Choice, Not Chance

Transforming organizational culture for Sustained Business Success

“The Culture Shift”

Charlene Wheeless offers a path for change to combat employee disengagement and empower leaders with actionable strategies for fostering a culture of engagement within their teams.

In this transformative session, executives and business leaders will gain practical tools to improve leadership effectiveness, reduce turnover, and enhance overall business performance. Charlene draws from decades of experience in leadership and communications to demonstrate that true leadership is about making intentional choices that drive success, not chance.

With over 8,000 hours of coaching experience and a reach of 100,000+ people, Charlene Wheeless is a trusted expert in empowering leaders to make the choices that lead to lasting success. Her mantra, "It's Choice, Not Chance, that Changes Everything," encapsulates her approach to fostering high levels of employee empowerment and engagement in today's fast-paced business environment.

Overview

Organizations today face unprecedented challenges in maintaining a competitive edge. With rapid technological advancements, shifting market dynamics, and an increasingly diverse workforce, many companies struggle to achieve sustainable growth and operational efficiency. Despite significant investments in leadership development, the disconnect between empowered leadership and tangible business outcomes remains a critical issue. This gap often results in underperformance, missed opportunities, and stagnant growth.

Envision an organization where every component—from leadership to front-line employees—works in seamless alignment toward a common goal. This is a place where strategic choices lead to a culture of high performance, where innovation thrives, and where the bottom line reflects the collective success of every team member. With Charlene Wheeless as your guide, your organization will transform from one that simply survives in a competitive landscape to one that excels and sets the standard in its industry.

This session will empower your company to develop stronger leaders and improve every facet of your business operations, resulting in measurable success. Charlene will share her proven strategies for fostering a culture of high performance, where every decision made is aligned with the organization’s overarching goals. She offers more than just leadership insights; she provides a comprehensive approach to transforming your organization. With over thirty years of experience driving business success through strategic communications and leadership, Charlene understands that true organizational excellence is achieved through intentional, informed choices at every level of the business.

Key advantages & outcomes

By attending this session, participants will gain:

Optimized Business Operations: Learn how to make strategic choices that streamline processes, reduce inefficiencies, and improve overall productivity.

Enhanced Organizational Alignment: Discover how to align leadership and team actions with the company’s strategic objectives, ensuring everyone is moving in the same direction.

Increased Innovation and Agility: Foster a culture where innovation is not just encouraged but is a natural outcome of empowered employees and effective leadership.

Sustainable Growth: Implement strategies that drive consistent business growth by optimizing both human and operational resources.

Increased Accountability and Ownership: When employees are trusted to lean into their expertise, they take greater ownership of their work. The result is a workforce that is more committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Direct Impact on Profitability: Empowering employees and optimizing processes create a direct pathway to improved profitability. This holistic approach ensures that every aspect of the business contributes to the bottom line.

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