leadership experiences)o “The Art of Persuasive Influence”- Addressing the challenges of people leadershipo “Navigating Courageous Conversations-A roadmap for effectively addressing tough topics (and even tougher people!)”- Written specifically for workplace people leaders• He is also the author of "Outstanding Presenters Speak for Themselves! A Certified Speaking Professional Reveals the 10 Essential Elements to a Successful Presentation"• Glen is the only Certified Speaking Professional in New Zealand specializing in courageous conversations and people leadership•He is also the Ex-President of the Professional Speakers Association and a Westpac Business awards judge for “Employer of the Year” and “Community Contribution of the Year”Glen delivers workshops, facilitation, seminars, and keynote presentations that educate, entertain, and inspire. He is renowned for his fun and engaging expertise at communicating messages that lead to personal and corporate transformation. His ability to connect with people of all ages, stages and work environments has earned him a reputation in the training and speaking industry as the 'go-to' facilitator. Glen is also an experienced and in-demand presentations/speaking coach.“The passion and energy Glen brings into each day’s activities is amazing if not addictive!!”"We've had five days of leadership training so far, and in the first 30minutes of Sharkey presenting on Courageous Conversations I heard the most useful content I'd heard over the program to date!!"