Nadene Canning
Nadene Canning‘s career is a testament to the power of vision, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of meaningful change. With over 20 years of experience managing large-scale projects across 45 countries in Europe, Africa, and the Americas, Nadene has mastered the art of navigating complex challenges in industry, sustainable development, and technology. Her global perspective and passion for transformative impact led her to establish a boutique consulting agency dedicated to fostering learning, leadership, and collaboration. Nadene’s recent work showcases her ability to shape and guide high-stakes initiatives. She played a pivotal role in crafting the learning journey for 50 global experts at CERN’s inaugural Sparks! Serendipity Forum, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, and again at the second forum centred on Health and Technology. Her leadership extended to orchestrating a team of 10 facilitators, ensuring a seamless and impactful experience for participants. Her influence also reaches the front lines of global peacekeeping efforts. Nadene designed and facilitated a 10-day immersive program in Morocco for UN Military Gender Advisors and Global Peacekeepers, equipping them with the critical skills needed to lead change in conflict-ridden environments. Nadene’s commitment to cultivating courage and resilience in leaders is further exemplified by her selection from over 10,000 applicants to train with Dr. Brené Brown. As one of just 400 facilitators, she has spent the last five years empowering hundreds of business professionals through the Dare to Lead™ program, instilling the four skill sets essential for courageous leadership. In Oman, Nadene spearheaded the creation of a Digital Fluency course and mentoring program for the Omani Institute of Capability Development. Working alongside a team of 12 facilitators, she guided 200 digital champions from the National Youth Program for Skills Development, ensuring they were equipped to drive innovation in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Nadene’s personal leadership journey has been deeply transformative, leading her to the realization that true change requires integration into every aspect of our being. This insight has fuelled her involvement with the Inner Development Goals (IDG) initiative, where since 2022, she has been designing and co-hosting monthly IDG Global Practitioner Network gatherings. These sessions serve as a vital space for the 900-member community to share inspiration, tackle challenges, and activate collective energy. In addition to her consulting and teaching, Nadene is a published author. Her book, La force de l’Équilibre: Vie familiale, vie professionnelle, draws on her decade of experience working on talent retention, diversity, and inclusion in Switzerland. The publication has solidified her reputation as an expert in leadership, systems thinking, inclusion, change, and negotiation, making her a sought-after speaker and consultant. Nadene Canning’s journey is one of relentless dedication to empowering others, driving innovation, and making a lasting impact on a global scale. Her work continues to inspire and shape the future of leadership and collaboration in an ever-changing world.