Meet Your Guide to Your Leadership & Career Evolution
About Me
I’m Charlise Clark Gwin—an authentic, personable, and deeply committed leader who has spent more than two decades guiding organizations, teams, and individuals through growth, transition, and transformation. My career has taken me from auditing multimillion dollar organization and leading the financial organizations of manufacturing facilities to boardrooms and regional leadership roles, ultimately serving as a Regional Chief Financial Officer supporting hundreds of leaders across multiple states.
Along the way, I discovered what truly fuels me: helping people step into their potential with clarity, confidence, and a sense of purpose.
I’ve led teams through complex operational challenges, built and overseen multimillion‑dollar budgets, large‑scale organizational change, and moments of uncertainty that required equal parts strategy, empathy, and courage. Whether building a finance department from the ground up for a growing non‑profit network or coaching new leaders inside one of the world’s largest companies, I’ve learned that leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about growth, self‑awareness, and the willingness to evolve.
Today, I bring that same passion and experience to my coaching practice.
Mission
My mission is to elevate leaders during pivotal moments of growth, career transition, and organizational change. Upper Echelon Coaching supports individuals stepping into new roles, expanded responsibilities, or new companies by developing the mindset, executive presence, and strategic clarity required to lead with confidence, integrity, and purpose.
Can I Support You?
Are you a:
Non‑profit leader who is stepping into a bigger role or focused on refining your executive presence and need a trusted partner to help you navigate the demands of mission‑driven
work?
A recent graduates and early‑career professional who is learning to translate ambition into action and build a career with intention or assess if your current career move is the best fit for you and your core values?
My approach is grounded in real‑world experience, practical tools, and a genuine belief in the power of people. I’m not here to give you generic advice—I’m here to help you see yourself clearly, make confident decisions, and lead with authenticity
.
If you’re ready to grow, stretch, and step into the next version of yourself, I’m here to walk that journey with you.
A new people leader transitioning from individual contributor to manager—one of the most challenging and transformative shifts in any career?
A tenured leader facing organizational change, team dynamics, or the need to reset and realign?