ABOUT NOPALEADERSHIP

NopaLeadership is a boutique leadership development firm founded in 2017 to bridge the gap between leadership theory and day-to-day supervision. Like our namesake, the nopal (Spanish for prickly pear cactus), we aim to build resourceful and resilient teams that can prosper in even harsh conditions. We design and facilitate structured leadership engagements with proven curriculum and results that: 

  • Help managers lead with clarity, connection, and commitment 

  • Build sustainable, strengths-based team culture

  • Strengthen trust and optimize performance across civic and mission-driven organizations

Certified Strengths Coach, Strengths Coach, Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Gallup Global Strengths Coach, Gallup Strengths Coach, Coaching For Teams, Cliftonstrengths Coach

MEET THE FOUNDER:

DR. CAROL WHEELER

Dr. Carol Wheeler brings more than 25 years of experience in leadership, coaching, and organizational development, across many industries, functions, and sectors. Passionate about building and nurturing high-performing teams, Dr. Wheeler developed the Clarity x Connection™ formula, a framework that guides the content, curriculum, and facilitation of all manager development, team alignment, and speaking engagements she oversees through NopaLeadership. 

Based in New Braunfels, Texas, Dr. Wheeler holds a bachelor’s degree in leadership development from Texas A&M University, a master’s degree in higher education and student affairs from Indiana University, and a Ph.D., in leadership studies from Texas A&M University. 

In addition, she: 

  • Is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and expert in CliftonStrengths

  • Has 12 years experience teaching leadership at Texas A&M University and Our Lady of the Lake University

  • Previously served as HR director of a family-owned business

  • Founded and actively manages Sammelplatz coworking space in New Braunfels, Texas

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