William C. Attaway

About William C. Attaway

With a multifaceted career spanning executive coaching, leadership development, and organizational culture transformation, I have dedicated my professional journey to empowering leaders and organizations to foster environments where everyone feels valued, seen, and engaged. As the CEO of Appreciation at Work, I leverage my expertise to enhance workplace cultures, driving performance, and employee satisfaction through the power of appreciation.My approach combines strategic leadership with empathetic engagement, offering solutions that are not only effective but sustainable. Through keynote speaking, coaching, and my podcast, Catalytic Leadership, I share insights and strategies that inspire change and promote a culture of appreciation across various industries. My mission is to transform workplaces into spaces where employees thrive and business goals are exceeded.With a background as a pastor, I bring a unique perspective to leadership and organizational development, emphasizing the importance of integrity, compassion, and community. My work is not just about improving metrics but about creating meaningful, lasting change that positively impacts individuals\' lives and organizational health.If you\'re looking to elevate your organization\'s culture, develop impactful leadership skills, or inspire your team to achieve their best, let\'s connect. Together, we can build an engaging and appreciative workplace where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work.

Experience

1. Teaching Pastor

   The Corner Church

   Nov 2025 — Present · Herndon, VA, US

   Teaching several times per month, assisting the Lead Pastor with organizational leadership challenges

Education

• William Carey University

  B.A., Religion, History

  1997 — 1999

• Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

  M.A. (Theology), Old Testament, Hebrew, Biblical Backgrounds and Archaeology

  1999 — 2003

• Trinity Southwest University

  Ph. D., Old Testament, Biblical Backgrounds and Archaeology

  2012 — 2017

Skills

• Biblical Archaeology
• Ministry Development
• Pastoral Care
• Philosophy of Religion
• Leadership Development
• Bible Study
• Church Administration
• Leadership
• Religious Studies
• Public Speaking
• Expository Preaching
• Lesd
• System Administration
• Hermeneutics
• Editing
• Church Consulting
• Discipleship
• Spiritual Direction
• Young Adults
• Stewardship
• Nonprofits
• Church Events
• Pastors
• Social Media
• Coaching
• Blogging
• Bible
• Strategic Planning
• Theology
• Missions
• Teaching
• Evangelism
• Pastoral
• Apologetics
• Writing
• Administration
• Adult Education
• Preaching
• Church Growth
• Community Outreach