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A private strategic circle for women and professionals navigating transition, leadership, ambition, and high-stakes decisions.
(Programme en Français & en Anglais 👇🏾)
Some decisions are too heavy to carry alone.
You may be looking for a new role, stepping into leadership, rebuilding your confidence, repositioning your career, or navigating a workplace situation that feels difficult to read clearly.
You can be competent, experienced and committed…
…and still need a room where your situation is heard, understood and strategically reframed.
July 25. In English and French. Maximum 8 participants. Confidential.
What the Boardroom is.
The Next Chapter Boardroom is a 90-minutes live group coaching session for professionals navigating career, leadership or business transitions.
You bring a real situation.We think it through together.
You leave with clarity, a concrete next step and a sharper understanding of how to position yourself for what comes next.
These are not problems you solve in isolation. They need a room.l.
Unlike a webinar or a workshop, your situation gets the full attention it deserves in the Boardroom
Led by Candace Nkoth Bisseck
Candace is a former Obama Leader, Stanford University facilitator, Forbes Africa changemaker, McKinsey award recipient and leadership coach with experience across Africa, Asia and Europe.
She helps leaders, talents and teams navigate transition, visibility and high-stakes decisions with clarity and impact.
Her work bridges leadership development, career and business strategy, emotional intelligence and transformative storytelling across corporate, nonprofit and multicultural environments.
👑Next Session Details
🗓 Saturday, July 25, 2026 🕑 15:00–16:30 CET 📍 Online via Zoom 👥 Small group (max. 8 particiapants)
July 25. In English and French. Maximum 8 participants. Confidential.
What This Looks Like
1. Senior Professional • Site Operations • USA
The Issue
“How do I work effectively with a new colleague after a restructuring that completely changed my role?”
Following an organisational restructuring, she found herself reporting into a new management structure with a significantly reduced scope of responsibility. She came looking for practical advice on working effectively with a new colleague while navigating uncertainty and disappointment.
The Missing Piece
The new colleague wasn’t the real challenge.
The real challenge was making sure today’s frustration didn’t distract her from tomorrow’s ambition.
Together, we stepped back from the immediate situation and uncovered a much bigger question:
What kind of leader was she ultimately becoming, and how could this season prepare her for that future?
Instead of simply solving today’s problem, we designed a strategy that would intentionally move her closer to the career she truly wants.
The Next Chapter
“This is the best thing that happened to me on a Saturday morning.”
She left with clear next steps to:
✓ navigate her current environment with confidence
✓ strengthen her leadership and professional positioning
✓ turn a difficult season into preparation for future opportunities
✓ intentionally move toward the senior leadership role she ultimately wants
She no longer saw herself as someone trying to survive a difficult restructuring. She now had a roadmap to become the leader she ultimately wants to be.
2. Executive Leader • Financial Services • Africa
The Issue
“How do I establish my authority in a new executive role?”
She was preparing to step into a senior leadership position where expectations were high and key relationships would determine the success of her first months. She wanted to know how to earn credibility quickly and lead with confidence from day one.
The Missing Piece
The real challenge wasn’t authority.
It was understanding how influence is built before it is ever needed.
Together, we explored the invisible dynamics that shape trust, credibility and decision-making, then designed a strategy that would allow her to build influence before facing resistance.
The Next Chapter
“I came out feeling calmer, enriched and much clearer about my next steps.”
She left with clear next steps to:
✓ build trust before difficult conversations arise
✓ strengthen her executive presence authentically
✓ develop strategic relationships across the organisation
✓ prepare intentionally for an even greater leadership journey ahead
She no longer saw herself as someone trying to prove herself. She now had a strategy to become the executive leader she wants to be.
3. Educator Transitioning into Entrepreneurship • France
The Issue
“How do I build a consulting business that people will actually pay for?”
After years in education, communication and training, she wanted to transition into consulting. She came looking for advice on pricing, visibility and finding her first clients.
The Missing Piece
The real challenge wasn’t setting the right price.
It was building a reputation strong enough that the right clients would immediately understand the value she brings.
Together, we designed a strategy that focused on positioning before promotion, credibility before visibility and long-term influence before short-term sales.
The Next Chapter
“I feel much more reassured and confident about building my business.”
She left with clear next steps to:
✓ position her expertise with confidence
✓ build visibility in the right communities
✓ develop an offer aligned with her value
✓ lay the foundations for a sustainable consulting business
She no longer saw herself as someone trying to find clients. She now had a roadmap to build the business and the reputation she truly wants.
Ready to Think More Clearly?
You do not have to navigate your next chapter alone.
July 25. In English and French. Maximum 8 participants. Confidential.
💬 What Past Clients Say
“I was in need of clarity and structure and Candace helped me put things in perspective. I will definitely recommend Candace to anyone who’s looking to reassess and realign their personal and professional goals and aspirations” — Adanna Steinacker, Medical Doctor & Advisor, Government of Nigeria
“Candace is a great inspiration, a humble advisor, and a generous coach” — Janine G. Dieudji, Curator, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art , Washington D.C.
“Candace brings both expertise and humanity to her support. I highly recommend working with her if you want to approach your next chapter with smarter tools and renewed clarity.” — Gaël Tobou, Investment Analyst, Switzerland
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