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About Candy

Candy Whirley will forever change the way you view conference keynoters.

“Be prepared for a roller coaster ride with me…climbing uphill with knowledge-based work and rolling downhill into playful and fun activities that help you apply and retain what you have learned.” – Candy Whirley

From the Hawaiian Islands to London, England, and Seoul, Korea, Candy Whirley is famous for her high energy level, enthusiasm, innovative methods and contagious sense of humor. As a humorous keynote speaker, she combines light-hearted training techniques with more than 20 years of experience helping professionals improve their job performance and achieve their personal goals.

Candy has been an event keynoter for many different industries, including:

  • Training
  • Retail
  • Customer service (certified by International Customer Service Association – ICSA)
  • Restaurant entertainment
  • Management
  • Youth ministry

Affiliations:

Candy is a past President and former Board Member of the Kansas City Chapter of the National Speakers Association. You may recognize Candy as a former Kansas City Chiefs Chiefette, as a performer at Starlight Theater in Kansas City or as a model for the Kansas City Star Magazine.

Education:

She graduated Cum Laude from Missouri Western State College with a B.S. Degree in Speech Communications, with a Human Relations Emphasis. She earned her Masters in Management from the University of Phoenix where she was selected by the faculty to present the commencement address.

Candy’s professional achievements:

“It Takes 4 To Tango,” her most recent book, is a guide to understanding different personalities to help people live and work better together, and stop driving each other crazy.

InnoPlay Training Games developed by popular demand for trainers and managers around the country.

“My Secret Island Oasis,” a guided meditation CD to eliminate stress and find peace in just 20 minutes.

Co-authored books, “Ordinary Women…Extraordinary Success,” and “Magnetic Leadership.”

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Join Candy Whirley for an insightful and entertaining session guaranteed to inspire you to live a life of excellence and meaning! Contact Candy about being the keynoter at your next meeting or conference.