Best-Selling Author, Senior Advisor for Equity and Justice, Communications Expert
Charlene Wheeless Biography
Charlene Wheeless is a best-selling author and renowned communications expert with over 30 years of experience in leadership, communications, and operations. 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, Wheeless helps C-suite leaders and companies achieve significant DE&I impacts.
Previously, Wheeless served as the Principal Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Bechtel Corporation, where she was 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. She has also held significant roles at multinational companies like Raytheon, CGI, and DynCorp, handling global communications and issues management, which provided her with a unique perspective on nurturing and developing minority talent in the workplace.
In 2021, Wheeless was chosen as a member of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches community, which includes top executive coaches and leadership thinkers. Her debut book, "You Are Enough! Reclaiming Your Career and Your Life with Purpose, Passion, and Unapologetic Authenticity," was a bestseller and has won two independent book awards for best non-fiction and inspirational books of 2021. Additionally, Wheeless has won two Telly awards and over 50 communications and leadership excellence awards. She is a certified leadership coach, a member of the National Speakers Association, and holds a BA in Journalism/PR, an MA in Public Communications, and an MBA with an emphasis in Marketing. She has served as the chairman of the HCA Virginia-Reston Hospital and continually dedicates herself to community service.
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Charlene Wheeless Speaking Topics
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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
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Charlene Wheeless is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black Heritage, Black History Month, Business, Business Growth, Cancer, Cancer Survivors, Communication, Corporate Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Health & Wellness, Human Resources, Inspirational, Leadership, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Personal Growth, Women, Women in Business -
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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, Libby Gill, Kris Boesch, Rachel DeAlto and Deanna Singh. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Charlene Wheeless for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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