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I have been working with Geneviève for almost 3 years in coaching. Since the beginning, I have benefited from the combined coaching + training approach.
In the last year, I got a promotion. I chose to follow the Efficient Leader program with my team of managers. Reviewing these training courses, organized differently, through my current management posture, has allowed me to consolidate my learning.
In the team, the program has made it possible to acquire a common vocabulary in a formula that favors team building. The result: concrete tools, and a real strengthening of team cohesion.
The concepts are approached in a pragmatic way, in direct connection with our reality. Today, I have a host of strategies in hand to support my managers in their own development.
Offering your team quality time to learn and get closer, while focusing on the duo of coaching and training: a combination that I warmly recommend.
Director CPO and Professional Services, Familiprix
I really appreciated Geneviève's flexibility throughout the training. She was able to adapt the content to our needs as a team, which allowed for relevant and very concrete learning. I liked being able to progress at my own pace with the videos and deepen the concepts in a group through role-playing. Memory cards have also become easy-to-consult references.
This training helped us to strengthen the bonds of our management team and to adopt a common language. The Nova profile allowed me to get to know myself better, to understand my tendencies, and above all to adjust my ways of doing things to gain efficiency.
I've taken several training courses over the years, but this one is by far the one I liked the most. The content is adapted, the pedagogical approaches are varied and we feel that each participant can find what suits him."
Senior CPO Coordinator, Familiprix
I found the training very helpful, especially the modules on planning and communicating in difficult situations. I learned to better organize and prioritize my work, to structure my meetings – even the most delicate ones – with more ease.
I also really enjoyed the group activities, especially the final session with the cards, which allowed me to make a real synthesis of the learning. Even if some modules were already familiar to me, the course allowed me to consolidate my knowledge and add new tools to my practice. I want to continue to use what I have learned to go even further in my role.
Familiprix
I appreciated the formula combining videos, a theory day and interactive workshops. The tools offered make it easier to understand and can be reused depending on the situation. The collective exchanges were particularly useful and beneficial for all.
The concepts of difficult communication and feedback stuck with me, especially the "fish" approach, a concrete concept that I hadn't seen before.
I am very satisfied with the training, especially since I can compare it to others taken in the past.
Vice-President of Operations, Little Brothers.
The leadership program has allowed me to better structure my work, especially thanks to time management tools such as the "big pebbles" method, which has had a concrete impact on my daily life.
I also learned how to analyze people better with the Nova tool and how to delegate more efficiently (without picking up other people's monkeys!).
The approach is practical: we have even set up daily meetings to improve our team planning.
A relevant, clear training that is really applicable in my management context!
Internal Affairs Manager, Prévention Incendie Safety First Inc.
The success of the training probably comes from its format: preparatory videos followed by face-to-face meetings to deepen the material and exchange in groups. Geneviève's examples are clear and concrete.
Deputy Director, GIRO
It took a little while to adapt to the format of the training, but I was able to quickly apply the concepts shared during the meetings and the guide and the tools at our disposal are really great.
The possibility of exchanging face-to-face on concrete cases that touched on the subject and having Geneviève who could tell us how to apply the learning directly was really useful in the program.
GIRO
The preparations in the form of videos were more convenient for me than reading the manual. The summary sheets also allow you to remember the important points.
The NOVA profile allowed me to get to know myself better and learn how to communicate more effectively with different types of profiles. The tools I covered in difficult situations helped me see that I was legitimate in my role and that I had the required skills.
Relevant and useful training to progress as a manager.
The Little Brothers
I particularly appreciated the energy and dynamism of the trainer (Christine). Even if some workshops require more preparation time, the content is relevant and well adapted to our reality.
In my main learnings I note the notions on the types of management over time, the NOVA profile, motivations and communication tools in difficult situations are very useful. The examples and exercises proposed are concrete and applicable in our environment.
The Little Brothers
I particularly appreciated the team meetings that allow us to concretely discuss what we have learned in the context of our work. The modules on the NOVA profile, priorities, delegation and communication in difficult situations are very relevant.
The program helps to better understand teamwork from concrete examples and to develop a common vocabulary. The training is structured and useful, with close content that facilitates assimilation.
A relevant approach that can be applied on a daily basis.
Director of Human Resources and Internal Communications, Little Brothers
I found the leadership program to be really well suited to our reality. The tools were varied, relevant and easy to apply in our environment. I particularly appreciated the NOVA profile, which was very precise and revealing, as well as the notions on management levels and communication in difficult situations.
What I also remember is the very positive collateral effect on the team. The exchanges brought us closer, we got to know each other better and to recognize each other's strengths. It strengthened cohesion and opened up discussions that we wouldn't have had otherwise.
Even though the preparation sometimes took longer than expected, I greatly appreciated the content of the training, which I find useful in both a professional and personal context.
CPO Team Leader, Familiprix
This training allowed me to learn how to better organize myself, manage my priorities and structure my communication, even in delicate situations. The content was clear, concrete and well adapted to my reality.
I particularly appreciated the group dynamic and the benevolent posture of the trainer. The climate of trust facilitated the exchanges and strengthened my confidence in my role.
I come out of it with concrete tools, which I can apply immediately in my daily professional life. This is a course that I would recommend without hesitation.
CPO Team Leader, Pill Box Verification, Familiprix
I really enjoyed the training: the face-to-face format combined with the video capsules is really well thought out.
It makes learning alive, while allowing you to return to online content when you need it.
The shared tools, whether for time management, difficult communication or profile analysis, are directly applicable to my management role.
It's a concrete, rich training that remains useful well beyond the time it is taken, because I can go back to the platform to revise!
Director of Operations, Prévention Incendie Safety First Inc.
