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The Limitless Podcast with Nick JonssonEpisode 241: Charley Johnson - The Position of Chief Consciousness OfficerThis is episode #241 of The Limitless Podcast with Nick Jonsson and we are pleased to have with us Charley Johnson, Chief Consciousness Officer.In this enlightening and thought-provoking conversation, Charley introduces us to a new frontier in leadership: the Chief Consciousness Officer—a role dedicated to nurturing self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and deep human connection within organizations.As the world of business evolves, the old models of leadership—based solely on productivity, control, and results—are starting to show their cracks. Charley explains how bringing consciousness into the boardroom isn’t just good for people, it’s essentia...2025-07-2918 min
News & Views with Joel HeitkampCharley Johnson tells State Sen. Boschee about Fargo-Moorhead tourism07/25/25: State Senator Josh Boschee fills in for Joel Heitkamp on this July Friday, and is joined in the KFGO studio by Charley Johnson. Charley is the current President and CEO of the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau, and speaks with Josh about tourism to the area and his hopes for the new convention center. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-07-2513 min
The Lunchtime Series"The Rise of the Chief Consciousness Officer | Kevin Britz x Charley Johnson | Conscious Leadership"Welcome to another profound episode of *The Lunchtime Series* with your host Kevin Britz. In today’s groundbreaking conversation, we dive into the world of *conscious business transformation* with visionary guest **Charley Johnson** — former president of the Pay It Forward Foundation and pioneer of the *Chief Consciousness Officer (CCO)* movement.This episode unpacks:* Why the role of CCO is becoming essential in modern organizations* The integration of consciousness into leadership, culture, and decision-making* How neutrality, awareness, and access to source intelligence are reshaping business strategyIf you've ever felt like the current leadership paradigm is too rigid, too reactive, or simp...2025-07-2436 min
Purple Political BreakdownThe Art of True Political Neutrality! Democrats & Republicans Can't Save the World! Ft. Charley JohnsonHost Radell Lewis sits down with Charley, a pioneering voice in conscious business leadership who brings a truly unique perspective to overcoming division in our polarized world.About Today's Guest:Charley combines over 20 years of corporate leadership experience with 7 years as President of the Pay it Forward Foundation and a decade of study with an enlightened teacher. This rare combination of business acumen, non-profit leadership, and spiritual development has positioned him as one of the first Chief Consciousness Officersa revolutionary role focused on healing division within organizations.What You'll Learn in This Episode:2025-07-221h 27
Office Hours with David MeltzerCharley Johnson, Sébastien Page, Dr. Reggie Thomas | Office Hours #751Charley Johnson
Charley has 20+ years in corporate as a business owner, 7 years in non-profit as the President of the Pay it Forward Foundation, and 10 years as an enlightened teacher. The combination of these three things creates a unique set of skills that will be crucial for companies and their employees moving forward. He is working to bring the position of Chief Consciousness Officer to the forefront of the business world and into all companies. A Chief Consciousness Officer is not a part of another wellness program a company would try to implement. This position will not be...2025-07-0234 min
Amplifying LeadershipExpanded Awareness with guest Charley Johnson CCOIn this thought-provoking guest episode of Amplifying Leadership, we explore the concept of Expanded Awareness and the emerging role of a Chief Consciousness Officer (CCO). Together with guest Charley Johnson, Chief Consciousness Officer who brings other chief consciousness officers into businesses and companies worldwide, understanding consciousness is becoming a vital asset for forward-thinking organizations.Our guest shares how leaders can shift from a tunnel-vision approach to one rooted in curiosity, neutrality, and awareness - and how doing so can transform team dynamics, strategic planning, and risk management. You'll walk away with practical strategies...2025-06-3027 min
