Charles Marcus

Charles Marcus is an international motivational keynote speaker and impactful business speaker originally from England, now based in Florida, USA. His style as a speaker and presenter is passionate, engaging, down to earth, dynamic, high energy and thought provoking.

For many years, Marcus could not do what most of us take for granted - speak. For over 25 years, he lived with a severe stuttering disability, suffering much ridicule, rejection, and prejudices. He sometimes went for long periods not being able to speak at all, living in a world of virtual silence and dreaming of one day speaking fluently in public. Marcus realized his dream after making an important decision: to take full responsibility for his life and to confront his challenges and fears head on.

He is known as a speaker who goes to extraordinary lengths to personalize his presentation, making it relevant to fit his client’s needs, objectives and desired results. Marcus has delivered memorable keynote presentations to Fortune 500 organizations and clients internationally, including high-profile events for companies such as McDonald's IT Team and the CIO 100 event in Pune, India. His presentations are known for being inspirational, with a focus on empowering individuals to unleash their potential. He has a strong reputation for engaging and customizing his messages for specific industries and audiences, making his talks highly relevant and impactful.

Marcus is the author of the best-selling book, “Success Is Not a Spectator Sport: How To Take Action and Achieve More,” which is available internationally and has been translated into 27 languages. He is also a contributing author of “Big Ideas for Growing Your Business,” “Live Your Dreams: Doctor's Orders,” and “101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life” with renowned experts such as Jim Rohn, Zig Ziglar, Brian Tracy, and Denis Waitley. In addition, Marcus's motivational and inspirational story “Success in the Face of Adversity” appears in "Life Lessons For Mastering the Law of Attraction – 7 Essential Ingredients For Living a Prosperous Life," from the New York Times Best Selling "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series.

Marcus is also a sought after guest columnist for several publications around the globe. He has appeared and been interviewed many times on TV and radio as an expert on personal development and professional success. His high content and informative monthly success newsletter is highly regarded with a loyal following and subscribers in over 85 countries.