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Invest in trainings that
build real, lasting skills.

New managers & new grads today lack the skills needed to be effective.

In-house or video solutions are hard to scale and make stick.

I focus on mastery with deep learning and reinforced practice to build real skills that last.

My unique approach is built for high performers, taught with real world "in your shoes" operational experience, not books or Al.

Services - Group Training

Each program, customized to
your team's needs.

In-person or remote.
Sessions for up to 18 people.

Book a free 30-min call to discuss how
to help your first-time managers or new
grads succeed.

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Emerging Leaders

New Managers

The essential skills for every manager to lead & develop high-output teams.

#1
Leading as a manager

Giving feedback & handling difficult conversations

#2
Driving team performance

Lead effective performance conversations

#3
Cultivating collaboration

Drive alignment & buy-in across teams

#4
Inspiring a team

"Motivate others around a team vision & goals

#5
Empowering a team

Delegate & facilitate ownership to your team

#6
Influencing for results

Managing up & across with stakeholders

#7
Building team initiative

Create a healthy team culture & resilience

#8
Developing a team

Uplevel a team through effective coaching

#9
Navigating ambiguity

Lead others through uncertainty & change

#10
Driving team growth

Drive effective career conversations

#11
Developing as a leader

Understand & develop your leadership style

#12
Managing your performance

Achieve sustainably without burning out

Career Fundamentals

New Grads/Interns

The core professional and communication skills needed for key individual contributors to be effective.

#13
Collaborating effectively

Build trust with your manager & team

#14
Achieving results

Deliver results as a reliable team contributor

#15
Influencing for impact

Influence others by managing up & across

#16
Leading yourself

Sustain high performance & results over time

Program Design

Real life application &
sustained learning.

That's how real skills are
built.

30% Lecture

Customized case studies Actionable frameworks Industry research

50% Applied

Critical reflections Guided discussions Role-play scenarios

20% Sustained

Action plan assignments 1:1 Coaching & feedback Development metrics

Services - 1:1 Coaching

Accelerate your career with
personalized coaching

1

Tailored Guidence

Define goals and strategy for your path forward.

2

Skill Development

Improve critical leadership skills to be competitive in your industry.

3

Accountability

Stay focused with structure and motivation.

4

Flexible Coaching

Tailored to your schedule and needs.

Ready to uplevel your career?

Get coaching from Charlene to navigate job searches, plan your future career, excel in new role, and break through promotion barriers.

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02 Testimonials

Charlene has run programs loved and trusted by
startups, universities, and Fortune 500.

99% are likely to recommend to a friend or colleague.

"Charlene's coaching is hands-down the best leadership training I've received in my 20-year career. It opened doors for me that I didn't even know existed, and it got me there faster than I would have ever expected."

- Wes McCullough | Engineering Manager, Google

"It’s the most comprehensive, relevant and actionable career workshop for early career folks I’ve seen."

- Joyce Er | Software Engineer, Microsoft

"Coaching with Charlene is the most productive 30 minutes of my day."

- Tim Crino | Senior Editor, Inc.

"This is the program I wish I had when I first became a leader. I was impressed with how Charlene incorporated feedback from the leaders here and customized the program to our company-specific challenges."

- Martin Hunt | Chief Technology Officer, Verkada

"Charlene delivered a powerful and captivating talk at our TikTok’s Global Product & Music Marketing offsite. It was one of the highest-rated sessions and, without a doubt, one of the most memorable I’ve attended in my 15+ years in the industry. Unlike many sessions that can feel overly technical or superficial, Charlene provided practical and actionable insights, blending them with authentic storytelling that deeply resonated with everyone."

- Andina Badri | Global Head of Product and Music Marketing, TikTok

"Charlene's workshop was so helpful. Her examples and stories were relatable and made me feel less alone in my new internship experiences. I will take the tips she gave us with me for many years down the road."

- Karen Dong | Strategy & Planning Analyst Intern, MetLife

"Charlene brought so much insight, and the tools she provided were incredibly detailed and practical. Students told me they loved it."

- Amy Arnold | Executive Director, Duke University