Untangled"Empire of AI" w/Karen HaoToday, I’m sharing my conversation with Karen Hao, award-winning reporter covering artificial intelligence and author of NYT bestseller, Empire of AI. We discuss:* The scale-at-all cost approach to AI Big Tech is pursuing — the misguided assumptions and beliefs it rests upon, and the harms it causes.* How the companies pursuing this approach represent a modern-day empire, and the role narrative power plays in sustaining it.* Boomers, doomers, and the religion of AGI.* Alternative visions of AI that center consent, community ownership, context, and don’t come at the expense of people...2025-06-2948 min
Walk In victory🎧 Understanding Consciousness and Compassion in Business | Featuring Charlie JohnsonIn this soul-centered episode of Walk In Victory, host NaRon Tillman sits down with Charlie Johnson, President of the Pay It Forward Foundation, to explore the essential role of consciousness and compassion in modern business leadership.From his small-town roots to global nonprofit work, Charlie shares how simple acts of kindness and deep spiritual awareness can transform company culture, employee well-being, and community impact. Together, they discuss the emergence of Chief Consciousness Officers, the power of service-driven leadership, and the urgent need for emotional intelligence and simplicity in organizational communication.This episode will challenge business owners...2025-06-2728 min
Changing The Channel with Joe Garner: Change your perspective, change your life.Pioneering the Chief Consciousness Officer Role in Business w/ Charley Johnson #84In this episode of Changing the Channel, I have the pleasure of speaking with Charley Johnson, an innovator in the field of consciousness, to discuss the transformative potential of the Chief Consciousness Officer (CCO) role in modern businesses. Charley outlines his unique journey from a non-religious upbringing in Utah to becoming a successful businessman and later a nonprofit leader with the Pay It Forward Foundation. He explains how his extensive spiritual training, combined with business experience, has prepared him to pioneer the CCO role. The CCO, he argues, can bridge the gap between the spiritual and the practical, offering...2025-06-191h 01
Freedom Nation PodcastBurned Out at 7 Figures: Why Charley Johnson Quit His 85-Employee Business for FreedomCharley Johnson had it all—by traditional standards.He was a successful business owner with 85 employees, pulling seven figures. But he was miserable.Overworked, overwhelmed, and never home, Charley realized he was climbing the wrong mountain. So he did what few entrepreneurs have the courage to do: he burned it all down. He sold his company, built a simpler life, and began redefining what success and freedom really mean.In this episode, Charley shares the raw truth about burnout, the guilt of selling a business built on hustle, and how he rebuilt a li...2025-06-1931 min
Enlightenment of ChangeWhy CCOs Are a Company's Secret Weapon with Charley Johnson (Episode 386)Why CCOs Are a Company's Secret Weapon with Charley Johnson (episode 386) "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams Check Out These Highlights: Leadership is so much more than a title, such as CEO, CFO, or EVP. I have seen great leaders who have no title at all; they care deeply, show up big every time they arrive at work, and inspire others to do the same. Inspiring your team and growing their skills is truly the job of great...2025-06-1834 min
2 POGs Save the World PodcastElevating Consciousness with Charley JohnsonSend us a textTonight on 2 POGs Save the World, we sit down with Charley Johnson, a trailblazing voice in human potential and one of the world’s first Chief Consciousness Officers. From reimagining leadership to challenging the way we define success, Charley brings a bold, thoughtful lens to a world in chaos. We will explore how shifting individual awareness can transform systems, spark cultural change, and maybe even fix Congress if that is still possible. Join us live at 8:30 for a conversation that goes far deeper than headlines.Support the show2025-06-021h 17
Politically High-Tech275-Consciousness: Missing Link in Technology, Business & Politics with Charley JohnsonSend us a textWe explore the groundbreaking concept of the Chief Consciousness Officer with Charlie Johnson, examining how this emerging role could transform businesses, politics, and human development by accessing the fundamental consciousness that underlies everything.• Consciousness should be recognized as everything, not just a spiritual concept – it encompasses physical and non-physical reality, business, politics, and personal development• The mind is merely the "middleman" that creates division by forcing us to choose sides, while consciousness is the neutral source of everything• Chief Consciousness Officers will become as essential to organizations as Chief Technolo...2025-05-3149 min
