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Have you ever wondered if words could influence human behavior? Well, that’s exactly what psycholinguistics is all about.

At the crossroads of psychology and strategy, psycholinguistics applied to the business world enables us to decipher and use the mechanisms of language to improve communication, strengthen leadership and optimize professional interactions.

Combining the theories and methods of psychology and linguistics, the science of psycholinguistics is being increasingly applied to the business world to raise awareness about the power and impact of the words we use.

My talks focus on three main pillars:
• The way we think, to develop an exponential mindset;
• The way we speak, to elevate your level of influence;
• The way we listen, to understand what the other person is really communicating beyond the words used.

Let’s delve into the fascinating world of psycholinguistics to gain a better understanding of how words influence the brain and behavior.

THEMES

What your words say about you – Develop an exponential mindset

This conference explores the link between language and behavior. By discovering the impact of language on personal and professional development, participants learn how to replace limiting language with the language of transition, momentum and personal power.

It’s time to step out of your comfort zone and take action by unleashing your personal and professional potentiality through every word spoken.

Better words, greater influence – The key to building stronger connections

In today’s fast-moving business world, effective communication is at the heart of any successful business. When applied to business, the emerging field of psycholinguistics can provide valuable insight into the interplay between language, cognition and human interaction—whether with an employee, a client, a potential client, or a strategic alliance.

Explore and use the potential of psycholinguistics to increase your influence, foster collaboration and lead to business success.

How to sell (yourself) – Get more “yeses”

Understanding why customers and prospects say “yes” is the first step to business growth. In this talk, we look at the elements that represent the deep aspirations and values behind clients’ buying decisions—whether it’s deciding to work with you or choosing to follow your recommendations.

A clear understanding of what customers value enhances client loyalty and drive revenue growth.

Are you listening? – Deciphering the conversation behind the conversation

Communication is a two-way street, and one of its most important components is the art of intentional listening—not just hearing words, but understanding what the other person is saying behind those words, grasping the subtleties of the sentence structure and even the verb tenses they use. These nuances can reveal deep-seated fears, objections and desires.

Harness the power of psycholinguistics by focusing on intentional listening and the significant impact it has on business relationships and results.

FORMAT

Elements from different subjects can be combined to tailor the experience to your needs.

Conferences and training are offered in English and French, face-to-face or virtual, and can be adapted to suit your preferred format. These can include conferences, workshops, team-building activities, business retreats or brainstorming sessions.

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As an accomplished coach, consultant and entrepreneur, Sara brings enormous expertise, insight, and energy to her presentations. In the years that she has been a coach and consultant, she has delivered powerful messages, from entrepreneurs to corporate professionals and women’s groups.

In every talk, Sara draws upon her business acumen, personal wisdom, and powerful experiences combined with relevant data to help your audience emotionally identify with the intended message, rationalize the change required and to provide them with the tools needed for them to improve their performance.

This conference focuses on personal development. Louis openly shares his successes, achieved dreams, and failures, prompting reflection on bouncing back from challenges, the importance of accountability, and combating self-sabotage. By punctuating his talks with stories and anecdotes from his career as a national anchor, both in French and English, Louis Jean provides tangible tools and strategies that will have a lasting impact far beyond the conference.

This conference explores the domain of business leadership, offering practical solutions to foster an environment and culture conducive to employee fulfillment, growth, and personal improvement. Drawing upon his experience and interviews with some of the most influential figures in sports, Louis provides tangible insights that resonate deeply with the audience.

Learn how to…

• harness creative tension – the “Hunger” – that craves ingenuity
  and counteracts against the laziness to explore;
• avoid falling into the trap of automatic thinking, which makes
  you predictable and blind to other possibilities (considering that
  95% of what we do occurs automatically or in reaction to a demand
  or an anxiety);
• fire up your neurons and put your brain in a state of watchfulness,
  aggressively looking out for better ways of doing something;
• free yourself from the insidious pressure to conform: dare to
  reinvent yourself, surprise and shine!

