Chuck Malkus

Chuck shares the hallmarks of good citizenship; integrity; values and ethics with unique cases, along with personal experiences. His descriptions include Scott Rothstein’s ruthless Ponzi scheme, fourth largest by size and only case where investors received 100% of their money returned. Hundreds of lives and careers were impacted. He also explains what happens when there is a lack of attention given to protecting an organization’s assets with the back story of Netflix documentary Heist, which includes our country’s largest airport theft.

Chuck weaves together his personal stories as a business strategist and community leader to deliver a gripping narrative how rewarding experiences result when least expected. Chuck shares how he became an executive producer for Netflix and creator of an Emmy-nomination for ESPN from volunteerism. For the past 29 years, community service has been a central feature in Malkus’ life, and he describes how involvement can deliver personal and professional growth.

In this empowering talk, Chuck outlines a four-step process for success and shares four portraits of resilience and connection that will inspire you to put doubt aside and go after your dreams. He includes profiles of accomplished men and women from diverse walks of life who beat back physical, emotional, or professional obstacles to realize success. These first-hand accounts include legendary LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri; health food entrepreneurs Neter Alkebulan and Trendolyn Hopkins along with pioneering Wake Forest University surgeon Dr. Anthony Atala. Getting There is a culmination of hard-won wisdom that can be applied by anyone, no matter their current situation in life.