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Charlene Wheeless

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Charlene Wheeless Biography

Charlene Wheeless is a multi-faceted powerhouse in the business world. With over 30 years of experience in leadership, communications, and operations, she has established herself as a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and leadership coach/advisor. At Charlene Wheeless LLC, she empowers executives and teams to inspire breakthrough performance and transform workplace culture. As a senior advisor for equity and justice at APCO Worldwide, she helps C-suite leaders and companies turn DE&I intentions into impact.

Before starting her firm, Wheeless served as the principal VP of Corporate Affairs at Bechtel Corporation, responsible for internal and external communications, reputation management, and sustainability. She provided executive counsel to business unit leaders and the C-suite, including the chairman, and was a board member of several organizations within the company.

Wheeless's experience at multinational companies like Raytheon, CGI, and DynCorp, where she handled global communications and issues management, has provided her with a unique perspective on nurturing and developing minority talent in the workplace. She is a prominent voice on equity and justice, appearing in Forbes, Business Insider, and Chief Executive magazine, among others. She is the immediate past chairman of the Page Society, the world's leading professional association for senior PR and communications executives.

In 2021, Wheeless was chosen as a member of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches community, a collection of top executive coaches and leadership thinkers. Also that year, her debut book, "You Are Enough! Reclaiming Your Career and Life with Purpose, Passion and Unapologetic Authenticity," was a bestseller and won two independent book awards for best non-fiction and inspirational books of 2021.

Wheeless is a certified leadership coach and a member of the National Speakers Association. She holds a BA in Journalism/PR, an MA in Public Communications, and an MBA with an emphasis in Marketing. She is dedicated to her community, serving on the boards of several organizations and previously serving as the chairman of the HCA Virginia-Reston Hospital.

Speaking Topics
  • Empowerment, DE&I, Overcoming Adversity, Communications, Living with Cancer, Climbing the Corporate Ladder as a Black Woman

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  • How do I book Charlene Wheeless to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Charlene Wheeless for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Charlene Wheeless, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Charlene Wheeless or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Charlene Wheeless

    Speaking fees for Charlene Wheeless, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Charlene Wheeless are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Charlene Wheeless, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Charlene Wheeless speak about?

  • Where does Charlene Wheeless travel from?

    Charlene Wheeless generally travels from D.C., DC, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Charlene Wheeless’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Charlene Wheeless for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Charlene Wheeless for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Charlene Wheeless or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Charlene Wheeless Biography

Charlene Wheeless is a multi-faceted powerhouse in the business world. With over 30 years of experience in leadership, communications, and operations, she has established herself as a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and leadership coach/advisor. At Charlene Wheeless LLC, she empowers executives and teams to inspire breakthrough performance and transform workplace culture. As a senior advisor for equity and justice at APCO Worldwide, she helps C-suite leaders and companies turn DE&I intentions into impact.

Before starting her firm, Wheeless served as the principal VP of Corporate Affairs at Bechtel Corporation, responsible for internal and external communications, reputation management, and sustainability. She provided executive counsel to business unit leaders and the C-suite, including the chairman, and was a board member of several organizations within the company.

Wheeless's experience at multinational companies like Raytheon, CGI, and DynCorp, where she handled global communications and issues management, has provided her with a unique perspective on nurturing and developing minority talent in the workplace. She is a prominent voice on equity and justice, appearing in Forbes, Business Insider, and Chief Executive magazine, among others. She is the immediate past chairman of the Page Society, the world's leading professional association for senior PR and communications executives.

In 2021, Wheeless was chosen as a member of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches community, a collection of top executive coaches and leadership thinkers. Also that year, her debut book, "You Are Enough! Reclaiming Your Career and Life with Purpose, Passion and Unapologetic Authenticity," was a bestseller and won two independent book awards for best non-fiction and inspirational books of 2021.

Wheeless is a certified leadership coach and a member of the National Speakers Association. She holds a BA in Journalism/PR, an MA in Public Communications, and an MBA with an emphasis in Marketing. She is dedicated to her community, serving on the boards of several organizations and previously serving as the chairman of the HCA Virginia-Reston Hospital.

Charlene Wheeless Speaking Topics

  • Empowerment, DE&I, Overcoming Adversity, Communications, Living with Cancer, Climbing the Corporate Ladder as a Black Woman

Charlene Wheeless Videos

  • Charlene Wheeless | Speaker Reel 2023
    Say goodbye to mundane events and hello to inspiration, empowerment, and motivation. My keynotes ignite a spark in attendees, unleashing their...
  • Charlene Wheeless - Speaker Demo Reel
    It's Choice Not Chance That Changes Your Life, Your Leadership, Your Business --everything! So choose before chance takes over. I did and this...
  • NCLS 2022: Charlene Wheeless Lecture - YouTube
    Charlene Wheeless shares her journey as a black female businesswoman, advisor and leader during the National Character and Leadership ...

FAQs on booking Charlene Wheeless

  • How do I book Charlene Wheeless to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Charlene Wheeless for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Charlene Wheeless, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Charlene Wheeless or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Charlene Wheeless

    Speaking fees for Charlene Wheeless, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Charlene Wheeless are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Charlene Wheeless, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Charlene Wheeless speak about?

  • Where does Charlene Wheeless travel from?

    Charlene Wheeless generally travels from D.C., DC, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Charlene Wheeless’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Charlene Wheeless for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Charlene Wheeless for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Charlene Wheeless or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Charlene Wheeless is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Empowerment, DE&I, Overcoming Adversity, Communications, Living with Cancer, Climbing the Corporate Ladder as a Black Woman. The estimated speaking fee range to book Charlene Wheeless for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Charlene Wheeless generally travels from D.C., DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kristie Kennedy, Deanna Singh, Rachel DeAlto, Carin Taylor and Minyon Moore. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Charlene Wheeless for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Charlene Wheeless Speaking Topics

  • Empowerment, DE&I, Overcoming Adversity, Communications, Living with Cancer, Climbing the Corporate Ladder as a Black Woman

Charlene Wheeless Speaker Videos

  • Charlene Wheeless | Speaker Reel 2023
    Say goodbye to mundane events and hello to inspiration, empowerment, and motivation. My keynotes ignite a spark in attendees, unleashing their courage to take action and tap into their potential.
    Charlene Wheeless - Speaker Demo Reel
    It's Choice Not Chance That Changes Your Life, Your Leadership, Your Business --everything! So choose before chance takes over. I did and this speaker reel is my personal story of how I went from a...
  • NCLS 2022: Charlene Wheeless Lecture - YouTube
    Charlene Wheeless shares her journey as a black female businesswoman, advisor and leader during the National Character and Leadership ...
    You Are Enough Interview with Charlene Wheeless
  • #16 "Change Agents" with Charlene Wheeless and Licy Do Canto ...
    #DiversityMoments Intro - Charlene Wheeless, Page Chair - YouTube

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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