Stop Guessing.
Start Building.

One-to-one guidance to build your Purpose Acropolis and scale your life's work. For those ready to move from theory to construction.

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I am not a Guru.
I am a Guide.

Most coaches speak from a textbook. I speak from the arena.

I have spent the last decade experimenting with every form of modern work. From bootstrapping my own start-ups and building global communities to representing Great Britain as a triathlete. I wrote undefinable life design not because I had all the answers, but because I’ve lived the questions.

I am still climbing my own ascent. I am still testing these frameworks in the real world.

I don't offer life advice. I offer engineered clarity. I help you apply the Acropolis, Toolkit and Pathway to your specific context, cutting years off your learning curve.

How We Work Together.

Phase 1: The Foundation (Weeks 1-5)

The Golden Thread Intensive. Over 5 weeks, we construct your Purpose Acropolis from the ground up.

The Approach:

5x Strategy Sessions (60 mins): Weekly deep-dive calls to design each layer of your structure.
Direct Access (WhatsApp): Send voice notes and questions as you build. I unblock you in real-time so you never wait a week to make progress.
Weekly Fieldwork: You will leave every session with a specific construction task, from auditing your energy to drafting your manifesto. You build. I review.

The Syllabus:

Week 1: Materials. Surfacing the many interests you feel called to and discarding the outdated ones.
Week 2: Foundation. Committing to the few Semi-Professional categories you feel most called to.
Week 3: Keystone. Uncovering the Golden Thread that connects who you are with how you help.
Week 4: Roof. Define the unique language, models and intellectual property of your Signature Expression.
Week 5: Pillars. Design the Value Streams that will financially and energetically sustain you.

Outcome: A complete blueprint for your next life chapter.

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Phase 2: The Ascent (Monthly Retainer)

The Implementation Partnership. Once the structure is built, we shift gears to the climb. The focus moves from design to execution using The Energy Toolkit and The Income Pathway.

The Approach:

Fortnightly Strategy Calls (60 mins): We meet every two weeks to review your progress, adjust your route and optimise your pacing.
Ongoing WhatsApp Support: You keep the lifeline. As you encounter new terrain or obstacles in the real world, you have immediate access to guidance.
Quarterly Reviews: Every 90 days, we zoom out to audit your trajectory and reset your targets.

The Focus:

Capacity: Optimising your Boots, Flask, Ice Axe and Stopwatch to prevent burnout as the stakes get higher.
Strategy: Moving from Basecamp to Summit by planting your Flag, securing your Foothold and building your Stairway.

Outcome: Sustained growth, deep accountability and the assurance that you are never climbing alone.

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Built in the Real World.

“The most impactful coaching experience I've ever had.”

“Charlie helped me develop something genuinely valuable that fits my unique personality and strengths, then guided me through the best strategies to make it into an income stream. What he does differently is help you find what truly aligns... then build something around that which no one else can do better than you.”

— Sindre Kaupang, Founder, Filmmaker & Innovator

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“Guided me through creative unlocks.”

"Charlie's Golden Thread Coaching Programme was tremendously helpful... He has a way with putting words to abstract ideas. His program is thought-provoking and guided me through several creative unlocks over a few short weeks. I feel more equipped to live a life aligned with my values and identity."

— Jason Lan, Product Engineer at Verkada

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“He helped me cut through the noise.”

"I was all over the place with my interests... Charlie gave me clarity I hadn't found anywhere else. He isn't one of those coaches who just throws inspirational quotes at you. He's hands-on and practical. We mapped out potential value streams... and he created accountability systems that kept me moving forward."

— Alex McCann, Founder of TrueNorth

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“A grounded, confident plan.”

"Charlie helps you cut through years of scattered interests and uncover the Golden Thread that connects them. For a founder, that kind of clarity is rare and invaluable. I’m heading into 2026 with a grounded, confident plan for what I want to build and put into the world."

— Andy Evans, Founder of Reinventives

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I work with a small number of private clients at a time to ensure deep focus. This creates a high-trust, high-impact environment.

If you are ready to invest in your design, please complete the application below. If I believe I can help you, I will invite you to a consultation call.