I retain from my program several concrete experiences, exchanges within the group and theory that is well put into practice. We also experienced a co-development and I found it really interesting!
Group leader, GIRO
Thank you very much for this very rich training in content and sharing of experiences! You are an excellent trainer and you have added content or modules continuously according to our interests, it is very much appreciated.
I was able to dig deeper into subjects that resonated with me more. I remember several "images" (little monkeys on the shoulder, the fish, the funnel, etc.), it's visual, it's explainable to others, very useful.
Group leader, GIRO
I called on Geneviève to coach my management team.
Geneviève set up an online training offer, followed by group workshops for the team, and everyone also had individual coaching sessions.
I really appreciated Geneviève's dynamism and experience that she shared with us. The icebreaker exercises at the beginning of the meetings allowed everyone to "land" and be in open mode for training. She was able to adapt her approach with each person so that we got the most out of the coaching sessions.
At the end of the course, I felt that we had, as a team, "taken it up a notch". The collaboration was better than ever and everyone had gained confidence and felt up to their responsibilities. The team understood the importance of taking a step back from operations, setting aside time to reflect and work on strategy, and the company came out on top!
President and digital health entrepreneur, Vigilance
Health
Following a leadership program with Geneviève and other members of my organization, I have learned to adapt my leadership style as needed, to fragment objectives to achieve them more easily and I have a better understanding of behavioural styles. I liked the course with Geneviève who knew how to make it interesting. His explanations are clear, the interesting content and the checklist cards make it easy to access the information. I also liked the Nova Profile.
Division Director, Artitalia Group
Following the leadership training with Geneviève, I learned to change my leadership style according to the context, to encourage the team to be more autonomous and to better lead a team. I enjoyed the course and also the one-on-one meetings because they focused on topics that challenged me. Geneviève provided me with valuable information and advice.
Project Coordination Manager, Artitalia Group
I particularly appreciated the dynamics of the program, which allows us to be in discussion mode, reflection and improvement of our known or discovered shortcomings, rather than integrating a recipe. Thank you for adapting the course to our needs and I liked the way you communicated to us in order to convey what you know while making us think.
The videos are very good, even if sometimes a bit long.
Group leader, GIRO
I liked the format of the leadership program that combines capsules
videos and group exercises, then individual meetings. In my
main learnings I have the expression of expectations towards my colleagues,
work on the communication style and recognize more the good moves.
Group leader, GIRO
Geneviève acted as a coach for our management team at a
time when we were going through a human resources crisis.
She quickly understood the reality of our NPO and adapted its content to
our environment. It has allowed our management team to develop a
common term and has been able to offer us useful management tools that we
will be able to use. Geneviève offers professional coaching
services and the quality of her follow-ups is irreproachable. I wholeheartedly
recommend his services.
General Manager, Société Emmanuel-Grégoire
I would like to take the time to talk about the Coaching program that Geneviève Dicaire helped us implement in our organization. We had been looking for a program for a long time that could support our leaders, not only to improve their skills in their work, but also to get to know themselves better. After a few meetings with Ms. Dicaire, we decided as an organization to bring the program to life with the management and leadership teams at Renaissance. These new learnings have been greatly beneficial for me as well as for all the teams. We should not think of this program as a complete recipe, but rather a learning method that guides us to move from the role of manager to that of leader. The leadership developed will allow us to meet various challenges with confidence and agility, while helping all the people who work in the organization and their collaborators to continually improve. I recommend this program to you if you are personally ready to invest in it and accept being vulnerable. For us, the fact that management was involved from the beginning of the process allowed us to establish a new organizational culture. Agile leadership not only helps us as leaders, but as people. This program is for any human being who wants to improve. Good luck.
Eric St-Arnaud
Managing Director / CEO, Renaissance
Testimonials – Coaching
I enjoyed my coaching with Geneviève. I quickly felt at ease, which allowed me to understand myself better and learn about myself. The exchanges were clear, concrete and relevant.
My goals were to improve my leadership and better showcase my opinion. Coaching has really helped me in this sense, with learning that can be applied in my daily professional life.
Honestly, few negative points, except that the sessions go by quickly. A very positive experience, both professional and personal.
Director of Business Development and Operations, MTY Group.
Geneviève has a contagious laugh... and an excellent ability to ask the right questions at the right time.
Coaching, supported by self-training, allowed me to establish myself more solidly in my position as an IT manager. I now feel more solid.
Our management methods are better structured, our procedures better documented, and I have developed a clearer and more assumed communication.
I'm continuing to work on adapting a more strategic discourse — but we're getting to it! Everything has intertwined naturally, with accuracy and relevance. Tailor-made coaching, which I highly recommend. (And that I'm going to continue!)
IT Manager, Pneus Bélisle Inc.
Following my coaching with Christine, I concretely observe positive changes between before and after in terms of the goals I had.
I also took a few online training courses between my coaching meetings. The content of the training courses corresponds perfectly to the reality of the events we have in our daily management.
The 30 to 45 minute meetings with Christine helped me a lot to unblock situations. She also made the link between the content of the training and my situations, which allowed me to apply the tools in my daily life.
Thank you!
Technical Directro, Groupe Geloso (Broue Alliance Inc.)
The coaching support formula with online self-training over a period of about 6 months was really ideal for my needs and Geneviève too. It was a personalized support that allowed me to work on my management posture.
Geneviève's personality and experience were very compatible with mine. I sincerely had the impression that the advice came from his life and experience and went beyond the "theoretical".
I was very comfortable opening up about areas for improvement without feeling like I was being judged negatively. Thank you!
Chief Financial Officer, Qualtech
I was accompanied for a few hours in coaching and I really appreciated the approach, the tools, the examples.
