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 I loved Denis' workshop! He used great tools to kept us moving and interested-even on a Friday afternoon! Denis has the knack for making learning fun and engaging. Great job Mr. LeBlanc!

Asha Aden, Settlement Worker
CKM-YMCA Immigrant & Employment Services, Waterloo (ON)

 "Excellent work, each and every time. A perfect solution from facilitating your meetings to writing reports. Always a pleasure to have Denis on board"

Trish Fanjoy, Policy Advisor
Department of Health, Government of New Brunswick

 "Denis' workshop taught me to expand my mind, to tap into my creativity and deliver high quality workshops. Humour is not only the spice of life but it also adds a lot of pizazz to a workshop! Thanks!"

Yvonne Lauzon, Advisor
Employment Assistance Team, City of Toronto, Ontario

 "Denis' use of homour, his down-to-earth approach, his openess and his flexibility made his facilitation style totally engaging and encouraging. Thank you Denis!" 

Kimberly Arbour, Caseworker
Toronto Employment and Social Services, Toronto, Ontario

 "This was a wonderfully fun workshop on facilitation techniques. While I have a diploma and degree in adult education, this was by far the most relevant and engaging workshop I've ever taken! Denis was just fabulous!"

Ann Clarks, Employment Caseworker
Training and Employment Support Services, Toronto, Ontario

 "This is exactly the facilitation style I believe in and that I've have been looking for. Denis' casual and open-minded approach kept the whole group totally involved in the workshop and helped built my confidence tremendously! Thanks!"

Barb Antonucci, Employment Development Advisor
First Ontario Credit Union, Hamilton, Ontario

Denis ensured we not only understood, but that we could confidently implement the facilitation pillars we learned in the program.  The workshop was exceptional! Not only have I benefited from it, but so will people who participate in programs I facilitate.  Thank you!

Janene Robinson, Instructor
March of Dimes Canada, Newmarket, Ontario

"Denis is very knowledgeable and also culturally sensitive to our needs. He provided plenty of opportunities for participation and made the class very dynamic. His workshop greatly enhanced my presentation skills, which I can easily use in so many different settings. Thanks you so much!

Beverly Lawrence-Dennis, PET Coordinator
Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (Toronto, Ontario)

"Denis is a highly valued consultant and facilitator who has served my community for almost a decade. He's a trusted advisor and technical writer who works tirelessly with our executive team to give voice and form to our community's needs and aspirations. We're very pleased with the consistency and the quality of his work. I recommend Denis's services without hesitation"

Claudia Simon, Director
Elsipogtog Health and Wellness Centre, Elsipogtog First Nation, New Brunswick

"Denis did a fantastic job in getting us out of our comfort zone! His workshop was such a rewarding experience! He kept us going and we could see ourselves improving each day. Everyone should be given an opportunity to attend Denis' workshops!"

Bev Dixon,
Malvern Employment & Social Services, City of Toronto

Denis' workshop was really well done. He established a rapport with the participants immediately and engaged them continually throughout the session. He was laid back and spontaneous. I recommend Denis without hesitation! 

Lori Ann Roness
Lori Ann Roness Consulting, Sackville, New Brunswick

 The Learning to Live on a Higher Ground workshop is really fun and there is lots of group interaction. Denis has an amazing way of getting you to look at things in a different light! Thanks!

Sharon Williams, Anesthesia Assistant
Horizon Regional Health Network, Moncton, NB

"Thank you for facilitating and believing in the potential within. Thank you for your consistent and ongoing guidance, your support and your patience when mine wavered!  Thank you for the opportunity to learn the 'art of facilitation!"

 

Silvana Messore
Toronto Employment & Social Services (Wellesley Place E.S.S.)

 I truly enjoyed the Learning to Live on Higher Ground workshop and feel I have a better outlook on life at home and at work. It also gave me a better awareness of those around me. Thanks!

Heather Mann
Horizon Regional Health Network, Moncton, NB
Services
 
Helping People and Organizations Navigate Change and Growth
Quality facilitation, consulting and coaching services since 2002
 

 

I help my clients navigate the distance and bridge the divide ...
 
Between where they are now and where they'd like to be in the short, medium and long term…
Between who they are now and their fully actualized selves…
Between their current achievements and their unseized opportunities
 
(Les services suivants sont disponibles en français également)
 
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Please click here to download a summary of my services
 
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PERSONAL COACHING 
 
I believe that everyone deserves someone in their corner that... 
 
Will bring out the best in them, including those aspects they haven't fully discovered yet; 
Has a genuine respect for who they are and who they are striving to become;
Has the respect and the integrity to reflect what they need to hear as opposed to what they want to hear; 
Who will work with them to discover their solutions, at their pace, and in their way;  
Who is committed to a long-term partnership and is capable of adapting his or her services to meet their changing needs and emerging priorities;  
Who is transparent, accountable and committed to earning their trust, their respect and their time;  
 
I provide online coaching through Skype, by phone and in person (depending your willingness to travel or your willingness to pay for my travel expenses). Click "CONTACT" on the left screen side and share with me what you're looking for. It’ll be my pleasure to follow-up with some options for your consideration.  
I am also eager to develop new mutually beneficial partnerships through service exchanges and joint ventures.
 
 
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ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
 
Clear, engaging and compelling communication is critical to conveying the right message, to the right people under the right circumstances. Communication services I offer include: 
Communications Advice and Support                   
Communications Planning                                      
 Event Planning and Coordination                
 Developing, Editing and Proofing                                               
Materials Design and Development                             
Strategic Implementation
• Presentation and Speech Writing
 
 
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STRATEGIC PLANNING
 
Strategic planning is crucial to ensuring successful project implementation. In this regard, I provide the following services (among others):
SWOT Assessments (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats)
Mission and Vision statement development        
Strategic and Work Plan Development                 
Human Resources Development                          
Interviewing and Candidate Selection                   
Project Management                                                
Organizational Cultural Assessments                     
Research and Information Management Support                                                                    
Process and Change Management
 
 
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TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY
 
In a knowledge economy, having the right mindsets and the right skill sets are critical requirements for continual competitiveness and growth. Whether you need on-going training to weather and strive within economic landscape or you’re to build very specific capacities within your organization, each training program I deliver is tailor made to fit your needs. Some training programs I’ve offered include:
Working with and Across Cultures                                          
Personal Development Seminars                              
Conflict Resolution                                                       
Research and Evidence-Based Planning                   
Self-Care
Succession Planning                                                   
Practical Facilitation Skills    
 
 
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NEGOTIATION AND ADVOCACY
 
I serve both as a lead negotiator and as technical advisors. My negotiations services include:                        
Communications Support                                      
Lead Negotiator Services                                       
Preparatory Research                                            
Strategic Negotiations Planning                             
Strategic Support                                                    
Technical Advice 

 

 
 
 
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