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Dr. Carol Wheeler is a dynamic keynote speaker, consultant, and former college professor with a passion for leadership. With over 25 years of experience in higher education and more than a decade in the coaching and consulting world, Carol has dedicated her career to helping leaders bring out the best in their people.

As the founder of NopaLeadership, Dr. Wheeler is committed to making leaders’ lives easier by enhancing team productivity, morale, collaboration, and retention. Her expertise lies in Strengths-based leadership training, where she leverages a proven model of high-performing teams to help organizations eliminate departmental rifts and establish sustainable communication patterns. The result? Happier employees and organizations that consistently achieve their goals.

Dr. Wheeler’s academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Leadership Education from Oklahoma State University, a Master’s in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University, and a Bachelor’s in Leadership Development from Texas A&M University. She is also a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, with extensive experience guiding teams in discovering and deploying their individual and collective strengths.

Carol’s engaging and insightful approach has earned her a reputation as an inspiring coach and consultant. Her clients often describe her as encouraging, enthusiastic, and intuitive, with a unique ability to help teams improve client relationships, teamwork, and even revenue growth. Whether facilitating a workshop, leading a retreat, or delivering a keynote address, Dr. Wheeler’s presentations are tailored to meet the specific needs of her audience, providing practical insights and strategies that can be applied immediately.

In addition to her professional work, Carol enjoys quilting, hiking, pickleball and spending time with her family. When she’s not facilitating a group or at her desk, you might find her paddleboarding on the river or exploring the great outdoors with her kids.

Dr. Carol Wheeler is available for workshops, retreats, and speaking engagements on topics such as talent development, emotional intelligence, conflict management, and building effective teams. If you’re looking to elevate your leadership skills and enhance your team’s performance, Dr. Wheeler is the ideal partner to help you achieve your goals.