Carol Wheeler

Clarity × Connection = Commitment™ |. Build Managers Worth Staying For

Travels from New Braunfels TX, USA

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Speaks on:

Collaborative Leadership

Constructive Conflict

Gender Equity

Organizational Culture

Personal Growth

Team Building

Speaks to:

Community & Civic Organizations

Higher Education & Vocational

Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs)

Associations & Membership Orgs

Government & Public Sector

Nonprofits & NGOs

Formats:

Training

Keynote

Workshop

Facilitation

Breakout


Audience members say

Carol transforms leadership and team dynamics with her clear, insightful approach that participants call "a voice of reason, inspiration, and motivation." She makes complex concepts accessible through engaging sessions that leave audiences feeling joyful and accepted, providing "language to what they know internally but can't always put to words." Her SOAR methodology elevates both struggling and high-performing teams, turning strategic planning into "a fun, collaborative experience" rather than leaving participants "brain fried." Clients seek Carol's expertise to strengthen team communication and unlock individual potential, appreciating how she helps people "see the best" in themselves and others. Her practical insights spark immediate application, empowering professionals across industries to leverage their strengths with newfound confidence. As one attendee noted, "Carol doesn't just assist 'broken' teams, but makes strong teams stronger!"
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants gained a better understanding of their strengths and how to leverage them.

  • Teams improved communication and collaboration by understanding each other's strengths.

  • Attendees felt more confident in their leadership abilities.

  • Individuals developed actionable strategies for personal and professional growth.

  • Organizations experienced a shift towards a more positive and solution-driven environment.

Carol's Bio

Most mission-driven teams aren't short on belief. They're short on clarity — everyone is committed to the work, and no one can say what winning looks like in their own role. Dr. Carol Wheeler is a leadership keynote speaker, consultant, and author of The Connected Leader, specializing in manager development and team alignment. With 25+ years in leadership education and over a decade in executive coaching and organizational consulting, she works with non-profits and the organizations that serve alongside them — including municipal government and higher education. Through her Clarity × Connection = Commitment™ framework, Carol equips managers with both structure and relational intelligence. Her two flagship facilitation-based programs — The Connected Manager and The Connected Team Journey — produce measurable behavior change. Participants leave with shared vocabulary, communication agreements, and action plans they built themselves.

TYPICAL FEE

Private

Varies based on date, location, and engagement type

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Carol Offers the Following Talks

Organizational CultureTeam Building

Connection Is the Currency of Leadership (And AI Can't Spend It)

  • Why employees disengage and what managers can do differently starting tomorrow

  • The three elements of Clarity × Connection = Commitment™ and how they interact

  • How to build the kind of connection AI can’t replicate and why it’s your competitive advantage

  • Practical tools for creating a team culture where people choose to stay

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45 minutes - full day

Personal GrowthGender Equity

Reclaim Your Superpower

  • Reflect on your life to discover the hidden superpower that makes you uniquely valuable.

  • See new possibilities for becoming the best version of yourself, in both your personal and professional life.

  • Learn practical steps to claim your superpower and share it with confidence in every aspect of your life.

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30 - 60 minutes

Constructive ConflictCollaborative Leadership

Conflict through Connection

  • Understand the difference between productive and unproductive conflict, and learn how to encourage the former.

  • Gain a fresh perspective on conflict, seeing it as a source of creativity and team collaboration.

  • Discover how to leverage conflict to drive greater productivity and engagement within your organization.

  • Learn to change your personal relationship with conflict, becoming a leader who embraces it as a valuable tool for growth.

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