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Jacques Forest<\/strong> is an organizational psychologist<\/strong>, Full Professor at ESG UQAM<\/strong>, and a Chartered Human Resources Advisor (CRHA \u2013 Distinction Fellow)<\/strong>. A leading expert in workplace motivation<\/strong>, well-being<\/strong>, and sustainable performance<\/strong>, he helps organizations create healthier, more engaged, and high-performing work environments.<\/p>\n

With a PhD in Work and Organizational Psychology<\/strong> from the Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al and postdoctoral research in Organizational Behavior<\/strong> at the John Molson School of Business<\/strong>, Jacques Forest brings a strong scientific foundation to his work. His academic background also includes a Master\u2019s degree in Exercise Science. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Psychology, giving him a broad understanding of human behavior at work.<\/p>\n

A prolific scholar in positive psychology<\/strong>, he focuses on the science of motivation<\/strong>, self-determination<\/strong>, and optimal functioning<\/strong>. Over the past 17 years, he has published 73 scientific articles<\/strong> and 20 book chapters<\/strong>. Moreover, he is frequently invited by major media outlets such as La Presse, Radio-Canada, and Les Affaires, with more than 283 media appearances<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

As a highly sought-after international speaker<\/strong>, Jacques Forest has delivered more than 789 conferences and training sessions<\/strong> across 12 countries<\/strong>. His expertise has been showcased at notable events including the ANDRH in Paris and the Conference Board of Canada in Toronto. Furthermore, he has been featured at TEDx Montr\u00e9al<\/strong>. His approach blends scientific rigor with practical insights, making him a trusted resource for organizations looking to strengthen leadership, increase engagement, and elevate workplace performance.<\/p>\n

He is also the co-author of the acclaimed book \u201cThe ABC of work motivation. How to energize any organization<\/a>\u201d<\/strong>, a widely adopted reference for managers and HR professionals, with more than 5,000 copies sold. The book highlights the transformative power of the Self-Determination Theory<\/strong>, helping leaders better understand human motivation and foster long-term growth.<\/p>\n

With a unique combination of scientific expertise and real-world organizational experience, Jacques Forest supports leaders and teams in developing practices that boost motivation. He also enhances well-being and drives sustainable performance. His conferences offer organizations valuable, research-based strategies to improve culture, build stronger teams, and create meaningful change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Psychologue organisationnel et professeur \u00e0 l\u2019ESG UQAM, Jacques Forest aide les organisations \u00e0 concilier performance et bien-\u00eatre gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 la science de la motivation et \u00e0 une approche fond\u00e9e sur la psychologie positive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":19792,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19771","conferencier","type-conferencier","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nHire Jacques Forest Ph.D. for your next event - Unisson Conf\u00e9rence<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Jacques Forest, organizational psychologist and professor at ESG UQAM, expert in motivation and workplace well-being \u2013 Unisson Conference\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/unissonconferences.com\/en\/speakers\/jacques-forest\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Jacques Forest Ph.D.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Jacques Forest, organizational psychologist and professor at ESG UQAM, expert in motivation and workplace well-being \u2013 Unisson Conference\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/unissonconferences.com\/en\/speakers\/jacques-forest\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Unisson Conf\u00e9rence\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/unissonconferences\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-11-17T20:46:22+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/unissonconferences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jacques-forest-conferencier-unisson-3.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"500\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/unissonconferences.com\/en\/speakers\/jacques-forest\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/unissonconferences.com\/en\/speakers\/jacques-forest\/\",\"name\":\"Hire Jacques Forest Ph.D. for your next event - 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