How do you rebuild after hitting rock bottom?
In this episode of *Perfectly Flawed*, I talk with **Charlie Cannon**—an engaging, energetic speaker and coach who lights up every room he enters. But Charlie’s journey to resilience and self-respect began in darkness.
At just 21, after a night of partying, Charlie fell asleep at the wheel and crashed his car on the M4 motorway. The accident left his sister in a life-threatening coma, and the self-blame consumed him for years. In that time, he also uncovered the impact of childhood sexual abuse, sending him further into a spiral of numbing and escape.
What followed was a long journey of self-understanding, healing, and transformation. Today, Charlie uses his story to spread messages of resilience, energy, and compassion—for self and others.
As a **speaker and coach**, Charlie has worked at the intersection of leadership, performance, and wellbeing for almost two decades. His clients include global brands such as **Deloitte, Tesco, HSBC, Barclays, Mars, and Unilever**. His philosophy is simple but profound: resilience matters, but so does the often-overlooked asset of *energy*.
In this conversation, we explore:
✨ Why setbacks can become our biggest opportunities for growth.
✨ How self-respect and compassion transform resilience.
✨ The vital role of energy in sustained performance.
✨ Why leaders need to balance high achievement with humanity.
Charlie’s story is a powerful reminder that even in our deepest struggles, light and growth are possible.
🎧 Tune in for a raw, uplifting, and energising conversation on resilience, leadership, and the art of being human.
