Sharon Cheah, PhD — CEO
I earned my PhD at 49, after a career spanning finance, banking, analytics, communications, and HR consulting. Why? Because across all those pivots, I kept asking the same questions employees everywhere ask: Does my work matter? Am I growing? Do I feel valued? My research focused on how people discover purpose and meaning in their work. What I found is that when employees see purpose in their roles, have supportive managers, and experience real growth, they not only stay, but they also perform. What the latest research shows: PwC's 2025 Global Workforce Survey reveals what actually drives motivation at work: → Employees aligned with leadership strategy are 78% more motivated than those who aren't → Workers who feel supported to upskill are 73% more motivated than those without support → Psychological safety boosts motivation by 72%—yet only 56% of workers feel safe trying new approaches → Meaningful work ranks as the #2 internal driver of motivation (91% increase) And the gap? Only 64% of employees understand their organisation's goals. Non-managers feel even less supported than executives. And most companies still fail to connect daily work to long-term purpose. What I do: I run HRDC-accredited workshops that close these gaps: → Strategic alignment – Help teams connect daily work to organisational purpose → Manager capability – Equip leaders to build psychological safety and trust → Strengths & upskilling – Create visible pathways for growth and skill application What's my difference: 🔹 Research-backed workshop material 🔹 Lived experiences that are more convincing than theory. 🔹 Customised material for Malaysian organisations serious about retention and engagement. 👉 If you are losing talent to quiet quitting or a lack of alignment, let's fix the root cause, not just the symptoms. 👉 Visit my website: https://sharoncheah.com/
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Workplace Well-being Strategist with expertise in HR consulting and employee engagement.
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Experience: 24 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Workplace Well-being
- Strategic Alignment
- Human Capital Management
- Consulting
- Business Development
- Market Research
- Corporate Communications
- Crisis Management
- Crm Management
- Training
Career Highlights
- PhD focused on purpose and meaning in work
- Expert in workplace well-being and employee engagement
- Proven track record in HR consulting and training
Work Experience
Monash University Malaysia
PHD Candidate (4 yrs 2 mos)
Post Graduate Diploma Student (1 yr 4 mos)
Self-employed
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Manager, Corporate Communications & Marketing Support (7 yrs 6 mos)
Business Analyst (2 yrs 5 mos)
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Monash University Malaysia
Post Graduate Diploma in Business and Commerce at Monash University Malaysia
Master’s Degree at Charles Sturt University
Bachelor’s Degree at Victoria University