Learn how to…

• get into “the zone”: that state of intensity where anything is
  possible because you are at the top of your game;
• deal boldly with discomfort and the risk of change by refusing
  to be paralyzed by the fear of losing your assets;
• get the upper hand on anxiety by mastering the neurochemistry
  of stress and bravery in order to build self-confidence;
• free yourself from the trap of those excuses and moods that
  confine you into the role of “playing small”;
• jumpstart your battery and give yourself a boost, overcoming
  the fatigue that keeps you from getting things done;
• choose to be accountable and refuse to blame external circumstances from doing whatever it takes to make things happen!

Learn how to…

• avoid doing “just enough to get by” on the job and transform
  your job into a vocation;
• rise above the “clockers” and “slackers”. Are you “doing your time” or
  are you “taking time” in the present moment to contribute fully?
• break the habit of “Me, Myself and I” and pride yourself on
  being a giver. Aim to be of service to others rather than serving
  yourself first;
• turn off the automatic pilot and turn yourself on to what you
  normally take for granted, spicing up the blandness of daily
  work. “Hedonic Adaptation” is the enemy of happiness;
• stop “working in silos” and train a core of internal coaches – zest
  for life ninjas – who would raise the energy of all and generate a
  new group synergy.

Learn how to…

• become a “People Magnet”: inspire and draw people to you. As
  a “limbic attractor”, you will captivate people’s emotional brain;
• strengthen the arsenal of your arguments, build certainty and
  generate an enthusiasm that becomes contagious;
• lead boldly and emotionally engage your troops, inspiring
  them to go above and beyond the call of duty by unlocking their
  discretionary effort;
• create a privileged connection that catalyzes a deeper
  chemistry between people and builds alliances;
• discover the law of psychological reciprocity and multiply the
  scope of your impact.

Possible adaptations:

• The Art of Surfing Waves of Change
• How to become an Inspired and Inspiring Team Player
• Generating Performance, Charisma and Energy

Learn how to…

• develop the ability to shift mental states as circumstances
  demand and learn to skilfully manage your emotional energy.
  “Emotion = Energy In Motion = Fuel to Drive On!”;
• use the internal pharmacy of your body to concoct the biochemical
  cocktail of top performance euphoria. That way, you can train
  emotional fitness, build resilience and get a thrilling sense of
  satisfaction;
• immunize yourself against “energy drainers” and inspire them
  instead through the force of “limbic synchronization”;
• recharge your inner battery that risks getting used and abused
  by endless change. Learn how to tap into your fighting spirit.

Understanding and Conquering Procrastination, Overthinking, Bad Habits and Imposter Syndrome.

In the fast-paced business world, stressors like imposter syndrome, overthinking, bad habits and procrastination can severely hinder productivity and job satisfaction.

“Studies reveal that 85% of people suffer from a lack of self-confidence, while 70% admit to experiencing imposter syndrome at work. “

Imposter syndrome, marked by feelings of fraudulence and inadequacy, undermines confidence and stifles initiative, leading to missed opportunities and career stagnation. Overthinking traps individuals in analysis paralysis, delaying decision-making and compromising quality, while procrastination and bad habits breeds rushed work, missed deadlines, and heightened stress levels.

“Research demonstrate that we lose in average 2.5 hours per day in this kind of emotional drama.”

For an organization of 100 employees, at an average of $30 per hour, this translates to a $1,800,000 loss per year. People know what they want or need to do, and yet, sometimes, they do the reverse or do nothing at all, sending the ball over to someone else, wasting valuable time and energy.

GET INTO ACTION explores the reasons behind overthinking, bad habits, imposter syndrome and procrastination. You will acquire a better understanding of how to break free from these toxic cycles and take action towards achieving your goals. You will leave with practical strategies to implement immediately that will contribute to cultivate environments conducive to innovation, productivity, and well-being.

Deliverables:
• Why do we procrastinate, overthink, self-sabotage?
• What causes imposter syndrome?
• Types of procrastination.
• Four stages of learning.
• How to identify the cause of your bad habit: Intention Behind the Behaviour
• Strategies to exit a toxic loop.
• Powerful questions to ask yourself to get into action.
• How to eliminate distractions and tackle a task ahead?

Confidence to Ignite Performance, Thrive through Change & Unlock Full Potential.

On the surface, most people are reasonably confident. But the challenge is: there has never been a time when things were happening faster than today. Juggling with multiple challenges at once is common. With the layers of stress people are already buried under, high-stakes decisions are sometimes clouded by emotional drama or limiting beliefs, instead of being made based on skills and experience.

