Sherman Lo
Partner
Coach | Facilitator
Sherman is an entrepreneur, innovator and ACT (mindfulness) coach with over 15 years experience working with clients in Australia, Asia and the US. He is an Adjunct Professor at INSEAD and holds a BComm, LLB and MBA. He is passionate about mental & emotional fitness, energy leadership, sustainable high-performance and emerging technology & innovation.
Background
Sherman is an ACT (mindfulness) coach for clients ranging from executive managers to operational staff, specialist professionals and business-owners in both group, team and individual settings. He has successfully coached hundreds of clients experiencing: (a) significant personal or professional transition, (b) looking to accelerate growth after stagnation/plateau, or (c) going through intense periods at work such as cashflow pressure or litigious situations.
Sherman is also an innovation facilitator and instructor with experience from venture capital, corporate innovation and teaching at INSEAD, consistently ranked among the world’s top business schools. He previously founded two investor-backed companies, including a high-performance coaching platform commercialised by the corporate venture capital fund of the RACWA, BetterLabs, and a $25 million digital marketing business based in Shanghai. He is an early-stage investor and advisor to technology and brand-focused ventures, an ex-management consultant to Sony and Universal Music Japan, and an ex-corporate M&A lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons Perth and Hong Kong.
Sherman holds a BComm, LLB (UWA) and MBA (INSEAD) and trained at the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), one of the largest International Coaching Federation (ICF)-accredited institutions in the US. He is an Energy Leadership™ Index Master Practitioner and a Professional Member of the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science (ACBS).
My Why
I’m a husband and father of two, looking for ways to grow, do good and create sustainable profitability. I work in two areas: (a) raising consciousness for individuals, teams and organisations and (b) entrepreneurship, innovation and venture capital - I believe our brightest future lies at the intersection of the two.
How I work
I am a skilled communicator that can explain complex issues in simple and (sometimes) humorous ways. I am a practical person that considers multiple perspectives looking for win-win opportunities when solving a problem. I enjoy connecting at a deeper level to create long-term relationships.
“Sherman is a natural - calm, self-assured and humble. He's particularly great at sharing his rich experience and making it useful for all of us. He was also able to develop a personal rapport with (seemingly) all 60 participants in just three days.” Consultant, McKinsey
“Sherman was really genuine, which helped him capture attention, you could tell he really cared. Really appreciated his insights from his own and others’ experiences. Explained everything in a manner that was easy to understand.” Founder, VC-backed start-up
“Sherman was a great coach and facilitator. We should definitely get him again for future engagements. A direct communicator with great questioning techniques (I honestly decided to improve the way I speak because of him) and with a great sense of humour and impeccable timing.” Commercial Manager, Main Roads WA
What I do
I create and deliver experiences that have impact, and catalyse change for the better. This can take the form of group/individual coaching, interactive workshops or lectures/presentations. I enjoy finding the right balance between theory and application through interaction and experiential learning and explaining concepts in fun, creative and memorable ways. Attention spans are getting shorter and Netflix is too entertaining so as experience designers we need to up our game.
What I Love
My family. My life. My friends. Observing the nature of mind. Genuinely connecting with other humans. Reading, mainly fiction. Eldin Ring (for now).