About Me
Empowering Transformation Through Voice, Confidence, and
Authentic Communication
My passion
With over 30 years as a professional opera singer, Sharon Kempton has captivated audiences across the world. Her extensive experience on stage—performing over 40 major operatic roles—has shaped not only her mastery of voice but also her understanding of what it takes to perform under pressure, build resilience, and maintain stamina in a demanding career.
Sharon also brings this wealth of experience to her work as a confidence and communication coach. She empowers professionals - whether in the corporate world, the arts, or beyond - to unlock their full potential in presenting, influencing, and communicating with clarity and conviction.
Drawing on her journey from overcoming performance anxiety to winning major international singing competitions and thriving as a single mother in Germany, Sharon has developed a unique coaching approach. She helps clients push beyond their limits, build confidence and tap into their inner strength to shine in their careers and personal lives.
Why Work with Sharon?
Sharon’s coaching is built on empathy, experience, and a deep commitment to helping others succeed. She understands firsthand the challenges of stepping into the spotlight and helps her clients find their voice—both figuratively and literally. Whether you’re preparing for a major presentation, refining your communication skills, or simply looking to build confidence, Sharon offers bespoke coaching designed to meet your unique needs.
If you are ready to transform your mindset, elevate your voice, and communicate with confidence, Sharon will help you achieve your goals and exceed your expectations.
My credentials
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in both Music Therapy and Music Performance with Honours, as well as a Master’s Degree from the Conservatorium of Music at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Additionally, a Diploma in Life Coaching from The Life Coaching College, Melbourne with certification as a Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner. I have also been trained in Hypnotherapy through the Hypnotherapy Practitioners Academy under the tutorage of Ali Campbell and special training in communication with Vinh Giang through his Stage Academy.
Throughout my career, I have been honored with several prestigious awards, including the National Liederfest, the German Opera Scholarship from the Opera Foundation Australia, and the German Australian Opera Grant.
Since relocating to Germany in 2002, I have performed as a full-time ensemble member at a German opera house and have been working as a freelance performer since 2014. Alongside my career in music, I am a dedicated Mindset & Performance Coach. As a single mother of two, I balance a fulfilling, dynamic and rewarding professional career in Mindset & Communication Coaching, Public Speaking and Performance.
Testimonials
What people have to say about working with me...
Ziv Pinco
“Performing was always an extremely scary experience for me. I would feel uneasy in my stomach and start sweating and shaking and breathing quickly and when I would perform I found that I lost contact and connection with my fingers and I could no longer control my own movements. When you can’t control your own body or mind on the stage where it matters most, it’s a scary thing. As I got older I began to experience physical pain in my body, especially my heart and my ears right before I got on stage to perform and it got to the point where I would feel that pain several hours before my performance. In our first initial meeting,
Sharon gave me some tools I could use to change my thinking. A few weeks later, I had another performance and I used the tools and techniques Sharon taught me, and wow did they work. Not only that, but for the first time in my life I felt calm, relaxed and I actually really enjoyed my performance instead of dreading it. I regained full control over my body and I didn't feel any pain at all. I would recommend the performance success formula to anyone who wants to succeed at becoming a better performer.
The things I learned can also be used in everyday life and they have made me into a more confident, compelling and happy person and musician”
Pianist & Composer
Corinna Ruba
"Sharon has been my Coach and Mentor for the past year. After I completed her Performance Success Formula online course, my life has changed 180°. From Sharon I gained the tools to make my wishes come true by changing my mindset, focusing the right way and manifesting what I want. She has always been supportive and available for me. Guys, I highly recommend working with her!!!!
You will discover a new (or the actual) you.
There are NO MORE excuses!
Go contact her today!!!! I Wish I had done it sooner
Infinite thanks, my dear Sharon!"
Opera Singer & Actress
Prof. Bronwyn Fox OA
"If you are ready to go on a journey with yourself, if you are motivated to make a real change in your life and career, work with Sharon. In my journey with Sharon, I had multiple epiphanies, and felt a huge shift in my outlook. In the last few months I changed my view on my singing, my career and my life and accepting this new view has been a slow process. I absolutely love working with Sharon, because she hits the nail on the head every time and you leave every coaching session refreshed and happier than when you entered.
