RIVERDALE, Utah - s4story -- Charles Marcus is a motivational speaker with a passionate, engaging, and thought-provoking style. Combining his heartfelt story of overcoming a severe, 25-year stuttering disability and his award-winning success in the sales and service industry, Charles connects with people and empowers them to face challenges and change in their lives with renewed confidence and determination.

Originally from England and now based in Toronto, Canada, Charles is the author of the best-selling book, Success Is Not a Spectator Sport: How to Take Action and Achieve More. His 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.

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Charles 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.

Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh in 2004, Charles shared his principles for success plus his insights about relationships, asking for help, sticking to your beliefs, and so much more. Although Charles made his name as an international beauty mentor (which was Winn's primary audience at the time of this interview), his timeless words and brilliant advice offer value for people in any industry.

About MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh

Winn Claybaugh has interviewed over 325 beauty and business professionals, artists, educators, and mentors for his popular MASTERS series. With over 1 million downloads and 100 podcasts to date, MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh features a new interview every month plus "classics" from the 20-year collection.

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The MASTERS roster includes beauty industry luminaries like Vidal Sassoon, Robert Lobetta, Ted Gibson, Tabatha Coffee, Ruth Roche, Vivienne Mackinder, and John Paul DeJoria, along with leaders outside the industry: actors Gary Sinise and Fran Drescher, entertainer and philanthropist Marie Osmond, inspirational speaker and author Tim Storey, bestselling author and wealth/wisdom advisor Patrice Washington, TV and radio personalities Leeza Gibbons and Larry King, Olympic gold medalist Peter Vidmar, American hero and double amputee Cedric King, Paralympic champion Mike Schlappi, hearing-impaired comedian and motivational speaker Kathy Buckley,  and more—telling their stories and sharing their wisdom.

Learn more at https://www.mastersbywinnclaybaugh.com and @WinnClaybaugh on social media.