About Us

Our Mission

To empower leaders and organizations to achieve extraordinary results through innovative consulting, creative thinking, and transformative leadership development.

At Gala + Luna Creative Group, we believe that exceptional leadership is the cornerstone of organizational success. We are committed to providing world-class consulting services that blend strategic insight with creative innovation, helping our clients navigate complex challenges and seize new opportunities.

Our Philosophy

Where power meets soul

Gala + Luna Creative Group was born at the intersection of power and soul.

Gala represents celebration

The honoring of life's work, ambition, beauty, and feminine genius.

Luna represents rhythm

The waxing and waning cycles that shape leadership, growth, grief, reinvention, and legacy.

Together, they form a philosophy:
Leadership is not linear. It is cyclical. It is intentional. It is lived.

Founded by Dr. Candice Deal-Bartell, Gala + Luna exists to develop bold, emotionally intelligent leaders who are ready to rise — without abandoning who they are.

We work with visionary women executives, founders, and organizations who understand that leadership today requires more than strategy. It requires presence. It requires depth. It requires the courage to think differently.

Through keynote speaking, executive advisory, strategic consulting, and leadership intensives, Gala + Luna helps leaders:

Lead with conviction and clarity
Navigate complexity without losing themselves
Build powerful legacies rooted in authenticity
Transform adversity into strategic advantage
Create cultures that elevate rather than exhaust

At Gala + Luna, we believe:

Responsibility precedes rebellion.

Reflection strengthens response.

And power expands when it is rooted in identity.

Our work blends executive strategy, organizational systems thinking, and emotional depth — delivering transformation that is both measurable and meaningful.

This is leadership that is refined.

This is leadership that is embodied.

This is leadership that leaves a legacy.

Meet Our Founder

Building a movement for women who refuse to shrink

Dr. Candice Deal-Bartell

Founder & Principal Consultant | Organizational Architect | Keynote Speaker

A global leadership strategist known for her rare ability to blend systems thinking with emotional intelligence.

Dr. Candice Deal-Bartell is a global leadership strategist, organizational architect, keynote speaker, and founder of Gala + Luna Creative Group.

With decades of experience as a director, educator, and consultant, Candice has led large-scale organizational transformations, guided cross-functional global teams, and advised executives navigating high-stakes change. She holds a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and is known for her rare ability to blend systems thinking with emotional intelligence.

Her leadership philosophy — Rebel Leadership — challenges traditional power models and invites leaders to think critically, lead courageously, and build legacies with intention.

Candice's work is deeply informed by both professional mastery and lived experience. Her personal journey through grief, reinvention, and resilience has shaped the soul of her company. That experience refined her understanding of rhythm, restoration, and the strength found in becoming unbroken.

Today, she speaks globally on leadership, resilience, feminine power, and strategic reinvention. Her presence is commanding yet warm, refined yet accessible — empowering women to rise fiercely and authentically in every room they enter.

She is building a movement for women who refuse to shrink.

Credentials & Expertise

Doctorate in Organizational Leadership
Decades of experience as Director, Educator, and Consultant
Global Leadership & Organizational Transformation
Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Speaking & Consulting Topics

Rebel Leadership Keynote Speaking Organizational Architecture Executive Advisory Resilience & Reinvention Feminine Power Strategic Transformation Systems Thinking Emotional Intelligence Legacy Building

Our Core Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Integrity

We operate with unwavering honesty, transparency, and ethical standards in all our interactions and decisions.

Embodied Leadership

We believe leadership is not just intellectual—it's lived, felt, and practiced. We model the values we teach, leading with authenticity and showing up fully in every engagement.

Inclusive Leadership

We champion leadership that elevates all voices, creates belonging, and builds environments where diverse perspectives drive innovation and collective success.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of partnership, working alongside our clients as trusted allies in their journey.

Growth Mindset

We foster continuous learning and development, both for ourselves and the leaders we serve.

Impact

We measure our success by the meaningful, lasting change we create in organizations and communities.

Our Approach

How we work with you

Discovery & Assessment

We begin by deeply understanding your organization, challenges, and aspirations through comprehensive assessment and stakeholder engagement.

Strategic Planning

Together, we design a customized roadmap that aligns with your goals, resources, and organizational culture.

Implementation

We work alongside your team to execute the strategy, providing hands-on support, training, and guidance every step of the way.

Measurement & Optimization

We continuously monitor progress, measure outcomes, and refine our approach to ensure sustainable success.

Global Impact

Transforming leadership across industries and continents

Dr. Bartell works with visionary women executives, founders, and organizations worldwide who are ready to lead with courage, build authentic power, and create lasting legacies. Her approach blends organizational systems thinking with emotional intelligence to deliver transformation that is both measurable and meaningful.

10+

Years of Leadership Experience

50+

Speaking & Consulting Engagements

20+

Organizations Served