It's a wonderful investment for yourself, your partner and family. Try it, you will love it."
Opera & Concert Singer
Fleuranne Brockway
“As a fellow opera singer, Sharon was able to deeply relate to the emotional and mental challenges of my career and give me tailored strategies to overcome them"
Opera Singer
Corinna Ruba
"I was feeling completely stuck when I
found Sharon. Even though I believed in myself as a singer and performer I also felt like I was standing in my own way and was keeping myself from getting where I wanted to, personally and professionally. Sharon has helped me to first figuring out what thoughts, beliefs and fears that were stopping me from progressing, and then to replace them with positive and constructive thoughts and actions.
In our sessions Sharon never just gave an easy solution or a quick answer,instead she asked the right questions and gave me tools, that made me think and helped me find new ways to approach challenges. She's a wonderful guide, so positive and supportive and she believes in everyone's potential and makes you see it too.
I've changed a lot since I first started working with Sharon, I see it in small things in my day to day life, but also im bigger things, I've
recently reached some very big career goals, goals that I'd written downat the beginning of the season, that would never even have dared to think let alone write down 1-2 years ago.
Coaching has been one of the best things I've done for myself, both for my private and singer life."
Opera Singer
Prof. Bronwyn Fox OA
"Undertaking Coaching with Sharon has made a huge improvement to my personal fulfilment and confidence in my own abilities."
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Enterprise at UNSW Sydney, Australia
Greg Fletcher
Sharon's coaching really helped me find a sense of direction for my career development. In her sessions she created a safe place for growth and development that made me feel comfortable opening up. It is so valuable to be guided by such a positive person who cares about bringing the best out of yourself.
Software Developer
Louise Fenbury
“Sharon’s 'Performance Success Formula' programme will permanently change your approach to LIFE. You will not only start doing things differently, you will FEEL profoundly different.”
Opera Singer
Michelle Ryan
“Sharon not only has a wealth of knowledge about this opera profession in Europe, but she also has a fantastic approach to tackling your personal challenges as a singer and how to overcome them.
Opera Singer
Felicity Förster
Sharon's workshops really created wonderful results for me! In a very short time I learned a lot about myself....and in a few weeks since then, things have already changed! I stood up for myself and secured two productions for next year. I couldn't be more thankful!
Opera Singer
Louise Fenbury
“Sharon has helped me leave behind many limiting beliefs and forge ahead in my career and personal development in ways I would never have believed possible!”
Opera Singer
Michelle Ryan
For me Sharon's workshops were an absolute revelation! It is such a necessity, especially for those who are at the beginning of their career, like myself. If you want to learn on how to make a plan for successful auditions, get an agent or get a role in your desired theatre or you just want to build your confidence and/or change your practice routine then this is definitely for you!
Opera Singer
Claire Chehade
Opera Singer
Louise Fenbury
Opera Singer
Luke Belle
Singer, Performer and
Cabaret Show Creator
Rachel Pinevska
Opera Singer
Pam Andrews
Opera Singer
Gráinne Gillis
“Sharon is never shy in confronting issues head-on, but she does it in such a way that makes you feel supported and nurtured.”
Opera Singer
Corinna Ruba
“I can attest that since working with Sharon I have had a truly incredible shift in my perception of myself and of my singing.”
Opera Singer
Sian Sharp
“I now have a whole bunch of individualised resources which support me in every situation”
Opera Singer
Anna Starushkevych
“As a fellow opera singer, Sharon was able to deeply relate to the emotional and mental challenges of my career and give me tailored strategies to overcome them"
Opera Singer
Horst Lamnek
“Sharon has helped me to get back on track, to really use the power of my thoughts, to reformulate my own goals and to achieve them.”
Opera Singer
Jessie Kahn-Duve
"Working with Sharon has helped me to discard old emotional baggage, organise my thoughts, and create the steps I needed to take in moving forward. Within a few months I found that my health and relationships had become stronger and I had landed a rewarding new work assignment. I am grateful for the exercises we did together and the tools she has given me to live my life with more purpose and joy."
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