Studies reveal that 85% of people suffer from a lack of self-confidence in at least one area of their lives.

“It’s never going to work! I will never reach my target numbers! No way I can apply for this leadership position!”

Negative self-talk adds an extra layer of self-doubt which creates procrastination, resistance to change, stress, anxiety, and burnout. These feelings of powerlessness, frustration, and insecurity lead to low overall performance. Bottom line: whether on a personal or professional level, most people admit to not working—or living—at their full potential.

“If you don’t learn to control your thoughts & emotions, they will control you!”

Nathalie’s keynote LIGHT UP YOUR INNER FIRE is engaging, fun and provides mind blowing neuroscience in layman’s terms on how people use their brain wrong and proven strategies to make it work for you. Explore the impact of negative self-talk on your goals and gain practical strategies to overcome self-sabotage and transform your inner dialogue to unlock your full potential!

Takeaways:
• Brain Basics: Neuroscience and facts about the power of the brain.
• Demonstration (interactive exercise) to demonstrate how the brain is powerful.
• A two-step technique to transform negative self-talk & limiting beliefs and start the process of rewiring your brain to get rid of what may be holding you back.

Elevate your meeting and deliver a one-of-a-kind experience your audience will talk about for years to come with customized projections, lighting, music and more.

Experience the environment and feel the thrill of reaching an impossible goal. This flabbergasting experience will inspire your organisation to set larger-than-life goals and overcome all obstacles.

The immersive keynote experience is designed for organizations and event planners looking to push the limits of creativity. Best suited for larger stages and events, this breathtaking audiovisual experience combined with Sébastien’s powerful insights and awe-inspiring stories always leaves a jaw-dropping impression.

HOW IT WORKS:
Any of Sebastien’s keynotes can be delivered in the Immersive Keynote Experience format. Sebastien’s top three topics are teamwork, leadership, and change.

The magic happens before the event. Each keynote is customized, and Sebastien will work closely with your team to create the perfect messaging.

WHAT YOU ARE GETTING:
• Collaboration with your AV team.
• Customization of the audiovisual materials to suit the venue.
• A large bank of existing audiovisual material for quick turnaround.
• Flexible options to suit your budget.
• Arrival one day in advance for rehearsal and technical tests.

FORMAT:
• 60 to 90 minutes.
• A guaranteed WOW!
• A veteran speaker with over 750 keynotes delivered in North America, Europe, and Asia.

From mount Everest to the Sahara, to the Race Across America, Sébastien had to adapt to survive and conquer. Supported by cinematic visuals, this awe-inspiring keynote helps organisations and individuals to adopt an enthusiastic posture toward change.

Endurance athletes like Sebastien must continually adapt to new environments. Your audience will be motivated by Sébastien’s mind blowing adventures and inspired to take a first step, to embrace change and to change first and proactively to win.

For a successful transformational journey, we must always remember why we seek to evolve. To stay relevant, to serve and to continue to bring value, we must accept to change to how, to continue to serve the why. Sébastien’s accomplishments are made more impressive by the fact that he lives with type 1 diabetes. The disease, an obstacle he did not choose, adds a massive layer of complexity to all his endeavours. Sebastien overflows with optimism and his story is a testament that adversity can be transformed in opportunity.

Sébastien Sasseville has spoken globally for clients such as SAP, Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, Hewitt, Airbus, and KPMG.

YOUR ORGANIZATION WILL BE INSPIRED TO:
• Take a first step
• Experiment and focus on learning
• Take more calculated risks
• Start, and accept that we don’t have all the answers
• Change first to win
• Differentiate danger and discomfort
• Be in constant evolution to remain relevant
• Accept a part of imperfection during transformation and continue to move forward
• Understand the cost of inaction
• Build a sense of urgency and a culture of initiative
• Let go of the fear of change

THEMES:
Change, agility, courage, consistency, adaptation, resilience, endurance

FORMAT:
• 45 to 90 minutes, with or without Q&A.
• Available in the Immersive Keynote Experience format.
• A guaranteed WOW! Hundreds of positive references and over 750 motivational keynotes delivered in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sébastien Sasseville led high-performing teams and empowered them to achieve top performance in the most challenging environments on the planet. This session is customized for leaders looking to lead with purpose, and to become more inspiring leaders to get the best out of their teams.

