WOMEN MAKING HISTORY 2026: Corean Canty| Founder of Speak More Human | Co-Founder of Shift to Play | A Chronicle News Community Spotlight Feature
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Some leaders build businesses. Others build movements in how people think, communicate, and show up in the world.
For Corean Canty, leadership begins with one powerful idea: OUR VOICE MATTERS.
A seasoned communications strategist, speaker, and people-first executive, Canty has spent her career helping leaders and organizations move from vision to execution by aligning communication, culture, and systems.
But her journey into leadership development didn’t start in a boardroom. It began in the world of storytelling and performance.
For 15 years, Canty worked as a professional improviser and sketch comedian. In that space she discovered something many corporate environments overlook: the power of play. Improvisation teaches people to listen deeply, respond authentically, and collaborate with trust. Those same skills, she realized, are the foundation of effective leadership.
That insight eventually led Canty to launch two businesses in Atlanta. Speak More Human focuses on strategic communication and voice development, helping leaders clarify their message, strengthen their presence, and build visibility around ideas that matter. In an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and automation, Canty believes authentic human voice is a strategic advantage.
Her second venture, Shift to Play, brings play back into the workplace. Through team experiences and workshops, the company helps organizations build creativity, collaboration, and trust, especially during moments of growth and change.
At the center of Canty’s work is a commitment to helping women leaders recognize the value of their own voice.
She works with executives, founders, and emerging leaders who are ready to step into larger platforms, refine their message, and transform their expertise into meaningful impact.
Too often, she notes, women hesitate to fully claim their knowledge and monetize their brilliance. Corean is working to change that.
By helping leaders tell their story with clarity and confidence, she is creating workplaces where communication is stronger, cultures are healthier, and people feel empowered to show up fully.
Her message to women leaders is simple but powerful:
Find your voice. Use it. And make sure every voice in the room has the opportunity to be heard. Because leadership is not just about direction. It is about connection. And when people feel heard, real change begins.
A powerful quote that reflects Corean’s mission and mindset:
“Your voice is your most valuable asset.”
-Corean Canty
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