Charles Paul Collins

Bridging Literature and Personal Development

Beyond historical fiction, Collins is a recognized leader in personal development. He is the creator of the Life Crafting Masterclass on Udemy, a highly-rated course with over 3,300 participants, empowering individuals to design lives of purpose and fulfillment.

A Storyteller Rooted in History

Charles Paul Collins is an author, researcher, and personal development expert with a passion for uncovering deep historical narratives. His debut novel, THE REMEMBERING: Of Leather and Stone, is a gripping family saga set in 19th-century Milford, Massachusetts.

After dedicating three decades to meticulous research, Collins masterfully weaves together themes of cultural heritage, prosperity, and prejudice, capturing the struggles and triumphs of Irish and Italian immigrant families as they navigate the American dream.

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Life Crafting – Life Performance Management Framework 

Life Crafting is a strategic life management system that helps you see the big picture of your life—like the cover of a jigsaw puzzle—so you can fit all the pieces together with confidence. 

View this short video to see what others have to say about Life Crafting as a framework for shaping your future with clarity, purpose, and measurable success.

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Life Crafting

Podcasts

Listen to engaging conversations with podcast hosts from around the world, delving into the concept of ‘life-as-a-craft’ and how it applies to a wide range of topics including:

  • Personal Development
  • Family & Parenting
  • Work & Career

Life Performance Management

With over 30 years of experience in business strategy and organizational performance management, Charles developed the Polaris Performance Framework, a results-driven system for goal alignment, performance measurement & management, and operational excellence.

Building upon this foundation, he developed the Life Crafting – Life Performance Management Framework™, seamlessly integrating organizational performance principles into personal development.

This innovative approach empowers individuals to apply structured methodologies, track progress, and achieve measurable, sustainable success in their personal and professional lives.

Whether through historical storytelling or life-enhancing methodologies, Charles Paul Collins remains dedicated to inspiring transformation and excellence across disciplines.