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About Charlotte
Transformation leader, wellbeing advocate, and founder of The Alchemy of Being
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My Journey: From Banking to Wellbeing
My career began in the high-pressure world of banking tech at Barclays, where I spent 12 years — starting as a graduate and rising to Chief of Staff to a board member of Barclays Wealth. I learned early on that real change happens through people: leading and managing teams with empathy and purpose is what drives results and builds cohesive, high-performing cultures.
But the relentless pace took its toll. After a decade of slowly declining health, in June 2011, I was given just six weeks to live. That moment became my turning point, opening my eyes to the power of alternative and complementary approaches to health. I was very lucky, I found a way through. I'm still here. My recovery journey was long, winding and difficult, but i made it. And it transformed my perspective on wellbeing, resilience, and what it means to truly thrive. It also ignited in me a passion to understand how I'd survived and what that meant for the understanding of health and wellbeing.
A New Path: Freelance Consultant and Wellbeing Advocate
Banking Career
After a year dedicated to my health, I left banking to become a freelance business consultant , working with start-ups and SMEs that were making a positive impact in the world.
Transformation Consulting
Over the past 14 years, I've helped consultancies, and organisations in finance, insurance, fintech, as well as coaching, counselling, and even functional medicine turn around their operations, technology, and — most importantly — their people.
Continuous Learning
Alongside my consulting work, I've studied functional medicine, herbalism, anatomy, and even got a degree in quantum physics as it relates to health. I've studied under some of the most influential leaders in this sphere like Dr Joe Dispenza, Bruce Lipton, Dr John Demartini, Tony Robbins, Brendon Burchard and more.
The Alchemy of Being
My passion for this topic and my desire to share that led me to the creation of The Alchemy of Being, a wellness platform that launched in January 2025.
The Alchemy of Being is a compass for navigating the vast landscape of complementary and alternative modalities, guiding you towards a more purposeful, harmonious and fulfilling existence. Based on the metaphor of a 'Toolbelt for Life' it supports you through exploration, experimentation and discernment to consciously curate your toolbelt for give you the life you desire and deserve.
Explore over 200 curated modalities across soul, mind, and body spectrum — each with details on evidence, neuroscience, governing bodies, self-study resources, and more.
Access to recommended resources like apps, podcasts, playlists, courses, books, TED Talks, YouTube Channels and social media handles to follow and engage with for the latest and best insights.
Dive into "Musings from the Quantum Quill" blog and vlog for insightful reflections on wellbeing, consciousness, and personal and professional growth.
Discover a carefully selected range of products — from my eBooks to personal recommendations across books, guided meditations, energy practices, sleep aids, pain management, hydration solutions, and more.
As part of this platform, I curate a weekly and monthly newsletter full of insights, resources, and practical tips. If these topics interest you, why not subscribe and join a growing community committed to living well?
Why I Created The 'Toolbelt for Life' Programme
Recognising the Problem
Throughout my career, I've seen the damage that unconscious cultures, chronic unchecked stress and lack of wellness knowledge can do — to individuals and to businesses.
Transformation Experience
I've had contracts in some really tough environments, but I've always managed to turn things around by focusing on people first. And I've developed my own toolbelt to cope and thrive there, and not take that stress home.
Creating the Solution
I coined the term 'Toolbelt for Life' to describe the unique set of tools, habits, and mindsets that help us navigate life's challenges — at work and at home.
Now, with The Alchemy of Being thriving as a resource for personal transformation, I'm bringing the 'Toolbelt for Life' metaphor to the corporate world. My mission is to help businesses stop the cycle of burnout and negativity by empowering teams with practical, tailored wellbeing solutions.
My Approach: Unique Tools for Unique People
Individual Focus
What makes The 'Toolbelt for Life' Programme different is the foundational basis that everyone needs their own set of tools to thrive.
Multiple Pathways
In business, we know there are many ways to achieve an outcome — the same is true for wellbeing.
Tailored Solutions
My method is to work collaboratively with you and your team, using my experience in transformation, wellbeing, and technology to create solutions that fit your unique culture and challenges.
Beyond One-Size-Fits-All
Most corporate wellbeing programmes offer a one-size-fits-all approach, that leaves a lot of people feeling unseen. I ensure everyone is met where they are and offered the support they need.
A Personal Note
We spend so much of our lives at work — it should be enjoyable, meaningful, and productive.
My own journey has shown me that it's possible to recover, rebuild, and create a life you love — both personally and professionally.
I'm here to help you and your team do the same.
Where shall we start?
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If you'd like to learn more about how The 'Toolbelt for Life' Programme can support your business, please book a call.
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Have specific questions? Want to discuss a different angle or explore something else. Why not reach out directly?
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Get in Touch
Ready to equip your team with their own wellbeing toolbelts? I'd love to hear from you.
Phone
+44 (0)7703 443248
Email
charlotte@toolbeltforlife.com
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