Shari Harley

Shari Harley runs Candid Culture, a Denver-based training and consulting firm focused on helping organizations maintain optimal work environments that keep employees engaged and productive. She founded the firm and has cultivated a reputation for creating powerful working relationships through clear communication and actionable feedback. Before launching her business in 2007, Harley led leadership development training for OppenheimerFunds, conducted customer service training for American Century Investments, and facilitated for Dale Carnegie Training.

Harley is known globally for her engaging, fun, and content-rich presentations. Her keynote speeches and conference breakout sessions are high energy, packed with practical business communication training techniques, and are designed to be more entertaining than participants might expect. Her real-world business experience, combined with a direct and energetic speaking style, brings her leadership, sales, and communication skills training programs to life. She is also a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), recognized for her ability to engage and educate her audience effectively.

The author of "How to Say Anything to Anyone: A Guide to Building Business Relationships That Really Work," Harley has also served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver, teaching leadership development. Her work extends globally, having delivered speeches and training in countries including the United States, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Dubai, and Australia. Harley has assisted numerous organizations, such as IBM, Oppenheimer Funds, and the U.S. Olympic Committee, in enhancing their employee engagement, communication, and overall corporate culture. Participants in her programs often describe them as instantly applicable, offering tools and techniques that transform business relationships and workplace dynamics.