Choice, Not Chance

POWERFUL COMMUNICATION FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE

Effective communication is the backbone of successful leadership and organizational strategy. Charlene Wheeless, a seasoned communications expert, presents “Strategic Influence: Mastering Powerful Communication for Peak Performance, a session designed to equip leaders with the tools to become more effective communicators. Drawing on her extensive experience in corporate communications, Charlene will guide participants through the process of developing communication strategies that align with business goals, engage employees, and drive organizational success. This session is tailored for leaders who want to enhance their communication skills, increase their influence, and lead their organizations to new heights. Charlene provides the insights and strategies needed to transform communication practices, enhance leadership effectiveness, and achieve business excellence.

Overview

Communication breakdowns can derail even the most well-crafted strategies. Leaders often face challenges in effectively conveying their vision and strategy, resulting in misalignment, disengagement, and missed opportunities. Effective organizational communication is critical in ensuring that messages are heard, understood, and acted upon. However, many leaders lack the tools and skills to effectively communicate strategically and influence their teams.

Imagine an organization where leaders at every level are skilled communicators, capable of crafting messages that resonate, align with business goals, and inspire action. In this ideal state, organizational communication becomes a powerful tool for driving engagement, fostering collaboration, and achieving strategic objectives. Leaders who master the art of communication can bridge the gap between strategy and execution, ensuring that everyone in the organization is moving in the same direction. Charlene Wheeless, with her extensive experience in organizational and leadership communication, will guide participants in developing the skills and strategies needed to become influential communicators.

In this session, Charlene provides leaders with the tools they need to enhance their communication effectiveness and influence. The session will focus on the role of communication in aligning teams with strategic goals, fostering a culture of trust and engagement, and driving organizational success. Participants will learn how to develop and execute communication strategies that resonate with their audience, build credibility, and inspire action. Charlene is a highly respected and award-winning communications expert with decades of experience leading global communication strategies for major corporations. She has been recognized as The 50 Most Influential People in PR for five consecutive years, named to the Global PR Power Book for three years, and recognized as a PR Woman of Distinction.

Key advantages & outcomes

By attending this session, participants will gain:

Mastery of Organizational Communication: Learn how to develop and implement communication strategies that align with organizational objectives, ensuring that messages are clear, consistent, and impactful across all levels.

Enhanced Leadership Communication Skills: Discover techniques to improve your ability to communicate as a leader, fostering trust, engagement, and collaboration within your teams.

Effective Strategic Messaging: Understand how to craft messages that resonate with different stakeholders, driving alignment and commitment to the organization’s goals.

Crisis Communication and Reputation Management: Gain insights into managing communication during crises, protecting the organization’s reputation, and maintaining leadership credibility.

Increased Leadership Influence: Develop the communication skills needed to increase your influence within the organization, ensuring that your voice is heard and your leadership presence is felt.

Testimonials

  • Charlene was key in the successful transformation of our company from a services company to a leading IT business. Communications were critical. We had to inform our staff and the public. We could not have had the internal push with-out the external surge. She made it happen.

    Paul Lombardi, CEO, DynCorp (retired)

  • I am confident that if any problems were to areise, I could just pick up the phone an call charlene diretly. had Bechtel not adopted Wheeless' reputations strategy, I don't believe we would have that happen.

    —Gladstone (Australia) Regional Council Mayor Gail Sellers

  • With her wide-ranging skills and record of sneior counsel, creativity and attention to detail, and innovation, charlene is perfectly positioned to oversee this process.

    Steve Barrett, PR Week