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Chuck Garcia, smiling portrait in a tan houndstooth jacket, EQ keynote speaker and Columbia University professor.
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Chuck Garcia

International Speaker | Best-Selling Author | Mountaineer
Columbia Professor

Master the moments that define you.

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Columbia University
MISSION
The Mission

Conquer the Mountain Within.

Whether I’m teaching at Columbia, summiting a mountain, speaking to audiences around the world, or working with leaders at Fortune 500 companies, my mission is the same: to help you go further by exploring deeper. When you understand yourself, strengthen your emotional intelligence, and make better decisions under pressure, life’s greatest summits are always within reach.

IMPACT
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Chuck is a remarkable human, speaker, and thought leader. Chuck doesn’t just simply inspire; he challenges you to think differently and helps you lead with greater intention. He always leaves you with meaningful, tangible actions to take after hearing him speak. He has a profound ability to make each person feel personally seen.
NICHOL KINGExecutive Director, JP Morgan Chase · Author, “Harlem’s Banker”
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The very first time I saw Chuck speak, I was struck by his ability to command a room. He genuinely cares about the people he engages with and takes tremendous pride in seeing them succeed. Chuck is an extraordinary EQ thought leader, and anyone would be incredibly fortunate to have him in their corner.
TVISHA GANGWANIAI Agents, Microsoft
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Hearing Chuck speak is like a breath of fresh air. I’m not sure if I blinked for the one hour he spoke the first time I heard him. Truly amazing!
SOUNDARYA BALASUBRAMANIBest-Selling Author, Entrepreneur

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ABOUT

Wall Street taught me pressure.
The mountains taught me who
I needed to become.

My journey has taken me from Wall Street to Columbia classrooms and some of the world’s highest peaks. Along the way, I’ve learned that the greatest challenges we face aren’t always the mountains in front of us. They’re the ones within. Today, I help others find the courage and clarity to climb theirs, unlocking greater potential in their careers, relationships, and lives.

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KEYNOTES
Signature Conversations
A climber reaching down to pull a teammate up a snowy ridge, silhouetted against the rising sun.
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The Summit Within

Conquering the mountain of self and ascending the mountain of service.

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Two roped climbers with packs and ice axes ascending a steep glacier ridge high above the valleys.
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The Human Relay

The power of human connection and EQ in the age of the great AI race.

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New York City skyline in silhouette at sunrise with the Twin Towers.
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The Moment That Defines Your Life

The 18 inches from the heart to the mind — mastering emotional intelligence under pressure.

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Books

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