PROFILE
Originally from England and now a resident of Canada, Charles Marcus has come a long way. For over 25 years he could not do what most of us take for granted--speak. He lived with a severe stuttering disability, sometimes going for long periods of not being able to speak at all, suffering much ridicule, rejection and prejudice and dreaming one day of being able to speak fluently in public. He was finally able to realize this dream after making an important decision: to take full responsibility for his life and confront his challenges and fears head on. Today he is an inspiration to people all over the world combining his story of overcoming adversity and winning against the odds with his street wise down to earth business and leadership savvy. With his unique “tell it like it is” style and approach, he delivers highly customized and dynamic keynote presentations and workshops to Fortune 500 organizations and clients internationally such as American Express, Sun-Life Insurance, Mercedes-Benz, Northrop Grumman, Freedom 55 Financial, Prince Edward Island Teachers’ Federation, McGill University and T.D Canada Trust. His powerful story has also been featured in the international press and media.
His thought provoking ideas resonate with participants in a very special way. They identify their own circumstances, challenges and situation to his story. Above all, his message empowers each person to identify and unleash the magnificent potential and greatness that lies within each of them. His whole focus is to motivate, inform, educate, entertain, challenge and inspire his audience to take action! Charles’ message and presentation will leave a lasting impression on his audience long after the event is over.
Keynotes And Topics
- Success Is Not a Spectator Sport - We choose to be successful in business and life the moment we decide to step out of our comfort zone to do whatever it takes to reach our goals. Based on Charles Marcus’ highly acclaimed book “Success Is Not a Spectator Sport". This keynote will help your audience to develop the mindset, create the game plan, shape the strategies, and find the discipline and motivation to complete the plays necessary for success.
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Dare To Be Great - Drawing on his own personal and professional experiences, Charles illustrates that no matter what your circumstances or fears are in life, once you take full responsibility for your own actions, make that choice and decision to be the best you can be, there is no limit to what you can discover, learn and achieve. His thought provoking ideas resonate with his audience in a very special way. They identify their own circumstances and situation to his story and powerful message.
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Seize The Moment; Winning In a Changing World - As a person who lived with a severe disability for many years of his life, Charles knows all about taking charge in times of change, and creating change when the opportunity presents itself. This dynamic presentation demonstrates that regardless of the situation, the opportunity always exists to seize that moment in life to make significant personal or professional change in order to achieve goals and win in our ever-changing world.
Books And Articles
- Success is Not a Spectator Sport; How to Take Action and Achieve More.
Client Reviews
- “You took the time to understand our organization and what drives us to ensure that your message would hit home. A great speaker connects with the audience and holds their interest. You definitely achieved this” - American Express Corporate Services
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“ EXCEPTIONAL….Your message was spot on, and your style combined all the important elements of a great presentation: motivation, inspiration, humor, life lessons and passion. We at Mercedes-Benz were delighted with your moving and powerful presentation” - Mercedes-Benz of Canada
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“Wow! I have to let you know that everyone was so impressed with how well you knew Toronto Dominion Bank and could refer to very relevant company results and comments by some of our leaders. This made your message so meaningful for us The managers have not stopped talking about you” - T.D. Canada Trust
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“The Vice-President for our Region, stated, ‘Your talk was one of the finest, most customized presentations that I have ever seen.’….The feedback we received from your talk was a straight 5 across the board for your presentation” - Clarica Financial.
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“The feedback from your talk to our financial security advisors and management team has been phenomenal. You were terrific, and a breath of fresh air. While I had heard a lot about you and you came highly recommended, you surpassed even my expectations” - Freedom 55 Financial.
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“You were awesome, a wonderful start to our conference and a real pleasure to listen to. We all felt inspired by your story” - The Special Olympics.
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Performance fee range: $5000 - 10000 Travel from: Toronto, Ontario |
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