Meet Amy Scharff

President and Lead Moderator

“When I moderate my groups, I like to be as low-profile as possible while ensuring the highest amount of value for my members. This is a kind of leadership from the side: when a team is well led, they get to the end of a meeting or project and are proud of the success of their team as a whole.’” – Amy Scharff

About the Moderator

Amy Scharff is Leadership Council’s president and lead moderator. She has worked as a business writer, editor, and marketing executive for more than 20 years – including running her own writing business, serving as  Director of Marketing for COCA, and developing and writing websites for e-business ventures. She has taught and led workshops in group dynamics, creative writing, communication, and leadership. Using her training in group dynamics that now informs  Leadership Council, Amy ran teen peer groups at international leadership camps in Switzerland and facilitated SUIE’s Family Business Council. Amy has been trained in peer-group moderation  by one of Young Presidents Organization (YPO)’s original Forum training authors, an international consultant on group dynamics. Through her unique background in group dynamics, leadership training, education, and mindfulness practices,  Amy is dedicated to  maximizing Members’ take-aways and  orchestrating unparalleled depth and growth in every group.

My Values & Beliefs

A good moderator is invisible.

I bring keynotes of wisdom, background knowledge, and stories to the conversation when appropriate. But, allowing our members to learn and grow from each other is how they truly grow in their leadership.

Leadership doesn’t have to be a solitary experience.

We guide executives to learn from one another through diverse peer groups, frank and open conversation, and experience sharing in a confidential, supportive setting.

You need to have FUN!

People need “whitespace” to think better and be productive. Fun conversations are good for the soul and increase mental and emotional energy.

My Approach

I had the privilege of being trained in peer-group moderating by one of the original YPO Forum creators, which is rooted in dedication and desire to increase our members’ understanding, wisdom, and personal growth. Every leader affects the people, organizations, and communities that surround them. Through structured, high-caliber peer interactions, we enable leaders to become the best versions of themselves, maximizing the positive impact of their individual “ripple” effects.

“I love Amy’s perspective and the way she approaches, understands, and contributes her own experience.” 

– Kerri M., Chief Human Resources Officer

Amy was a great coach …she helped me synthesize and clarify the ideas I wanted to convey, and was a ruthless but sensitive editor.”

– Jim M., Co-Founder

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