This session is a defining moment for leaders looking to bring more humanity, love and cohesiveness in their practice. This action-packed keynote will also supercharge your ambition and leave you with concrete tools to lead your teams to the highest levels of performance.

Also an athlete, and author, Sebastien is known to deliver astounding talks supported by breathtaking imagery. He delivers a mind-blowing inspirational story anchored in purpose, humility, and the desire to have a positive impact on the world.

Sébastien Sasseville has spoken globally to thousands of leaders for clients such as SAP, Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, Hewitt, Airbus, and KPMG.

LEADERS WILL DEEPEN THEIR ABILITY TO:
• Create engagement and inspire their teams.
• Enable their teams to deliver their best work.
• Create trust to improve performance.
• Lead with purpose.
• Be an inspiring leader.
• Create other leaders and autonomous teams.
• Build resilient teams.
• Embody the mission and the vision of the organization.
• Recognize leadership moments and act as a leader.
• Show up in a position of service.
• Recognize the importance of their role.
• Realize their increase responsibility.

FORMAT:
• 45-60-75-90 minutes, with or without Q&A.
• Available in the Immersive Keynote Experience format.
• Each keynote is customized and aligned with your objectives. Sébastien will work closely with your team to build the perfect message.
 

Collaborate more efficiently to achieve remarkable results.

In this awe-inspiring keynote supported by breathtaking audiovisuals, you will deepen your knowledge on how to build, lead, and motivate high-performing teams.

From mount Everest to the Race Across America, Sébastien Sasseville stresses that everything he has accomplished was a collective effort and success. This awe-inspiring keynote supported by breathtaking audiovisuals provides tools to build unstoppable teams, to build trust, to increase engagement, ownership, accountability, cohesion, and performance.

This keynote is perfect for leaders and teams looking to achieve extraordinary results in challenging environments. Sebastien provides a fresh perspective on the century old challenges of the breaking silos in our organizations, and he enables organisations to unite around one shared goal, vision, and mission.

Loaded with actionable insights on how to better collaborate to drive results, this keynote will supercharge your motivation and inspire you to set massive goals, as a team.

Sébastien Sasseville has spoken globally for clients such as SAP, Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, Hewitt, Airbus, and KPMG.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• How to create a mission more important than individual success.
• Tools to build a collaborative mindset.
• See beyond their roles and responsibilities and act as one.
• The three pillars of collaboration: Want to collaborate, can collaborate, know how to collaborate.
• How to communicate and collaborate with other business units to eradicate silos.
• Build strong connections amongst our teams to increase resilience.
• How to go from strangers, to team, to family.
• Concepts to understand the links that make us all codependent and coresponsible.
• Learn how to ask for help and let others shine.
• How to build empowered and autonomous teams to increase performance.
• How to create a mission more important than individual success.
• How to create a climate of safety within the team.
• How to leverage everyone’s top strengths.
• How to build a culture of extreme accountability.

FORMAT:
• 45-60-75-90 minutes

Supported by breathtaking imagery and also available in the Immersive Keynote Experience format.

Each keynote is customized and aligned with your objectives. Sébastien will work closely with your team to build the perfect message.

Are you engaged?
Are you engaging?
What is engagement?
What group are you in?
What is the situation is in various organisations
So what do we do?

Let’s take a pause and look at the 3 steps to boost engagement. Participants find ways to rekindle the flame.
A simple way to reconnect with pleasure and motivation at work.

What if we took action right now ?!
What if we said OK GO!

Do you finish your days, worked hard, tired and say to yourself: Damn I haven’t accomplished a thing…

Are you tired?

Do you sometimes miss time/events with the family?

Do you like to be controlled?

I have nothing new to show you.

To better communicate with your team, to be understood, to delegate effectively, to foster accountability, to make better follow-ups, to work better as a team, to plan effective meetings…

I’ll help you think differently to

• Better manage yourself.
• Take back control.
• Respect yourself.
• LEAD yourself before LEADING others.
• And bringing back the FUN at work and in life.

We’ll change MINDSET and review some basic skills, so you take back control!

Format: Keynote 60-90 minutes

You know what you must do, but… you keep pushing it back…

So, what if you took action right now?

