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Tim Draper
Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist | Founder of Draper Associates
"Charley's Book, It's Not Just Mumbo Jumbo - is a great journey and revelation story. Honest and well written for any reader who has a moment of doubt as to his purpose in life. Enlightening."
the book
My memoir and manual: from the trading floor to burnout, to a seven-step framework for rebuilding.
It's Not Just Mumbo Jumbo is both memoir and manual. It charts the full arc, from high-stakes trading rooms to burnout to the complete rebuilding of a life and turns every hard-won lesson into a seven-step framework you can actually use.
It's not self-help. It's a serious book for serious people who are tired of being told to journal more and breathe deeply. It goes further, goes darker, and comes out somewhere most books don't reach.
The Phoenix Mind Program is built directly on this framework. The book is where it starts. The program is where it transforms into your life.
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1:1 With Charley
A bespoke coaching program built around your unique challenges, ambitions, and timeline.
Six-Week Intensive: for a specific challenge, crossroads or period of change. Six private sessions, plus direct access to me between them.
12-Week Private Programme: for deeper change across life, work and direction. Two deep-dive sessions a month, full access to program material, and support throughout.
Every engagement moves through the same arc: Restore. Understand. Clarify.
The Phoenix Program
Digital Course
For driven professionals stuck or at a crossroads: a practical 180° reset for clarity, confidence and a plan for what's next.
The Phoenix Program is a self-paced digital program built around three stages: Chaos, Consciousness and Clarity. Inside, you'll get:
- Immediate access
- Practical exercises and guided reflection
- An interactive workbook to work through alongside the videos
- Practical tools to help you stay consistent once the program is complete
- Typically completed in 2 weeks
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Real results from real leaders.
Dhivya Venkat
Founder I Esya
"Charley has a unique ability to combine deep insight with practical clarity. His program helped me drill into what truly mattered, uncover what was driving me, and turn uncertainty into clear action. If you're looking for clarity personally or professionally I can't recommend him highly enough."
Richard Bower
Deloitte Chartered Accountant
"Charley has a rare ability to cut through the noise and get to the heart of what truly matters. At a major career crossroads, his framework helped me uncover my blind spots, find real clarity, and move forward with renewed confidence, energy, and purpose."
James Thorburn
Oil & Gas I Former Vitol
"I was at a major crossroads in a high-pressure industry, with uncertainty around career, health, and family leaving me stuck. Charley helped me gain the clarity and confidence to make the decisions I'd been avoiding and I've never looked back."
Charlie Farr
CEO CF Global Advisors
"Charley helped me cut through the noise, release the baggage I'd been carrying, and gain real clarity on what I wanted from both life and work. What sets him apart is the rare combination of deep personal insight, real commercial experience, and an authentic understanding of leadership, business, and family life."
Daniel Boeyens
Managing Partner I Assemble 49 VC
“Charley combines deep experience with practical clarity in a way that creates real momentum. His work gave me the tools, perspective, and confidence to move my business forward. I’d recommend him to founders and seasoned leaders alike - the investment of time is absolutely worth it.”
Marlen Von Roth
VP Tech Sales EMEA
"Before taking the course, I was busy but not intentional, repeating patterns and second-guessing myself. This course gave me a clear, practical framework to understand myself and turn that clarity into deliberate action. Now I feel calmer, focused, and confident in my direction, with a five-year plan that actually fits who I am."
Ben Grint
Global Director of Sales I Brand Atlas Real Estate
"Charley has a unique ability to combine deep insight with practical clarity. He helped me drill into what truly mattered, uncover what was driving me, and turn uncertainty into clear action. If you're looking for clarity personally or professionally I can't recommend him highly enough."
Walter Anderson
CEO Hislop Anderson Commodities
"Working with Charley was an insightful, rewarding and life changing experience. He helped me during a difficult time in our industry to refocus on what truly matters and align personal with business goals. I can highly recommend him to anyone needing help with aligning life with business!"
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