Chas Womelsdorf, Ph.D., brings over 18 years of advanced communication expertise, spanning both private-sector leadership development and graduate-level instruction.
Specializing in executive coaching and transformative leadership, he partners with leaders across industries to strengthen their presence, influence, and strategic impact. Chas has guided executives and leadership teams in mastering essential skills such as team building, speechwriting, storytelling, conflict resolution, interpersonal and intercultural communication, and public speaking.
Trusted by senior leaders and high-profile organizations alike, Chas has prepared clients for appearances on major networks including CNN and MSNBC, and delivered communication training to executives at companies like T-Mobile, Paramount, Mayer Brown, NextEra Energy, the U.S. Army, the Department of Justice, and the White House.
His tailored approach—ranging from one-on-one coaching to interactive workshops—focuses on elevating executive presence, fostering collaborative teams, and cultivating adaptive leadership strategies.
Beyond executive coaching, Chas has mentored fellow coaches and led collegiate speech teams to national prominence, producing over 100 nationally ranked competitors and 30 champions. His work reflects a commitment to developing not just skilled communicators, but influential, empathetic, and adaptive leaders.
“I’m incredibly thankful for getting to work with Chas. Without him,
I wouldn’t have felt so safe”
Vallery Melcher, Author and Founder of Sailing to Wellness
Chas holds a Ph.D. in Communication Studies with a concentration in Rhetorical Studies from Louisiana State University, as well as a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from the University of Alabama.
His academic foundation, combined with nearly two decades of professional experience, has shaped a dynamic approach to leadership communication and executive development.
Chas has designed and delivered numerous courses, workshops, and coaching engagements across a broad range of specialties, helping leaders strengthen their influence, adaptability, and strategic communication skills.
Areas of focus include:
Leadership & Executive Development
- Transformative Leadership
- Adaptive Leadership
- Servant Leadership in Practice
- Being Elite, Not Elitist: Cultivating Excellence Without Ego
- Executive Presence & Leadership Communication
- Accountability & Next Generation
- Influence, Persuasion & Authority without Formal Power
- Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
- Building High-Trust, Collaborative Teams
- Motivating and Empowering Your Workforce
- Managing Organizational Change & Uncertainty
- Delegation as a Leadership Lever
- Overcoming Common Team Dysfunctions
- Executive Leadership 101: From Manager to Leader
- Strategic Decision-Making & Critical Problem-Solving
- Fostering Workplace Empathy for Impact & Productivity
- Crisis Leadership & Resilience Building
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Leading Inclusively
Communication & Presence
- Advanced Public Speaking for Executives
- Effective Presentations that Drive Action
- Communication Mastery: Leading through Clarity
- Navigating Difficult Conversations with Confidence
- Influence Through Interpersonal Communication
- Effective Business Writing & Executive Messaging
- Fundamentals of Human & Small Group Communication
- Planning & Leading Effective Meetings
Organizational Culture & Team Dynamics
- Cultivating a Positive, High-Performing Workplace
- Building Cohesive, Collaborative Teams
- Conflict Resolution Strategies
- Employee Performance Management & Coaching
- Hiring for Success: Communication-Driven Interviewing
- Business Etiquette & Professionalism Across Cultures
- Critical Elements of Exceptional Customer Service
Specialized Topics
- Leadership Skills for Supervisors & Emerging Leaders
- Developing Emotional Intelligence Across the Organization
- Fostering Accountability at All Levels
- Managing Through Crisis & Change
- DEI in Action: Building Inclusive Teams
FAST FACTS
Years Experience in Communication Training
National Debate Champions Coached
Executive-level Workshops Led
Contact Chas
+1 (617) 739-3330
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