I was able to directly apply the elements discussed in our meetings as part of my work.
She is patient, listens well to what I say and has given me tools to improve...
I have made concrete progress in my goal. Thank you!!!
Pierre Casseus
Founder, Nasou
I embarked on this adventure that is coaching without really knowing what to expect: everything was a great adventure and discovery. Above all, self-discovery, but also, listening to others.
I really enjoyed this space between my coach and me where honesty, freedom of speech, listening, understanding, respect and professionalism reigned.
I have made progress in my personal and professional goals, because everything is connected. I found it very helpful to have access to online tools, techniques and training.
Thank you to my coach! I would definitely recommend!
Director of Culinary Development, MTY Group
In July 2020, we experienced several changes and novelties in the management structure of our department. My manager and I got our hands dirty in order to create everything to the best of our knowledge and without experience on this subject. Over time, we saw that there were things that were not working and tensions were being felt. Geneviève was hired to coach us to achieve a positive result for everyone. My director and I had individual and team meetings and watched formative videos on management topics. For me, this course really targeted our needs. Geneviève made us understand in a very positive way the points to be improved, despite the difficulties present at the beginning of the coaching. Each match ended with a challenge to be met. This journey has led us to extraordinary success: my new position is very functional, communication with my manager is superb, and our level of trust is complete. I use the tools provided by Geneviève as well as her advice on a daily basis in my work, still months later. A big thank you Geneviève for your availability, your understanding and all your advice.
Chief of Fire Operations, City of Baie Comeau
What a pleasure it has been to collaborate with Geneviève since 2018 to meet different needs within my organization!
Geneviève is available, attentive and proactive! She offers solutions tailored to our challenges, including management team coaching, management coaching and lunch & learn workshops. Its services provide managers at all levels with the tools they need to better equip with the help of online video clips, group workshops and personalized coaching.
Geneviève is a great help to professionals in human resources management!
Director of Human Resources, Worximity Technology Inc.
Geneviève really helped me in my transition from a technical role to a management role. She was able to ask the questions necessary to generate solutions based on my experience, while enriching our conversation with concrete and relevant examples. The concepts she introduced me to allowed me to incorporate tools that significantly accelerated my growth in my new role.
All with a smile! Thank you, Geneviève!
Mechanical Engineering Manager, Zimmer Biomet
The approach followed with Unique Coaching has allowed me to add several tools to my toolbox in my personal and professional journey. What was most useful to me was the feedback, recommendations, experimental proposals and reading suggestions!
An attentive, attentive and dynamic coach through a structured and formative course. I envisage another coaching approach in the future.
Operational Excellence Specialist, Worximity Technology Inc.
Geneviève accompanied me in management coaching for 8 months. The impact of this approach has been very concrete on my team and myself. I communicate better with my team, which obviously has a positive impact. I also improved my confidence and understanding of the key elements of being a good leader.
Geneviève is very understanding and her experience as an IT manager in the past has really helped me. She understands the challenges of a changing environment. His explanations are always very clear and relevant.
I appreciated his approach mixing preparatory video capsules that are really well done and that I was able to watch several times and the individual meetings that definitely helped me achieve my goals.
Coordinator - SAP Development & Technologies, Familiprix
Hello,
Geneviève is a dynamic coach, who knows the subject in depth (both theoretically and in practice). His speech is picturesque, full of simple examples and very effective.
Her sense of listening, her way of leading us to question ourselves make the sessions productive and that each time, at least one element emerges to put into practice.
What impresses me each time is how extensive his knowledge is on all the subjects that challenge us.
President, Equation Consulting Group
Equation Consulting Group: winner of the 2016 Coaching Excellence Prism
This award aims to recognize remarkable coaching initiatives within Quebec companies. It honors businesses and organizations that have implemented a coaching initiative that meets rigorous professional standards, has key strategic goals, shapes organizational culture, and creates noticeable and measurable positive impacts to benefit the business.
I have done 3 mandates with Geneviève in the last 2 years. I can definitely recommend Geneviève for several reasons. She is structured, organized and result oriented. She keeps coming back to the raison d'être of the project. Why do we do such and such a thing? Who does it relate to? What is the purpose? In short, she asks a lot of questions that have pushed me to grow while helping my team and my organization evolve. She is creative, dynamic and funny. She uses various relevant tools adapted to our reality. She loves people and working with them and understanding them,all while having fun.
Director of Information Technology, Fenplast
Geneviève is organized and always available. She gave me some simple and effective suggestions that I put into action, and my teamand I reaped the benefits. The contents of its training aredetailed and complete. Discoveringyour own leadership is a great gift to give yourself.
Director of Socio-Professional Services, Renaissance
I really appreciated Geneviève's coaching approach. She offers excellent listening skills and advice that leads to concrete solutions and results. She has a human approach to improvingrelationships, both in management and in marketing.
Founder, Platinium Capital Inc.
I really liked Geneviève's coaching approach. Her empathy, listening skills and strategic mindset allow her to set clear objectives and work intelligently throughout the process to achieve them. With her help, I have become a more open, efficient and useful resource for my business. I have learned effective methods for overcoming challenges and am now equipped for the next steps in my career.
CMO, Worximity Technology Inc.
Professional coaching had always been a fuzzy and intangible process for me. Without necessarily doubting its effectiveness and its results, I was skeptical about the process. After more than a year with Geneviève, I can now testify with confidence and conviction that the decision to get involved in the process was one of the best of my career. In addition to the quality of her interventions, her availability and her generosity, Geneviève Dicaire was able to support me in my development as a manager. Thanks to her attentiveness and patience, this coaching hasnot only allowed me to develop my notions in strategic planning and leadership, but also to spread them to my colleagues. From ideas about agility to communication techniques and effective intervention, we now share these achievements. In the end, a whole team, and our customers by the same token, are now benefiting from this relevant development process.
