Craig B. Whelden

Craig spent 30 years in the U.S. Army and another nine as a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) with the U.S. Marine Corps. Along the way, he led soldiers, sailors, and marines at each level – from lieutenant…to General Officer…to Senior Executive – while serving 10 years in Europe and another 12 in the Pacific.

Approaching retirement, he was asked “What do you want to do next? His response was simple but straightforward: “I want to give back decades of leadership and life lessons to the next generation.”

Craig made that transition in 2019 and started to “climb a new mountain” – as an author and speaker.

Called a Master Story-teller by OnlineBookClub, he uses lessons from life experiences to convey take-away gems:

• More effective communications • Striking life’s balances • The foundational aspects of character • The importance of trust • Four kinds of mentors • Leaving a legacy • Dealing with adversity and failure

…and much more – all told in a compelling and personal way.

Audiences rave about his presentations:

• “He kept us all spellbound.” • “Now that I’ve heard you speak, I’m even more motivated to read your book!” • “The three people I most enjoy listening to and learning from are Tony Robbins, Stephen Covey and Craig Whelden” • “Amazing speaker. Made so many great points that really hit home. “Would love to hear him speak again.” • “I could listen to his stories for hours.” • “Light at the End of the Tunnel was one of the most inspiring stories I’ve ever heard.”

Educational and motivational, both his book and his presentations and energized and “Inspired People to Be Their Best!”