William Faulkner

About William Faulkner

Most leadership challenges aren’t technical — they’re human.I work with executives, leaders, and organizations who want to build trust, engagement, and high-performing teams in complex environments.With a background in leadership education, organizational effectiveness, and strengths-based development, I help leaders:Improve team engagement and collaborationLead with clarity during change and uncertaintyTranslate leadership theory into practical, everyday actionI bring an evidence-based approach grounded in research and real-world experience. As a Gallup Strengths-certified professional, I believe leadership development should be both rigorous and usable — not abstract or trendy.My work spans executive coaching, leadership development, facilitation, and teaching, with a focus on helping leaders better understand themselves, their teams, and the systems they lead.If you’re interested in thoughtful conversations about leadership, organizational culture, or developing people well — let’s connect.

Experience

1. Independent, Certified Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Speaker

   Maxwell Leadership

   Jun 2012 — Present

   As an Independent Speaker, Trainer, and Coach certified through Maxwell Leadership, I provide industry proven content to help the workplace simply work better through John Maxwell content which is presented routinely in Fortune 500 companies as well as entire nations! Leadership coaching with a focus on transitioning to next level leadership skills is also provided in conjunction with John Maxwell\'s best-selling content or as a stand-alone option. Key services include- Training content and experiences that are developed and customized to your organization and needs with access to over 10 Learning Systems- Certified Trainer and Consultant on the DISC Personality Profile System for both individuals and teams- Keynote content that will \"live\" with the organization- Now offering the Leadership Game to on-site and virtual audiences

Education

• The University of Georgia

  M. Ed., Education

  1986 — 1988

• The University of Georgia

  Ph. D., Education

  1993 — 1997

• St. Andrews University

  B. A., Psychology

  1981 — 1985

Skills

• Staff Development
• Program Management
• Leadership Mentoring
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Higher Education
• Resume Writing
• Student Leadership
• Event Management
• Workshop Facilitation
• Large Group Facilitation
• Higher Education Administration
• Adult Education
• Employee Training
• Admissions
• Leadership Development
• Coaching
• Social Networking
• Research
• Organizational Development
• Training & Development
• Public Speaking
• Residence Life
• Leadership
• Teaching
• Training
• Student Engagement
• Microsoft Office
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design
• Facilitation
• Student Development
• Team Building
• Program Development