Managing Director, TAZ .
My coaching meetings were a privileged moment for me to take a step back and refocus my efforts on my objectives. With the speed at which the job market is changing, it is easy to sometimes deviate from our targets. Coaching allows us to question ourselves, to focus on our objectives, to establish simple and effective working tools and above all to progress in action. The most important thing is that everything that is put in place is adapted to our reality and that the results are quicklypalpable.
Director of Technical and Project Services, Fonds immobilier FTQ
As part of her coaching mandate, Geneviève has been incredibly helpful and supportive. She immediately identified my needs and was able to support me with precision throughout her mandate by adapting to unforeseen circumstances and modifying the content of her interventions so that they corresponded exactly to my professional reality. I highly recommend her coaching to any executive or entrepreneur who would like to deepen their knowledge or develop new tools to maximize the efficiency of their service or business!
Director of Operations, Zero Gravity, Climbing and Yoga Centre
Geneviève had the opportunity to follow me as part of a Skills Assessment / Force Detection program. Geneviève very quickly perceived my needs and was able, thanks to a number of tools and concrete examples, to guide me in my duties as a manager/leader, both in the short term and with a medium-term vision. I will not hesitate to call on Geneviève's service again for new needs such as the implementation of a leadership program. I highly recommend Geneviève's accompaniment.
Head of the Energy-Environment-Industrial Equipment Division, Business France
We were able to count on Geneviève as a coach for the BMW speed coaching activity during the 2019 edition of C2 Montreal. Geneviève, while seated in the passenger seat of a BMW i8 parked at the center of the C2 Montreal site, offered 30-minute coaching sessions to business leaders from all industries. . Not only was she able to coach in an atypical environment, demonstrating her great creativity, openness and agility, but she was able to help participants move forward with their business objectives in a very short time frame.
Geneviève played the game with rigor and proactivity. Her suggestions in the design of the experiment were of great help and made our collaboration very fruitful
Coach, facilitator and learning experience designer
Testimonials – Team Coaching
I enjoyed the Crisis activity in St-Perdu. The approach is concrete and allows you to keep the focus on the goal. The exchanges and role-playing sessions lead to a better understanding of how to influence reactions and how to structure and communicate experiences.
The popularization and simplicity of the concepts make it easy to integrate and applicable in reality.
A useful activity that is well suited to the professional context.
Jean-Sébastien Hogue, Procurement Director, Volo construction
I particularly appreciated the kindness of the facilitators, who were always attentive and benevolent. The activity allowed me to have a good time with my colleagues, while being introduced to behavioral agility. The content was relevant and the activity met my expectations. I leave with learning that can be applied in my professional context.
I enjoyed the activity, especially the personalized aspect. Being able to put things as an example rather than remaining in a fictitious situation makes the exercise much more concrete and relevant. We quickly see the links with reality.
The learnings marked me, especially the importance of always coming back to the goal and better understanding the impact of our choices. The same situation may seem to repeat itself, but if the context changes, you have to adapt your know-how.
The game also created a very interesting collective click.
Team Leader, Mining Procurement, Volo Construction
As a board game enthusiast, I loved the fun side of the experience! Christine led the session brilliantly, supported by Joëlle, and together, they were able to create a dynamic and engaging atmosphere. I enjoyed the different steps, the contextualization at each moment, as well as the exchanges in sub-groups and large groups. The workshop allowed me to experience beautiful exchanges with my colleagues, to strengthen cohesion and to discover the basics of behavioral agility.
The work in committee, the coach and the great energy of the whole team allowed us to discover each other a little more and made us think about the importance of being agile, flexible and creative at all times!
Agility is a knowledge that must be as important as other knowledge!
During the team coaching session with Nova Profile, I enjoyed the brief overview of each of the 4 profiles - I think it was quick and efficient - just enough content.
I think the 5 min individual explanation was AMAZING and I think we learned a lot from the cross-analytical concept with motivation. Also, the fact that Geneviève adapted her presentation based on the ambiance and vibes made a HUGE difference - she was able to really facilitate the entire day and keep the focus on the essential all the while being polite and professional.
Communication consultant, Isuarsivik
What a beautiful day when we felt that we were having a discussion with friends with the same goal. Our team activity was light while allowing us to reflect on things, to understand that we have to adapt to different emotions and know how to leave room when needed. Thank you for this relevant activity!
Christine coordinated the exchanges during the activity and made the links between the theory in the summary book and our reality.
Sophie Marsolais
Equation Consulting Group
The boldness to share profiles of the entire team so that we could openly discuss connections and relationships to each member of the team. Not having to "beat around the bush" and "hint" toward differences, but rather to be able to speak openly about each person's actual "person". "Knowing" one another will help us to appreciate and hopefully understand our different views. I found this opportunity to be 100% worthwhile!
Coordinator, Isuarsivik
It was a really fulfilling training. I was able to learn about myself more and connect to my colleagues. I left the day with this takeaway: no matter how different we are, we can benefit from each other because we are not the same by all means.
Coordinator, Isuarsivik
During the Crisis activity in St-Perdu I particularly appreciated the fact that I created open discussions with my colleagues and that we have fun in our exchanges! Great host!! Well done!
City of Montreal
We did a "Nova" team day in June 2022. I particularly appreciated how it helped us identify our communication needs as well as our working methods and that of others. It was very constructive to better understand the motivations of others and why they communicate like this.
