Sherman Lo

Partner
Coach | Facilitator

Sherman is an entrepreneur, innovator and professional coach with over 16 years experience working with clients in Australia, Asia and the US. 

Skilled at coaching founders/business-owners, executive managers, specialist professionals and operational staff in 1 on 1 and group/team settings. He has helped hundreds of professionals accelerate growth and navigate through significant challenges and transitions.

Background

Previously founded two investor-backed companies, including a $25 million digital marketing business based in Shanghai and a high-performance coaching platform commercialised by BetterLabs the corporate venture fund of RACWA (a billion-dollar turnover, 115 year-old company).

A/Prof and facilitator at INSEAD for innovation and entrepreneurship, consistently ranked among the world’s top business schools.  Ex-management consultant (Sony and Universal Music Japan) and ex-corporate M&A lawyer (King & Wood Mallesons Perth and Hong Kong).  Active early-stage investor and advisor to technology and brand-focused ventures.

Keen meditator for over 8 years since residence at Wu Wei Monastery 無為寺, 雲南大理. Former Australian national karate athlete (bronze medalist, under 65kg division), state champion & coach.

Qualifications: BComm & LLB (UWA), MBA (INSEAD), Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC CPC) ICF accredited training, ELI (Energy Leadership Index) Master Practitioner, Professional Member of the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science (ACBS), admitted lawyer in New South Wales, Western Australia and Hong Kong as a registered foreign lawyer.

My Why

I believe our brightest future lies at the intersection of two areas: (a) raising human consciousness and (b) innovation / technology - these are the areas where I work.

 I love my family + looking for ways to grow, do good and create sustainable profitability.

How I work

I am a skilled communicator that can explain complex issues in simple and (sometimes humorous) ways.  I enjoy connecting at a deeper level to create long-term relationships.  I am practical.

“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, I believe we need to up our game.

What I love

Family.  Life.  Friends.  Genuine connection.  Nature of mind.  Reading fiction.  Action RPGs (Elden Ring for now).