EP258 | Charles Firlotte - Principal Laurent Maxime Consultancy, LLC

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Gale Force Wins, Alan Dale sits down with Chuck Firlotte, a seasoned executive with a diverse career spanning Canada, the US, England, and the Caribbean. Chuck shares insights into his journey from a small town in New Brunswick to leading companies as a CEO. He discusses the importance of transferable skills, staying open to opportunities, and the role of mentorship and relationships in leadership. Chuck also reflects on his experience at Harvard, managing businesses across different cultures, and his current work in consulting and career coaching. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on leadership, adaptability, and personal growth.0:00 – Welcome back to Gale Force Wins, Season 50:11 – Alan Dale introduction and guest introduction0:24 – Chuck Firlotte introduces himself and his background0:40 – Chuck's career journey in Canada, the US, and the Turks & Caicos1:05 – Discussion about Chuck's origins in Northern New Brunswick1:17 – Chuck's experience growing up in a small town2:09 – Chuck talks about his family and early influences3:10 – Moving from a small town to Fredericton, New Brunswick3:57 – Chuck's experience with university diversity4:30 – Chuck's memorable professor at St. Thomas University5:22 – Chuck's decision to go to University of Ottawa and transition into criminology6:08 – Transition from criminology to business7:07 – Learning from a probation and parole officer role8:02 – Chuck's shift towards the corporate world and HR9:12 – Moving into HR at Combustion Engineering9:53 – The importance of transferable skills10:52 – Chuck's transition to a corporate career12:11 – Chuck's move to the US and initial transition13:02 – Differences between working in Canada and the US14:05 – Chuck's climb from HR manager to Chief Executive Officer at Aquarion14:50 – The importance of remaining open to opportunities15:33 – Chuck's experience at Harvard and the global perspective16:43 – Chuck's work experience in England with his family17:59 – Chuck talks about traveling and living in the UK18:43 – Transition back to the US as CEO of Aquarion19:46 – The isolation and challenges of being a CEO24:04 – Chuck’s work in consulting and career coaching25:12 – Consulting experience in the Turks & Caicos26:31 – Adapting to the slow pace of business in the Caribbean27:30 – Chuck’s consulting work with family businesses28:11 – Helping businesses navigate chaos and disruption31:06 – Building long-term relationships with clients32:18 – Mentorship in Chuck’s consulting work33:31 – Helping clients through disruptions and challenges35:09 – The importance of finding solutions to business challenges37:09 – The fulfillment Chuck feels in helping others38:23 – Chuck talks about helping others navigate chaos39:49 – Chuck’s advice for young people and CEOs41:03 – The importance of working on the business and seeking help41:33 – closing remarksGale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing episodes wherever you get your podcasts every Tuesday evening. We continue to do that every Tuesday but have expanded into custom content for clients. We also have perfected a conference and trade show offering where you can receive over 20 videos edited and posted to social media at the same time the event is unfolding.For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.Visit our services page here:https://galeforcewins.com/servicesTo message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/