Charlie Gilkey is a highly experienced business consultant, coach, author, and speaker with nearly 20 years of fieldwork in leadership and organizational development, strategy execution, systems thinking, and content creation. As a cofounder and CEO of Productive Flourishing, he assists business owners and leaders in various industries to achieve their goals and enhance productivity. Apart from this, Charlie is a decorated army veteran with prior experience as a Battalion Training Officer, Transportation Company Commander, and Transportation Platoon Leader in the Army National Guard.

Charlie holds an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a B.S. in Philosophy from the University of Central Arkansas. He has also served on numerous boards such as Social Venture Partners Portland, Sacred Money Studios, and Wayfinding Academy. Charlie's expertise in business growth, practical innovation, communication, and executive coaching has landed him as a contributor to reputable publications such as Inc. Magazine.

As an award-winning author of "Start Finishing" and "Workways" (forthcoming), Charlie has demonstrated his exceptional ability to craft literary masterpieces that inspire readers. He is available as a speaker and source for journalists. His passion for helping others achieve more than they ever imagined has cemented him as a reputable business expert worth consulting.