About Charrise

OK, so it feels kind of weird to speak my own praises. But this is a very personal relationship we're about to enter into together, and you need to know what qualifies me to be in your life.

 

I have been a business leader and innovative thinker for many years. My family has often called me a "job hopper" (fondly, of course) over the years, because I've made lots of risky moves with regard to work. The thing is, I was always searching for that ONE THING - I didn't know what it was, but I knew I'd know it when I saw it.

 

So, I tried many different things, and when I became interested in something else, I always found the courage to take the leap! This gave me really great experience getting to know a lot about the diversity in people. I learned valuable lessons about how people think and operate inside different roles in business. I learned the value of building sustainable relationships, spanning over several years. I also learned the importance of being happy in my work.

 

You see, I've experienced corporate burnout first hand. I nearly let it kill me once - when the stress of a job caused me to become very ill. I learned the hard way how stress affects health, and how sneaky it can be in doing so. When I returned to work (much too soon and still ill) with the solid knowledge that this work would not create my legacy, I had a talk with my boss, asking for an exit plan. The next day, he gave me one. He fired me! As if this weren't enough, a few weeks later my husband was diagnosed with Melanoma. Strike one, two, and three...in a matter of about 6 weeks.

 

There is no need for pity here, because these experiences led me to discover my gift and love for coaching. And my husband is now cancer free. I'm forever grateful for the lessons and growth these experiences brought to me.

 

I've worked as a leader in sales, marketing, management, and operations. I now realize that I was naturally coaching the people around me, in each experience. In 2006, I gained business coach certification through BusinessCoach.com in Sacramento, California. I began my coaching practice in November of 2006, and have since built a thriving coaching practice - coaching people around the world.

 

I am centered by my belief that people are meant to live with purpose, and committed to helping people cultivate extraordinary lives through their work. We are better together than apart, thus I love collaboration and the natural exchange of energy between people. I love working with people to create ways to have a positive impact on people and the world. I believe in the value of taking personal responsibility, and help people discover the significance of facing the truth about themselves and the life they create.

 

My primary work is as a legacy coach, exclusively coaching entrepreneurial people who really want to achieve big things, and leave behind a worthy legacy. My promise is to provide a safe and non-judgmental place for people to grow and develop; it's foundation being powerful love. I am intense and driven, with a quirky sense of humor that keeps me smiling. I can be very direct and straightforward, but always deliver it with a pure heart. Centered by integrity, intelligence, instinct and courage – I was born to coach.

 

I am a published monthly feature writer for several magazine publications, and am actively engaged in public speaking, sharing my unique message with the world. My new-found love for writing began with a thought provoking blog, which can be found HERE. I've published e-books and produced other products, available HERE.

 

Last and certainly not least, I am grounded by the unconditional love and support of my husband of 26 years, my two grown children, and my large and fun-loving extended family. Our life is full of laughter and closely held family bonds, allowing me to soar to my dreams.