Combining enthusiasm with an energetic speaking style, Kathleen J.
Wheelihan is a motivational and inspirational speaker. With more than 20 years of experience in
financial services, management, marketing, human resources, training, and theatre, she creates a dynamic
spark of audience participation wherever she speaks.
Kathleen has made presentations on topics such as:
In the process she has worked in and/or consulted for the credit union,
education, financial, government, health care, manufacturing, and real estate
industries.
She has consulted with and/or trained for corporations and organizations such as
American Society of Employers, Botsford Hospital, Center for Progressive
Learning (formerly Center for Banking Education), City of Detroit, Credit Union
Executives Society, Credit Union Leagues, Financial Women International, Grand
Valley State University, Kellogg Hotel & Convention Center, Michigan State
University, Mid-Michigan Health Information Management Association, Nationwide
Insurance, Palace
Sports & Entertainment, Professional Secretaries International, Real Estate One,
St. Mary's Hospital, State of Michigan, Strategy Institute of Canada, and TRW.
Audiences describe Kathleen's
presentations as exuberant, creative, motivational, and inspirational. Her unique
combination of business background and education, along with her theatrical experience,
help make her programs "info-taining." Kathleen's positive style helps audiences
learn skills for development in their professional and personal lives.
Client Comments about
Motivational Speaker
Kathleen J. Wheelihan
"Comments from the program evaluations about Kathleen centered on her ability to
display a high level of energy and the enthusiasm that she brought to the
program. Participants were pleased with the level of the knowledge she
possessed on the subject. She encouraged participation, moved the program
along, and incorporated humor making it fun to learn. There was plenty of
time to try some of the ideas she shared with the group. We could
instantly begin working on our projects using the steps she outlined in the
program because the participants were told ahead of time to think of a project
that they are currently working on. Kathleen provided a custom-designed
presentation to specifically meet our needs and everything that we agreed upon
was covered in the program." ~ Linda Baia
Director of Education
St. Mary's Hospital
"Kathleen was enthusiastic, energetic, friendly, and
knowledgeable. She used humor, props, group activities, and a good pace,
which held the group's attention and kept them involved throughout the one-day
seminar. We continue to receive positive feedback from participants about
how extremely well received Kathleen and the seminar were. In fact, we
plan on using Kathleen and AchieveMax®
again in the future as we continue our staff
development efforts." ~ Margaret Topps
Director of Finance and Administration
UMWA Health and Retirement Funds
"Kathleen's style is animated and enthusiastic. She was able to get the
audience working in small group exercises exploring creative solutions to common
issues and problems. She utilizes real world examples and was able to
relate well to nonprofit, human service executives. One attendee is
considering bringing Kathleen to their region for additional training with staff
who were not at the conference." ~ David J. Price
Executive Director
MARO Employment and Training Association
"Kathleen did an excellent job in facilitating our 'Forward Focus' 2005 Board
and Executive Planning Session. She talked with us in advance to
understand our history, organization culture, team, needs, challenges, and
objectives to effectively plan our sessions and seminar programs. Kathleen
pulled everything together so well. The board members and our executive
team really enjoyed it, and our objectives were achieved."
~ Debbie Curan,
HR Manager
Forward Financial Credit Union
"Kathleen really took the time to understand our audience and customize her
presentation for our group. Comments from the program evaluations about Kathleen
centered on her ability to display a high level of energy and enthusiasm.
Participants were pleased with the level of knowledge she possessed on the
subject. She encouraged participation, moved the program along, and incorporated
humor, making it fun to learn."
~ Jennifer Hazday,
Director of Professional Development
Florida Credit Union League
The Caricature
of Motivational Speaker
Kathleen J. Wheelihan
The
AchieveMax®
caricatures provide a starting point for others to see the human touch of the AchieveMax®
team of speakers and consultants. In Kathleen's caricature, you'll immediately notice that
Kathleen is juggling a planner, a cell phone, and a golf club. Juggling a planner and a
cell phone is self-explanatory for a busy speaker and consultant such as Kathleen, but why
is she juggling a golf club too? That's because golf is Kathleen's favorite hobby.
Articles by Kathleen J. Wheelihan
To read more about Kathleen, make sure
to read our newsletter, The Achiever.
Combining enthusiasm with an energetic speaking style, Kathleen J.
Wheelihan is a motivational and inspirational speaker. With more than 20 years of experience in
financial services, management, marketing, human resources, training, and theatre, she creates a dynamic
spark of audience participation wherever she speaks. 
