Charlene Wheeless

Empower your team with Charlene Wheeless's insights on leadership and resilience. Her keynotes deliver actionable strategies for overcoming obstacles.

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Why you should book Charlene Wheeless for your next event

Empower your workforce with Charlene’s expertise in resilience and strategic decision-making, driving meaningful improvements across your organization.
Transform your corporate culture and drive performance with strategies developed from Charlene’s work with multibillion-dollar global enterprises.
Benefit from Charlene’s remarkable journey from NFL cheerleader to senior executive, bringing unparalleled expertise and a unique perspective to your event.

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Navigating Challenges with Resilience

Unlock your organization's full potential with Charlene Wheeless, a dynamic keynote speaker and acclaimed leadership expert. With over 30 years of transforming Fortune 500 companies and a proven track record in crisis management and employee engagement, Charlene delivers actionable strategies for growth and resilience. Her keynotes, featured in Forbes and TEDx, inspire leaders to overcome obstacles and drive success through authenticity and strategic choice.

Keynote Speaker Charlene Wheeless is a trailblazer in leadership and organizational growth, known for her compelling insights and transformative approach. With over 30 years of experience in executive roles, Charlene has successfully redefined corporate cultures and driven substantial improvements in employee engagement at Fortune 500 companies. Her expertise in crisis management and business strategy has made her a leading voice in shaping resilient and high-performing organizations.

As a motivational speaker, Charlene Wheeless captivates audiences with her dynamic presence and actionable strategies. Her renowned keynotes, including
“Choice, Not Chance”
and
“SOAR AND BE SEEN: Breaking Down Barriers for Explosive Growth!”
provide practical tools and insights for overcoming challenges and achieving remarkable success. Charlene’s approach is rooted in fostering resilience, driving personal and professional growth, and empowering teams to reach their full potential.

When you book Charlene Wheeless for your event, you are securing a speaker who brings unparalleled expertise and a proven track record of inspiring transformation. Charlene Wheeless offers your organization a unique opportunity to engage with a leader who delivers impactful messages that resonate across industries.

Elevate your next conference, leadership summit, or corporate gathering with Charlene’s motivational insights and strategic guidance, ensuring a lasting impact on your audience and organizational success.

Customer Reviews

Charlene combines business acumen and strategic thought to bring forward the best solutions to business challenges.

Paul V. Lombardi Former CEO, DynCorp

In looking for ways to inspire and empower the outstanding female leaders on my team, I immediately thought of Charlene Wheeless. In my experience with Charlene, I've found her to be bold, intelligent, completely incapable of pedaling fluff. That's exactly what I wanted for my team and she delivered! They were blown away by her experience and insights. My team's feedback was about her keen ability to cut through the clutter and just get to the truth that mattered to them. I've clearly seen their confidence in themselves, their ideas and their value to our organization increase at a different level since their time with Charlene.

Brett Jewkes Executive VP/Chief Brand and Communications Officer, AMB Sports + Entertainment

What a treat it was to have [Charlene] here with us this week. I am so appreciative that she took so much time to get to know our team ahead of the conversation, which was rich and engaging. Her work is just another proof point of pure Charlene power and goodness. [Charlene] is an INVESTMENT in our future.

Corey DuBrowa Former CCO, Google

Charlene embodies everything we strive for in today’s increasingly complex communications world: a boldly authentic character with a fearless drive for success. I recently hosted a summit for my global communications team, many of whom were meeting in person for the first time. The conference was about more than just making connections; it was also a chance to inspire personal development. It’s one thing to challenge a team to be courageous and do the unexpected. The challenge is in finding a way to unlock this mindset and bring this attitude to life. Charlene’s session touched the hearts of so many who saw themselves in her stories. Moved by her intrepid spirit, many were inspired to stand and share stories of their own journeys to be their authentic selves. It was magical and uplifting to watch.

Maria Poveromo SVP & CCO, Cisco

You are phenomenal. Thank you so much for your candid and inspiring anecdotes and really specific direction on allyship and anti-racism. I captured so many powerful ideas and calls to action.

Carol Carruba Principal, Highwire Public Relations

Keynotes

Keynote by Charlene Wheeless:

Soar and Be Seen: Breaking Down Barriers for Explosive Growth!

This keynote delivers a more engaged, productive, and innovative workforce, ultimately leading to greater organizational success and sustainability.

More proactive and responsible decision-making; innovation, dynamic culture.

Personal investment in the company's success; improved performance and employee retention.

Organizational development and expansion; workforce committed to continuous learning and improvement.

A more motivated and engaged workforce; enthusiastic work environment.

A more autonomous workforce capable of making decisions that positively impact the company's operations and reputation.

Employees feel more involved in creating processes, products, or services.

Flexible and adaptive organizational culture, which can be crucial in responding to market changes and challenges.

More focused and goal-oriented actions; improved efficiency and effectiveness.

Higher job satisfaction; reduced turnover; improved morale.

Organizational stability and resilience.

Enhanced brand reputation, customer loyalty, and employee engagement.

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Keynote by Charlene Wheeless:

Soar and Be Seen: Breaking Down Fear to Make Courageous Choices

This keynote contributes to personal satisfaction, development and well-being.

Agency: Control over one's own actions and decisions. It's about feeling empowered and capable of influencing one's own life and environment.

Ownership: Taking responsibility and pride in what one does.

Growth: Evolving and improving over time.

Inspiration: Mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially something creative or of personal significance.

Empowerment: Becoming stronger and more confident; having the power and freedom to act.

Authorship: Being a creator or innovator .

Freedom: The power or right to act, speak, or think without hindrance or restraint; confidence in autonomy and independence.

Intentionality: Being deliberate and purposive.

Fulfillment: Satisfaction or happiness as a result of fully developing one’s abilities and character.

Steadiness: Being reliable and consistent.

Purpose: Having a sense of direction or a goal that gives meaning to actions.

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Keynote by Charlene Wheeless:

Lessons from Being Invisible

During this keynote, Charlene will talk about the following topics:

Inspiration: The speaker's personal journey from feeling invisible to becoming a trailblazer provides an empowering narrative, illustrating how overcoming adversity can lead to significant personal and professional growth.

Understanding of Imposter Syndrome: Insight into the prevalence of Imposter Syndrome, especially among women, offers attendees a deeper understanding of this common issue and its impact on personal and professional life.

Recognizing and Addressing Workplace Challenges: Highlights various workplace challenges like being overlooked or underestimated, helping attendees recognize and address these issues in their own environments.

The Power of Choice: The emphasis on choice as a transformative power encourages attendees to take control of their lives and decisions, fostering a sense of agency and self-determination.

Strategies for Personal and Professional Development: By sharing strategies such as creating moments of choice and making friends with failure, the speaker offers practical advice for personal and professional development.

Encouragement to Overcome Barriers: The narrative of overcoming barriers related to race, gender, and societal expectations inspires attendees facing similar challenges.

Building Courage and Conviction: Emphasis on the importance of courage, commitment, and conviction in making life-changing decisions and fostering authentic change.

Power of Community: Through audience participation and shared experiences, the speech fosters a sense of community and raises awareness about common struggles, encouraging collective support and understanding.

The Importance of Self-Love and Self-Advocacy: Underscores the significance of self-love and being one's own cheerleader as crucial elements for personal success and fulfillment.

Motivation to Embrace and Initiate Change: Provides motivation and inspiration for attendees to initiate positive changes in their lives and surroundings.

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