About Us

Carlton Human Capital helps individuals and organizations reach their full potential.

  • Plan Big
    Know what you do and why. Then be intentional about where you want (and don't) want to go.
  • Lead Bold
    Understand and own who you are. Leverage your strengths, be aware of your blind spots, and allow others to do the same.
  • Win Together
    Communicate with clarity to build strong teams and the sky is the limit.

We Serve

  • Legal
  • Corporate
  • Non Profit
  • Individuals

Our Services

Tailored solutions that drive engagement, deliver results, and elevate performance.

Strategic Planning that Transforms Teams

Strategic and long range planning uncovers opportunities, identifies barriers, and defines clear goals that prevent wasted effort and chaos.

We help organizations clarify their purpose and turn it into action.

  • Turn big ideas into clear next steps
  • Create focused agendas, hold productive meetings, and get real results
  • Create clear mission goals and visions
Learn More About Strategic Planning

Sample Planning Process

  • Gather Team Member Feedback

    Purpose:

    Include perspectives from across the organization to ensure we are solving for the right issues.

  • Partner Retreat

    Purpose:

    Meet with key stakeholders to define and align around purpose, roles, and goals.

  • Team Member Meeting/Workshop

    Purpose:

    Align team with leadership's vision and each other.

  • Follow-Up Calls to Partner Retreat

    Purpose:

    Drive accountability and make it stick.

Custom-Built Team and Executive Retreats

Purpose-built facilitated sessions designed to build trust, align strategy, and create action-oriented plans. Walk away with clarity, commitment, and momentum.

  • Custom-designed for the needs of your team
  • Facilitation and planning
  • Create action-oriented plans with accountability
Learn More About Our Retreats

Why Hire Us

We bring strategic rigor, facilitation expertise, and genuine care to every leadership engagement.

  • 20+ Years of Proven Leadership Development
    Deep expertise across legal, corporate, and nonprofit sectors with a track record of measurable impact.
  • Customized, Not Cookie-Cutter
    Every engagement is designed specifically for your team, culture, and strategic objectives.
  • Facilitation Excellence
    Expert meeting design that moves teams from debate to decision—and commitment to action.
  • Results-Oriented Approach
    We deliver 90-day action plans with clear accountability and measurable outcomes.
  • Trusted by Executive Teams
    Managing partners, C-suite leaders, and nonprofit boards consistently return for our services.
  • Human-Centered Strategy
    We believe sustainable performance starts with authentic connection and shared purpose.

Our Values

As a native North Carolinian, some of the personal values instilled by Cheryl's family guide her work:

  • Half of life is just showing up. It's what you do when you get there that counts.
  • Kindness doesn't cost anything, but it sure makes things easier for everybody.
  • People have an emotional bank account so always make sure your balance exceeds the withdrawals.
  • No matter where you go, always leave things better than you found them.
  • Don't just hear somebody—listen to them.
  • Take time to understand where somebody is coming from—even if their road is different than yours.

Clients We've Worked With

  • On The Border

  • Plaxen Adler Muncy

  • RDCY

  • Spiros Law

  • Unleashed Brands

  • Texas Trial Lawyers Association

  • AAJ

  • Arias Sanguinetti

  • Bey & Associates

  • BNSF Railway

  • Brunswick

  • Dallas Trial Lawyers Association

  • Ferrer Poirot Feller

  • G6 Hospitality

  • Gate City Bar Association

  • Houston Trial Lawyers Association

  • Klyde Warren Park

  • Thomas Law Offices

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Client Success Stories

What Our Clients Say

  • "My law firm has been working with Cheryl for nearly 10 years now. Over that time, we have grown from a census of 8 to nearly 50. Cheryl has helped us navigate this growth by holding annual retreats, providing management training, and evaluating employee satisfaction to ensure an optimal working environment. She has stressed the importance of being intentional with our growth and ensuring that the entire team is invested in the future. I honestly don’t know where we would be without having Cheryl guide us over these last ten years."
    Tad Thomas

    Tad Thomas

    Founder / Managing Partner

    Thomas Law Offices

  • "Working with Cheryl Pope has been transformative for our team. She has a rare ability to listen deeply, ask the right questions, and bring clarity to complex dynamics. Cheryl doesn’t just offer advice—she helps us find solutions that stick, rooted in our values and goals. Her work has elevated our leadership, improved our communication, and strengthened the culture of accountability across the firm. She’s not just a coach—she’s a trusted partner and a catalyst for real, lasting growth."
    Ray DeLorenzi

    Ray DeLorenzi

    CEO

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  • "Cheryl developed our LEAD Academy in 2020, and it continues to thrive. Designed specifically for TTLA, the program goes beyond leadership within our association—it equips participants to lead confidently in their careers and in any volunteer roles they pursue. LEAD graduates often describe the experience as transformational, citing powerful “lightbulb moments” sparked by deep self-reflection and a better understanding of leadership styles and skills. Cheryl brings a unique blend of organizational psychology, leadership expertise, and real-world corporate insight that encourages our members to pause, reflect, and intentionally grow as leaders—both in what they do and how they do it."
    Tiffany McGee, CAE

    Tiffany McGee, CAE

    CEO

    Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Let's chat.

Ready to strengthen your leadership team? We'd love to hear about your goals and explore how we can help you achieve them.