Biography
TestimonialsThe world has gone nuts...
Technology Communications The economy Globalization
Diversification Increasing workloads Decreasing security
Vanishing work-life balance Loss of perspective
The pace of change The pace of business The pace of life
Keeping up is challenging; keeping sane is next to impossible.
Chuck Hansen provides organizations and their people with strategies for sanity in this world gone nuts.
Real Strategies
Speaker, author and (most importantly) humorist, Chuck will help reenergize your people and organization with the balance, perspective & enthusiasm they need to succeed.
- Real, practical strategies for coping with - and even thriving in - the craziness of our modern world
- Inspiring stories to help people find fresh energy and enthusiasm in their professional and personal lives
- Effective strategies for setting and achieving goals
- A clean, high-energy, hilarious program delivered with authenticity and insight
- A message crafted to address the specific needs and goals of your organization
Experienced Speaker
Chuck has presented his outrageously funny and insightful stories - gleaned from his life of adventure and 20+ years working in some of America's most (and least) successful organizations – to every kind of audience:
- Government agencies, companies and corporations (small businesses to Fortune 500 giants)
- Business, industry and professional associations
- Non-profit, service and religious organizations
- Community groups, festivals and events
- Conferences and meetings
- Awards events
Adventure & Business Expertise
Chuck has been a bouncer in a Caribbean saloon, blackjack dealer, private detective, stand-up comic, donut maker, daycare teacher, and waiter (for 2 hours), among many other jobs.
While crossing the North Atlantic on a 53-foot sloop, Chuck took the helm and began steering his own life in a new direction:
- Masters degree in Public Affairs and Public Relations
- Press secretary on Capitol Hill, speechwriter to a governor
- Communications director for government agencies
- Executive speechwriter for multiple Fortune 500 companies
- Author of two books:
- Humor columnist
Chuck's Goals:
- To entertain and enlighten your audience with a fun, funny, high-energy and ultimately empowering presentation, and make them feel special.
- To help make your preparation for this event as simple, effortless and free of complications as possible. Chuck will be there early, ready and willing to help your guests have a great time that they will be talking about for the next year.
- Make YOU look good!
Testimonials:
"Chuck Hansen recently gave a terrific motivational speech to my department. The topic was “Simplicity in Work and Life.” My staff thoroughly enjoyed the presentation and we shared several laughs. Four of the employees said that Chuck’s message really resonated with them and ranked it as the number one take-away from the day. I believe that Chuck does a great job reminding people that it’s okay to have fun at work and that everyone needs to focus on what’s really important in life. This is so critical in today’s high-tech workaholic culture filled with change and uncertainty. I would highly recommend Chuck as a motivational speaker in a business setting." - J. Lawrence, Virginia Lottery
“Chuck’s program provided a ‘mini-vacation’ from the troubles of the world and gave us a chance to laugh and recharge.” — L. Gilreath, Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
“Chuck Hansen has a way of delivering a very important message in an entertaining and fun way. I enjoyed every minute of his program. It was insightful, motivating, and hilarious!” — A. Moore, McArthur Communications
“Your words hit home about keeping up with what society wants us to have versus what we want for ourselves. I wanted to let you know that you have opened my eyes.” — T. Moore, DeVry University graduate
To see Chuck live in action (via YouTube.com video clips) and get a feel for his content and style:
- Cable news, the Web, 24-hour news cycle... We all are being crushed by information overload, to the point that when an AFRICAN LION is spotted on the loose in our town, we don't even blink! Hear the story.
- Chuck talks about goody bags - the gifts you give the GUESTS at your child's birthday party - and asks.... whose idea was this??
- Chuck talks about "stock" car racing, cataract surgery for dogs, and wonders.... How did the world get so complicated??
- Chuck discusses the sometimes painful, often funny process of understanding the differences between us.
A video specifically for those planning meetings: Chuck brings real strategies and laughs to any meeting.
Past Clients
Chuck has presented to a wide variety of professional associations, companies and organizations, including:
Companies and Corporations
• Entergy
• LeClair Ryan Law Firm
• Philip Morris USA
• Brown Edwards & Company Accounting
• LifeNet
• Cobb Technologies
Government Agencies
• The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
• The Virginia Lottery
• The Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation
Business, Industry and Professional Associations
• Blue Ridge Human Resources Association
• The Virginia State Library Directors’ Association
• Virginia Community College Workforce Alliance
• Benefit Programs Organization of Virginia
• Alliance for Social Work Practitioners
• Southport Business Association
• Virginia Society of CPAs
• Int'l Assn. of Administrative Professionals
• IABC Richmond Chapter
Educational Events
• DeVry University (Northern Virginia) Commencement Ceremonies
• Brook Road Academy Commencement Ceremonies
Non-Profits and Service Organizations:
• LaSertoma International Convention
• The United Methodist Church Women's Festival
• Tuckahoe Women’s Club
• First Baptist Church Marriage Retreat
• Salisbury Presbyterian Church Staff Retreat
• Rotary District 7600 District Assembly
• Rotary and Sertoma chapters across Virginia
Humorous Host/Emcee/Commencements
• The 60th and 61st Annual Virginia Public Relations Awards
• The Richmond Ad Club’s “Richmond Show"
About Chuck
Before finding his direction in life, Chuck drifted through many jobs, including copier salesman, stand-up comic, blackjack dealer, telemarketer, substitute teacher, private detective and donut maker. At 25, Chuck drifted to St. Thomas on a one-way plane ticket, where he came of age through a series of adventures, starting as a bouncer in a rough-and-tumble working-sailors' bar and ending up as crew on a 53-foot sloop sailing across the North Atlantic.Chuck stepped off that boat in Ibiza in the Mediterranean Sea a changed man, at the helm of his life and charting a new course. He earned a masters degree in communications and professional accreditation, served as press secretary for Congresswoman Susan Molinari, speechwriter for Virginia Governor George Allen, communications director for a Virginia secretary of transportation, director of Virginia's Adopt-a-Highway program, and as an executive speechwriter with three Fortune 500 companies. Chuck currently is a writer with Capital One Financial Corp.
Chuck and Stacy Hansen have two children, Daniel (14) and Madison (12) and live in Midlothian, Virginia.
Professional Experience
Currently: Speaker, Writer and Humorist
Previously:
• Senior communications manager, executive speechwriter, and humorist, Capital One
• Director of communications - Alcoa Consumer Products
• Executive speechwriter, communications manager - Reynolds Metals Company
• Speechwriter for Virginia Governor George Allen
• Director of communications for Virginia Secretary of Transportation Robert Martinez
• Press secretary for Congresswoman Susan Molinari (NY)
• Director - Virginia Adopt-a-Highway Program
Education and Accreditation
• Masters in Public Affairs and Public Relations, Golden Gate University, San Francisco
• Bachelors in Communications, Minor in Marketing, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
• Accredited Public Relations (APR), Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)