Finding the Pleasure of Life and Work
Copier salesman, stand-up comic, blackjack dealer, private detective, substitute teacher, bouncer in a Caribbean saloon, telemarketer, donut maker, office products broker, crewmember on a 53-foot sloop crossing the North Atlantic, movie extra, cigarette factory tour guide, advertising copywriter, legal services sales rep, bartender, retail salesperson, daycare teacher, and waiter (for two hours)... That sounds like the guy you want speaking to your group about balance, perspective and success, doesn't it?
For what it's worth, Chuck went on to:
- Earn a masters degree and professional accreditation
- Serve as press secretary to a member of Congress
- Speechwriter for a Virginia governor
- Communications director for a Virginia secretary of transportation
- Director of Virginia's Adopt-a-Highway program
- Executive speechwriter with three Fortune 500 companies
- Author Build Your Castles in the Air: Thoreau's Inspiring Advice for Success in Business (and Life) in the 21st Century, and
- Become a regular humor columnist in the Chesterfield Observer and appear regularly in Virginia-area and national publications.
Drawing on his life experiences, wit and insights, writer / speaker / humorist
Chuck Hansen works with organizations who want to help their members find balance, perspective, and a happier and more successful life in our tumultuous times.
Chuck is a motivational speaker, presenting inspirational and humorous programs to conferences, meetings and events. Chuck has presented to senior leadership meetings, annual conferences and meetings of a number of organizations, including LifeNet, Entergy, Philip Morris USA, the Virginia Society of CPAs, Cobb Technologies, IABC-Richmond, Southport Business Association and the James River Writers Festival, as well as many Rotary Clubs, non-profits and churches. Chuck also has served as the humorous host for several regional awards events, including the 60th and 61st Annual Virginia Public Relations Awards and 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 is a motivational speaker, a regular columnist for the Chesterfield Observer, and pens frequent humor pieces for publications such as Home Style, WorkMagazine, Richmond Magazine, Richmond Bride, Welcome Inc., Family Style, the Richmond Complete Sourcebook, and The Caduceus, and to Internet publications such as AlpineFamily.com and electoralcollegereform.com. In addition, Chuck was a finalist in the Richmond-area 2004 "Last Comedian Standing" competition, sponsored by the Richmond Funny Bone and Q-94. Chuck also authors the new book, Build Your Castles in the Air: Thoreau's Inspiring Advice for Success in Business (and Life) in the 21st Century. Professional Experience Previously: Education and Accreditation Life Experience Private detective Crew on an Atlantic crossing in a 53-foot sailboat - image right Bouncer and barback in a Caribbean saloon (U.S.V.I.s) - image below Stand-up comedian Telemarketer Office products broker Blackjack dealer Copier and fax salesman Bartender Substitute teacher Movie extra Advertising copywriter Retail sales Cigarette factory tour guide Daycare teacher Legal services sales rep Waiter (for two hours) Donut Maker
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Chuck and Stacy Hansen have two children, Daniel (12) and Madison (10) and live in Midlothian, Virginia.
Currently: Senior communications manager, executive speechwriter, and humorist, Capital One.
Prior to finding his direction, Chuck held a number of odd and highly instructive jobs, including:
