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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 Workshops

Catch Misunderstandings Before They Become Expensive

The Cost of Discovering Confusion Too Late

Everyone leaves yourmeeting believing they understand. Three weeks later, it's clear they'reworking from different interpretations.

A deadline slips. Frustration rises.

Leaders are left solving a problem they should have prevented.

“Poor communication is a contributing factor in 56% of failed projects.”
— Project Management Institute

This program helps leaders uncover conflicting interpretations while they're still easy to correct.

Participants learn practical communication habits that prevent costly mistakes, uncover confusion early, and stop small problems from escalating.

You'll Learn How To:

     • Help people get it right the first time

     • Surface confusion sooner

     • Catch poor communication and fix it

Connect More Easily with More People

The Hidden Languageof Connection

Some people connect with you immediately. Others don't.

Most people assume it's chemistry, personality, or luck. It isn't.

Every interaction is driven by effort. Some people communicate with urgency.

Others with calm. Some prefer directness. Others prefer flexibility.

When people communicate using aneffort that matches the other person's preferred style, connection happens almost immediately.

“Leaders who master empathy perform more than 40% higher in engaging others.”
— Harvard Business School

This program helps participants experience different styles of effort and discover how small adjustments change the way people respond.

You'll Learn How To:

     • Recognize the effort styles peoplenaturally prefer

     • Adapt your communication without changing who you are

     • Build stronger connections with clients, coworkers, and teams

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