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1. Bio
My name is Candace Nkoth Bisseck. I am a former model turned multi-passionate entrepreneur, a world citizen from Africa, and a travel and nature lover with a passion for impact and personal and organizational transformations.
After travelling and/or living in 40 countries and counting, I am now happily settled in Switzerland. I lead a consulting firm focused on developing impactful leaders and leveraging inclusion, innovation, and collaboration to foster cultural frameworks that create sustainable success within organizations and communities.
- With my initial career in digital and innovative entrepreneurship, I have held pivotal roles in leading organizations such as Jumia, Stanford University, and the United Nations. I am also a coach and the founder of Black Roses Mentors, an initiative that supports professional and entrepreneurial women in the African diaspora. My work has garnered recognition from prominent outlets like Forbes, CNN Money, McKinsey & Co as well as the Obama Foundation.
- I am the author of the acclaimed book Miracles Beyond Borders: Tome 1—Surviving Abidjan, an autobiographical story of faith, resilience, and strategic planning based on my personal journey.
- I also serve as the president of the African Professional Network Switzerland (APNS), where my work fosters connection, growth, and impact among African professionals and other stakeholders in Switzerland.
Would you like to know how to work with me or invite me to speak at your event? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram. I speak and work in English and French fluently.
Cheers,
Candace Nkoth Bisseck
Candace Nkoth for Inspire Afrika
2. Press & Media
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3. Awards & Honours
- Best Innovation 2010 Award for a series of digital services designed for the French company La Poste (postal services)
- Ranked 1st in Forbes Afrique 2015 ranking of 30 African change-makers (read the full article here)
- Young and Dynamic Executive 2016 Award from the Cameroonian Youth for Development Association
- McKinsey Next Generation Women Leaders 2017 award for my online coaching service project targeting women
- Selected by the Obama Foundation as a member of the program “Leaders: Africa” in 2018, and as a returning leader (mentor/speaker) in 2019.
4. Contact
You would be interested in working with me if:
- you are a mid-career and purpose-driven professional woman feeling stuck but not sure what to do next. With my company Black Roses Mentors I help women to strategize their best next step, own their narrative, thrive professionally and attract more fulfilling opportunities (consulting gigs, speaking engagements, media exposure, job opportunities, entrepreneurship etc.) Past clients have included corporations like L’Oréal as well as internet influencers, lawyers, art professionals, researchers, among others.
- you are part of a mission-driven organization (impact investor, government, NGO, family office, corporation etc.) trying to make a social impact in developing communities through entrepreneurship and the digital economy. Partnering with a wide network of seasoned consultants, we offer services in the areas of capacity-building, strategy, leadership training, monitoring and evaluation. Learn more by visiting https://innoaconsulting.com/
- you are an event organizer and are looking for a paid speaker, master or trainer in the fields of women empowerment, mindful leadership, career transformation, entrepreneurship and the digital economy as tools for development.
For all the opportunities above, send me a LinkedIn message and let’s schedule a call!