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Hi, I'm Chanele.

Award-winning

Executive & Digital Communications Advisor.

TEDx Speaker. Writer.

Certified Career Strategist.

Helping forward-thinking organizations and professionals navigate the future of work with confidence.

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Chanele McFarlane has been seen on Breakfast Television, CHCH Morning Live, Fast Company, The Morning Show and ELLE Canada.

A little about me...

I'm a multiple award-winning executive & digital communications advisor with over 10 years of experience helping organizations navigate digital platform shifts across retail, fintech, edtech, telecom and pharma. Today, I bring a rare combination of deep communications expertise and hands-on AI fluency to the teams I work with.

Outside of my corporate work, I'm a global public speaker, educator and the writer behind Today's Brand, a newsletter on AI, professional identity and what it takes to build a meaningful brand right now. I'm currently completing my Master's in Digital Futures at King's College London.

My work lives at the point where communications strategy, AI literacy and personal branding converge. I'm proud to have been recognized as one of PR in Canada's Top 30 Under 30, a Top 100 Black Woman to Watch and a Top 25 Woman of Influence. I'm based in Toronto, Canada where I reside with my husband and two young children who inspire everything I do.

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I've delivered over 150+ talks on AI, personal branding, communications and the future of work - from corporate stages to college classrooms. Looking for a speaker who makes complex ideas land? Let's talk.

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I write the newsletter, Today's Brand, where I cover AI, professional identity and what it actually takes to build a career and brand that holds. Join hundreds of readers who enjoy thinking critically about what's next.

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"Chanele, I attended your wonderful webinar today on the FSH Bootcamp. I've attended several webinars and no one brought in more insights and energy than you did."

FAQ

Who is Chanele McFarlane?

Chanele McFarlane is an executive and digital communications leader, public speaker and writer with over a decade of experience helping organizations and professionals navigate digital transformation. She has worked with large, complex companies including Capital One, TELUS, Coursera and Sanofi. Chanele is also a Certified Career Strategist.

What does Chanele McFarlane do?

Chanele currently works full-time in communications, with a focus on AI and digital strategy. She also regularly speaks on stages across North America and her expertise has been featured on Breakfast Television, CHCH Morning Live, The Morning Show, Fast Company, ELLE Canada and many more. She has also previously taught business storytelling and personal branding at Seneca College and George Brown College, respectively. Chanele regularly writes articles and LinkedIn content on AI, branding and the future of work.

Where is Chanele McFarlane based?

Chanele is based in Toronto, Canada and works with clients and organizations globally.