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Perception is Projection: How Your Inner World Shapes Your Leadership with Rick Ely

What if the key to creating real organizational change starts with understanding yourself? In this enlightening episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo sits down with Rick Ely, CEO of C Suite Charters, for a profound exploration of personal transformation and its impact on leadership. Through Rick's journey from maritime engineer to real estate investor to luxury charter business owner, we uncover powerful insights about authentic leadership, the importance of understanding your core values, and how personal growth directly influences organizational success. Whether you're a leader seeking to create meaningful change or someone on their own journey of self-discovery, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on how looking inward can transform your outward impact. Tune in to discover why, as Rick puts it, 'It's not easy, but it doesn't have to be hard.'"
Broadcast on:
05 Mar 2025
Today on Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo welcomes Rick Ely, CEO of C Suite Charters. 
What you will learn in this episode:
  • The power of personal transformation
  • The concept of "perception is projection" 
  • The critical importance of identifying and living by your core values
  • The relationship between personal healing and professional success
  • The art of genuine curiosity and its role in both personal growth and effective leadership
  • The power of boundaries and their connection to personal values
  • The transformative practice of viewing challenges as opportunities for growth

Rick Ely is the CEO of C Suite Charters and a multifaceted entrepreneur whose journey from chief engineer to executive business coach exemplifies the power of authentic leadership and personal transformation. With a diverse background spanning real estate development, strategic investments, and maritime operations, Rick brings a unique perspective on creating success through inner work and genuine human connection. 

His approach to business and life is grounded in the philosophy that authentic leadership starts from within, making him an invaluable voice for organizations seeking to cultivate more human-centered workplaces. As someone who has navigated significant career transitions and personal growth, Rick's insights on blending passion with business acumen while maintaining integrity and self-awareness resonate deeply with leaders looking to create meaningful organizational change. Through his luxury charter service and forthcoming book, Rick continues to share his wisdom on personal development, leadership, and the importance of aligning one's values with their professional pursuits.
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What if the key to creating real organizational change starts with understanding yourself? In this enlightening episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo sits down with Rick Ely, CEO of C Suite Charters, for a profound exploration of personal transformation and its impact on leadership. Through Rick's journey from maritime engineer to real estate investor to luxury charter business owner, we uncover powerful insights about authentic leadership, the importance of understanding your core values, and how personal growth directly influences organizational success. Whether you're a leader seeking to create meaningful change or someone on their own journey of self-discovery, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on how looking inward can transform your outward impact. Tune in to discover why, as Rick puts it, 'It's not easy, but it doesn't have to be hard.'"