DAVID WHEATLEY
Principal & Chief Question Asker
David@humanergy.com
Helping Leaders Navigate Transitions & Achieve Results
David Wheatley is a leadership development expert specializing in guiding leaders through transitions—whether stepping into new roles, expanding their scope, or driving better outcomes. With over 25 years of experience as a facilitator, trainer, and coach, David has worked with leaders across government, manufacturing, healthcare, law enforcement, technology, and financial institutions.
Key Expertise:
- Leadership Coaching & Development
- Executive Transition Support
- High-Performance Teams
- Organizational Change Management
Career & Experience
Originally from Leeds, England, David began his career as a Scotland Yard police officer, graduating from Hendon Police Academy in London. He holds an honors degree in education from Lancaster University and a master’s in organizational management. David has served as a Senior Fellow at the University of Maryland and an Instructor at Michigan State University, and he has presented twice at the International Leadership Association conference.
As the co-author of 50 DOs for Everyday Leadership: Lessons Learned the Hard Way (So You Don’t Have To) and What Great Teams Do Great: How Ordinary People Accomplish the Extraordinary, David brings practical, real-world insights to leadership development.
Beyond Work
When he’s not coaching leaders, David enjoys playing soccer and guitar—though he humbly claims to do both badly. He lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with his wife Launda and their four adult children, who visit often. A passionate adventurer, he once completed an Atlantic crossing on a 39-foot sailboat and looks forward to more ocean voyages.