Charlie Whyman

Keynote Speaker on Leadership and Business Growth

From Engineering to Aviation Leadership: Leads TGIS Aviation, tackling urgent challenges in the aviation industry.
Creator of the OTTER Framework: Built a tool to improve marketing, reduce overwhelm, and align teams.
Dynamic Speaker and Podcast Host: Shares insights on leadership and growth; hosts The Curiosity Key podcast.

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What Charlie Whyman's Clients Say

Here is some of the feedback from audiences and clients who have worked with Charlie.

"Charlie is an accomplished and personable speaker who has the ability to facilitate sessions that show us what we are all capable of."

Malcolm Budd,

Export Control Consultant,

"Superb speaker with great content, charisma in spades and a very professional delivery style. She hooked you and reeled us in with humour, social proof, and a caring “slap” or two. Well worth booking before she gets too expensive!"

David Hyner,

Professional Speaker,

"After hearing Charlie speak at a Business Marketing Club (BMC) event for B2B marketers and seeing how proactive she is in sharing her expertise in marketing, I knew she’d make the perfect speaker for our expert webinar for Digital Marketer apprentices. She spoke on leveraging LinkedIn and struck the perfect balance of sharing the right approach to take and practical tips. Charlie connects easily with whatever audience she addresses and I’d highly recommend her as a speaker and trainer."

Clare Yau,

Marketing Consultant,

"I’ve experienced a number of LinkedIn masterclasses over the years and wondered if I would learn anything new when Charlie recently delivered an online masterclass to a group of speakers. Wow! What an excellent presentation! Not only is she a lively, really engaging speaker, her content was thought provoking, relevant, practical and above all presented in a way that made me realise there are more, simple things I can do to improve my reach on LinkedIn."

Susan Heaton-Wright,

Owner,

Academy of High Achievers

"Charlie is “the BOMB” of LinkedIn training. During her talk she broke down the most important components of LinkedIn in a practical and simple way. I cannot recommend her enough. Ps. Her bubbly personality is contagious… don’t hire her if you want a boring trainer 😅"

Simone Vincenzi,

Speaker and MC,

"I have recently listened to a talk from Charlie on her marketing process OTTER. Charlie has the ability to turn what can often be the confusing arena of marketing, into an easy to follow and more importantly, easy to use system that will help a business of any size or shape. I would strongly recommend her in any speaking or training capacity to support people/organisations who want to have marketing made simple and accessible."

Caroline Cavanagh,

Director,

"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 many 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."

Shane Lucas,

Technical Director,

Added Value Solutions Ltd

"Hi Charlie, I wanted to reach out and share my experience from the BHBIA conference yesterday, which I attended for the first time. I found your ‘Courage in Motion’ session hugely valuable and inspiring. The ‘re-think, re-frame and re-train’ model really helped me re-evaluate the messages I convey to myself on a daily basis and inspired me to believe that anything is possible! This was especially valuable to me as I am just starting out in my career in the pharmaceutical industry. Your ability to connect with the audience and deliver such impactful insights was fantastic. Thank you so much for the inspiration and guidance!"

India Wilkinson,

Market Research Associate,

Eli Lilly and Company

"Thank you for today Hi Charlie, I just wanted to say a big thank you for your session and presentation this morning. I have spoken to many delegates today and your session set up the day to be successful. Getting the delegates talking really helped and the energy carried on throughout the day. I know you said you were off to an aviation conference, I hope that goes well and it was wonderful to meet and listen to you. Thanks once again."

Paul O'Nions,

Founder and Managing Director,

GTMx Consulting

"Amazing presentation Very well put together and really a great way to start the conference"

Peter Chulu,

Chief Executive Officer,

SERMALO Group

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Charlie Whyman's 2025 Biography

Who is Charlie Whyman?

Charlie Whyman knows firsthand that navigating career changes, facing redundancy, and starting new ventures can be daunting—but they’re also opportunities for growth. As the Managing Director of TGIS Aviation, a company that specialises in solving complex, time-critical challenges for aircraft and engine owners, she is passionate about helping others take control of their careers and build the courage to take action, no matter what obstacles arise.

With a background as an engineer, a marketer by experience, and a business leader by curiosity, Charlie has built her career across male-dominated industries, from automotive to mining, shipping, and now aviation. In 2006, she founded an award-winning Sardinian Olive Oil business, and after facing redundancy twice, she embraced new challenges by launching her own consultancy and training business in 2017. Her journey ultimately led her to the role of Managing Director, offered by a client who saw her leadership and problem-solving abilities in action.

As a university dropout with no formal qualifications, Charlie is open about the twists and turns of her career, using her story to show that fear doesn’t have to hold you back. Through her experiences as a business leader, speaker, and co-parent to her 5-year-old son, she demonstrates that with courage and the right support, it’s possible to take control, push past fear, and create your own path to success.

Charlie Whyman's 2025 Talks & Topics

Daring to Try: Choosing Courage Over Confidence

In the fast-paced, competitive world of tech, fear can quietly keep us stuck—whether it’s holding back from asking for a promotion, not speaking up in important meetings, or hesitating to pursue that next big career step. We’re often told we just need more confidence, but what if confidence isn’t the solution? This talk challenges the myth of confidence and shifts the focus to courage—the real key to moving forward. Courage is about taking action despite fear and uncertainty, and it’s what helps you get unstuck, dream bigger, and go after what you truly want in your career.

Key Takeaways:

The Confidence Myth: Why confidence isn’t the missing piece we’ve been led to believe and why courage is more essential to overcoming fear.
Understanding and Recognising Fear: How fear shows up—whether it’s fear of failure, rejection, or judgement—and how it holds you back from achieving more.
Courage vs. Confidence: Why courage is about daring to act despite fear, while confidence often comes after you’ve taken the first step