Charlie Ruiz standing and speaking.

LEADERSHIP

& TEAM BUILDING

KEYNOTES

As a professional baseball player, Charlie suffered a career-ending injury. He took that and transformed it into personal growth.

Drawing on this experience as well as a decade of coaching, Charlie offers a unique blend of sports and tech expertise that leaves audiences inspired to transform and reconnect with what matters most.

With captivating stories and actionable insights, Charlie’s keynotes are designed for high performing teams and organizations. He touches on themes of self-awareness, presence, leadership, and the true meaning of winning.

NOT JUST WORDS — ACTIONS.

Charlie offers a range of keynote topics, all offering actionable insights that lead to positive change.

PERFORMANCE

Through PRESENCE

How presence — the ability to be fully engaged in the current moment — can become your most powerful tool for navigating relationships, managing pressure, and creating sustainable success.

  • Embrace a broader definition of winning to find success in every aspect of life.

  • Gain practical tools to sustain meaningful relationships that endure.

  • Use my Four C's framework to align your priorities with your true values.

  • Develop a balanced support system that drives both immediate achievements and long-term support.

  • Learn real-life methods to be fully present and improve your listening and engagement skills.

THE IDENTITY MARATHON

FROM ROOTS TO RESULTS 

Combines storytelling, neuroscience, and a practical reflection model to guide executives, leaders, and high performers in navigating their own identity journeys and how to apply lessons for their teams, organizations and families in real-time.

MIND MATTERS

MENTAL PERFORMANCE

IN SPORT & SALES

Breaks down skills and mental performance principles used in high-achieving sales organizations including intrinsic motivation, taking failure as feedback and intentional focus — equipping leaders and teams with actionable tools to perform under pressure, embrace challenges and sustain performance, especially after a win.

speaking faq’s

  • There are 4 simple steps:

    1. We begin with a discovery call to assess fit and brainstorm potential topics that align with your specific needs.

    2. Next, we co-create a plan based on those discussions.

    3. We handle all the necessary logistics.

    4. We deliver an engaging speech at your team event or conference.

    5. We send follow-up retention material and schedule a debrief.

  • Yes. Charlie's keynotes may take sections or topics from other speeches or workshop material based on audience requirements.

  • Our talks are designed for interactivity and engagement, adapted to the environment of the event. We can deliver in the standard keynote format or tailor a combination of facilitation, breakouts, and live interaction to suit your needs.

  • Yes! I’m partnered with Ben Newman Companies! You can see me featured on the home page. Here’s my Speaking Page.

  • Charlie just gets it. He's a self-aware, non-consensus thinker who helps you channel what’s needed and makes a fantastic guide.

    Jay Kolbe - Co-Founder @ Impact Partners

  • Charlie coaches and speaks in a deeply empathetic manner. One of Charlie's best attributes is his willingness to improve himself and serve as a role model, not just as a coach or speaker.

    Hugh Love - Product @ Netflix

  • Rarely do you encounter someone as driven and enthusiastic as Charlie. His exceptional leadership skills and knack for inspiring others shines through.

    Brittany Rodriguez - Director @ Hard Rock Entertainment

  • What stood out was Charlie’s authentic telling of his story - the precious moments that influenced his journey that seem to relate to mine.

    Paul Hsu - CEO @ Decasonic