Strategy & Coaching at the Intersection of EdTech, AgeTech & the Sandwich Generation

Helping people and organizations move into what's next.

One expertise, two companies.

I'm building a business

Whether you're building a business or leading an organization through change, you get 30+ years of strategy, learning, and leadership experience, and a team of experts, in your corner.

I lead an organization

For People

The Entrepreneur Sandwich™ 

Coaching, community, workshops, resources

SherDowning.com

Partner with Dr. Sher Downing and our team of experts to tackle your biggest challenges and accelerate your goals—whether you’re an individual founder or a growing organization.

For Organizations

Downing EdTech Consulting 

Digital media & design, strategy, training

For people · The Entrepreneur Sandwich™

Start the business. Keep it going when life gets full.

For business owners, founders, and leaders in transition, including people leaving higher ed or a long career, and entrepreneurs who are also caring for someone they love: a parent, a partner, a child. Led by Sher, with a growing team of coaches and community experts.

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  • 1:1 and group coaching to move from idea to income, or to keep revenue steady when caregiving arrives.

  • Free membership opens January 11, 2027. Founding-member doors open January 25, 2027.

  • Self-paced and live workshops, business services seminars and customized training.

  • Self-scoring tools and worksheets to find where your time and revenue are going.

For organizations · Downing EdTech Consulting

Strategy, transformation, and market access, tailored to where you're going.

A full-service consulting practice for institutions, businesses, and vendors, now including programs that help employers support the caregivers on their teams. Led by Sher and delivered with a team of experienced consultants.

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  • Planning and change leadership grounded in C-suite experience at R1 research institutions.

  • Helping businesses and vendors reach and serve institutions with credibility.

  • Workshops on leadership, decision-making, and leading through change.

  • An awareness session, planning session, or an ongoing advisory retainer to transition workforce policies in your organization.