The Charlene Gisele Show

In this LinkedIn strategy masterclass, I sit down with William Peake, Global Managing Partner at Harneys, who's transformed from standup comedian to one of legal's most influential voices on social media. We expose why traditional law firm marketing keeps partners invisible and reveal how real human communication can transform your professional presence. William reveals why boring announcement posts destroy your credibility. He explains how he posts twice daily while running a global law firm without spending hours online. He breaks down the myths around LinkedIn perfectionism and shows you exactly how busy lawyers can build authentic connections that actually drive business results. Whether you're a senior partner posting obligatory updates once a month, a legal marketing director fighting partner resistance, or a lawyer who thinks you're too serious for social media, this conversation will change everything. It proves that LinkedIn success has nothing to do with becoming an influencer. It's about showing up as an actual human being. What we cover: Why speaking like a real person beats polished corporate speak every time The fatal "delighted to announce" mistake that kills your engagement William's twice daily posting routine that takes under a minute Strategic content timing: nostalgic Sundays, professional mornings, lighthearted afternoons Drawing boundaries between personal life and professional content Why ghostwritten posts fail but AI editing assistance works Turning vulnerability into your most powerful content hook The discipline system that prevents burnout in demanding leadership roles William doesn't just share LinkedIn tips. He demonstrates how genuine communication, smart scheduling, and showing up as yourself can build a personal brand that makes your entire firm's marketing easier and directly generates new business. Timestamps: 07:12 Attention spans are dead: you must hook readers in the first line 22:18 Why "delighted to announce" posts are completely pointless 24:57 Posting twice daily: the actual time investment is under 45 seconds 29:00 Ghostwritten content fails: people can smell inauthenticity immediately 35:14 Burnout prevention: drinking less, eating well, exercising consistently 58:15 Conference post formula: lead with "I'm nervous" to create instant connection 01:04:25 His proudest post: vulnerability about grief created unexpected human connection   Resources: William Peak on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-peake-368953143/ Harneys Law Firm: https://www.harneys.com/ Sahar Farooqi on LinkedIn (legal industry LinkedIn pioneer): https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sahar-farooqi 📲 Connect with Me: 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charlènegisèlebourliout

I sat down with Mike Fave, metabolic health coach and bioenergetics expert, to expose the dark side of keto, carnivore, and intermittent fasting. Mike reveals why high-performers are wrecking their metabolisms while thinking they're "optimizing" and explains how stress hormones literally cannibalize your body tissue. He destroys the insulin hypothesis myth and shows you how to reclaim your energy, fertility, and thyroid function through strategic carbohydrate refeeding. Whether you're a burnt-out executive, a former keto dieter who can't lose weight despite eating 1200 calories, or someone terrified that sugar will give you diabetes, this conversation will revolutionize how you understand metabolism. Key Topics: Why keto works initially but destroys you long-term How energy deficits force your body to shut down reproduction and digestion Why low-carb crashes your thyroid function The fertility-metabolism connection Sugar fear deprogramming: the two-week experiment Real vs fake carbs: why orange juice heals but blueberry muffins harm Executive meal strategies and practical solutions Timestamps: 0:02:06 The common journey: paleo → keto → IF → OMAD → carnivore → disaster 0:04:29 Why keto feels amazing initially: stress hormones and confirmation bias 0:14:04 The insulin hypothesis: elegant theory, wrong conclusion 0:20:02 Stress hormone breakdown: how cortisol cannibalizes protein tissue 0:24:33 Reproductive and digestive shutdown: your body's non-negotiable cuts 0:31:08 Meet Jessica: the attorney archetype (stubborn weight, fertility, thyroid) 0:38:03 Why forcing T3 on a low-carb body backfires 0:42:36 Breaking the sugar fear: the two-week experiment framework 0:51:03 The muffin myth: "high-carb" processed foods are actually high-fat 0:53:00 Body composition wins: DEXA scans reveal muscle loss on keto 0:56:22 Stress management through carbs: why cravings are intelligent 1:01:42 Executive snack strategies: dried fruit, chocolate, macadamias 1:08:04 Meal prep solutions: restaurants, shakes, personal chefs Resources: Mike Fave's Website: https://mikefave.com Mike Fave on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mikefave Connect with Me: 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ #ProMetabolic #ThyroidHealth #KetoRecovery #MetabolicHealth #Bioenergetics #ThyroidHealing #FertilityJourney #HighPerformers #BurnoutRecovery

In this guided sleep meditation episode, I transport you to a cozy wooden chalet hidden in the snow-covered mountains. This immersive winter journey is designed to quiet your racing thoughts and guide you gently into deep, restorative sleep. This isn't a conversation or interview. This is your personal sleep escape. I walk you through a richly detailed winter wonderland, from the first crunch of snow beneath your boots to the hypnotic dance of firelight and the breathtaking beauty of northern lights painting the night sky. Each sensory detail is carefully crafted to slow your thoughts, warm your body, and dissolve the day's tension. Whether you struggle with overthinking at bedtime, need help transitioning from your busy day to rest, or simply want to experience the most peaceful sleep possible, this meditation will transport you far from stress and deep into winter's embrace. What this winter journey includes: Breath foundation: Gentle settling into comfort and ease Cozy chalet arrival: Warm timber walls and golden firelight Snow walk meditation: The hypnotic crunch of footsteps in fresh snow Forest encounter: A peaceful moment with a wise reindeer Fireside relaxation: Watching flames dance while rocking gently Warm drink ritual: Sipping comfort as heat spreads through your body Northern lights display: Ribbons of green, violet, and pink across the night sky Deep sleep descent: Sinking into bed as the fire crackles softly This meditation uses no music, only the sound of my voice painting each winter scene. You don't need to stay awake until the end. You don't need to remember the words. If your mind drifts, if images soften, if sleep arrives early, that is exactly how this recording is meant to work. How to use this meditation: Listen lying down in bed, ready for sleep Close your eyes and let the visualization unfold naturally Don't try to stay awake, let sleep come whenever it's ready Perfect for bedtime, middle of the night waking, or restless evenings Can be used nightly as your winter sleep companion Best for: Anyone who struggles with racing thoughts at bedtime Those who respond well to detailed visualizations People who find nature sounds and imagery calming Anyone experiencing stress or anxiety interfering with sleep Those seeking a magical escape from daily pressures People who love winter, snow, and cozy atmospheres Step into the snow. Feel the warmth of the fire. Watch the northern lights dance. And drift into the deepest sleep. Sweet dreams and deep rest await you in your winter chalet. 📲 Connect with Me: 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/

