Innovate. Transform. Lead.

Lead with HEART. Achieve with Purpose. Transform with Growth & Innovation.

Charlene Ridley is a transformative keynote speaker who equips leaders, teams, and entrepreneurs with a new approach to success—one that is holistic, energizing, and built for lasting impact.

Her HEART Goals™ framework challenges traditional goal-setting by replacing hustle with alignment, overwhelm with clarity, and burnout with sustainable growth. Through storytelling, strategy, and deep personal insight, Charlene shows organizations how to bridge the gap between dreaming and doing—creating results that don’t just check a box, but change lives.

Charlene’s approach is not about setting bigger goals—it’s about setting the right goals that create momentum, innovation, and impact in a way that actually lasts.

98% Actionable. 99% Engaging.

99% Inspiring. 99% Relevant.

Leaders and teams consistently leave Charlene's keynotes with actionable strategies, renewed focus, and an invigorated approach to leadership and growth.

Keynotes

  • Why do traditional goal-setting methods fail? Because they focus on doing more, rather than doing what matters most. In this transformational keynote, Charlene introduces her HEART Goals™ framework—a method designed to help organizations and individuals achieve growth without exhaustion. Attendees will learn how to set goals that are:

    ✅ Holistic – Aligned with personal and professional purpose
    ✅ Energizing – Goals that fuel action instead of draining motivation
    ✅ Aligned – Rooted in values, vision, and long-term impact
    ✅ Realistic – Designed for success, not perfection
    ✅ Task-Success Focused – Built for execution, not just inspiration

    Perfect for leaders, organizations, and high-performing teams looking to increase innovation, engagement, and results.

  • Success isn’t about having the best idea—it’s about having the confidence, clarity, and courage to act on it. In this high-energy keynote, Charlene helps leaders and teams identify what’s keeping them stuck and provides a roadmap to unstoppable momentum.

    Key takeaways include:

    • How to identify and eliminate barriers to growth

    • The mindset shifts required for bold decision-making

    • Strategies to move from hesitation to high-impact action

    This session is ideal for teams and organizations facing growth plateaus, leadership shifts, or major transitions.

  • The future of leadership isn’t about doing more—it’s about leading differently. This session challenges traditional leadership models and introduces a values-based, human-centered approach to leading teams, scaling businesses, and creating lasting change.

    Audiences will learn how to:

    • Foster innovation by prioritizing purpose over pressure

    • Develop a leadership style that drives engagement and performance

    • Implement HEART-driven strategies that lead to sustainable success

    Perfect for corporate leadership teams, executive retreats, and high-growth organizations looking to transform their leadership culture.

What attendees say.

  • Game-changer; eye-opener; Mind-shifting perspective.

  • Informative and knowledgeable with great delivery and honesty.

  • Charlene shared a great new perspective on goal setting! I really enjoyed how she suggested balancing SMART goals with HEART goals and that she gave actionable advice on how to do so. Very inspiring!

  • Looking at goals from a different perspective is great and leads to insight.

  • Charlene is so infectious and helpful. I needed to hear this about H.E.A.R.T goals and I cannot wait to attend future events.

  • Insightful and inspiring to become better at balancing life situations, improve self awareness, and be more intentional with focusing on goals.

Charlene Ridley