Strong and successful women dedicated to changing our world. As a social venture, we provide opportunities and services for women to engage their individual and collective power to help others.

Our coaches use the Great Dames

Our coaches use the Great Dames U.P.W.A.R.D. Model – a pragmatic approach to help you clearly understand and articulate what you want to achieve and how to get there.

Our lead coaches include:

Sharon Hake is the founder of Great Dames and spent her career as a marketing executive at DuPont.

Heather Hake is a world traveler focused on improving the lives of women and families.

Kathy Palokoff spent her career creating and mentoring businesses and social ventures that do good.

“Sharon has a warm and natural style which connects well with her clients. Her advice is practical and impactful. I would highly recommend her and the team at Great Dames .”

Michele Dorris, Director, The Campbell Soup Company