“I am Charmian Tardieu”

You’ve stepped into a bigger role.
New team, high expectations, limited time. Exciting — but also demanding.

That’s where I come in.

I help leaders unlock the full potential of their team so they can deliver — faster, stronger, and with greater connection. My work creates the clarity, trust, and energy that turn a group of individuals into a high-performing team.

Leaders tell me they value my ability to see what others can’t: to quickly understand human needs, emotions, and dynamics, and to reframe challenges into possibilities. I bring curiosity, creativity, and courage into the room — helping people feel seen, heard, and energised to give their best.

For more than 20 years, I partnered with global organisations to grow their brands through insight-driven strategy and innovation. I continue to do this work with clients who value my expertise.

But over time, I realised that where I can make the biggest difference is in helping leaders and teams unlock their own potential. Because in the end, it’s not just about products or strategies; it’s about people.

With over 36 years in the corporate world — including senior VP and board-level roles — I understand the realities of leading at the top: strategic complexity, political pressures, and the expectations that never stop. My clients value that I meet them at eye level: a coach who brings not only empathy and insight, but also the senior leadership experience to truly understand their world.

🔹 Executive Coaching – supporting leaders to grow their impact with clarity and confidence
🔹 Team Coaching – accelerating team trust, alignment, and performance
🔹 Innovation Consulting – insight-driven strategy and positioning for growth

If you’re stepping into a new role or leading a team through change, let’s talk about how I can help you succeed.

"Nurturing growth and insight with creativity and connection."

My Journey

Hi there! I’m Charmian, and at 34, I was living the dream as an SVP Director of Strategy in sunny LA, with a beautiful beachside home and big plans for the future.

But life threw me some curveballs. I faced single motherhood, lost my job, and had to deal with immigration uncertainties. Instead of letting it get me down, I decided to make a bold move. I packed up and relocated to Germany to start fresh with my own company, MilesFurther, inspired by my amazing son, Miles, and my passion for helping others.

MilesFurther’s journey is reflected in its evolving logo. It started as a symbol of growth and has transformed into footsteps that represent shared progress.

Growing up in Hamburg and the UK taught me the importance of psychological safety and supportive networks. These are the foundations for reaching our full potential.

My story is all about chasing dreams and believing in ourselves. It’s a reminder that with resilience and hope, we can all go MilesFurther.

Purpose and Values

I believe that fostering empathy and psychological safety is the springboard to more creativity and higher performance.

We create safe spaces for systems to navigate change, allowing every voice to be heard

We help teams understand each other’s motivations and strengths

We coach teams to find common purpose and see new possibilities