Are you IN?

We say that 3% of people are good at defining and tracking their goals.

We say that this 3% is successful… hum!

I have done the work for you by transferring the recipe from sports to the business world.

Let me stimulate your INSPIRATION to make the profound change you are seeking to reach the impossible.

We go through the 7 steps that shift a goal from the “impossible” to the “possible” category. You put it all into practice during the session and create YOUR action plan.

Today, we are taking action!!

If you’re ready and want to reach that goal, that dream, that aspiration, the impossible, “It’s GOTIME!!”

The question is… Are you IN?

Format:          

Keynote 60 min – 90 min – 2 to 3h.

During his conferences, Martin passionately addresses a variety of themes revolving around inspiration, commitment, and success, including:

• Stress management
• Change management
• Improving team work
• Boosting team engagement
• Talent retention
• Returning to growth

By letting yourself be INSPIRED, you become INSPIRING!!

It’s easy to forget these things when we’re busy, stressed-out, in a changing world, or self-absorbed, but they make all the difference in the culture we create for ourselves and our organization.

« It’s the sum of all our choices (even the small ones) that will define who we’ll become and the impact we’ll have on others. »

INSPIRE is based on 4 interconnected principles that give us a new language to talk about how we want to treat each other, how we want to impact others and how to keep these ways of being in the front or our minds each day.

Why take an interest in this philosophy that produces unexpected results?
• Manage stress.
• Navigating change.
• Develop an inspiring culture.
• Bring out the best in your team.
• Improve the customer experience.
• Increase performance and productivity.
• Improve your team’s engagement and morale.
• Stimulate creativity and innovation within your team.
• Improve retention and promote the attraction of competent and positive talents.

So who will you INSPIRE today?
You always have the choice…

Format:

Keynote 60 min – 90 min – 2 to 3h.

What is different about teams that are consistent winners, those teams that always seem to bring their A-game when the stakes are highest? A positive team culture is likely the answer.

We’ve all seen it happen: The team that looks great on paper, but can’t win or perform when it all comes down to it. As leaders, what can we do for ourselves? ensure that we maximize the potential of our employees and our teams so that they succeed and continue to enjoy their work?

How can we ensure that we lead in a way that benefits the team and remains respectful of the individual?

This conference offers tangible and practical strategies to help leaders create effective group dynamics, develop a team culture and help train a group of employees.

Building high-performing teams isn’t as simple as selecting the best individuals: there are specific methods that leaders use to get their messages across and bring out the best in everyone within a group.

Consistently, the healthiest team cultures have a huge impact on performance. That’s the power of TEAM SYNERGY!

The competitive advantage of top performers

Since the dawn of time, many experts have said that success, excellence, and happiness are a matter of attitude, of MINDSET … It is one thing to say it and to believe it, but how does it work ?

In this talk, MINDSET !, Martin shares the best strategies for developing, cultivating, and embodying a world-class MINDSET. You will discover, among other things :

• The key element that differentiates a winning MINDSET from a stagnant MINDSET;
• Areas of growth for an optimal MINDSET and how to activate them;
• Pitfalls of a top performer MINDSET and how to avoid them;
• Strategies for a winning MINDSET that will last over time.

The new motto of organizations that stand out

In a world where organizations are increasingly looking to recruit, improve performance, and stand out, it’s easy to forget the foundation of a strong corporate culture for both employees and leaders: Doing things with heart.

In this inspiring talk, Put your heart into it !, Martin presents more than 20 years of research working alongside top organizations in the world and delivers the best performance strategies to:

• Build a strong culture of excellence where people put their heart into it;
• Excel and perform without forgetting themselves;
• Stand out without selling out;

Remote or hybrid working has its benefits, but it also involves certain risks such as isolation, lack of support and lack of recognition. Discover the best practices to maintain a high level of engagement and mobilization in hybrid work for you and your team.

In the Program:

• Advantages and disadvantages of working remotely
• The 5 essential characteristics of a positive hybrid environment
• The 3 golden rules to stay engaged when working from home
• How to maintain trust and collaboration
• How to measure performance remotely
• The 2 biggest dangers of teleworking
• Best practices in hybrid meetings
• Remote or in-person: what, where and when

Can volunteering help personal growth? Is it possible that in investing in our communities, we can acquire benefits beyond those that we provide?

