Candace has a wide variety of clients — from successful startups to Fortune 500 companies. Here’s what they say about her:
“Candace added immense value by prepping our Executive Team to present to companies interested in acquiring Clarisonic. Although I’m an experienced presenter, I found that my capabilities grew as well. We were so pleased that we invited Candace to coach our outside sales force. Those who scoffed, ‘What can she teach me? I make my living presenting,’ reported, ‘Wow, I never knew how much more effective I could become!’”
David Giuliani, Co-Founder and CEO
“Our meeting went very well! Thanks for your coaching and feedback. Your advice was evident in the performance of our presenting corps.”
Dan Pyne, CEO
“Thank you for the great session with the Intermec team. It was a fantastic use of 3 hours — educational, engaging, entertaining, and delivered on what you said it would.”
John O’Rourke, VP Global Marketing
“I really appreciate your combination of encouragement and ability to push me. Among the most valuable experiences of my professional life!”
Bill Crandall, VP
Aol.Advertising
“Candace’s professionalism, experience, and communication skills resulted in a training session that was among the very best I have ever attended.”
Brian McCarthy, General Manager
Pacific NW Marketing Team
Microsoft
“You do bring out the best in people, Candace. Our Amazon and Microsoft teams loved working with you.”
Georgette Verdin, Global Director
Leadership Development ITT
“Candace, you have been a wonderful influence on our Executive Team. I am extremely pleased with the results and feedback I have received from all participants. This has been a great investment!”
Eric T. Overton, President and CEO
“Candace has coached me through several presentations and has taken my public speaking up to a level I never thought I could achieve. She has allowed me to be myself and to find my own style of speaking while learning the art of capturing an audience.”
Court Stanley, President
Port Blakely Tree Farms
“Our experience with Candace was one of the best we have ever had with a training consultant. The quality of service and the value she provided to our executive team was amazing.”
Brett Thompson, Senior Vice President
Human Resources
Classmates Online, Inc.
“Thanks, Candace. Outstanding comments from everyone on your training. Well done!”
Chief Deputy Steven D. Strachan
King County Sheriff’s Office
“Candace’s workshop was an enormous success. One participant commented, ‘I have attended several media relations workshops and this one was the best by far!’ And, coming from a ‘millennial’ in the audience, ‘Great session! I felt the urge to tweet about it all morning!’ I highly recommend Candace to any group looking to improve their communication skills, especially in stressful situations.”
Roy Seidler, Executive Director
Manitoba Association of School Business Officials
“None of us will forget that tense moment when a member who had been traumatized by a hostage incident found, with your help, the courage to talk about it. This spontaneous event provided invaluable learning for our members. This could not have happened but for your skilled and sensitive facilitation.”
Arlene H. Olkin, Ph. D. Director of Professional Development
Association of School Business Officials International
“We used Candace to train about 100 customer-facing employees, who are now ready to hit the ground running. I have also used Candace as a personal coach. Her programs – which use real-life examples that create robust discussions - are worth every penny.”
Martha Monfried, Director
Corporate Communications
“I found Candace’s class so useful that I quickly engaged her for speech-making advice. She is a skilled instructor and excellent speaker herself. She focused right in on my personal style with practical, targeted advice. Best of all, she gives you confidence!”
Linda Strout
Former Deputy CEO and General Counsel
Port of Seattle
“Instead of simply correcting my mistakes, Candace helped me find a way of speaking that leverages the unique aspects of my personality. I truly believe few coaches could have done this for me in such a short time.”
Brent Turner, Executive VP, Call Advertising Products
Marchex
“I sent the Department of Natural Resource’s top management team to Candace’s Media Training, and all of us learned a great deal. She was both practical and entertaining. Her know-how as an experienced journalist is invaluable.”
Doug Sutherland
Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
”With the benefit of Candace’s expertise we were able to divert a crisis and establish ourselves as the solution. I keep her materials on my desk, so when reporters call I know the direction I should take.”
