Letting Go of Control: Honesty, Growth & the Squiggly Career Path with Jenny Sharp

In this powerful episode of What’s Important To You, I’m joined by Jenny Sharp career coach, educator, and advocate for honest, squiggly career paths.

Jenny shares her refreshingly honest journey of self-discovery, career pivots, and personal empowerment. From engineering to education to coaching, her story highlights the nonlinear nature of modern careers and the power of showing up as your authentic self.

We talk about the role of honesty and transparency in both personal and professional relationships, the freedom in letting go of control, and how even unexpected outlets, like pole fitness can build confidence and self-belief.

We also explore the importance of marketing for self-employed professionals, how to juggle business and family life, and the people who’ve influenced her most (shoutout to Mel Robbins!).

This episode is for anyone who’s ever questioned their next step, felt the pressure to have it all figured out, or wondered if it’s too late to rewrite the script.

🎧 Listen now and hear what’s important to Jenny.

💡 Takeaways:

• Honesty is the foundation of authentic connection
• Career transitions are rarely straight lines—and that’s okay
• Letting go of control creates space for peace and possibility
• Strength and confidence come in many forms—pole fitness included!
• You can be ambitious and human
• Life is too short to stay stuck or hold onto anger

🗣️ Sound Bites:

“I met my soulmate in a conversation.”

“Letting go of control takes anxiety away.”

“Mel Robbins has influenced my thinking.”

👤 About the Guest:

Jenny Sharp ACC MEng is a career coach, adult educator, and STEM advocate who helps professional women overcome "work wobbles" and create careers they love. She blends real-world experience with deep empathy and a no-nonsense coaching style. Jenny is passionate about helping women feel seen, heard, and unstoppable especially in male-dominated fields.