Charlie Houpert - Charisma University Official

Most people fail at charisma because they are mentally absent. They are planning their next sentence while someone else is talking. Houpert drills the art of "listening without agenda." He provides practical exercises to kill internal monologue and ground yourself in the moment.

After graduating from the University of Maryland, Houpert moved to New York City to work in finance. Despite his professional competence, his personal life suffered. He couldn't hold conversations at bars, froze during presentations, and relied on a "fake it till you make it" strategy that eventually led to burnout and depression. Charlie Houpert - Charisma University