Charles Garfield is America's leading authority on high achievement and a strategy advisor to the nation's preeminent business leaders. For over 25 years, he has conducted studies of high achievers in business, education, and health care. Garfield, himself, is a study in peak performance: He led the team of engineers, scientists, and support staff on the Apollo XI project-the first... read full bio
Charles Garfield is best known for his book Peak Performance: Mental Training Techniques of the Worlds Greatest Athletes. As a strategic advisor for businesses and nonprofits, Garfield is a sought-after speaker in America. He has given speeches at a Clinton White House Conference, address the Leadership of Oklahoma City after the bombing of a federal building, and more. Garfield has... read full bio
Charles Ferguson is the founder and president of Representational Pictures. Most notably, he is the director and producer of the documentary feature Inside Job. This film won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. In addition, Ferguson directed and produced No End in Sight: The American Occupation of Iraq, which garnered an Academy Award nomination. More recently, Ferguson created the... read full bio
Charles L. Evans has a reputable background in central banking and economics. He was the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's ninth president and chief executive officer from 2007 until 2023. As a member of the FOMC, he played a crucial part in determining monetary policy. Long before he became president, Evans began his career at the Federal Reserve Bank. He started... read full bio
A singer, comedian, and actor, Charles Esten has these talents. In the West End musical Buddy, he made his professional acting debut in London. Esten co-starred with Ryan Stiles and Greg Proops in the first season of Whose Line Is It Anyway while he was living in London. Esten later joined the cast of Whose Line as a regular when... read full bio
Charles Ellis is an investment manager and researcher. He has assisted many businesses in developing financial strategies, including Greenwich Associates. In addition, Ellis is an educator. He has taught at Harvard Business School, Yale School of Management, and the CFA Institute Investor Workshop at Princeton. Along with these notable duties, Ellis also served as a trustee and chair to investment... read full bio
Charles Elachi is a Lebanese-American professor and engineer who is the professor of electrical engineering and planetary science at the California Institute of Technology and former director of Jet Propulsion Laboratory and vice president of Caltech. Elachi was born in Rayak, Lebanon, and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in physics from Joseph Fourier University, his master’s in engineering... read full bio
Charles Duhigg is an American author, and Pulitzer-prize winning journalist. He is author of books, “The Power of Habit” and “Smarter Faster Better” which has become a New York Times Best Seller. Duhigg was previously a reporter at New York Times where he wrote “The iEconomy”, which went on to win a Pulitzer Prize. He currently writes articles for The... read full bio
Charles Davis is an American football analyst and former professional football player. Davis was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee, and he grew up in New Paltz, New York. While growing up, Davis’ father was a high school football and basketball coach, which led to Davis himself playing football, basketball and baseball in high school where he earned All-State honors his last... read full bio
Charles Dance is an English actor, screenwriter, and film director, best known for his roles in television and film such as, Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones, Alastair Denniston in The Imitation Game, the Master Vampire in Dracula Untold, and many more. Dance started his career as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and went on to be in... read full bio
Charles Schewe is a notable speaker on topics of aging in America, marketing, and strategic planning. In addition to his speaking engagements, Schewe is also a professor of marketing at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and a principal at Lifestage Matrix Marketing. Schewe has advised companies like K-Mart, International Business Machines (IBM), and Procter & Gamble about concepts like... read full bio
Charles Clark is one of the most sought after motivational speakers and mindset coaches. Throughout his long battle of pain and struggling, both physical and mental, Clark developed the skills to inspire those who would listen to him. Since 2014, Clark has been addressing wide audiences with the goal of turning their lives around – and he has very much... read full bio
Charles Butler is the founder and CEO of Charles Jewelry, a luxury jewelry brand that specializes in creating bespoke pieces for discerning clients around the world. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Charles has built a reputation for his exquisite craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to quality. As a master jeweler, Charles is known for his ability... read full bio
Charles Bradley was raised in Brooklyn, New York. He lived most of his childhood on the streets, but was able to take away one good memory, which was when his sister took him to see James Brown at The Apollo. Brown's performance left a strong impression on Bradley and inspired him to get off of the streets and... read full bio
Charles Frank Bolden Jr. is a former NASA administrator, retired U.S. Marine Corps Major General, and a former astronaut who has flown on four Space Shuttle missions. Bolden was born in Columbia, South Carolina, and he earned his B.S. degree in Electrical Science from the U.S. Naval Academy and went on to earn his M.S. degree in Systems Management from... read full bio
"Charles M. Blow is the Visual Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times, where his weekly column appears every Saturday. Mr. Blow’s columns tackle hot-button issues such as teen pregnancy, the national debt, the presidential race, gender roles, and the gay rights movement. Blow joined The Times in 1994 as the paper’s graphics editor; during his tenure he led the... read full bio
Charles Best is a recognized visionary businessman and philanthropist who founded DonorsChoose.org and made significant contributions to the field of education. Charles Best, the founder and CEO of this ground-breaking platform, has permanently altered how people interact with and support public education. His impact can be seen in classrooms and communities all over the country. Under Charles Best's visionary leadership, DonorsChoose.org... read full bio
During his career with the NBA, Charles Barkley established himself as one of the National Basketball Association's (NBA's) most dominating power forwards. He was selected to the All-NBA First Team five times, the All-NBA Second Team five times, and once to the All-NBA Third Team. He earned eleven NBA All-Star Game appearances and was named the All-Star MVP. He was... read full bio
Rapper Charles Ans from Mexico has elevated the profile of Mexican hip-hop through albums like Ataraxia: A Plena Luz del Dia and his collaboration with Gera MX and Nanpa Básico, Los No Tan Tristes. His relatable lyrics and innovative approach to rap have gained him recognition across the globe. Charles Ans, real name Carlos Miguel Segura Ramírez, was born and reared... read full bio
Charlene Tilton is best known for her role as Lucy Ewing in Dallas, a popular television series. Tilton has also starred in other television series and films, including Happy Days, Freaky Friday, and Big Wednesday. Apart from acting, Tilton is also a singer. She released several tracks, including a dance-pop hit titled C’est La Vie, which reached number one in... read full bio
