Charles Marcus

Charles Marcus is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker and author, known for transforming adversity into powerful lessons on leadership, action, and growth.

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“Exceptional. This is the word that comes to mind in reference to your close to our recent sales meeting… You were able to connect your powerful story and tremendous message in a way that made it personal for us and connected to our industry.” “Your message and insights not only helped to re-energize our managers but gave them relevant ideas and strategies on motivating their own teams.”

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Why book Charles Marcus for your next event

Charles delivers deeply authentic keynotes shaped by a personal journey from 25 years of silence to inspiring audiences in 80+ countries worldwide.
He combines high-impact storytelling with proven business insight from a career that drove 346% sales growth and opened 242 new accounts in 18 months.
Audiences leave energized and equipped with practical tools to strengthen leadership, resilience, customer relationships, and performance under change.

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From silence to global stage – powerful motivation rooted in real experience

Charles Marcus is an international motivational keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and best-selling author whose message resonates across cultures, industries, and generations. Having spoken at more than 4,000 events in over 80 countries across six continents, he has inspired more than one million people worldwide. Recognized as one of the “Top 60 Motivational Speakers in the World,” Charles brings a rare blend of emotional depth, business credibility, and practical action steps. His story, from living with a severe stutter for 25 years to standing confidently on the global stage, gives his message a level of authenticity that audiences instantly trust. Whether speaking to leaders, sales teams, or organizations navigating change, Charles delivers experiences that are engaging, memorable, and transformational.

Charles Marcus – A Journey from Silence to Global Impact

Charles Marcus’s path to the world stage is anything but ordinary. For 25 years, he lived with a debilitating stutter that often left him silent, misunderstood, and held back by fear. He endured ridicule, rejection, and moments where speaking up felt impossible. Through determination, resilience, and a powerful shift in mindset, Charles overcame this challenge and transformed what once limited him into the foundation of his life’s work. Today, that journey gives his message extraordinary emotional impact, empathy, and credibility. Originally from England and now traveling globally from Fort Myers, Florida, Charles connects deeply with audiences who face pressure, change, or self-doubt.

Book Charles Marcus for Your Event

When you book Charles Marcus for your event, you bring in a speaker who understands both human struggle and business performance. Before stepping onto the keynote stage, Charles spent more than 20 years in sales and service, becoming an award-winning professional and entrepreneur. In just 18 months, he increased his territory performance by 346% and opened 242 new accounts, results that speak to his ability to execute, not just inspire. This real-world experience allows him to speak with authority to leaders, sales teams, and service-driven organizations seeking measurable growth and stronger customer relationships.

A Speaker Who Delivers Real Results

Charles’s keynote presentations are known for being passionate, engaging, down-to-earth, and high-energy. His talks are story-driven, drawing on lived experience rather than theory alone. Every presentation is carefully tailored to the audience, ensuring relevance whether he is addressing senior leaders, frontline teams, entrepreneurs, or global conferences. Audiences consistently leave with renewed confidence, a stronger mindset for resilience, and practical strategies they can apply immediately to leadership, sales, and personal performance.

Trusted by Global Brands and Organizations

Charles Marcus has worked with a wide range of respected organizations across the world. His client list includes American Express, Mercedes-Benz, FedEx, Nestlé, Sony Corporation, McDonald’s, General Motors, State Farm Insurance, Hilton International Hotels, and many others. He has also spoken for professional associations, financial institutions, service industries, real-estate firms, non-profits, and multinational corporations. This breadth of experience demonstrates his versatility and his ability to connect across cultures, industries, and geographies.

Author, Thought Leader, and Voice on Success

Beyond the stage, Charles is a recognized author and thought leader in personal and professional development. He is the international best-selling author of Success Is Not a Spectator Sport: How To Take Action and Achieve More. He has also contributed to major business and personal-development anthologies, including Big Ideas for Growing Your Business, Live Your Dreams, and 101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life, alongside well-known voices in the field. His story, “Success in the Face of Adversity,” appears in a compilation connected to the internationally popular Chicken Soup for the Soul anthology series.

A Message That Stays with the Audience

Charles Marcus is often described as authentic, engaging, memorable, and transformational. His ability to combine vulnerability with strength allows audiences to see themselves in his story and believe in their own potential. Leaders gain clarity on impact and influence, sales teams rediscover confidence and connection, and organizations leave better equipped to embrace change. When you book Charles Marcus, you don’t just hire a speaker, you create an experience that moves people emotionally and empowers them to achieve meaningful, lasting success.