Learn Speak TeachWhat Is A Chief Consciousness Officer? w/ Charley Johnson (LST #120)Learn Speak Teach Episode #120 with Charley Johnson.To be a Chief Consciousness Officer, you need to remain neutral in all situations. But how possible is it to truly stay neutral?Charley Johnson, the world’s first Chief Consciousness Officer, joins Ben Albert to spill the beans. In this in-depth conversation, they unpack what consciousness really is, how it's understood by different people, its role in organizations, how awareness of consciousness can transform your life, and the unique responsibilities of a Chief Consciousness Officer.Listen and learn.During this ep...2025-05-2852 min
Real Business ConnectionsWhat Is A Chief Consciousness Officer? w/ Charley Johnson (LST #120)Learn Speak Teach Episode #120 with Charley Johnson.To be a Chief Consciousness Officer, you need to remain neutral in all situations. But how possible is it to truly stay neutral?Charley Johnson, the world’s first Chief Consciousness Officer, joins Ben Albert to spill the beans. In this in-depth conversation, they unpack what consciousness really is, how it's understood by different people, its role in organizations, how awareness of consciousness can transform your life, and the unique responsibilities of a Chief Consciousness Officer.Listen and learn.During this ep...2025-05-2852 min
The Knowledge StackCharley Johnson - Chief Consciousness OfficerIn this conversation, Charley Johnson discusses the emerging role of consciousness in the corporate world, drawing parallels between the rise of technology and the need for awareness in the age of AI. He shares his personal journey from a traditional business background to exploring spirituality and self-development, emphasizing the importance of consciousness in understanding reality and fostering unity in a divided society. In this conversation, the Chief Consciousness Officer discusses the importance of understanding consciousness and its impact on personal beliefs and societal divisions. They introduce the role of a Chief Consciousness Officer (CCO) in organizations, emphasizing the need...2025-05-2444 min
The Potpourri Place Podcast ShowEveryday Entrepreneur - Charley Johnson - Chief Consciousness Officer Creator - S2 E7Send us a text Join us on The Potpourri Place Podcast Show as we delve into the transformative world of conscious leadership with Charley Johnson, the pioneering Chief Consciousness Officer. In this enlightening episode, Charley shares his journey from leading the Pay It Forward Foundation to authoring Truth Has No Sides, and how his Clear Your Lake methodology is revolutionizing personal and organizational clarity. Discover how integrating consciousness into your daily life and business can lead to enhanced focus, authentic leadership, and a more harmonious workplace. ...2025-05-2148 min
Design Your Legacy - Life LessonsLegacy Is What You Build Now, with Charley Johnson Chief Consciousness OfficerDesign your legacy with confidence at www.designurlegacy.com! Are you ready to shape your legacy based on your values? - There’s profit-first leadership at the expense of long-term impact - think stakeholder well-being and sustainability as an afterthought. Then there’s ethical blind spots in “business as usual” and lack of innovation that leads to reputational risks and moral missteps. To make business more complex today, there’s fragmented leadership in times of crisis as well as change. Whether it’s public or private family businesses, founders and entrepreneurs may not know the integrated solutions to...2025-05-1649 min
The Joe Rooz ShowExploring Consciousness with Charley Johnson: A New Role in Business and Politics (Ep. 77)In this episode, Joe is bringing a packed show featuring a special guest, Charley Johnson. Charley, a trailblazing Chief Consciousness Officer, discusses the importance of consciousness in business and politics, explaining how this new role can help bridge gaps and reduce division. The conversation delves into the concept of consciousness, its impact on organizational dynamics, and how it can lead to more effective leadership and decision-making.Additionally, the episode covers the controversial topic of Afrikaner refugees from South Africa being granted asylum in the United States. Joe discusses the political and racial tensions surrounding this issue, highlighting...2025-05-152h 08