Candace Yung (She/Her)

Candace is a passionate consultant, coach, and educator. She believes in the power of storytelling to deepen connections and help others find meaning in their experiences. Candace is a second-generation Chinese-Canadian and has spent her lifetime being an advocate for EDI and leadership. Her goal is to help create inclusive environments where everyone feels safe, valued, and inspired to be and do their best.

Candace has over 15 years of experience in learning and development; organizational development; and leadership development. In particular, she brings her unique perspectives to specialize in the intersection of EDI, leadership, organizational culture, employee engagement, instructional and graphic design, adult learning, and facilitation. Candace has developed and delivered custom solutions to hundreds of thousands of individuals, teams, organizations, and communities. She has partnered with numerous industries to design and assess various strategies, policies, roadmaps, learning programs, communications, and metrics.

Candace holds numerous degrees, designations, and certifications in psychology, EDI, leadership, diversity and leadership coaching, change management, emotional intelligence, communication, mental health, and various psychometrics.

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

Education, Certifications, and Designations

  • Master of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies in Work, Organization, and Leadership; and Equity Studies (MA-IS) Athabasca University

  • Bachelor of Arts, Honours Psychology (B.A. Hons) University of Alberta

  • Associate Certified Coach (ACC) International Coaching Federation | expected 2024

  • Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP) Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

  • Certified Diversity Coach (CDC) Coaching out of the Box

  • Certified Graduate Coach Coaching out of the Box

  • Certified Crucial Conversations Trainer VitalSmarts

  • Dare to Lead Trained Dare to Lead

  • Developing EQ The Emotional Intelligence Training Company Inc.

  • EQ-i 2.0 and EQ360 Certified Multi-Health Systems Inc.

  • Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Certificate The Government of Canada

  • Member of the International Coaching Federation International Coaching Federation

  • Mental Health First Aid Health Commission of Canada

  • Personality Dimensions Certified Trainer (Level 1) Career/Lifeskills Resources Inc.

  • Professional Certificate in Inclusive Leadership Catalyst

  • Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner Prosci

  • Provisionally Certified Crucial Accountability Trainer VitalSmarts

  • Saville Wave International Accredited Practitioner Saville Assessment, a Willis Towers Watson Company