You're accomplished. 
You've succeeded.

Yet, you crave more

passion, purpose, & peace of mind as you navigate life's seasons.


 I'm Charis (like Paris)

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You're accomplished.
You've succeeded.

Yet, you crave
more

passion,
purpose, & 
peace of mind
as you navigate
life's seasons
.
____________________

I'm Charis
(like Paris)

Owl Guide You®
through Fearless
Transitions

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⬇️ Hear My Story

hot air balloon accident, my dad's broken neck, my mom's alcoholism, and why I kept bracing for impact... 

⬇️ Hear My Story

A hot air balloon accident, 
my dad's broken neck
my
mom's alcoholism, and
why I kept
bracing for impact...
 

Cheers for Charis 💬

Rick Hale

"she kept pushing... and flipped the script on me"


➡️ Watch the video clip (on right) of Rick sharing about his first session with Charis


"
Success is usually defined by KPIs, yet holistic success is about significance. On my last day, it won't be about a spreadsheet but about the hearts I've touched and the stories that are to be retold. After every conversation with Charis, I feel better and acknowledge myself for things that don't show up on any spreadsheets, guiding me toward what really matters. Charis is skilled at interrogating reality, providing clarity around my goals during life changes. Her loving candidness is a gift. We’ve also worked out a few kinks with family along the way. Charis’ coaching focuses on perspective rather than performance, which is crucial for achievers. Her mantra to "flow for it" instead of "go for it" has been a game-changer."

Rick Hale, Author, Entrepreneur, and CEEO in Atlanta, GA

Rick Hale

"she kept pushing... and flipped the script on me"

"Success is usually defined by KPIs, yet holistic success is about significance. On my last day, it won't be about a spreadsheet but about the hearts I've touched and the stories that are to be retold. After every conversation with Charis, I feel better and acknowledge myself for things that don't show up on any spreadsheets, guiding me toward what really matters. Charis is skilled at interrogating reality, providing clarity around my goals during life changes. Her loving candidness is a gift. We’ve also worked out a few kinks with family along the way. Charis’ coaching focuses on perspective rather than performance, which is crucial for achievers. Her mantra to "flow for it" instead of "go for it" has been a game-changer."

Rick Hale, Author, Entrepreneur, and CEEO in Atlanta, GA

⬇️ Watch the video clip (below) of Rick sharing about his first session with Charis

Mike Taravella

"the best coaching I've ever had, and I don't say that lightly"

"This is the best coaching I've ever had, and I don't say that lightly. Charis gets to the root of things so that real breakthroughs happen. There are so many coaches out there telling guys like me to go do and achieve more, but grinding will only take me so far. None of that matters if I don't like how I feel. Charis is helping me learn how I can relax and enjoy the ride."

Mike Taravella, Investor in Nashville, TN

Paresh Mehta

"an insightful guide who will help you reach new heights"

"When you're committed to personal growth, you come to realize that once you get to the top of one self-development mountain, you find yourself at the bottom of another. Charis is an insightful guide who will help you reach new heights with an expanding awareness of who you authentically are."

Paresh Mehta, Investor in Austin, TX

Private Coaching 🧭

Want to work with me one-on-one to move through a challenge or life transition?

Let's go on a
QUEST for Your
BEST Life


Quiet your voices

...How about we silence those inner critics and fear-driven thoughts?

Update your stories

...Isn't it time to rewrite those narratives that are keeping you stuck?

Expand your choices

...What if there are more opportunities and possibilities than you realize?

Seek your truth

...Ready to live in authentic alignment with your heart, mind, body, and spirit?

Trust your fearless compass

...How would it feel to rely on yourself with newfound confidence and clarity?


My life changed once I committed to my own quest.

Now it's your turn.

Be curious.
Be courageous.
Your future self will thank you.

Chat with Charis about 1:1 Coaching

Check Out My Podcast 🎙️

Check Out My Podcast 🎙️

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Top 40
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Top Charts in 6 Countries

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A little about me... 


I know what it's like to seek a purpose-filled, balanced life. I was born with ambition. But I was called to this work during a pivotal moment 30 years ago.

My family was celebrating my Dad’s 50th birthday with a hot air balloon ride. The ride was beautiful, but when we were ready to land, something went terribly wrong. The pilot knew we were coming in too fast and told us, “HOLD ON TIGHT. WE’RE GONNA HIT HARD!” The balloon basket hit the ground and violently bounced. My Dad was thrown out, and a rope got wrapped around his ankle. He was suspended in the air, hanging upside down below us, and was dragged the length of a football field through rows of corn and alfalfa. The next thing I knew, we were on the ground, racing over to Dad, who was face down and not moving. This crash landing left my Dad paralyzed with a broken neck and led my Mom to become an alcoholic.

That crash happened when I was just 19 years old, and for decades, I lived my life unconsciously scared of so many things, and always emotionally bracing for impact. Needless to say, I avoided my feelings and managed my internal crisis by becoming a workaholic—giving me the illusion of safety and control.

I know from personal experience and the work I’ve done with my amazing clientsthat despite what scenario life gives you—it is absolutely possible to live a fearless, fulfilling life.

Join me so you can Charis Your Life!

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Become the CEO
Chief Emotional Officer™ 
of Your Life


Ready to look under the hood and learn how you operate so you can master your hidden emotional fears?

Want to finally push past the limitations of perfectionism and those pressures you’ve accumulated over the years?

Let's channel your fiery ambition inward to spark feelings of true fulfillment.

Cherish your life with me as your coach.

Chat with Charis about 1:1 Coaching
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 Let's make your next chapter your best chapter!

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Listen to some episodes 🎧

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From Overwhelmed to Empowered

Length: 9 minutes

🎙️

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Flow for It™
(my personal motto)

Length: 10 minutes

🎙️

Listen Here
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Stop Judging Your Turns – Reframe and Reroute

Length: 8 minutes

🎙️

Listen Here

Read my latest blogs ✍🏻

Charis Chats with Tim Brand – Many Hands

Charis Chats with Bill Protzmann – Musimorphic

Charis Chats with Katie Ann Powell – Music and Money

Owl Guide You®


Owls can navigate in the darkest of night…
 

I’ll be your guide and shine a light for you.

Owls can move their heads nearly full circle… 

I’ll help you see new perspectives.

Owls have terrific binocular vision… 

I’ll bring things into focus.

Owl Guide You®


Owls can navigate in the darkest of night…
 

I’ll be your guide and shine a light for you.

Owls can move their head nearly full circle… 

I’ll help you see new perspectives.

Owls have terrific binocular vision… 

I’ll bring things into focus.

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Behind the Scenes

I hope you enjoy connecting with me and find my approach refreshing as you learn supportive ways to Charis Your Life 😉

A saying on the wall of my studio says, "Life is Art – Paint Your Dreams". I bought it in 2013, just a few weeks after my Mom passed away. I loved the sentiment, yet I wasn't authentically living it then. Well, now I am, and it feels awesome, and I want that for you too.

(Be sure to check out the rest of my website and read these 'Behind the Scenes' notes at the bottom of the pages. And don't forget to sign up to receive my emails below. You can also follow me on social media @charisyourlife.)

Oh, and the adorable dog you see everywhere is our 5-lb Havapoo named Heidi.

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