Database and Customer Service Officer, Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation
We participated in a team building day with another department in our organization. It was a real pleasure to be around your colleagues in a pressure-free environment and to have a fun side to the training. I leave with some learnings: we can have fun AND be efficient, it is essential to have a resource who leads a group and it is important to let others interact in a discussion, because not all people go at the same pace. Thank you Christine for adapting to each of us and for giving examples from everyday life to help us understand and make connections!
Director of Mechanical Engineering, Equation Consulting
Group
We co-organized a teambuilding activity with Ms. Dicaire in order to increase collaboration between the different departments of our fast-growing company. The NOVA tool was already familiar to me, I knew the benefits of such an exercise. On the other hand, the results were greatly amplified by Ms. Dicaire's personalized approach, allowing us to appropriate a common language.
Director of Professional Services and Development, District Medical
During a Nova team activity, I particularly enjoyed listening to the details that Geneviève offered on my profile and those of others! This helps to grasp the nuances of motivations and personalities. We also did a simulation that allowed us to see concretely that my way of being and communicating is not that of others and I now know what to adapt.
Physician, Medical District
Goal achieved! I had a great time with colleagues during the Crisis activity in St-Perdu and I was able to sharpen my behavioral agility. It's interesting to see the impact no matter what decisions are made. Thank you for this great activity!
During our team day with the Nova tool, I enjoyed learning about the different types of profiles and ways to communicate well with everyone. I was a little nervous about the idea of doing group activities at first, and I was surprised at my comfort level following the icebreaker which made communication easier and very pleasant.
Project Manager, Isuarsivik
I participated in a half day of Nova discovery as a team and I liked the explanation of the individual profiles and the group activity we did. This morning also made me aware of the added value of putting the effort into adapting the form of your message to the preferences of your interlocutor. Thank you!
Physician, Medical District
During our team day with the Nova tool, I enjoyed learning about the different types of profiles and ways to communicate well with everyone. I was a little nervous about the idea of doing group activities at first, and I was surprised at my comfort level following the icebreaker which made communication easier and very pleasant.
Office Coordinator and Receptionist, Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation
The Crisis activity in St-Perdu allows you to learn the concepts of how to act while having fun! I recommend it to leaders who want to develop their agility.
I realized that individual agility is inseparable from that of the group to manage difficult situations with less friction and more fun. But also that our management team is on the right track in our quest for agility! After the game, I feel even more confident and comfortable confronting uncertainty.
Director of Human Resources, Renaissance
We did the Nova activity as a team. The Nova tool has helped me to be more aware of the needs of others during meetings and projects. It is also very interesting to provide a lexicon for discussions between managers. Then, Nova shows us our strengths and weaknesses and it is always good to know them as a leader!
Geneviève coordinated the exchanges during the activity and made the links between the theory in the summary book and our reality.
Operational Excellence Manager, Worximity Technology Inc.
I enjoyed all the Nova training I received as a team. Very rewarding. Geneviève is very professional and friendly.
Vice-President, Administration and Giving, Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation
We participated in the "crisis in St-Perdu" activity hosted by the Randolph Pub Ludique in Trois-Rivières as part of a teambuilding day. We loved this activity which perfectly combines the fun and educational side of the thing. This immersive activity, punctuated by relevant and dynamic theoretical presentations, greatly equipped us with the tools on agile behaviour. Because beyond our skills and interpersonal skills, knowing how to act is an essential key in business if we want to make the best decisions or at least, decisions that will generate more positive than negative impacts. I warmly recommend this activity as well as the reading of the book written by its instigator.
Director of Business Outreach, Evol
Testimonials – Nova Profile
I liked the concept and I was able to confirm that I know myself well and after my meeting establish my goals and the direction to take in order to be able to achieve my full potential. It will be interesting to be able to do this again in a year or two and see how far we have come.
Director of Finance, Scimega
A quick note to say a huge thank you! The Nova Profile coaching exercise and my meeting with you were really relevant and beneficial. I immediately felt a weight free and in control of the situation again.
Also, in the days following our meeting, I realized all a lot of points and personality traits related to my profile!
It was very helpful for my professional development. I really appreciate the approach and, above all, your approach of listening greatly. Your ability to challenge us as well as your expertise, which takes us elsewhere with gentleness but vision, make all the difference. It gives excellent results!
Sophie Dalbec
Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity
I really enjoyed the experience and the exchange with the coach. I found the process very professional.
During our team day with the Nova tool, I enjoyed learning about the different types of profiles and ways to communicate well with everyone. I was a little nervous about the idea of doing group activities at first, and I was surprised at my comfort level following the icebreaker which made communication easier and very pleasant.
Project Manager, Isuarsivik
As a leader, the Nova profile has allowed me to improve communication within my team and create synergy in knowledge of our strengths and weaknesses. I've realized what's "burning" my energy at work and I can now correct some of my blind spots.
The experience is concrete! Geneviève helped me find situations to understand how my personality was expressed in my work and its impact.
I shared my Nova profile with my team. Result? My colleagues know me better and also better understand my motivations behind my actions and communications.
Building Maintenance Supervisor, Renaissance
Thanks to the Nova profile, I have a better understanding of who I am, how I function and my motivations.
Nova is a valuable learning experience on the different profiles and their respective ways of working, which has allowed me to become aware of my impact on my colleagues and to adapt my communication. I can also use my strengths better, and be vigilant about my weaknesses!
It's very enriching to talk to Geneviève. It helped me to fully assume who I am.
Participant Training Coordinator, Renaissance
I recommend the Nova profile to all leaders.
It has helped me to know myself better, understand my needs and better manage my energy according to who I am. It is a tool that facilitates professional communications and teamwork because it highlights our strengths and challenges, in this way we can adapt and better understand the strengths and challenges of others.
Great experience, thank you Geneviève!
