About Candace

Lauded as one of the 'Faces of the Future' by MacLeans magazine, Candace Carnahan uses her unique life lessons to inspire us to dismantle the roadblocks which hinder efficiency, and celebrate the attitudes and behaviours that promote success - whether personal or professional.

Candace's irrepressible energy inspires audiences ranging from students, health practitioners,business teams and to entire workforces -  motivating them to realize their full potential.

The impetus behind Carnahan's contagious enthusiasm was a devastating workplace accident which resulted in the loss of her lower left leg. Candace was in her third year of studies at the University of Fredericton, 21 years of age, and working as a summer student at a local paper mill. It was an incident that could have taken her life, and also could have been prevented.  Candace quickly grew aware that 'tomorrow' is not guaranteed for anyone, so she adapted quickly - mentally and physically - to mobilize herself from a potentially paralyzing situation.

Ten months after learning to walk with an artificial leg, Carnahan set out on a journey of new experiences and chronicled her life's lessons as she back-packed and travelled to many parts of the world. During that time, she observed various cultures, race and backgrounds. She began her motivational speaking career by sharing her story of triumph-over-tragedy, ostensibly to prevent needless workplace injuries and increase occupational health and safety concerns.   Carnahan has compiled some of life's most simple but meaningful lessons for happiness and unlimited success.

Carnahan has shared her message with more than 50,000 people worldwide, most often as a featured spokesperson at youth awareness campaigns in the United States, Australia and Europe as well as from Newfoundland to Yellowknife in Canada. Carnahan's message is not limited to youth; CEO's, company presidents, government organizations and leaders, parents and volunteer groups are also impressed by her presentations. Carnahan is a tireless ambassador who also works as a 'culture change consultant' on and international scale.

Dynamic Speaker - Contagious Energy

Candace's presentations awaken audiences, encouraging them to embrace their inner strengths and power.  Her personal story lends a wide range of philosophies, ideas, incentives and humour to audiences who are inspired to achieve what they want out of life - all the while, gaining a better appreciation of the many gifts they already have.