Charlie coaches people who are looking to make the transition from their initial “ Tower Building ” phase of life, to the “Passing the Torch” Stage.

An Executive Coach and Transitions Guidance Specialist, Charlie has worked in the manufacturing field since 1967.

First with Fortune 500 Companies, he built a technical and leaderships skills base that has served him well in working with smaller companies in both line and executive positions.

One of his many successes includes a buyout and business plan that succeeded in righting a plastics manufacturing company that had suffered the death of one of the founders. Building upon the plan foundation, he brought the company through a successful turnaround, and subsequent leveraged buyout. As owner, and CEO, he continued to build the firm prior to its sale. Subsequent activities include Marketing, Investing, and Consulting, all of which resulted in personal and client growth and success.

Charlie holds Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University and is a graduate of Harvard Business School 's Owner President Management Program, covering all phases of ownership and management issues, as well as the harvesting of a life's work in business.

Charlie is a graduate of Coach University 's Core Essentials Program, for professional coaches, and a member of the International Coaching Federation. He is on track to become a master certified coach, and works with one of the top certified mentor Coaches in the United States.

In discussing a business problem, a laser-like analogy helped me see my client's situation in a totally clear way.  -Strategic Consultant Burlington , VT

Working with Charlie helped clarify my thinking, sort out issues I was facing, and move me forward to where I could Make decisions and move ahead. He helped me many times get “unstuck.”   -Commodities Trader Charlotte, NC

I don't know what it was about talking to Charlie. I was looking for a new position in my professional life, and at the same time my wife and I were facing a Serious issue. What Charlie led me to, I now realize, was a calm sense of security and peace that helped me professionally and my wife and I in our personal matter achieve what we were looking for. He is man who truly cares for his clients.   -Director Level Manager Governmental Oversight Board Washington DC

Charlie has helped me sort out some issues concerning my business, and also my non-business life. His methods engender a lot of thought on my part, but I always get a sense of movement when we talk.  -Owner, Midwest Manufacturing Company

Each of our discussions caused me to look deeper into myself, think about my purpose, and what I really should be doing with my life. I am sure that this experience will land me in a place where I will be fulfilled, and happy with what I am doing.    -IT Executive, Charlotte, NC   After 20 years as professor of architecture, I wanted to make a career change.  Charlie is a man of integrity, wisdom, creative skills and energy  who takes you through a process from mentorship to clarity by asking penetrating, soul-searching questions, helping reveal personal and career dreams and goals.  He  brought seasoned business acumen to our consultations.  His background  as a successful business owner and clear-thinking leader helped shape my thoughts about starting my business Charlie provided me with unwavering encouragement, understanding and motivation when I needed it most  His continued confidence in me gave me the confidence in myself to take the difficult steps toward establishing my private architectural practice.   - Owner,  Private Architecture Firm, Charlotte