About Me

I’m Charlie Copeland, a lifelong leader dedicated to helping CEOs grow their businesses, sharpen their decision-making, and lead with greater clarity. My journey has taken me through the private, public, and nonprofit sectors—from running a multigenerational family business to serving in executive roles at a Fortune 10 company, and later as a Delaware State Senator and Senate Minority Leader.

Today, I guide CEOs and business owners in the Delaware and Philadelphia region through confidential peer advisory groups that challenge conventional thinking and foster accountability. My approach is grounded in real-world experience, a collaborative spirit, and a belief that leadership is as much about listening as it is about action.

Beyond my advisory work, I serve on the boards of several major local foundations, overseeing more than $1 billion in combined assets. These roles keep me connected to the region’s most pressing opportunities—and the leaders driving meaningful impact.

If you’re navigating change, seeking clarity, or simply ready to grow, I’m here to help you ask better questions and find stronger answers.

My Approach

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My consulting approach is grounded in real-world leadership experience and strengthened through my partnership with Vistage, the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization. This collaboration gives me access to world-class tools, research, and a global network of over 45,000 business leaders—resources I leverage to bring unmatched clarity, accountability, and growth opportunities to my clients.

I work with CEOs and business owners who want to break through complexity, make better decisions, and lead with greater purpose. Through confidential peer advisory groups and one-on-one guidance, I help leaders uncover blind spots, challenge assumptions, and sharpen their focus. This isn’t traditional consulting—it’s structured, high-impact collaboration rooted in trust, experience, and results.

With Vistage’s proven model and my diverse background in business, public service, and governance, I offer more than advice—I provide a strategic sounding board to help leaders grow their business and themselves.

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Is This the Right Fit for You?

Joining my peer advisory group requires more than interest—it takes commitment, character, and the readiness to both give and receive honest feedback. This is a group of high-performing CEOs who hold each other to a high standard, and membership is a mutual decision.

Below are three no-cost options you can try. If you’re curious, let’s explore whether there’s a strong fit—for you, and for the group.

CEO Climb Webinar

Join a free, no-obligation CEO Climb webinar and connect with business leaders nationwide. Walk away with real insights you can apply immediately—no sales pitch, just value.
If you find the webinar valuable, give me a call and let’s schedule a 30-minute joint introduction to explore whether my peer group might be a mutual fit.

Webinar Registration

A Strategic 1-2-1

Engage in a free, focused 60-minute conversation designed to mirror the depth and clarity of a peer advisory session. We’ll examine a pressing business challenge, pressure-test your thinking, and identify actionable paths forward—confidentially and without obligation. It’s a valuable opportunity to experience how high-performing leaders sharpen their decision-making.

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Attend a Meeting

At no cost, join us for a half-day experience alongside a select group of CEOs and business owners. You’ll hear a world-class speaker, gain fresh insights, and get a firsthand look at how peer advisory works at the highest level. It’s a no-pressure opportunity to explore whether there is a mutual fit.

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