Charles Clark

Mental Health Expert  •  6th Fastest Man in the World  •  Published Author

Teaching people how to transform their mental game to handle anything and get back control of their lives.

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Charles Clark

Travels from: Tampa, Fl

Languages: English

Speaking Fee: starting at $20,000

RESILIENCE & MENTAL HEALTH SPEAKER

An ex-pro athlete, I’ve been a mental health expert and sought-after motivational speaker for the last eleven years with an unforgettable story and message on thriving.

My keynotes are perfect for organizations experiencing burnout, adversity, or desiring to rise to the next level.

Whether you are planning a small company event or a massive conference, I will customize a talk that will teach you how to thrive in change, be empowered to lead, and live a purpose filled life.

I understand the power of providing not only motivation but also practical advice that shift your attendees perspective. Some of my clients include Amazon, Kellanova, Nielsen, iHeart Radio, AT&T, Boy Scouts of America, BNY Mellon, Kaiser Permanente, PwC, Abbott Laboratories, Anthem Inc, Pepsi Co., NFL, MLB, NCAA, Farmers Insurance, Raymond James, Keller Williams, and many more.

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Adversity Makes You Stronger

How to change your perspective on adversity and use it to make you stronger.

Charles knows a thing or two about facing adversity. At a young age, he was recognized as one of the fastest men in the world. He won national and world competitions and was on the verge of signing a shoe deal. That was until he faced a career-ending injury that left him broken and feeling like he lost his life purpose.

Charles later realized that the adversity he was facing would be the very thing to propel him into his greatest purpose yet: to use his story to impact and encourage people all over the world who felt like he did.

In this empowering and motivating session, you will learn:
  • How to shift your perception on adversity and use it to make you a better, more fulfilled person
  • The one skill you need to become less impacted by setbacks
  • The most important habits that amplify your confidence, happiness, and peak performance
  • The power of decision-making and what choices lead to gaining momentum on your goals
  • The science behind our behaviors and how to reprogram your mindset
  • How to be empowered and uplifted to become your best self
  • How to build a magnetic influence on those you lead and feel good about it

Who this topic is for: Anyone who has felt the pressure of adversity and desires more.

Formats: Virtual events, Sports Teams, Sales Teams, Conferences, Kick-off Events, Associations, High Schools & Colleges, Corporate Events

How to Become Relentless

How to take captive your thoughts and break down barriers in your life.

Charles’ entrepreneurial and athletic careers had something in common: Both journeys were difficult. The kind of “difficult” that makes you want to give up. It’s taken Charles a certain type of mental toughness to help him push through the hard times to become a better version of himself. Since beginning his athletic and entrepreneurial careers, Charles has identified the common process for relentlessness that guarantees success. Adjusting his mindset and never giving up.

It’s easy to quit when you hit rock bottom. It’s your mindset that can either make or break the way you handle tough situations.

Within this topic, Charles shares what it means to become relentless enough to deal with the stress that fear equips. He shares the science and impact behind stress in our lives and how it can be taken captive so it doesn’t destroy us and get us off the right path in life and in our careers.

In this session on relentlessness, Charles teaches you how to:
  • Understand our thoughts and use them to create a successful strategy for life and career
  • Create a positive mindset in even the most stressful situations
  • Unleash the desire and steps to achieve more happiness and success
  • Relearn the meaning of success to avoid burnout
  • Approach your goal with passion and drive for achieving it
  • Become committed to an outcome, even in the most undesirable situations
  • Feel empowered and uplifted to become your best self

Who this topic is for: Anyone who has felt out of control of their thoughts and has let a negative mindset stop them from achieving greatness.

Formats: Virtual events, Sports Teams, Sales Teams, Conferences, Kick-off Events, Associations, High Schools & Colleges, Corporate Events


Building Skyscraper Relationships

How to build impactful relationships among your team to help you conquer business goals and create a productive environment.

In the last few years, relationships have been tested more than ever. We’ve had to navigate through COViD while still learning how to maintain healthy relationships with our friends, family and team members. But, the truth is, relationships are how we win bigger in life. It’s crucial to prioritize them.

The “Building Skyscraper Relationships” workshop has been used with Fortune 500 companies and small businesses to unlock the power of relationships in an organization to drive results, improve customer experiences and create a lasting legacy. In this session, Charles teaches people that the “I” in “team” doesn’t exist when it comes to finding success. True success occurs when we prioritize people and not take on life alone. These are principles that can be applied with both personal and business relationships

In this session, you’ll learn how to:
  • Set up powerful relationships with every person in your corner
  • Deepen an organization's foundation and increase productivity among your team
  • Build genuine relationships between your team members
  • Understand the 4 levels of relationships that humans desire
  • Determine the difference between those in your circle of influence and those you are called to influence
  • Be equipped to lead your team by putting an effective strategy in place
  • Break down the biggest barrier in the way of creating legacy and momentum in your organization

Who this topic is for: Any corporate or small business leadership team

Formats: Virtual events, Sports Teams, Sales Teams, Conferences, Kick-off Events, Non-Profit Associations, Corporate Events

Awards & Publications

Books published

Charles has had three books published: The I in Team, the Thrive Planner and the Recap Journal.

3 Reasons to Book Charles for Your Event

1. Engaging

Charles’ messages are simple, impactful and engaging - the kind that keep your audience begging for more. As a part of Charles' audience, you're not just a number, you're an individual person that he connects to, making his events feel more like an intimate conversation rather than a speech.

2. Relevant

Charles crafts speeches specifically for your audience and the challenges they’re facing in life. He speaks to your audience with empathy, giving them the tools to break down barriers and create lasting change.

3. Authentic

Charles speaks from his heart and shares messages that are relevant to himself and his audience. He peels back the curtain on his life, allowing the audience to get to know him authentically.

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I highly recommend him to get your crowd energized and positive. He spent time asking the right questions so that he could tailor his presentation to the audience's needs. I'm so glad we found him!!

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