Audiences laugh and cry. They give him standing ovations. Dr. Charles Petty routinely receives the ultimate compliment paid any speaker -- invitations back again and again.

Dr. Petty is funny. He has the rare ability to package profound, life-changing truths in humor. He uses no notes, speaks rapidly, is folksy, has a soft southern accent and never uses off-color humor. When Charles speaks, his goal is always to help people be, as well as feel, better. Dr. Petty says, "My job as a speaker is to put: A smile on faces; Information in minds; Motivation in hearts; Inspiration in spirits; and - to make the program planner look good!"

Demand for his humor and wisdom is national and international. He has spoken to over 2,700 different clients in 49 states and 14 countries. Why have hundreds of program planners invited him to speak? The reasons for his popularity are quite simple: Charles Petty is very funny and entertaining. He has the rare ability to inspire, motivate, educate and entertain. Everyone can identify with and profit from his insights regardless of their family status. What he suggests can make a profound difference in a person's life and career. "Family" is a refreshing break from technical presentations. Often spouses and guests attend conferences and "Family" is perfect for a joint session. It clearly says that the organization/company cares about a person's family.

Dr. Petty was reared in the farming communities of England and Stuttgart, Arkansas. As a native of Arkansas he does indeed know President Clinton. In fact, when President Clinton was eleven or twelve years old, Dr. Petty was his rifle instructor at a Boy Scout camp!

Charles learned about the importance of family from the school of hard knocks. His parents divorced when he was six; his mother died three years later; he lived in a blended family; when he was sixteen his father and younger brother were killed in a car accident, so he lived by himself for a year; and then became a foster child.

He learned about family formally and was educated in Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas for 22 consecutive years - which means he is either well educated or a little slow! Dr. Petty has been a counselor, visiting professor, on the staffs of large corporations in Texas and North Carolina, and for seven years was on the senior staff of the North Carolina Governor. He is founder and President of Family Success Unlimited, and since 1985, all he does is "eat and speak".

He has spoken enough to earn the designation, "Certified Speaking Professional" from the National Speakers Association. That same organization thought Dr. Petty spoke so well it elected him into its Speaker Hall of Fame. If you want your group to laugh and learn, to have a fun-filled time and to hear something that can change their lives and careers for the better, then invite Family Humorist, Dr. Charles Petty, to be part of your next program. You, and your audience, will be glad you did!

• Climbing The Ladder of Success AND Taking Your Family With You - Hilarious insights on how to take care of family while taking care of business. Dr. Petty helps audiences understand the impact of family relationships upon job performance and shares some principles that help achieve success in balancing one's job and family. Dr. Petty motivates people to put these principles into practice. Perfect for all groups and especially when guests/spouses are in the audience.
  
  
• Roaring Fires, Flickering Flames, Dying Embers or Cold Ashes? - Some people have an enthusiasm for life, family and work. Others just go through the motions, dislike what they do, or constantly look for a new job or relationship. This presentation focuses on the importance of maintaining energy and purpose in one's life and work, and suggests some ways to achieve and maintain a healthy productivity. Helps managers, sales people and employees to "keep the fires going."
  
  
• Ambush at the Generation Gap - This presentation examines the difference in mind-sets of each generation, the origin of mind-sets, and the implications these mind-sets have for business and industry, as well as for one's personal and professional lives. The premise is that one does not manage people or sell goods or services but rather manages/sells mind sets. Profound truths are packaged in humor. Audiences laugh and learn.
  
  
• Educators: Shapers of the Dream - Dr. Petty presents hilarious insights on how to help students achieve their dreams. The purpose of this presentation is to remind participants of the impact educators have upon students, share some principles that help empower students and motivate/inspire educators to put these principles into practice. Serious career and life-changing message packaged in funny stories and illustrations.
  
  
• Winning Communities Are Made Of These: Strong Economy, Caring Volunteers And Stable Families - This humorous presentation highlights the three areas necessary for every great community: strong economy, caring volunteers and stable families. Dr. Petty affirms the role of the Chamber in each of these areas. Especially appropriate at annual meetings.