Sharon Henifin

Sharon is married, a mother of three and step mother of four and grandmother of seven.  A breast cancer survivor, she loves being able to meet and help other women going through a breast cancer diagnosis. Sharon retired from a large corporation in 2006 after 33 years of sales, marketing, sales management and training. She Co-founded Breast Friends, an Oregon non profit organization with her friend Becky Olson where she enjoys working full time as Executive Director. Working closely with breast cancer patients and their families, Sharon finds great satisfaction bringing a smile to a woman facing her biggest challenge. Hobbies include photography, shooting primarily family and nature especially flowers and butterflies, jewelry making, scrapbooking, knitting, crocheting, fishing and camping.
 
As a professional certified life coach , Sharon offers one on one coaching to help people find their passion. Her specialty includes one on one sessions and group workshops for women who've gone through a cancer diagnosis and treatment. She offers personal life coaching sessions for women wanting to be even better after their cancer experience.  Sharon understands the need for transition between patient to survivor. A 15 year survivor herself, Co-Founder of Breast Friends, Sharon has worked with hundreds of breast cancer patients during their journey. Her positive energy, enthusiasm and willingness to help make her a great coach, a person everyone wants on their team. Sharon is offering one on one coaching as well as workshops for small groups to work through this life altering transition.
 
Board Member of The Centre
Awards:
  • Susan G Komen for the Cure/BMW "Local Heros Award" for outstanding work in the breast cancer world.
  • Russian Oregon Social Services (R.O.S.S.) for significant contribution to their breast health program
  • Manager-President's Circle of Excellence, #1 Internet Sales teams
  • Sales- President's and Vice President's Circle of Excellence Awards, set all time highs in sales
  • Top customer service and accuracy awards
  • Won Merit Awards in Portland Ad Federation competition
Community Outreach:
  • Co-Survivor Co-Chair 2004-2008 Komen Race for the Cure,
  • Volunteer at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility - cancer support group 2006-present
  • Volunteer with Russian Oregon Social Services - breast health education with translators. 2004-present
  • Race for the Cure, participant, volunteer, and team organizer, 14 years
  • Organized and participated in Tigard Festival of Balloons and Taste of Beaverton, 5 years
  • United Way Co-Chairman 3 years
  • Organized three Toastmaster clubs, served as President, Vice Pres and advisor.
  • Meals on Wheels volunteer
  • Big Sister-Big Brother program, Youth Mentor, Volunteers of America volunteer

Hire Sharon as Your Coach

Sharon works as a volunteer with newly diagnosed patients in Dr Websters clinic.

 

"Sharon is an invaluable addition to my clinic.  She provides my patients with loving, non-judgmental support throughout their journey with breast cancer.  She uses her experience with breast cancer to be an empathetic listener and intuit what my patients need in the moment. Looking back, I don't know how I ever provided for my patients without her!  If I am worried about people I can tell her, knowing she will reach out to them and keep in touch with me about how they are really doing. She has been a constant source of support and sunshine not only for my patients, but for me as a provider. That she does this out of the goodness of her heart with no compensation is simply amazing."

Devon Webster, MD