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Doing Things Differently: Agility, Integration, and Innovation as Drivers of Performance
What if agility were your greatest asset?
In the face of organizational upheaval, one question stands out: are we truly ready to do things differently? In a world where agility is no longer optional, leadership teams must reinvent both their practices and their strategies.
This keynote proposes a new approach, focusing on concrete ways to turn challenges into opportunities to build more integrated, resilient, and high-performing organizations.
Doing things differently means adopting a new stance, one that is more open, creative, and engaging. It means choosing to move forward, even in uncertainty, with flexibility and impact.
The keynote will give you a deeper understanding of agility as a strategic mindset, along with practical tools to help you adopt a new approach, unite teams, stimulate innovation, and boost performance in an ever-changing environment.
Speaker
Julie Carignan, MASc, MPsych, Organizational Psychologist, FCPHR
Managing Partner, Expertise and Innovation | Partner, Leadership & Team Development
Location : Montreal
Languages spoken : English & French
Julie Carignan believes that sustainable performance starts with people. She has been assisting leaders and teams with their transformations for over 25 years, creating inclusive, engaging, and meaningful work environments.
As a managing partner at Humance, she leads mandates with a focus on executive succession, leadership development, and cultural transformation. Her approach blends psychological depth with pragmatism, turning complex challenges into concrete drivers of action.
Known for her energy and authenticity, she sparks powerful reflections and mobilizes leaders to act differently. Her keynotes give audiences the courage and confidence to build organizations that are both high-performing and profoundly human.
A sought-after speaker, she inspires people both within organizations and through national media outlets such as La Presse, Le Devoir, and Radio-Canada. Her energetic, practical, and engaging style leaves leaders with both clarity and the courage to act.
FAQ
Yes, absolutely. Our speakers can prepare a custom conference tailored to your specific needs. And if you’d like to go beyond a keynote, we can also design a training session or workshop adapted to your teams. Contact us to discuss the possibilities.
Yes. The majority of our conferences are available in English and French, depending on your needs. Some speakers can even deliver in Spanish, allowing you to reach your teams even more broadly.
No. The fee is fixed, regardless of the number of attendees. You can bring together your entire team — or even multiple departments — at no extra cost. In fact, the more people present, the greater the collective impact.
Yes, certain terms apply:
- Travel time: for any trip of 60 minutes or more (one way), a fee equal to 50% of the speaker’s hourly rate is charged.
- Mileage: for any car travel over 25 km (one way), a fee of $0.60/km is added.
- Additional expenses: parking, taxi, airfare, meals, accommodation, etc., are billed at actual cost, if incurred.
Absolutely. We offer three delivery options depending on your needs:
- In person, directly at your workplace or during your event.
- Virtual, via platforms like Teams or Zoom, to easily reach remote teams.
- Webcast format, with a live broadcast from the Oranje studio, offering a professional and dynamic “studio experience.”
Yes. Each conference can be adapted to reflect your context, challenges, and audience. Before the conference, we schedule a preparatory call with the speaker to fully understand your needs and adjust the tone, stories, and examples accordingly.