About Charmaine


Whoever said love is blind is dead wrong. Love is the only thing that lets us see each other with the remotest accuracy.” -- Martha Beck

BIO.

Relationship Coach.

I am a credentialed international Coach, specifically trained in relationships. I’m a widow. A great friend. Even though I’m an only child, I am a member of a large, loud, but loving family. 

Like many others I’ve come through a lot of pain, self-inflicted and from others. I used to think that if I was nice and played by “the rules” I would achieve success in all areas of my life. While I have had success in many ways and love in my life, I spent years exhausted, unhealthy, and had mild depression.

I've never been the type to be OK with the status quo or a routine life. I’ve always been drawn to personal growth and development, pushing myself to expand and grow. Because of that, I learned to stop breaking my own heart. With sheer will and the many brilliant teachers, mentors, my therapist and coaches, I lovingly woke myself up from the illusions and painful patterns I was in.  

I am now living my life’s purpose, working with individuals, groups, and organizations on one of my favorite topics, healthy relationships. Prior to becoming a full-time Coach, I spent 16 years serving in leadership roles as the Director of Programs and Vice President of Operations. Because of those roles, I am passionate about healthy leadership as well. I believe it's vital for leaders to develop healthy interpersonal skills which allow organizations to thrive. 

I also facilitate workshops, and offer one-on-one and group coaching. I’ve led educational programs in private and public schools, universities, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations in support of creating positive, healthy, and flourishing environments. I’ve also developed and taught curricula on healthy relationships to high school students.


Love works these days only when entered into for loving reasons—to extend and expand, to give and to grow, to bless and be blessed.”
― Katherine Woodward Thomas