About Effective Business Communication Author Shari Harley

Shari Harley started her career selling and facilitating programs for Dale Carnegie Training. She has also served as a trainer for American Century Investments, led leadership development and succession planning for OppenheimerFunds, and taught leadership courses at the University of Denver. She holds an MA in applied communication from the University of Denver and a BA in psychology from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

In 2007 Harley left her corporate job to launch CANDID CULTURE, a leadership and effective business communication consulting firm that seeks to bring candor back to the workplace, creating a safe haven for employees and managers to speak honestly. Shari is known globally as an engaging, funny, content-rich business speaker, trainer, and consultant. Her practical approach to making business relationships work has enabled her to speak and conduct workplace training seminars on leadership and effective business communication throughout the United States and in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Dubai, and Australia. She holds the CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation.

Having added author to her list of accomplishments, Shari has a passion for international travel, and there are few places she won’t go. When not traveling, speaking, or training, Shari spends as much time as possible outside. She lives in Denver, Colorado.

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