The After (Business) School Special
The After (Business) School Special is a podcast about what business professionals, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and more have learned since finishing their business degree. Each episode will welcome a guest to discuss the stories, key learnings, and insights they’ve gained throughout their professional career.
We believe that the skills and knowledge you gain during your time as a university student sets you up for success but learning continues well beyond the classroom.
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The After (Business) School Special
Mindfulness and Corporate Wellness: Innovating Employee Experience and Well-Being with Candace Walz
Candace Walz is an Employee Experience Expert at OptimaHR, where she leads transformative workplace culture through innovative HR strategies, employee wellness programs, and mindfulness practices. Candace’s career journey reflects her ability to evolve and thrive, transitioning from marketing and sales into human resources and people-focused roles.
Candace’s professional path is deeply informed by her own mental health journey. Having navigated the challenges of anxiety, she brings empathy and authenticity to her work, using her experiences to inspire meaningful change within corporate environments.
Through her work at OptimaHR, Candace is helping organizations see the measurable benefits of investing in their employees' well-being. By blending mindfulness with cutting-edge HR practices, she has become a trusted resource for companies looking to enhance workplace satisfaction and achieve sustainable growth.
A certified Organizational Mindfulness Instructor with Twello, Candace facilitates workshops and training programs that introduce mindfulness as a core element of workplace culture. These initiatives emphasize the importance of presence, resilience, and emotional well-being, demonstrating how mindfulness can lead to improved decision-making, stronger teams, and a more connected workforce. Her training sessions empower employees to manage stress, enhance focus, and build a sense of purpose, transforming how businesses approach corporate wellness.
Candace Walz is an Edwards School of Business alumni (B.Comm. 2015)
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Connect with Candace and learn more about her work:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candace-walz
OptimaHR: https://optimahr.ca/
OptimaHR LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimahr/
OptimaHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optima_hr/
Twello LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trytwello/
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This podcast is in partnership with the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan.
