Charlene is a sought-after speaker for the agriculture industry, where legacy meets innovation and the future of sustainability depends on courageous, values-based leadership.

In an industry that feeds the world, leadership isn’t just about yield — it’s about stewardship. Charlene brings a unique lens to agricultural leaders who are balancing tradition, technology, and transformation. Her keynote, It’s Choice, Not Chance That Changes Everything, challenges leaders to cultivate resilience in volatile conditions, nurture collaboration across generations, and plant the seeds of courage that allow innovation to grow.

Charlene’s proven frameworks help agribusiness executives, co-op boards, and growers alike move from reaction to intention — leading not by routine, but by purpose. She speaks their language: the patience of seasons, the necessity of trust, and the reward of harvest that follows strategic, values-driven leadership.ake it stand out.

Across every industry — from boardrooms to construction sites, from hospitals to hotel lobbies — one truth remains: leadership is personal, and growth is strategic.

Charlene Wheeless is a sought-after keynote speaker and leadership strategist whose message, It’s Choice, Not Chance That Changes Everything, transcends industries, titles, and trends. With decades of executive experience leading through disruption, she knows that while industries differ, the human challenges behind them are universal: change, courage, and connection.

Through her signature frameworks — SOAR (Self, Opportunity, Authenticity, Reframe) and CAP (Claim, Activate, Practice) — Charlene equips leaders to navigate uncertainty, elevate performance, and build cultures of trust and accountability. Whether she’s speaking to engineers, entrepreneurs, or executives, she reminds every audience that the most powerful strategy is the one that starts within.