In this grounded and illuminating conversation on Visionary New Earth Leaders, I sit down with Charley Johnson, a seasoned executive who has walked the path of both corporate command and spiritual devotion. With over two decades of experience in business leadership, seven years stewarding a nonprofit, and a decade under the guidance of an enlightened teacher, Charley now carries the mantle of Chief Consciousness Officer.
Together, we unpack the architecture of conscious leadership — not as an abstract ideal, but as a stabilising force for organisations navigating disruption, growth, and deeper purpose. Charley shares how his early life shaped his resilience, how neutrality became his compass, and why integrating inner awareness into executive roles is not just possible — it’s necessary.
This is a conversation for decision-makers ready to evolve not through more noise, but through deeper presence. We explore how energetic leadership, spiritual inquiry, and organisational structure can converge to create cultures of alignment and trust.
Whether building a legacy or recalibrating your leadership path, this episode will anchor you in what matters most.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to Visionary New Earth Leaders
00:54 – Charley’s early life & forging identity in Salt Lake City
02:03 – Navigating the challenge: taking the reins of the company
03:15 – Shifting into service: nonprofit leadership & self-mastery
04:31 – Meeting the enlightened teacher: a decade of inner work
06:57 – Spiritual unfolding & practical application
07:41 – Business as sacred ground: integrating consciousness
18:26 – The emergence of the Chief Consciousness Officer
20:33 – Neutrality as leadership currency
23:27 – Why consciousness is no longer fringe in business
24:42 – Spiritual counsel within the C-suite
25:49 – Charley’s vision: cultivating conscious leadership at scale
28:22 – From personal evolution to systemic transformation
30:15 – Real-world impacts of energetic leadership
32:59 – Building trust with intuition and embodied awareness
34:38 – Consciousness is the cornerstone of modern leadership
44:54 – Closing wisdom: walk with presence, lead with truth
Connect with Charley here, and if you are interested in working with Charley and offering a Chief Consciousness Chief position, reach out to him on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjconsciousness/
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