Founder &
Executive Coach
Charlene Wheeless is a renowned executive coach, leadership strategist, and keynote speaker who helps senior women leaders unlock their full potential and lead with confidence, authenticity, and impact. With over 30 years of experience in corporate leadership, crisis management, and communications, she has advised Fortune 500 executives and transformed leaders in some of the world’s most complex industries.
As the founder of Charlene Wheeless LLC, she specializes in executive presence, leadership influence, and career acceleration. A Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coach, she brings a unique perspective as a former C-suite executive who understands the barriers women face at the highest levels—and how to break through them.
Charlene is the bestselling author of You Are Enough! and a TEDx speaker whose insights have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and PRWeek. She serves on multiple boards and has been recognized among the 25 Most Influential Black Women in Business.
Passionate about helping women lead with power and purpose, Charlene empowers senior women executives to stop chasing, start choosing, and own their leadership narrative.