Chuck Gallagher

Chuck Gallagher is a successful sales executive, business entrepreneur, and professional speaker with humble beginnings: he was raised by a single parent in the projects. He has led a $25 million sales region with 100 sales representatives and started his own training business with projects in 30 states. Gallagher currently helps corporate employees realize the ramifications of their ethical choices. Through his own choices, Chuck learned this lesson the hard way.

At 26, Gallagher became the youngest tax partner in a regional CPA firm and was one of only three CPAs in the country asked to testify before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on a new employee benefits provision of the tax law. He has authored numerous articles for national publications and has developed several continuing professional education (CPE) seminars, which he taught with passion. His book, "Second Chances: Transforming Adversity into Opportunity," reflects on his personal journey and the insights gained from overcoming challenges.

Gallagher's career faced a significant setback due to unethical decisions, but he rebuilt his professional life and now holds a prominent position as the COO of a national company and former Sr. VP of Sales and Marketing for a public company. With more vulnerability than the average keynoter, Gallagher shares with his audiences his life journey, the consequences of his unethical choices, and how life gives you second chances when you make the right choices.

Having captured the attention of audiences from coast to coast, Chuck is an inspirational motivational speaker with a dynamic ethics message. As a business ethics speaker and sales motivational speaker, Chuck’s experiences over 30 years provide a powerful framework for presentations such as "The Human Side of Ethics" and "Every Choice Has a Consequence." Understanding the business and ethical challenges facing organizations today, whether corporate, government or association, Gallagher delivers tailored messages that empower audiences to achieve success with ethical integrity.

Gallagher has a wide variety of interests, including acting in local productions, writing music, and participating in his church's music department. Gallagher is also an instrument-rated private pilot. He has appeared on major media outlets like CNN, CBS, and NPR, discussing topics central to his expertise in ethics and leadership. His engaging and practical presentations, such as "Motivational Ethics" and "Breaking Down Behaviors & Breaking Through to Empowered Ethical Choices," leave audiences motivated and ready to apply what they've learned.