In this guided relaxation episode, I guide you out of constant thinking and into direct sensory experience. This meditation uses memory-based anchoring through all five senses to help you shift from mental overwhelm into embodied calm. This isn't a conversation or interview. This is your personal relaxation companion. I walk you through a scientifically grounded technique that activates your parasympathetic nervous system by anchoring awareness in sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. Each sensory memory creates a physiological shift toward ease and presence. Whether you're stuck in analysis paralysis, feeling disconnected from your body after hours of screen time, or simply need a midday reset, this meditation will help you transition from the thinking mind to the feeling body. And the beauty is that these anchors become yours to use anytime, anywhere. What this meditation includes: Breath foundation: Gentle settling through extended exhale Visual anchoring: Recalling a calming place from your own experience Auditory anchoring: Bringing to mind soothing sounds that signal safety Olfactory anchoring: Accessing comfort through remembered scents Gustatory anchoring: Tasting memories of warmth and enjoyment Kinesthetic anchoring: Feeling supported through touch sensations Integration: Blending remembered calm with present moment awareness Grounded return: Coming back feeling steady, clear, and centered

In this raw conversation recorded in New York City, I sat down with James Sexton, a leading divorce attorney and bestselling author with 25 years of frontline experience through thousands of failed marriages. What sets this episode apart is James's unflinching honesty about what actually ends relationships, not the polite narratives people tell themselves. James dismantles the prenup myth keeping couples financially vulnerable. He maps the marriage patterns where high performers consistently fail. And he reveals why understanding the full ecosystem you're marrying into matters more than the romantic connection that brought you together. This is not theoretical relationship advice. This is data from a man who has an unavoidably honest seat to what destroys marriages. From Wall Street titans to A-list celebrities to world-class surgeons, James has identified the patterns most people only recognize when it's too late. What we cover: Everyone has a prenup: the government wrote yours and can change it without your permission The only good reason not to have one: when you're marrying for money and want maximum entitlement High-performer marriage patterns: why two Type-A partners almost always fail The civilian advantage: why actors married to teachers succeed where actor-actor marriages collapse Polarity matters: why lack of balance creates endless unhealthy competition Work as narcotic: addiction isn't just drugs—it's any behavior to avoid feeling The musician's trap: touring schedules that breed sex and substance addiction CEO's stimulant cycle: from Adderall to alcohol to benzos on repeat Sex, money, power: everything is about sex except sex, which is about power The pairing principle: learning what love is by experiencing what it isn't Marriage as technology: a structure we built over love that gives false security Tradition as peer pressure: wisdom from ancestors or pressure from dead people? Red flag #1: any plan contingent on someone changing Red flag #2: any plan contingent on someone never changing Red flag #3: forgetting you marry the ecosystem, not just the person The interview question: "Why are you getting married?" should never be rude 86% remarry: not insanity, but proof of how desperately we want love Divorce as asset: viewing failed marriages as PhD programs in relationships The wine pairing wisdom: learning what works by experiencing what's wrong Chapters not failure: relationships are parts of your life's novel, not pass/fail tests James doesn't sugarcoat divorce. He reveals that sex is always part of the equation—whether it's sexual disconnection, infidelity during connection, or infidelity despite connection. And I share my own perspective as someone who paid for my divorce, lost property, and still views it as my greatest education. Timestamps: [15:30] – The worst time to learn to fight is when you're in a fight [17:45] – Everyone has a prenup: the government wrote it for you [20:12] – The only valid reason not to want a prenup [25:15] – Enough vs not enough: the only two amounts of money [31:20] – 50/50 custody: what men actually mean when they say it [38:15] – Work as favorite narcotic: the addiction question [58:15] – Sex, money, power: which one matters most? [01:02:30] – Everything is about sex, sex is about power [01:08:45] – What percentage of divorces involve sex? All of them. [01:15:20] – Couple archetypes most likely to divorce [01:23:15] – Two Type-A's: the endless competition that kills love [01:28:40] – Marriage as structure over love: the false security [01:36:20] – Three red flags James watches for [01:42:10] – 86% remarry within five years: hope or insanity? [01:48:15] – Wine pairing wisdom: learning by experiencing wrong pairings   Resources: James Sexton's website: https://nycdivorces.com The Sexton Show on YouTube: https://sextonshow.com Instagram: @nycdivorcelawyer Books by James Sexton: If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late: A Divorce Lawyer's Guide to Staying Together How to Stay in Love: Practical Wisdom from an Unexpected Source 📲 Connect with Me: 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/