Employment Services Coordinator, Renaissance
The Nova Profile made me aware and put into words what I was feeling at the moment. I also became aware of what I really need. Then I understood that each person has a communication style that suits them.
Doing this exercise with Genevieve was a very good experience. She was able to adapt the results of my profile to my daily life and give me concrete examples! This approach has made it easy to become aware of several elements. I was able to take the resulting actions for a better being, in accordance with myself, in my daily work. In addition, I have concrete tools to better communicate with others.
HR Analyst, Safran
Testimonials – Training
I really enjoyed the trainer as well as the team conversations, which made the training very concrete and enriching. I remember the importance of expressing oneself, of targeting the issues and of better understanding what is not working in order to be able to solve it.
Even virtually, the training was relevant and applicable in everyday work. An excellent training that was very useful to me.
Strategic Advisor - Société québécoise des infrastructures
I enjoyed the training, especially the exchanges with colleagues from other departments. Even though our work realities are different, there are many irritants, and these discussions were very constructive.
I remember the importance of not letting situations drag on and of intervening more quickly to facilitate exchanges. I would have appreciated even more concrete examples, but the training offers useful tools to better adjust your interventions according to the context.
Administrative Advisor at the Real Estate Transactions and Market Directorate Société québécoise des infrastructures
I appreciated the content of the training, the examples used by the trainer and the group exchanges, which made everything concrete and relevant. The training allowed me to leave with tips applicable to different work situations, which I intend to use.
My only point would have been the duration, which could have been a little longer given the richness of the subject. Useful, practical and directly applicable training.
Project Management Administration Coordinator - Société québécoise des infrastructures
I found the content of the training interesting, concrete and relevant. One of the main learnings for me is that you shouldn't wait to intervene in difficult situations.
The training gives simple, actionable tools that help to better approach difficult conversations with greater clarity and confidence. This is a useful approach to think about how to intervene and act more quickly when necessary.
Société québécoise des infrastructures
The training on managerial courage is instructive and pushes us to think about the barriers that prevent us from taking action. It highlights the importance of having the courage to move forward and not letting fear hold back our decisions. The statistics and references presented were particularly interesting.
EBC Inc.
The training on managerial courage was very relevant and directly related to our reality. The most striking element for me is the courage to say, as well as the importance of not trying to control everything. These notions lead to a useful reflection on our role and our ways of intervening.
The content was clear, structured and applicable in the professional context. The trainer's approach facilitates understanding and exchanges.
A concrete, relevant and enriching training.
Equipment and Financing Coordinator, EBC Inc.
The training on managerial courage was relevant and useful. It has especially made me think about the importance of not waiting to have discussions with my team. Taking time to analyze before intervening and adopting a more proactive posture are elements that particularly impressed me.
I didn't necessarily expect to gain new knowledge, but rather motivation and a step back, which I did.
Training well structured and very well explained.
Controller, EBC Inc.
I really appreciated having the booklet to refer back to after the session — the tools we received were clear, simple, and very useful.
Two hours went by quickly — I wish it had been longer!
The training helped me focus on what matters most: blocking time, prioritizing based on impact, and tackling the big things first.
HR and Benefits, Prysmian
This training was a great surprise — engaging, dynamic, and full of practical tools.
Geneviève made the session fun and relatable, with tips I can immediately apply in my day-to-day.
What stood out most was realizing that I'm not alone — many of us face the same time and stress challenges.
The 2-minute rule in particular is something I'll bring back to my team.
HRBP, Prysmian
Geneviève's attitude and the tips she shared made the session both engaging and practical.
Even with experience, this was a great reminder that time management is a skill we all need to revisit — regardless of our role or title.
The only downside? It wasn't long enough!
Recruiter, Prysmian
This workshop made it possible to raise awareness among all the directors of our organization of the importance of project management and to speak the same language.
Executive Director - Little Brothers Foundation
The training gave me a better understanding of why, and how, to develop my courage in my own situation. Thank you for the tools at our disposal, both in terms of courage and in terms of learning to delegate and prioritize tasks! To better integrate the training, you have to put in some preparation time!
Service Director, CNESST
I liked that our trainer (Christine) allowed discussions between us during this management training. We realized that we all had points in common. The content was relevant, the training personalized, the approach participatory and collaborative. Thank you so much for everything 😊
RM Maintenance Manager, CSS Chemin-du-Roy
This training allowed us to take time for ourselves, to do good reflections and to have group discussions. I appreciate the fact that I have access to several tools, including the video clips that we can come back to in the future. Thank you!
Assistant Director (Secondary), CSS Chemin-du-Roy
Thank you very much for these project management learnings! I liked the approach, the popularization of the concepts and the group exercises to allow us to adapt the theory seen in the training to projects currently in force in our organization. I also remember that even "small" changes in our working methods can have positive impacts, even if a project has already started.
Director of the Project Office, Little Brothers
Thank you for your great training. I really enjoyed the practical application of the concepts. I also really appreciated that you took the time to answer all our questions. I wish I had learned more! It goes by quickly 6 hours! 😊 I leave with the importance of starting and planning the project well in order to facilitate the work for the weeks to come!
Communication Project Manager, Little Brothers
Despite a busy schedule, this training went by quickly! I take away a lot of practical and concrete information, with a reminder of the tools at our disposal. Geneviève listened to the questions/needs of the room by adapting her answers. I appreciated the practical exercise proposed at the end, which invites us to make mini-commitments on the best practices to be put in place.
Pattern Maker/Digitalization, Canadel
Despite a busy schedule, this training went by quickly! I take away a lot of practical and concrete information, with a reminder of the tools at our disposal. Geneviève listened to the questions/needs of the room by adapting her answers. I appreciated the practical exercise proposed at the end, which invites us to make mini-commitments on the best practices to be put in place.
