Hello, I'm Sharon
I created Mosaic Health Consulting to share practical insights and proven strategies that help health professionals navigate complexity, co-design sustainable implementation plans and lead meaningful innovation. My goal is to empower current and future leaders to thrive in the face of evolving healthcare challenges.
As an experienced innovator, I’m passionate about turning good ideas into impactful solutions, and addressing gaps in practical leadership knowledge and support. I understand the importance of tailoring pathways that honor individual choices, priorities, and resources. Together, we can tackle the increasingly complex challenges faced by patients and providers in our healthcare systems.
With a strong foundation of senior management experience and expertise in interpreting healthcare research, I ensure that the time and effort you invest in implementation and innovation is purposeful, effective, and sustainable.
I deeply value the scientific approach, and I also embrace the paradoxes inherent in real-world complexity. I help leaders uncover and navigate these paradoxes with wisdom, integrity, and authenticity—empowering them to make thoughtful, impactful decisions in their unique contexts.
My Story
Over 30 years ago, I stepped into my first formal leadership role, admittedly, somewhat reluctantly. To my surprise, I absolutely loved it. Leading a team of enthusiastic and talented clinicians was both a privilege and a joy, sparking a passion for leadership that has stayed with me ever since.
In the years that followed, I took on a variety of senior management roles. While these roles were rewarding, they also brought their fair share of uncertainty and confusion. At times, I felt frustrated and overwhelmed, and struggled to find the support I needed to grow. Without the opportunity to pursue postgraduate management study, I turned to peers, sought out mentors, and eagerly participated in short leadership courses to build my skills and confidence.
Eventually, I made the bold decision to step back from management and pursue a PhD as a full-time student. It was a deeply fulfilling time as I fed my curiosity and delved into what makes healthcare teams truly effective. That experience not only deepened my understanding but also ignited a new passion—teaching leadership to others in postgraduate programs.
Since then, I’ve moved between senior roles in healthcare and academia, always driven by the desire to make a difference. I’m energised by the endless possibilities for improvement and innovation. On an individual level, I thrive on facilitating the diverse research and leadership journeys of talented colleagues. On a collective level, I’m proud to have implemented and evaluated innovative ideas that have been published in numerous academic papers.
My journey has been shaped by curiosity, perseverance, and a deep commitment to helping others navigate the complexities of leadership. I’m here to share what I’ve learned, to inspire, and to collaborate with those who are equally passionate about creating meaningful change in healthcare.
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Key Academic ArticlesÂ
Here are recent articles I have written with colleagues about important healthcare ideas.
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 Navigating Complexity in Healthcare SystemsÂ
Relationship Between Research Culture and Research Activity of Medical Doctors: A Survey and Audit
 This article explores the connection between the research culture and the research activities of medical doctors within a complex health service in Queensland. The findings revealed that while the research capacity and culture varied significantly across different specialty groups, there was a positive correlation between a team's research output, and their self-reported research capacity and culture. This suggests that tailored interventions might be necessary to enhance research capacity across different specialty teams, taking into account their unique baselines of capacity and activity. The study concludes that a combination of objective research activity measures and subjective self-reports can provide a comprehensive evaluation of research capacity-building initiatives.
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 Implementing Research to Improve Healthcare PracticeÂ
 This article is the most recent in a series of articles describing the implementation of structured journal clubs in routine clinical practice. The findings describe the feasibility and positive benefits for individual clinician's knowledge, skills and confidence in using research to change their clinical practice over time.Â
More information about the TREAT (Tailoring Research Evidence and Theory) format can be found at Home - TREAT Journal Clubs
Implementation research is a key driver in improving health services by ensuring that evidence-informed interventions are effectively applied in practical healthcare settings. It addresses the challenges of applying research findings in real-world scenarios. This type of research is essential for improving the implementation of health programs and practices.
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 Leading Innovation in Complex Healthcare Systems Â
This article explores how embedded research fellows used a diverse range of knowledge brokering activities to engage research-interested allied health clinicians in completing research projects within a large Australian health service. Research fellows customised research engagement strategies for over 20 clinicians, connecting their individual motivation and research skills, in their local context, to improve clinical practice.Â
The finding from this innovative study suggest that health and academic leaders should consider embedding research fellows in clinical settings, specifically to act as knowledge brokers for research-interested clinicians. This structured approach can drive system-wide innovation by creating clinician-driven research that directly impacts patient care and healthcare service delivery.
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