Jean-Marie Lapointe is convinced we can. This tremendously talented and humble public speaker has delivered his presentation “The Joy of Volunteering” to educational institutions as well as various organizations and companies.

Jean-Marie became involved in volunteering after a significant life event. Over time, his many acts, especially his caring for dying people, have crucially influenced his personal development and his quest for balance.

During his presentation, Jean-Marie shows how the gift of self was a launching point helping him discover his full potential and become a better version of himself. He shares moments and meetings that have had a profound impact on his life. Through his anecdotes, he speaks of the personal fulfilment he draws from his continual involvement in volunteering.

His acts are always marked with passion, humour, feeling and inspiration.

Jean-Marie Lapointe warmly invites you to his presentation and to interact with him on a topic dear to his heart.

“Do you want to be happy? Then give happiness.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Since the pandemic, the whole world has been turned upside down. Our society is undergoing a major transition on many levels. In this time of transformation, some changes will require a great deal of resilience, adaptability and personal leadership.

This interactive conference, full of humor and hope, offers each participant a moment to :

1. Create a new momentum that will encourage concrete action;
2. Direct attention and foster a sense of gratitude;
3. Refresh and emphasize what has been learned (even at the unconscious level);
4. Implement daily rituals that will promote lightness, alignment and focus;
5. Instill Hope and Courage in the participants.

Surprise your team with a talk that everyone should hear… at least once in their lives! David has dedicated a significant part of his career to better understand love. He has written 3 books on the subject and created 2 online courses that have changed the life of 4 000 people to date.

With this ultra-relevant conference, full of studies and tools, offer your team a moment to better understand the major differences between men and women. The content is designed for both singles and couples. Expect an interactive, raw and honest delivery about love, dating, relationships, and what makes someone “truly happy” in love.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

1. The 4 Love Languages ;
2. Yin, Yang, and the energy of love;
3. The SAR – Activated Reticulated System – The ultimate tool for singles;
4. The 4 types of partners;
5. The equation of happiness in a couple. The principles that lead to a true and lasting love relationship…
6. Much much more!

Sometimes we get caught up in the routine of our daily lives, both at work and in life. Just like on a treadmill, we run out of steam as we tread water. This rhythm, governed by our automatic pilot, often leads to a lack of motivation and exhaustion. Delivered with humor and lightness, carried by stories and metaphors, this keynote offers participants the opportunity to learn to slow down strategically. In one sentence: Harmonize the relationship between your two most precious organs: the head… and the heart!

TOPICS DISCUSSED

1. Why slowing down is the most profitable thing you can do, especially if you are overwhelmed;
2. The scientific difference between lucky and unlucky people;
3. The importance of slowing down and taking an inner step back to understand where our focus is directed on a daily basis;
4. Embracing change and facing adversity;
5. Amplifying inner calm and sensory acuity by strategically slowing down;
6. Cardiac Coherence, a powerful and easy to use tool.

The ability to relate to others is often the key to success. Creating sympathy and openness, getting your ideas across, inspiring and motivating… all these skills can be learned! This conference proposes powerful strategies and techniques to amplify your charisma and positively influence others while encouraging their collaboration.

Regardless of age, gender, or occupation, this interactive presentation is a must. You will learn how to build trust with a stranger in less than 5 minutes and turn resistance into openness. Delivered with dynamic energy and humor, this presentation is sure to create a positive impact in your organization… so you can have one with your clients!

TOPICS COVERED

1. The keys to effective communication and collaboration ;
2. The Prattfall effect and the unsuspected power of humility;
3. The basics of non-verbal communication;
4. Creating a relationship of trust quickly;
5. The 3-step solution approach.

Sebastien has this ability to speaks his mind in a way that people understands it and then, he can touch them right to the heart. His motivational speech is different then most in a sence that it is a mix of a show and story telling.

He will tell you about the things he lived in order to grow as a man and an artist thus, fulfilling his dreams and ambitions. He will tell you about a dark part of his life where he learn to ask and to get ready to do whatever it takes to change his life for the best and then, how he manage to learn to play piano, to achieve his all time goal of being a famous magician, how he owned a gym for 2 years and became an athlete and also, how he transform himself physically on a 6 months journey of diet and hard work.

