With over 15 years of experience and 17 professional credentials, Candace has established herself as a leader in the intersection of authentic storytelling, practical leadership strategies, and meaningful organizational change.

Her journey began when she experienced firsthand the life-changing power of supportive leadership and authentic storytelling in the workplace. This experience shaped her mission: to help create inclusive environments where everyone feels safe, valued, and inspired to be and do their best.

Candace has developed a distinctive approach that seamlessly blends authentic narratives with peer-reviewed research and practical strategies. Her approachable style helps make complex concepts more accessible, engaging, and actionable. She creates safer spaces that embrace courage, curiosity, and compassion.

Her methodology goes beyond traditional learning - it's about inspiring meaningful change that creates lasting impact. Through her work, Candace has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals, teams, and organizations enhance:

• Leadership effectiveness

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Team dynamics

• Employee engagement

• Psychological safety

• Organizational culture.

Outside of work, Candace is a consumer of historical fiction, a hot sauce enthusiast, an avid bather, and her dogs’ biggest fan.