Boundary hopper left structure to honour instinct. Now shapes leadership in its most formative stage.

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In 2019, I walked away from the last full-time job of my 24-year career - to fully honour the entrepreneurial spirit that had quietly powered me all along.


I had no neat answer for what would click. Just one principle: whatever came next had to use all of me—my strengths in relationships building, my skills, my hard-won lessons, my fulfilment and regrets alike.


Today, I’m exactly where I’m meant to be—walking alongside Leaders-in-the-Making: scale-up CEOs, newly minted managers, busy brains, and young adults.



I turn their natural leadership instincts into confidence that speaks and influence that lasts.

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Great leaders of mine helped me see what came naturally:

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My CEO told me to embrace my “karma” of not fitting into the mainstream—nudging me to own my uniqueness instead of feeling demoralised.
Another took a chance on me for a role I had never done before. That belief changed everything.
My General Manager called me a “wild horse,” but knew how to guide me without breaking my spirit. That trust empowered me to set industry precedents.
Another placed unwavering trust in me when my supervisor resigned on my first day—leaving me to navigate a role she promised to train me into.
A passing remark—“You have a knack for creating something out of nothingness”—made me see my entrepreneurial nature. No wonder I’d always been drawn to launching new things: hotels, a consulting firm, a department in a government agency, and eventually, my own practice.
Twenty years later, a former leader told me, “I couldn’t find another Candice.” That reaffirmed what I’d always known: my value isn’t in fitting into a box—but in breaking the mould.

I’m a boundary hopper. Every pivot taught me to trust instinct over playbooks.
That same instinct now fuels the way I coach—and the quirky perspectives I bring.

The Hands-on Strategist

Instinctive as I may be, I’m wired for systems and structure. I spot patterns in complexity, shape solutions from what’s available, and uncover opportunities others overlook.

In fast-moving situations, I manage shifting variables, craft fresh options, and build the right partnerships to keep things moving. I align resources quickly while staying focused on the big picture.

That strategist in me didn’t just shape my career—it’s how I help visionary leaders and fast-growing teams bring their boldest ideas to life. I turn vision into tangible action, bridging the gap between big-picture thinking and everyday execution with speed, clarity, and momentum.

The Introvert Who Sees What’s Unspoken

I’m naturally attuned to what’s beneath the surface—and I connect deeply.

I thrive in one-on-one connections, even in a crowd.

I build bridges and draw people together.

I instinctively spot what’s strong in others and know how to unlock it.

I distil clarity from complexity and reflect insights with depth and compassion.

I lead with calm certainty in uncertainty and others naturally follow.

A Comrade and a Confidant for Emerging Leaders

Becoming a mentor-coach for emerging leaders wasn’t just a career shift—it was a calling in hindsight. My first batch of coachees affirmed what I already knew: this is where I am at my best.

So here I am for Leaders-in-the-making: scale-up CEOs, newly minted managers, busy brains, and young adults alike. They have me as their comrade and confidant in the trenches with them.

Walking my talk

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The transition from being an employee to being a solopreneur coach wasn’t smooth.


Coaching came naturally—but running a practice didn’t. I started small, tested everything, made mistakes, refined ideas, and found my way.


That’s me walking my talk - turning my own natural instinct into confidence that speaks, and influence that lasts.

Let’s Begin.

You believe you might be in the right place.

You believe we might be the right fit.