“I am Charmian Tardieu”

A highly respected coach, moderator and insight strategist, Charmian founded MilesFurther in 2002, leveraging her successful career as a marketing strategist in Europe and the US.

Originally a consultancy focused on insights and innovation, Charmian has, over the years, broadened its services to include team and leadership coaching, aiming to provide clients with lasting impacts on innovation and performance.

Operating worldwide from her Hamburg office, MilesFurther, under Charmian’s leadership, relies on a trusted network of coaches, strategists and research agencies.

This global operation supports leaders eager to foster an innovation culture where every team member thrives, harnessing system intelligence and amplifying individual potential.

Charmian’s insatiable curiosity about people drives her. She engages with others with an open heart and a positive spirit, striving to uncover deeper insights and help individuals realise their potential. Her passion lies in discovering fresh perspectives and stimulating creativity, contributing to the growth of both people and businesses.

"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