And with all those stories, he will show you the results by playing a piano composition for the crowd, showing a video timelapse montage of his body transformation and performing magic and mentalisme. More then just going back home full of energy and motivation, the spectators will also go back with memories of high standard artistic performence that they will talk about for a long time. It’s funny, it’s emotionally touching and it is different!

Frédéric Dion is off on a crazy adventure – crossing Antarctica across the south pole of inaccessibility and the geographical South Pole. Using the wind to travel on skis pulled by a kite, the adventurer quickly learned that is ally will also be his worst enemy. Blizzards, sled breakdowns, fire in the tent…the problems were numerous throughout this extreme adventure. Fear and doubt required constant management to complete this dream adventure and set three speed records in the largest white desert on the planet.

DETAILS

With the help of technological feats that bring together sound, lighting and HD images, Frédéric will help you experience Antarctica in a unique way. If you believe that that the presentation will only take place on stage, you are in for some surprises!

THEME

L’Antidoute, project management, emotional intelligence, resilience, motivation and creativity

The Survive conference is inspired by Frédéric Dion’s latest voluntary survival adventure in the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.

Bryan Perro, writer and director, was involved in the production of the show. With passion and humour, Frédéric presents the laws of nature – perseverance, creativity and interdependence. To survive this wild territory, he had to apply these rules. On returning home, he realised that the laws of nature can help us become happier, create prosperity – in short, Survive.

DETAILS

This conference is undoubtedly a show! You will travel through one of the most beautiful Canadian landscapes that this adventurer has visited using captivating HD images that were shot during the expedition.

THEME

Teamwork, emotional intelligence, resilience, motivation and creativity.

Generation X, Y, Z or baby boomer, whatever label you put on it, each generation seems to have a very specific vision of life and work. But can we generalize? Forget everything you have already heard about the generations and find out how to adapt to better coexist in a multi-generational environment.

In the program:

• What are the expectations of the new generations and how to meet them
• What are their strengths and how can they be made more effective?
• What are their preferred modes of communication and how to use them
• What is an ideal job or business and how to adapt to it
• What attracts them and how to make it stand out more
• What are their preferred consumption patterns and how to adapt to them

Find out how to increase the alignment between your expectations and those of your employees in order to retain your workforce for a long time and increase the profitability of your business.

In the program :

• The 3 essential behaviors of a boss of choice
• 52 forms of recognition on a daily basis
• Decipher the DNA of high achievers
• Address a performance issue with an employee
• What to delegate to whom and how
• Clarify values ​​and your organizational culture
• Share your vision and the changes needed to make it happen
• How to recognize the good behaviors that we want to see multiply
• How to manage the progress of a team in person or remotely

Companies are increasingly innovative in the way they position themselves on the job market. SMEs must therefore find unique ways to differentiate themselves at low cost in order to compete with the salaries and advantageous conditions of large organizations. To do this, let’s explore the 3 pillars of effective recruitment.

In the program :

• Differentiate yourself from your competitors in the job market
• Take advantage of the 7 recruitment pools neglected by your competitors
• Find the rare pearl in 7 seconds thanks to the Internet and social media
• Find out where the right candidates are hiding
• Create an irresistible job posting
• The best ways to predict performance

Do you want new employees to be more productive more quickly? Studies show that a streamlined onboarding and training process shorten time to productivity, increase employee engagement and save time for managers. Managers and HR leaders, don’t let the lack of time or lack of organization spoil your recruiting efforts.

Discover how to plan a smooth and structured transition for employees from first day integration to continuous training and development. This presentation is delivered with humour and group interaction; while putting an emphasis on simple tips for quick implementation inspired by best business practices. Explore how to increase the engagement of your employees from the moment they are hired and retain them for the long term.

In the program :

• Identify the 4 main causes of employee turnover
• Target the right candidates to recruit
• Minimize the 4 main irritants when recruiting
• The selection interview that makes WOW
• 7 mistakes to avoid when integrating
• The 4 enhancers of employee experience

Leadership in the new economy

In today’s world, we much too often place the leader tag on people who have just been appointed to a leadership position, but this does not mean that they have the qualities required to make a real IMPACT !

