My Profile | Network In Action(Business Consultant ) Charles Watkins's profile
  • Basic Information

  • Company
    FocalPoint Business Leadership Coaching of Charlotte
  • What is your "why"? Why do you do what you do?
    At one of my lowest points in life, I found myself trying to manage a full time corporate job, $1MM Commercial Cleaning Business with 40 employees and no management staff, two ailing parents and my family. I was completely burned out and felt like a failure! I knew it was a lot for anyone to manage but I had never been in a situation where I was completely overwhelmed...I was a high achiever! The death of my father sent me over an edge. With the help of formal and informal coaches, I was able to build a plan and gradually remove things from my plate and clear my mind. I realized that everyone needs help or a coach sometimes. I want to be that resource for others so no one ever feels the frustration, sadness and shame that I felt on my worst day. Helping someone to transform their business can transform their life!
  • Unique Selling Proposition
    I believe that helping individuals transform businesses can transform lives. I have a passion for growing businesses and helping people, so I decided to take my 20+ years of corporate experience as well as experience owning and operating four businesses of my own to establish a coaching practice fulfilling my personal mission. I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly of the corporate world and entrepreneurship, so now I help business leaders manage through the challenges associated with things like time, team, money, and future planning to help eliminate the uncertainty, frustration, and stress of business ownership that I once felt.

    We offer a variety of solutions such as 1 to 1 coaching, group coaching, workshops and assessments to help clients gain insight and chart a path forward. Our goal to is make business coaching resources available to those who desire help and would like to transform their businesses and lives.
  • About me
    I am married to my wife, Sabre, and a father of three young men Phillip, Landon, and Elan. I am also a caregiver to my mom Glenda who has a diagnosis of dementia. I was born in Atlanta, I love sports, music, cooking, movies and all Atlanta sports teams! I went to Wake Forest for undergraduate studies and UGA for my MBA and avidly follow their sports teams. I also love learning about new businesses and leadership concepts.

    On weekends, you will find me typically at a local or regional 7v7 Football game, AAU Basketball Tournament, or hanging out for a nice meal with friends
  • Profession
    Business and Executive Coach
  • Title
    Managing Director/Business and Executive Coach
  • Hobbies and interest
    Sports ( Football, Basketball , Soccer)
    Music
    Traveling
    Coaching
  • Website
    https://charleswatkins.focalpointcoaching.com/
  • Contact Information

  • City / Town
    Charlotte
  • State
    NC
  • Zip
    28227
  • Country
    United States
  • Special offers to the group
    Free 60 Minute Strategic Business Review to All NIA members. 20% off of all Behavioral Assessments with Debrief for NIA members
  • Google Business Review URL
    https://nia.bz/4ftPSJP
  • Facebook Business Page URL
    N/A
  • LinkedIn Profile
    www.linkedin.com/in/charles-watkins-iii
  • Education

  • College / University
    Wake Forest University
  • Graduation Year
    1995