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Charlie Whyman is a dynamic and inspiring speaker who brings real-world experience, resilience, and courage to every stage she steps on. Having navigated multiple career changes, redundancy, and the challenges of breaking into male-dominated industries, Charlie offers a refreshing perspective on overcoming obstacles, embracing uncertainty, and taking control of one’s future.
As the Managing Director of TGIS Aviation, a company that specialises in solving complex, time-critical challenges for aircraft and engine owners, Charlie has demonstrated exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills. Her journey from engineering to marketing, consultancy, and aviation leadership proves that career paths are rarely linear – and that courage, not confidence, is the key to success. Beyond her professional achievements, Charlie is an advocate for breaking barriers as one of the youngest female MDs in the aviation sector. She openly shares her journey as a university dropout with no formal qualifications, proving that traditional paths to success aren’t the only way forward. Her experiences balancing a high-powered career while co-parenting her five-year-old son further solidify her message of resilience, adaptability, and courage.
As the Founder of The Curious Marketing Club and B2B Marketing Specialist at Curious B2B Marketing, Charlie empowered businesses to excel in sales and marketing while helping leaders overcome self-doubt and build confidence. A dynamic force in professional communities, Charlie previously hosted The Curiosity Key podcast and energised LinkedInLocal Nottingham as a facilitator. As Regional Vice President and President of the Professional Speaking Association East Midlands, she nurtured a thriving network of speakers, fostering growth and collaboration in the industry.
Charlie’s talks resonate with professionals across industries because she speaks from experience. She understands the fears that come with career transitions – whether it’s the fear of failure, rejection, or stepping outside a comfort zone. In her keynote talks, Charlie challenges the confidence myth, arguing that courage, not confidence, is the real catalyst for change. She helps audiences recognise and navigate fear, demonstrating how to take meaningful action despite uncertainty. Her insights inspire professionals to step up, speak out, and take control of their careers. From industry conferences to International Women’s Day events, Charlie’s message of courage over confidence continues to empower audiences worldwide, making her a top choice for organisations seeking an engaging and transformative female motivational speaker.
Charlie Whyman is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Charlie spoke at not one, but THREE of my Salesforce Women in Tech events because she is such a brilliant, effortlessly engaging public speaker with tons of personality and helpful learnings to share. I learned a lot from her marketing talks – advice I still use in my career to this day! Couldn’t recommend her enough, she really gets you thinking out of the box!”
“Charlie was given the brief to come up with something marketers could actually use and she hit the nail on the head. Her practical frameworks were just the kind of thing our audience of marketers love. Charlie is a wonderful warm soul ready to offer value with no expectation of anything in return. She’s also a really nice person to hang out with which makes the whole experience of working with Charlie that much better!”
“Charlie has spoken on our weekly webinar a number of times now, she provides so much value, we just keep inviting her back! Our weekly webinars are attended by hundreds of accountants and their feedback is always really positive. Charlie’s presentation style is conversational and informative. It’s always a real pleasure to have her speak for us.”
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