Barbara J. Lally, Director of Public Affairs
Washington REALTORS
“Candace is an incredible teacher. Her insight, candor and first-hand experience are invaluable. I highly recommend her.”
Lori Butala, Human Resources Director
Eddie Bauer
“Your session has really made a huge difference for me. Thanks again, Candace.”
Robin Bishop, International Program Director
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
“I recommend Candace for speakers’ training without reservations. She is highly professional and insightful, and helped me specifically identify how to improve my public speaking.”
Mary McWilliams, Executive Director
Puget Sound Health Alliance
“What a presentation! It was one of the best we’ve ever had. You left them stimulated, energized, and ready to go into the courtroom!”
Nancy J. Isham, Executive Director
Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
“Wow! Had I known what you could do for the Washington Wine Commission, I would have contracted with you years ago. You are the wine industry’s secret weapon!”
Steve Burns, Executive Director
Washington Wine Commission
“Thank you for your effective and sensitive coaching. It is clear you are a professional and the time with you was incredibly valuable for me.”
Anna Collins, General Manager
Search Marketing Operations
“Candace removes the mystery and anxiety out of speaking with the media. Her common-sense approach and her entertaining use of real examples make her training important for everyone, no matter how many times you’ve been interviewed by a reporter.”
Norm Maleng
King County Prosecuting Attorney
“Candace is ‘top notch.’ She gave me great tips, and thanks to her, my speech went well.”
Bob Nuber, Chairman
Clark Nuber
“Candace, someone needs to create a word that describes you. It would include vibrant, articulate, brilliant, down-to-earth, refreshing, inspiring, contemporary, relevant, and a bright spot in the day. You are truly amazing!”
Melissa Borders, Vice President
Washington Athletic Club
“Over the past several years, Candace has trained our key executives to respond confidently to media interviews of all types. She is truly ‘Media Smart.’ ”
Diane McIntyre, Public Relations Director
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream
“Thanks to you. I’m already watching television interviews in a different way, far more aware of what succeeds and what doesn’t.”
Phil Ollila, VP Corporate Merchandising
Borders Books and Music
“As a former reporter, Candace knows the trade intimately and can instantly put you into a real interview. As an articulate presenter, she tailors her delivery to make the most effective use of your time. As a business-savvy coach, she speaks your language. I recommend Candace without reservation for any media or presentation skills building activities.”
Dan Gerrity, President and CEO
Coinstar
“I went into our session thinking it would be just another management training and came out convinced that everyone in our company needs to experience the power of Candace’s skills and abilities.”
Gary Hogue, President
The Hogue Cellars
“I’ve had such training before. Working with you was the first time I felt I actually learned something.”
Mark McNeely, Founder and Advisory Board Chair
Qpass
“You were very helpful, Candace. I really enjoyed the session and learned a lot. Thanks again.”
Richard Molteni, M.D., Medical Director
Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center
“Thanks for an excellent day of Presentation Skills training. You were informative, challenging and supportive. You won over a tough crowd.”
Ken Mundt
Communications Director
Flow International Corporation
“Your Crisis Communications training was outstanding. The best way to learn is through practice, and the best way to practice is in a non-threatening environment.”
Chief Annette Sandberg
Washington State Patrol
“Many of our managers considered your workshop on Crisis Communications the most valuable of the two-day meeting.”
Duane Woods, V.P. and General Counsel
Western Region
Waste Management
“Media Training can be quite intimidating, but Candace’s style makes you feel like she is really there for you and wants you to succeed. She makes the training informative and enjoyable.”
Candice Douglass, Public Relations Director
Cell Therapeutics
“Top notch! Candace’s presentation, “Surefire Techniques for Success When a CFO Speaks” drew a standing-room-only crowd and rave reviews. A great program from an engaging and entertaining speaker.”
Richard Denmark, President
Financial Executives International
“Whenever I launch a new Public Relations campaign, I call Candace first.”
