Chuck Powell

Chuck Powell holds a PhD in leadership. His passionate research focused on the mutually beneficial relationship between common purpose and leadership. Chuck also earned master's degrees in healthcare and education. He is a Professional Certified Cach (PCC) from the International Coach Federation (ICF).

Chuck has served as caregiver for thousands of patients; as an Air Force officer with joint authority for up to 150 nuclear warheads and front-row witness to the Cold War's end; a healthcare executive in rural, for-profit, and academic settings; a college professor where he developed the curriculum and taught graduate courses on organizational development, leadership, and change management; and as volunteer member for two organizations, The Daisy Alliance and Back from the Brink, dedicated to nuclear weapons disarmament. He is the CEO for Encompassing Leadership Associates, specializing in leadership development at the individual and team levels, executive coaching, organizational development, and healthcare consulting.

Besides collaborating to enhance the leadership of multiple industries across the globe, Chuck seeks to positively impact the world in other ways. He is a certified Dharma Teacher through Secular Buddhism. His first book, Abby's Quest, is a fable of an emerging leader's discovery of self, nuanced approach, and compelling vision. Chuck's new book, Unicursal, is a novel about a deeply flawed individual working to prevent a nuclear war that has already occurred.

Chuck grew up in Southern California and spent time in all fifty of the United States. He has resided in Georgia for the last three decades, where he lives with his wife, Paula, and two dogs.