Customer Reviews

Mercedes-Benz

Thank you to Charles Marcus for being an incredible speaker to 150 of our customers at the recent HUB Network event in Portugal. He was a fantastic asset and captivated our audience, they loved hearing his story and hung on to every word during his presentation. It was a real pleasure working with Charles and Julie in the run up to the event. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Charles further and hearing his passion for the industry. Thanks again Charles, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

KAO Corporation UK & Ireland Division

“Charles was one of our international speakers at our recent World Management Forum in the Middle East. He was a superb addition, top rated by the audiences amongst several other great speakers from all over the world. He is easy to work with, entertaining, a person who truly cares and you won’t find a more passionate, engaging and thought-provoking speaker anywhere. Charles inspires and educates his audiences with his superb energy and compelling style. His words are well chosen, insightful and his perspective refreshing. He knows how to get the best out of people. He is a real star!! We are looking forward to inviting him back next year”

World Management Forum

"Many thanks for the stimulating session delivered by you at our First Corporate Annual Sales Meeting in Goa, India. We are grateful for the time and effort you took to share your thoughts and experiences with the ITW team. The session was truly MAGICAL! Your ability to connect with the team, both publicly and privately was exceptional. With every story and experience that you shared with us, you made us feel much more empowered, successful, and confident, and I'm sure our team will carry this forward with them at every stage of their career. Thank you again for the MAGIC that you passed on to the team. We look forward to having many more of such constructive sessions with you."

ITW Consulting Private Limited (Global Sports, Entertainment, Media, Blitz)

"You set the tone perfectly for the rest of the day with 350 of the world's top meeting planners. You know you have nailed it when even the translators join in the applause and rousing standing ovation for you."

Eventex Conference Sofia, Bulgaria

“You may not know this but in my 23 years with Investors Group, I have probably listened to hundreds of keynote speakers from all walks of life at various conferences and meetings. I can name but a few of them. Most speakers are good, even excellent; they have to be, to reach an Investors Group Podium. But few are memorable. You, Sir, are MEMORABLE.”

Investors Group Financial Services, Inc.

They say to never meet your childhood heroes, as they will leave you disappointed, but if you discover someone that inspires you as an adult and leaves a lasting impression on you, make sure you keep them in your life. Charles Marcus's leadership influence and generosity in sharing his wisdom and knowledge has had a lasting effect on me. His grace and attitude is contagious and his ability to engage his audience with his story telling gives me tingles.

De Lorenzo Australia

Keynotes

Keynote by Charles Marcus:

Success Is Not a Spectator Sport™

Get in the Game: The Mindset and Discipline Behind Extraordinary Success

We choose success the moment we step outside our comfort zone and commit to doing whatever it takes to reach our goals. Based on Charles’ best-selling book Success Is Not a Spectator Sport, this keynote helps participants develop the mindset, game plan, strategies, discipline, and motivation required to achieve meaningful results.

Outcome: An energized audience ready to take ownership, take action, and elevate performance.

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Keynote by Charles Marcus:

Leadership That Moves People: How to Inspire, Empower and Elevate Teams

Organizations that excel today know how to attract, retain, and motivate exceptional talent. This keynote challenges leaders to rethink traditional leadership approaches and embrace a mindset that fosters trust, engagement, and accountability. Charles inspires leaders to take the necessary steps to lead with purpose, authenticity, and impact.

Outcome: Leaders who understand how to create cultures where people thrive — and businesses succeed.

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Keynote by Charles Marcus:

Personal Mastery: The Courage to Become Your Best Self

Drawing from his personal and professional journey — and his core principles of Vision, Courage, Responsibility, and Commitment — Charles illustrates that once we take full ownership of our actions and choose to be our best, there is no limit to what we can learn, become, and achieve.

Outcome: Participants walk away with a renewed belief in their potential and a clear understanding of what it takes to pursue greatness.

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Keynote by Charles Marcus:

Moments That Matter: Making Bold Choices in a Changing World

Having lived with a severe disability for many years, Charles understands the power of taking charge during times of change — and creating change when opportunity presents itself. This keynote demonstrates that regardless of the challenges we face, we must evolve, embrace uncertainty, and move forward with courage.

Outcome: Audiences gain resilience, confidence, and the tools to navigate change personally and professionally.

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Keynote by Charles Marcus:

Beyond the Transaction: Creating Exceptional and Lasting Customer Relationships

Today’s business environment demands more than simply taking orders — it requires building deep, trust-based relationships. Charles teaches participants how to make customers feel valued, understood, and connected in ways that inspire loyalty and ongoing referrals.

Outcome: Teams learn how to differentiate through service excellence, emotional connection, and consistent value.

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