What is leadership in the new economy where challenges for leaders are increasing? When it comes to embodying the vision, inspiring teams, managing results, improving performance, involving shareholders and boards of directors, and more, how does one become a leader with IMPACT ?

In this inspiring talk, IMPACT !, Martin presents the best practices resulting from more than 20 years of experience in leading teams

Whether as the captain of the 2001 Canadian university hockey team, chairman of hundreds of volunteers (800) with a mission to raise millions of dollars for people with cancer (2007 to 2012), or his observations on the ground collaborating with some of the best organizations and entrepreneurs in the world, Martin will share the best strategies for:

• Becoming a leader with IMPACT;
• The pitfalls of leadership;
• The best practices of leadership through inspiration and impact;
• The three pillars of IMPACT and how to embody them: Leader, Coach, Mentor.

Excellence in times of change

Good change management is a reality that every organization will have to face if it wants to achieve exponential, healthy growth. The demands are becoming greater and the ability of teams (employees and leaders) to manage change has become a key asset in the success of a business.

In this inspiring talk, FOCUS !, Martin presents more than 20 years of research collaborating with the best organizations in the world that have had to undertake, manage, and succeed with various changes throughout their development.

Martin delivers the best strategies in change management :

• AGILE Mindset, AGILE Team
• The power of change in an organization
• The psychology of change
• The secret of managing transitions

Strategies to maximise your performance and optimize your  leadership. 

Why is it that some people are more motivated and experience more success than others in the new economy? How are they able to achieve exceptional results in all aspects of their lives?

With the help of a fast-moving series of methodologies, ideas and techniques which each person can apply in every area of life and work, this session will allow you to discover the secrets of performance and how to get motivated, and stay motivated for life. This particular session contains the keys to personal effectiveness, maximum performance and unlimited success. In addition, this session addresses the best ideas on performance that have ever been discovered. Through Patrick’s interactive, entertaining and practical approach, the participants will learn :

• That they are 100% responsible for the results they produce in their lives;
• That there is no such a thing as a bad person, but only person at bad places;
• That in order to earn and perform more in the new economy, they have to learn more (continuing education) and provide more value to their clients;
• That successful people focus on highly valuable activities and avoid distractions;
• That in order to succeed today, we need to be different and we need to go from a transactional mode to a memorable experience mode (with our clients and co-workers); and
• That stepping out of your comfort zone, being committed and taking action are the ultimate keys to success.

 This presentation is ideal to open or close your event.

Customer experience in a changing economy

In a world where customers have more and more choices between one product/service and another, the art of delivering a MEMORABLE ! customer experience has become the most powerful differentiator you can develop within your teams.

Having had the opportunity to collaborate with many of the best organizations in the world and having led his own company for more than 20 years, in this inspiring talk Martin shares the best keys to developing a MEMORABLE culture in your organization.

You will discover, among other things :

• What a MEMORABLE mindset is;
• What a moment of truth is in today’s economy and why it is important to properly define it in order to be MEMORABLE !
• How to generate MEMORABLE moments through repetition and how to multiply them;
• How to build a MEMORABLE customer experience.

To become a champion, you must become a champion in your mind first. Easier said than done, right? The mind is made to think, so it’s normal to have an internal monologue that never stops. While some thoughts will be positive and constructive, others will be more negative and destructive.

But be aware how you speak to yourself as your brain believes what it hears, not necessarily what’s true. What types of thoughts prevail in your mind? Are you able to control them? Are you good at giving yourself credit when you perform well or are you better at highlighting your mistakes?

Key Takeaways:

• Finding out how to create a winning mindset
• Learning practical skills to enhance constructive perspectives
• Building a solution-based mindset
• Discovering the power of enjoying what you do.

Olympic athletes need to deal with multiple distractions, manage their stress level and have robust self-confidence to deliver podium performances. Today’s corporate leaders need to do the same! Thriving at work and in life doesn’t need to happen by accident, there are teachable skills that can help you reach your potential. Let’s face it, being consistently great is easier said than done. The pressure to be on the mark is constantly present. Mental toughness is no longer simply an asset to perform at your best. It’s an absolute necessity. Find out what it takes to become a high performer at work and in life.

Key Takeaways: 

• How to build an Olympic-inspired internal drive.
• Performance techniques for high-pressure situations.
• Mindsets for self-improvement.