Conversation: Captain Charlene Ferguson-Pilot & Coach

What does courage look like at 30,000 feet? ✈️ In this Power Wednesday episode of Be Your Empowered Self, Deb sits down with Captain Charlene Ferguson — a commercial pilot and coach who has spent over three decades navigating the skies in a career that’s long been male-dominated. Charlene shares what it really takes to rise with calm courage, lead with confidence, and stay grounded under pressure — not just in the cockpit, but in life. From her early beginnings in aviation to her growing work coaching women in male-dominated careers, this conversation is a powerful reminder that courage doesn’t always roar… sometimes it’s steady, quiet, and deeply rooted. If you’ve ever felt called to grow into a stronger version of yourself — in your career, your leadership, or your next brave step — this episode will leave you feeling empowered to trust your voice, own your space, and rise. In this episode, we explore: ​Calm courage vs. loud confidence ​Finding your voice in tough environments ​Leadership, resilience, and self-trust ​What it means to truly be your empowered self If this episode resonated, follow the show so you don’t miss next week’s Power Wednesday drop — and if you feel like it, leave a rating and share this with a woman who needs a little extra courage today. Deb👸🏽 Podcast Disclaimer The Be Your Empowered Self podcast is for inspirational and educational purposes only. The content shared in this podcast reflects personal experiences, stories, and perspectives and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, psychological, legal, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, qualified mental health professional, or other qualified provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition or any personal situation. Listening to this podcast does not establish a coaching, therapeutic, or professional-client relationship. Everything shared here is offered with care, compassion, and respect — but you are always responsible for your own choices, actions, and well-being.