Editor-in-Chief, Les Affaires, Context Group
During this training, I appreciated the invitation to reflect on the different aspects of communication and the presentation of new tools. Among other things, I leave this training with more options in my ways of communicating and tools to better manage change.
Brand Representative, Context Group
This training is really well structured. I will recommend it to my fellow managers. All the elements covered are and will be useful. I particularly enjoyed the preparation with the capsules and complementary items. The trainer, Geneviève, is also very committed and motivated by her subject. She knows how to keep everyone's attention. What was most helpful were the moments of reflection, introspection and awareness. Combined with the knowledge of good/best practices and the experiences of the trainer and the other participants, I have everything I need to take action (a nod to the courage to act). What a joy to know that the content will always be accessible via the platform! Thank you!!
Manager, CNESST
During this training I learned relevant tips that are easily applicable to my situation to maximize my time.
In addition, the fact that all levels of the company have received this training means that there is a real change in the way meetings are managed throughout the company.
La Vie En Rose
I liked the application sessions and the fact that the theory was quite "short". The trainer shared several concrete examples and adapted the content to our reality. Finally, I liked the clear and concrete answers to the participants' questions.
Zimmer Biomet
During the training "Using benevolent and effective communication", I left with several tools. Among other things: to be aware of communication filters, the funnel method and communication styles to adapt your message according to the interlocutor. In addition, the practical exercises were very useful.
Human Resources Advisor, Ville de Montréal – Borough of Lasalle
Thank you, Geneviève for these 3 weeks of support during a period of uncertainty. The theme and the concrete reflections as well as the different exercises have allowed us to take a step back and develop a different way of thinking and seeing things. I am very pleased that our team was able to benefit from your advice.
Good luck to your team!
Interim Integration Director, Resto Plateau
Geneviève is an outstanding coach who listens a lot. She has a unique way of presenting her material, encouraging interactions and questions. I recommend her to any manager who wants to progress in his career!
OTD + IS&T PROGRAM DELIVERY TEAM LEADER, BRP
I appreciated the well-illustrated situations as well as the exchanges with colleagues, which made the training concrete and enriching. The content met my expectations well.
I remember the importance of addressing problems at the first signs, in a context of openness and with a questioning approach. A relevant training that offers concrete benchmarks that can be applied in the daily management of the company.
David Pelletier
DG – Société québécoise des infrastructures
I appreciated the practical side of the training, especially the development of a script to better prepare for difficult conversations. It is a simple but very useful tool that helps to structure one's thoughts and not to let things that are difficult to say drag on.
The training was relevant, clear and directly applicable in everyday life. I leave with concrete tools that I can quickly use in my management role.
Yoan St-Louis
Director – Société québécoise des infrastructures
I appreciated the quality of the documentation, clear and easy to consult for quick reference. The information is relevant and well-structured.
My main learning was not to let difficult situations drag on and to address subjects quickly. The training offers concrete and applicable tools that help to better structure delicate conversations in everyday work.
Mathieu Gendron
Director of IT Software Development - Société québécoise des infrastructures
I enjoyed the facilitation of the training. Christine followed the group well and guided the exchanges in a clear way. The small maps summarizing the concepts were particularly useful and easy to navigate.
This training in English allowed me to review certain concepts and structure the steps to be followed in different situations, while adapting the framework as needed.
It helps me to structure myself better and to approach these situations in a more constructive way.
Maryse Gingras
VP, Business Development - Futurpreneur
The training on managerial courage was very relevant. All dimensions are important, but the courage to speak out is what marked me the most. I particularly appreciated the exchanges about teamwork and the idea that, even with different colleagues or disagreements, you can move forward when team spirit and courage are present.
The content was clear and applicable. I also really liked the energy of the trainer, who was very dynamic and communicative.
An enriching and useful experience in the reality of work.
Josée Lafleur
Construction Payroll Coordinator, EBC Inc.
The dynamism of the trainer made the training very engaging.
I came out of it with concrete tools that can be easily applied in my daily life.
What I remember above all: the importance of having a clear work structure and respecting the time slots I set for myself.
A relevant training, well anchored in the reality of the field.
Vincent St-Onge
HR Coordinator, Prysmian
Thank you for this great training on the management role, time management and delegation! The format of enriching group discussions and video preparation was perfect for me! We come out of it with practical tools, beautiful reflections and a beautiful sharing in group with our colleagues. That was great. Keep up the good work!
Director General, CSS Chemin-du-Roy
I loved the training. Moments of sharing and tools, among other things, to identify stressors, understand management levels and types of calendars to better manage time.
Assistant Principal (Secondary), CSS Chemin-du-Roy
I really liked Geneviève's dynamism in this 2-hour workshop on project management. I really enjoyed the training, and especially the fact that I had a supporting document, the time management (time for questions, but we bring it back to order when it goes out), I feel that I learned and that it was relevant for many colleagues to understand the different steps and the triangle of project management. Thank you!
Director of Finance and Administration, Little Brothers
During this introductory project management workshop, I liked the dynamism and charisma of the trainer as well as the fact that the content was adapted for our organization. We have an interesting basis for integrating a common project management language and getting teams to think better during the initial phase!
Director of Marketing Communication and Public Relations, Little Brothers
I collaborated with Unique coaching to support the new managers in my organization to better appropriate their new role. I particularly appreciated Geneviève's support in organizing the training so that it met our needs and budget. Our trainer was Christine and the participants really appreciated her dynamism. Thank you.
Director | Educational
Services Centre de services scolaire du Chemin-du-Roy
Regarding the training on project management, I liked the format that made it easier to put theory with reality. The approach generated a lot of participation, which reduces the lengths. Don't be afraid to stop during the project and re-evaluate, as well as take the time to reflect with all the parties involved before the project starts!
