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Executive leaders and entrepreneurs face day-to-day challenges for a wide spectrum of business needs including revenue generation, time optimization & management, leadership development of teams, culture building, growth strategy, product/service innovation, brand marketing, and a myriad of other competing priorities. It’s no wonder that most leaders feel overwhelmed, under-resourced, and alone in their pursuit of success. Very few people understand the weight that executive leaders carry and the responsibility they feel for their respective organizations.
In addition, many leaders don’t feel that they have enough time or space to do the one thing that should matter most to them (i.e., taking care of themselves and their loved ones). The nature of today’s ever-changing market and the need to be “on all the time” is a constant challenge. The irony is that those who choose to carve out time and invest in themselves actually perform better and are more fulfilled than those who don’t.
I’m committed to helping busy executive leaders and entrepreneurs like you who want to invest in themselves towards designing a “good life” (however you define this) by increasing clarity and confidence, improving business leadership acumen and outcome, and developing healthy habits to live a more fulfilled life both in the workplace and at home. The content created here is rooted in scientific research, proven executive practice, and game-shaping insights from subject matter experts that are committed to seeing you experience fulfillment and success. Let’s stay connected with each other and do this together!
Charles Lee
How I Can Help
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Clarity Advisor
Life is so much better when you’re clear about your identity, purpose, and value. I have over 20 years of experience advising some of the highest-performing executives and recognizable brands in the world. All of them have benefited from achieving clarity in both their professional and personal lives. Think of me as your coach + consultant that can help you design the life you always wanted.
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Speaker & Facilitator
Events can create remarkable moments that catalyze momentum for a brand. I’ve had the privilege of speaking and facilitating significant gatherings for brands including Toyota, NBCUniversal, WME, CAA, Wells Fargo, Caterpillar, ONE Campaign, Sequoia Capital, White House, etc. on topics ranging from Leading Innovation, Productivity, Design Thinking, Purpose Design, Branding, Executive Presence, Leadership, Living with Clarity, and DEI.
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Team Development & Offsites
Our organizations are only as good as the teams we build as leaders. Through my company (Ideation), I offer team development experiences including offsite programming and facilitation, professional development courses for teams, executive team coaching, and customized content for team development.
What People Are Saying
“Charles is both a fountain of ideas and a master builder of frameworks to bring those ideas to reality. His work at bringing the best and the brightest minds together has made him one of the most sought after solutions people I know. Charles is wise, deliberate, compassionate and generous. If you or your company is looking to pivot Charles is your guy and his team at Ideation will guide you through the nuances of making things work.”
Hendre D Coetzee
Leadership Architecture Specialist
“Charles is a brilliant strategic thinker. I have worked with him for nearly a decade and count him as one of the most important professional relationships that I've built in my career. I've worked with him to implement key initiatives as well as to help design high quality board level powerpoint presentations. I have referred him to numerous friends and colleagues and he always delivers. He is an incredible listener and is extremely thoughtful in his approach. Given that he works with such a diverse set of clients, I find that he brings a broad and interesting perspective to our projects. He truly is a gem and is one of the most decent human beings that I've had the pleasure to work with.”
Zakiyyah Salim-Williams
Partner & Chief Diversity Officer at Gibson
Dunn & Crutcher LLP
“If you need help with brand development, leadership, innovation or execution, consider Charles Lee and Ideation. I have had the pleasure of working with Charles for the past 4 years on a variety of projects, the most prominent being a leadership speaker series on Innovation. Charles and his team are professionals who provide a consistent superior level of service. They run a turn key operation with a high-level of talent and expertise that allows the client to relax and enjoy the work product. If you need inspiration, motivation and the sheer will to get your ideas moving then you need to contact Charles and work with Ideation like I did.”
Julia Wang
Senior Manager, Strategic Planning and Transformation
Toyota
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