Professional Development. Leadership Skills Training. Professional Coaching.

About Betty Parker, CPTD

Betty Parker is a professional speaker, author, and trainer. Her degree in broadcast journalism from Louisiana State University affords her the educational background to write and speak professionally. She is a communications expert with nearly 30 years’ experience. Betty began her career as a trainer in 1998 in the biotech industry. She started Sharper Development Solutions, Inc., a training and development company, in 2006. She is the 2013 winner of the small business accelerator program Count Me In.

Betty has educated thousands of leaders and staff across the country in a variety of performance areas. As a leadership consultant, she specializes in the following topics:

Betty Parker
  • Communications
  • Teamwork
  • Diversity
  • Conflict Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Customer Service
  • and more.


Betty has served as host of community affairs and news programs at radio stations in LA and SC. She is a highly sought-after speaker who brings a wealth of knowledge and motivation to her audiences. Betty is the author of Crushing Goliath: Winning Practices for Slaying GIANT People Problems (Spring 2021). She is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and a Certified Professional Coach.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of the people we train, coach and lead.

Vision Statement

To become a nationally recognized company for improving life in the workplace.