Melody Biringer, President and CEO
Biringer Farm Products
“When I had the chance to put your media training into action, I felt relaxed and confident. I couldn’t have done it without the preparation you provided.”
Nancy Ham, General Manager
Healtheon
“Working with Candace really made a difference for me, so much so that I have since referred some of my executives to her for coaching.”
Keith Oelrich, President and CEO
Apex Learning
“Thank you so much for your seminar on Making Effective Presentations. We received many positive comments from appreciative employees about the techniques and tips you shared for effective public speaking.”
Jill Nishi, Deputy Director
State of Washington
Office of Trade and Economic Development
“Candace helped us focus on delivering a more professional presentation and developing confidence along the way. Any sales team armed with these skills will return more revenue.”
Sophia Marciano, Director of Sales and Marketing
KONG-TV
“Candace was beyond our expectations with knowledge, experience and professionalism. A true expert.”
Judy Hommen, Director – Training & Development
Carey International, Inc.
“Thank you for your considerate and powerful coaching. We truly benefited from it, and will continue to practice!”
Douglas K. van Duyne, President and CEO
netRaker
“Candace brought her MediaSmart program to Valley Medical Center for a most successful media training session. She worked with us on developing key messages for numerous issues, crafting those messages for use with the media and our customers. I recommend Candace and MediaSmart highly.”
Chuck Tiernan, Public Relations Manager
Valley Medical Center
“Your presentation was a terrific addition to our lineup of seminars addressing issues that affect our owners, managers and agents.”
Jeanne Grainger, President
Marketing and Communications
Windermere Services Company
“Candace is the consummate Public Relations professional. She gets results.”
Lane Hoss, VP Marketing
Anthony’s Restaurants
“The public relations tools you gave us were invaluable. All of the Forum members rated your content and ‘take home’ value excellent.”
Tim McGarver, Executive Director
Chief Executive Forum
“At PR Newswire, we are very selective in what we present to our clients. We are constantly thinking of new and better ways to bring value-added programs to companies that trust us with their corporate news. I can say without reservation that your session was of value to myself, my associates, and our collective client base.”
Derek Farley, Bureau Manager
PR Newswire
“Thank you for giving us useful, practical information that we can put to use immediately.”
Betsy Pozzanghera, Educational Director
Washington Restaurant Association
“You knew more than we knew to ask.”
Bill Garrity, Executive Director
Consulting Engineers Council of Washington
“We could not have asked for a more qualified individual to teach us how to work effectively with the media. Your teaching style was stimulating and refreshing.”
Kim Larson, Public Relations Chair
Washington State Dietetic Association
“Outstanding! Your presentation was informative, relevant and specific in suggesting how we can respond appropriately to the media in times of crisis.”
David Munshine, Executive Director
Theta Delta Chi Foundation
“As scientists, we are comfortable with technical information, but we need help in communicating that information in understandable language. You provided that help.”
Kathryn E. Kelly, President
Environmental Toxicology International
“Your workshop was well-designed to give practical tips and ideas, with clear and doable instructions. Your presentation was warm and enthusiastic – it was a truly fun evening! I know the merchants found it to be well worth their time.”
Sue Gilbert Mooers, Communications Specialist
Pike Place Market
“The feedback and the evaluations from our attendees was outstanding. The results reinforced your high level of enthusiasm, your extensive expertise, and your exemplary communication and presentation skills. These added up to a wonderful learning experience for us all.”
Steve Spitzer, Associate Managing Director
Seafair
“Thank you very much for a wonderful staff media training. You not only met our objectives but did an excellent job of relating all of the training material to our organization and how our employees could apply it.”
S. Marie Wright, Communications Director
YMCA of Greater Seattle
“Candace has the rare ability to understand the media and to coach teams of professionals to prepare for speaking to the media, and being promoted in the media. Her expertise is vital to any organization needing a consistent, professional dialogue with the public, or more targeted market. I was extremely impressed with her presentation in all aspects.”
L. Dan Ramirez, Executive Director
Leadership Redmond
Many other client referrals available upon request.
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