Leader. Speaker. Guide.
Carole Burton is the Founder of Radiance Resources and is the spirit behind the business. With close to three decades of experience with roles in diverse industries, she became a passionate leader and profoundly believes in the power of adapting and mentorship in the workplace. Carole offers customizable programming focused on human skills development for mid-level managers and their teams across the United States. Carole’s visionary and forward-thinking helps organizations and institutions engage their future leaders.
Carole shares wisdom that comes from years of working with individuals and teams to improve their situation at work. With a keen knowledge of institutional structures, policies, and processes, Carole isn’t afraid to tackle significant initiatives within an organization by:
Digging under the surface to uncover worldviews and mindsets.
Creating customizable learning journeys for organizations.
Through keynote speaking and facilitation engagements.
At her core, Carole understands people. She uses her gift of storytelling to make every interaction personal, every engagement genuinely unique, and every conversation meaningful. To get an idea, check out her Radiance Real Talk Podcast.
Certifications
Mental Health First Aid ®- Adult Certification Instructor
Everything DiSC® Assessment (A Wiley Brand) - Authorized Partner, Trainer & Facilitator
Intercultural Development Inventory® Assessment - Qualified Administrator
Carole’s professional expertise includes Sales and Purchasing in multiple Retail and Industrial Manufacturing organizations. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources from Winona State University. She earned a Master's in Leadership from Augsburg University, emphasizing organizational framing perspectives, creative problem-solving, and resolution of issues. If you’re into resumés, visit her LinkedIn.
Forward-Thinking Mindset
Carole Burton is an in-demand speaker known for making her audiences laugh and think equally. Through a blend of storytelling, real-world experiences, and research, Carole leaves her groups with actionable steps they can take to make an impact in their organization.
Carole loves to talk about:
+ Adapting, conflict management, engagement initiatives, and finding common connections
+ The importance of leaders, followers, and the need to deepen mentorship programs
+ The intersection of company culture and financials (ROI)
Bring Carole to Your Organization
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What People Are Saying
“Carole was not trying to win business but to genuinely help our team. She cares about people and as a people-first company, that really resonated with me.”
“With many years of experience in the corporate world, Carole deeply understands the power of human connection, networking, and the realities of corporate America. She provides her customers with ample tools and resources, and asks them to consider KPIs and positive business, so that the change is sustainable, and carries weight in the organization.”
“Carole has a natural talent for engaging her audience. She is an effective facilitator and trainer. Carole trains with impact.”
Experience Now
You Can’t Take It With You
Podcast with Cat Breet
Feel like your entire world got blown up? It did. “I hope it will go back to how it used to be.” It won’t. So the only question left to ask is this: What are you going to do about it?
Listen in as Carole stops by The New World of Work podcast to talk to host Cat Breet about where we all go from here.
Communicating Effectively, Equity and Leadership
Jenna Redfield of Twin Cities Collective Podcast
Jenna Redfield of Twin Cities Collective invited Carole to Collective Marketing Podcast where they discussed the impact of how we communicate and navigate in life is ever-changing, especially now.
Conversations That Leaders Aren’t Having
Podcast with Jeff Harmon
Hear about how Carole navigated the traditional workplace and her experience in organizations of all sizes.
This conversation highlights her unique perspective in the workplace, dealing with all the -isms, office politics, and glass ceilings.
Equity as a Daily Practice
Podcast with Candi Broeffle
Candi Broeffle, Editor of Natural Awakenings Twin Cities and Green Tea Conversations Radio and Podcast Host invited Carole to discuss her thoughts on how to add Equity to your daily practice. Candi asked great questions on how to create an equitable mindset.
Commencement Speaker
2018 Augsburg University
Carole was selected as the 2018 Augsburg University adult undergraduate and graduate commencement. Carole earned her Master's Degree in Leadership Studies, focusing on organizational design, creative problem-solving, and issues resolution.
View Carole’s remarks here.
Spiritual Dome Prayer Vigil Article
Natural Awakenings Twin Cities
Carole formed a prayer vigil for anyone who sets intentions, mantras, affirmations, and prayers. Natural Awakenings Twin Cities magazine published the piece in the September 2020 edition.