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Customized Programs

Together we'll explore your mission, values, and goals, then design a program that aligns with your vision of success.

Afterwards, we'll evaluate the results and map out the next steps to keep the momentum going.

Available Keynotes & Workshops

Introduction to Soft Skills for Team Performance

This foundational session introduces the soft skills that most directly influence how  your team works together. It is ideal for leaders and team members alike because it explores the critical link between speaking, listening, and productivity.

Key topics and takeaways:

  • Speaking with clarity, focus, and intention
  • Active listening to build trust and alignment
  • Communicating in ways that reduce conflict
  • Improving retention, morale, and performance

Helping Employees and Clients Feel Valued

People perform at their best when they know they matter. This program teaches you how to use appreciation, encouragement, and empathy to let people understand their importance in your business.

Key topics and takeaways:

  • Expressing appreciation with enthusiasm
  • Using empathy to understand and connect
  • Recognizing effort without sounding generic
  • Building trust through everyday interactions

Master the Mindset of Confidence and Success

The expectations you hold—about yourself, others, and the work—function like an internal autopilot steering you to those very results. This session helps you uncover and rewrite those limiting scripts.

Key topics and takeaways:

  • Spotting thought patterns that hold you back
  • Strengthening beliefs through self-talk
  • Building habits that fuel resilience and drive
  • Leading with conviction, not just competence

Daily Habits that Protect Your Energy and Focus

Often, people leave work drained, mostly because of how they manage their energy and attention. This session teaches you how small but powerful behavioral shifts help you protect your focus.

Key topics and takeaways:

  • Identifying what drains vs. restores your energy
  • Setting clearer boundaries without guilt
  • Staying centered under pressure
  • Recovering faster from stress, conflict, and overload

Meet Charlie

A twice-tenured professor of communication and theatre for 22 years, Charlie has learned to compose and deliver inspiring messages on how to make employees feel more valued. Now, he spends his days coaching CEOs and executives to become better communicators. He has coached 30 TEDx speakers and given 2 of his own. He has 3 degrees in theatre and loves lighting an audience on fire.

Kind words from others

"Charlie has a unique gift of empowering and coaching clients in ways that capture authenticity to create an impactful presentation. He is masterful with encouragement."

Lisa Stephan

Executive Director at Sheboygan County Interfaith Organization

"Charlie used highly relatable, personal examples to illustrate key ideas. He had a solid 3-point, big-picture outline packed with easily digestible content."

Sam Wieder

Transformational Storyteller

“It is refreshing to have someone present clear concepts in a no-nonsense manner. He relates to people and leaves attendees with something to use for the rest of their lives.” 

Wally Waldhart

VP of Acuity Insurance