Candace Carnahan’s path as a safety advocate resulted from a devastating workplace incident in which she lost her leg at the age of 21. That day could have taken her life, and it was completely preventable. One step changed her life.

Since that day 20 years ago, more than half a million people have heard her message of workplace safety. Her advocacy reaches into every layer of an organization – from corporate offices to manufacturing and production environments.

With nothing more than a microphone and a breadth of stories, Candace captivates. She is just as at home on conference stages as she is on offshore rigs, or production facilities – anywhere employees are making decisions about their safety.

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Saves Lives

Candace believes that the best way for companies to maintain or improve their safety culture is through stories. From keynotes to customized sessions in the workplace, Candace inspires teams to find their voice, and to look at everyday decisions as directly related to the potential impact on workers and their families.

Candace has worked with multi-national corporations across a number of industries including manufacturing, healthcare, oil and gas, transportation, and has trained CEOs, government departments, and employees to think about safety differently.

Relating her stories and experiences to the challenges, obstacles and goals of the organizations she works with, Candace moves her audience to put caring into action.  Her mantra – See Something. Say Something™ – concludes every time she speaks and leaves all in attendance motivated and poised for change. Igniting the Courage To Care. To Act. To Be Safe.

She has had the pleasure to share the stage with other well-known speakers including Peter Mansbridge, Buzz Aldrin, Chris Hadfield, and Theo Fleury.

When not at work, Candace lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and enjoys time with her family, friends, partner Sean, and bulldogs, Mabel and Gus.