Information Technology and Telecommunication Manager, Little Brothers
A huge thank you Geneviève! Learning in fun! You know how to understand and adapt the content to our constraints. There is no downtime and you adapt the content and durations according to our needs. I learned tools to be flexible and clear to ensure the success of projects.
Training and Development Advisor, Little Brothers
This training on change management has highlighted the need for the preparation stage when you want to limit the impact of a change and this learning applies to the reality of my professional context.
Technical Manager - Operations, Canadel
This time management training gives a common vocabulary to the team. It takes an important look at a request (to be given or received). The approach of the training is unifying. In addition, I appreciated the rigor of the theoretical content to the stapling of the preparation for the face-to-face workshop. Very well structured!
Director of Product Development, Canadel
In this training on priority and time management, I became aware of all the monkeys on my shoulders and that I have to prioritize the big stones!
In addition, I liked the exchanges with the participants which allowed me to see that we had the same goals even if our visions and our reality are different.
3D Designer, Canadel
During this training, I particularly appreciated the quality of the tools offered, which allow me to implement the learning quickly! The content was relevant and the format of the training (video clips + workshops) is perfect!
Service Director, CNESST
The preparation, prior to the training days, was facilitating. This training allowed me to take a step back and position myself in my new role as a manager. I can see that I already had some good reflexes but I will rely on the notions learned to improve and guide me. I keep at hand the tools/reference that we can reuse in our daily life.
Service Director, CNESST
This training, received by all managers, made it possible to offer the same vision for everyone in terms of best practices for meetings. We received several tips and shared several ideas to put in place. Good training format: participative and interactive!
La Vie En Rose
The training led me to question my agenda and allowed me to implement a few tips quickly that are already having a positive impact on my time management.
Also, it was interesting to share our ideas and our practices with our colleagues.
La Vie En Rose
I enjoyed the workshops, the examples and the quality of the training materials. I learned the concept of the funnel, to ask more questions and particularly appreciated the step back and the examples. Thank you Geneviève for the quality of the training, greetings
Division Director, Ville de Montréal – Borough of Lasalle
The trainer made sure that everyone participated, she took her time to make sure that we understood correctly. Then, the presentations, information and tools are precise and clear. It is easy to find my way around and use them in my daily life.
Very interactive even online, very relevant, examples adapted to the reality of the learners. We inevitably find our way around and the pedagogy used immerses the learner in the course with situations that he or she inevitably encounters.
Thank you for this great training which taught me a lot of techniques to engage the members of my team. Doing recognition activities, having fun, looking for what brings positive emotion, not waiting a year before giving corrective or motivating feedback on annual objectives is well indicated in this training, I will come back to listen to the training again just to make sure that I don't lose any bits even if the documents are well written.
Thank you for everything Geneviève, for the patience, the listening, the advice and the good mood.
Geneviève has led training on project management for my management team.
We wanted concrete training with tools to put into practice immediately. Geneviève developed a tailor-made program in modules of 2 hours over several weeks.
We are fully satisfied with Geneviève's tools, training and contagious enthusiasm. Thank you!
President and Chief Executive Officer, HydroSolution
Témoignages – Conférences
During a workshop on the theme of commitment and mobilization, I particularly enjoyed exchanging with my colleagues. It gave me motivation to continue to bring my team members together more!
Foreman, GSH Volvo
Following the 2-hour training on commitment and mobilization, I learned that I could spend even more time getting to know the teams, listening and putting more into practice the meetings one by one. It was a great lineup, and I would have liked to push more!
Service Foreman, GSH, Refrigeration
From the workshop-conference on the theme of communication in times of change, I learned the importance of making change and communicating it in a progressive way. I really appreciated the 4-step method to prepare, the many tips and the little paper reminders.
CHU Quebec
Thank you for the conference on communication in times of change! I really appreciated the diversified tools and especially those oriented on the preparation of the communication and on the conceptualization on paper of our vision/change!
CHU Quebec
The interactions as well as the general dynamism of the presentation really helped me see the importance of being equipped in change management!
I fell in love with this presentation. The examples given are concrete and immediately applicable to my daily life.
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Very concrete. Lots of good practical suggestions.
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Very relevant and good drive.
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On behalf of Appraisal Institute of Canada - QC chapter - thank you for this excellent conference.
You are amazing and very talented speaker that captures everyone's attention and creates great group dynamics. Looking forward to read your book.
Vice-President, Appraisal Institute of Canada
As part of the convention of the Association des techniciens en évaluation foncière du Québec, Ms. Dicaire gave a superb "workshop-conference" type presentation entitled: "Improving your communication skills". This conference took place at the Manoir du Lac Delage on November 14, 2015, in front of an audience of about one hundred people. We would like to underline the professionalism of Ms. Dicaire. The delegates greatly appreciated the content of the presentation and the way the message was delivered by the speaker. Congratulations and thank you!
Treasurer, Association of Property Assessment Technicians of Quebec
The Quebec Medical Association retained the services of Geneviève to deliver the closing conference during the 3rd Physician Managers Conference on October 27, 2017. Through her dynamic approach, she was able to capture the audience by inviting participants to reflect on the capacities to develop in the complex environment in which they work in order to have a positive impact in the management of their partnerships.
As a project manager at the QMA, I also work with Geneviève on the preparation of training courses for medical managers. In this context, flexibility and availability are needed to take into account the needs of medical managers both for adapting the content of training courses and for the requirements of their schedules. Thus, she practices agility with her clients with constant concern to meet their needs. It is a real pleasure to work in this context while knowing that our goals are shared.
Project Manager, Quebec Medical Association