Success happens when we shine the light on better ways
Hi, I’m Charlene. I’ve been called many things – Truth Teller, Chief Empathy Officer, idea machine, and occasionally “exhausting and invigorating” (sometimes in the same conversation). What I really am is someone who believes in your power to create extraordinary impact while staying true to who you are.
The Business Part
I’ve built and led companies from six figures to nearly a billion in revenue, bought and sold over 70 companies, and helped create more millionaires than most high-priced consultants. Here’s what I’ve learned: the answers are already inside you. You didn’t build your success by accident. You made brilliant decisions, developed unique approaches, and trusted your gut when it mattered. Yet somewhere along the way, you might have started outsourcing your power to people who know less about your business than you do. I help successful leaders, founders and entrepreneurs in the Do Good space reclaim that power and expand their empires in ways that feel authentic and energizing.
The Truth Teller Part
You’ll get straight goods from me, every time. I don’t mince words or tell you what you want to hear just to be nice. My brain cranks out ideas fast, and I get genuinely excited about building for the future. But here’s my real gift: I help you find the simplest, most elegant path forward.
The Plot Twist
In 2015, a virus called streptococcal meningitis gave me two seizures, two strokes, and a week in a coma. My doctors call me a minor medical miracle.
That experience led me to spend five years studying neuroscience, psychology, and human potential. What I discovered changed everything: absolutely nothing happens TO us – it all happens FOR us. That revelation transformed my perspective on business, leadership, and life itself.
Why Climate Change Matters
In 2020, I decided to investigate climate change, not as a scientist, but in search of common-sense solutions. What I found were thousands of pockets of success not being shared. My work is about shining light on better ways forward – good stewardship that creates lasting impact for all.
Who I Work With
I work with leaders in the Do Good space who have built their empires and want to create a more meaningful impact. People who are tired of advisors focused only on ROI while ignoring values. Leaders who know there’s a bigger game they’re meant to be playing.
I live in wine country with my husband and two dogs, believe business should be fun, and am convinced that despite all the lies we’ve been told about limitations, our potential is actually limitless.
Ready to Trust Your Own Wisdom?
Your success story isn’t finished. It’s just getting to the good part.
