Business
Scott and I speak with Charlene Wheeless, a renowned communications visionary, author, and keynote speaker. She leads her namesake communications and business advisory firm, Charlene Wheeless LLC, and she is the senior advisor for equity and justice at APCO Worldwide, a global advisory, and advocacy communications consultancy. She has been featured in a variety of media including Chief Executive, Business Insider, PR Week, and others. In her new book “You Are Enough! Reclaiming Your Career and Your Life with Purpose, Passion, and Unapologetic Authenticity,” (May 2021) Charlene shares her courageous story of breaking down stereotypes and barriers while navigating her own path forward (learn more about Charlene Wheeless below). You’ll gain insights on: How feelings of not “being enough” can happen to high achieving top leaders along with everyone else in an organization Life lessons that can be applied to anyone facing human struggles in a complex world Three immediately useful ideas for thinking differently to lead in a way that enables you and others to be the “best version of yourselves” regardless of the challenges