Leadership
A passionate business educator and innovator, David created Wendworks® to help businesses and organizations succeed by developing, equipping, and empowering their people.
David’s extensive research on managerial leadership behavior, organizational culture, and enterprise technology makes him a powerful asset for business leaders looking to solve problems, build teams, and improve performance.
Before founding Wendworks®, David worked in the financial services industry for more than a decade. He supported independent business owners and corporate leaders through multiple sales, training, and business development roles.
David earned his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Tyler, specializing in Organizational Development and Change Management and is a member of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. He earned his MBA through the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire and holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh. David also earned a bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts from Carleton College in Northfield Minnesota.
In addition, David is a Certified Financial Planner and a Chartered Financial Consultant who has been featured in national publications including The Wall Street Journal, Financial Advisor IQ, US News and World Report, MarketWatch, and Thrivent Magazine.
Dr. David Macauley, Founder
Lisa McClanahan, Senior Empowerment Officer
Lisa is a master facilitator, coach, and strategist with over 25 years of experience in a wide range of sectors ranging from technology, government contracting, and retail, to educational institutions and non-profits.
Lisa has worked with organizations at every stage of development from pre-launch and entity formation to established market leaders. Along the way, she has helped hundreds of business leaders to discover new ways of thinking about themselves, others, and their environment in ways that give them the language, tools, and inspiration to turn thought, vision, and intentions into concrete action and meaningful relationships.
Lisa's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Government, with a minor in Economics from the University of Texas in Austin.
David Robinson, Digital Operations Specialist
David help clients manage lead acquisition outreach, digital marketing campaigns, CRM best practices, sales funnel reporting, web development and other digital operations.
David has worked in education as a teacher and technology leader for a long time, helping students, parents, and staff use technology to help drive student success. He also has worked as an IT Director, security specialist, and account manager for various tech startups in the Austin area.
David’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and an International Business Masters completed in Rome, Italy. His professional background is rooted in education, technology and IT professional services.
Partner Organizations
In Good Company
One measure of strength is the talent we bring to solve problems and create solutions. Wendworks proudly partners with the local and national organizations below to augment our own expertise and access additional resources to serve our client’s needs.
Our network is continuously under development and provides access to more than 50 expert coaches and consultants with a wide array of experience and expertise to meet the needs of our clients.
Tap into the human side of knowledge management.
A lot of people talk about “knowledge sharing” but that’s only half the task. It doesn’t make any difference how much knowledge is shared, if nobody uses it!
Successful companies understand the importance of seeing beyond the day-to-day. Being poised and ready to recognize, generate and seize game-changing opportunities takes foresight. Mired in individual tasks and routines blinds them to what could change and how it would benefit them. How do organizations get their people more engaged so they are inspired to innovate and help write the company’s next chapter?
Elevating human potential to drive innovation and growth.
