Sometimes the most difficult times in our lives prepare us to reach the next level of success and the next best version of ourselves. Today's guest, Charlene Wheeless, shares her process for finding, owning, and speaking her truth, from battling breast cancer and creating rules for her interracial marriage to advocating for herself during business negotiations and conflict.

Charlene Wheeless is  an executive coach, a senior advisor for equity and justice at APCO Worldwide and an author of the best selling book, I am Enough.

Named as one of the 50 most influential public relations professionals in the industry by PR Week magazine, Charlene is also a former Vice president of global corporate affairs.

During this episode we also discuss: 

• Self-care during trauma
• Worst career advice she’s ever received
• How 7 seconds of courage can change your life
• Negotiation tactics and the biggest mistake we make during the negotiation conversation
• How to determine if feedback is useful
• Navigating tough conversations around interracial marriage

Purchase her book: You Are Enough

Follow Charlene on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlenewheeless/

Visit her Website: https://charlenewheeless.biz/