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Germain St-Denis

Leadership Consultant, Career Development Coach, Mentor at Architect of People First

Toronto, Canada

Fact: LEADERSHIP and CULTURE have the GREATEST IMPACT on employee retention, acquisition, engagement, performance, and execution of your strategy.

What do I do? *** I Empower Leaders ***
---> I help leaders create a people first workplace culture so that they and their teams can be their absolute best and thrive.
---> I believe in Empowering People though Caring Leadership, at all levels.

Leadership | Effective Remote / Hybrid Work | Change | Technology Adoption | Coaching / Mentoring

Services focus:
1. Boost Leadership - Caring Leadership, People Centric Strategies and Culture
2. Boost performance - Strategy to execution and change leadership
3. Boost problem solving, decision making and growth

I offer the benefit of my experience during the ongoing covid-19 pandemic as well as prior leadership roles effectively leading remote teams with diverse skill sets across a wide geography helping Commercial and Public Sector clients with varied technologies.

An experience leader in the consulting services, software and cloud computing industries, my career focused on the effective introduction of emerging technologies, delivering strategies, programs, and digital transformations to arrive at impactful and competitive business solutions in commercial enterprise and government.

A People First and Servant Leadership advocate, I’m passionate about teamwork and helping create high performance teams to deliver strong results. Successfully led Management Consulting, eBusiness, Middleware, HCM / HRTech and Cloud consulting services teams with high client satisfaction and low attrition.

Leading and managing remotely still boils down to the same thing in the end. Effective remote work requires discipline and organization, strong relationships, trust and collaboration.




Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Toronto Ontario
Speaking Topics: *Human capability - Caring Leadership, People Centric Strategies, Culture **Performance - Strategy to execution, change leadership

Germain St-Denis Points
Academic 0
Author 62
Influencer 14
Speaker 1
Entrepreneur 0
Total 77

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Company Information

Company Type: Individual
Minimum Project Size: Undisclosed
Average Hourly Rate: Undisclosed
Number of Employees: Undisclosed
Company Founded Date: Undisclosed

Areas of Expertise

Business Continuity 30.99
Change Management 30.30
Coaching 35.63
Culture 31.12
Customer Experience 30.03
Digital Disruption
Digital Transformation 30.01
Emerging Technology
Future of Work 30.34
HR 30.08
Innovation
Leadership 31.14
Management 30.26
Marketing 30.04
Mergers and Acquisitions

Industry Experience

Federal & Public Sector
Financial Services & Banking
High Tech & Electronics
Professional Services
Telecommunications

Publications

34 Article/Blogs
The power of in-person interactions in a hybrid / remote work
LinkedIn
August 24, 2023
For anyone struggling with remote / hybrid work, return-to-office policies, future of work, this is a great example of how hybrid workplace can work effectively.

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Tags: Coaching, Future of Work, Leadership

The power of relationships - IN PERSON this time!
LinkedIn
August 23, 2023
I always enjoy virtual interactions; and of course, love to be able to meet people in person. However, it’s not very often that one will fly across the country to get together

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Empowering Leaders IN ACTION program Fall 2023 Coming Soon
LinkedIn
August 02, 2023
New Sessions coming - September to December. Individual, team or peer group coaching.
Two minute video testimonial with David Donaldson about his participation.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

The power of relationships - Virtual and in person!
LinkedIn
July 31, 2023
In hybrid workplaces, developing strong relationships is often seen as impossible or very difficult. I disagree. Of course, face-to-face is better and easier, but don’t let the miles / kilometers stop you. Here are some tips:

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Tags: Coaching, Future of Work, Leadership

Mindsets - Not Slogans!
LinkedIn
July 20, 2023
We all like catchy phrases but let’s not miss the message behind them.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

"Barking orders closes borders - Collaboration drives Innovation!"
LinkedIn
July 06, 2023
Barking commands at people narrows borders in the mind, blurs creative thinking, demotivates.

Through teamwork and collaboration, leaders can drive Innovation and achieve high levels of excellence.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

In The New World Of Work, FLEXIBILITY Remains Key!
LinkedIn
June 28, 2023
It seems we’re still trying to figure out #returntooffice, #hybrid or #remote.
️ Now in 2023, leaders need to be clear yet FLEXIBLE in establishing policies, AND all workers, EVERYONE, must understand that they too play a role in making this work effectively.

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Tags: Culture, Future of Work, Leadership

The flip side of making intergenerational teams work.
LinkedIn
June 19, 2023
We mostly hear the leader's perspective of #intergenerational and #multigenerational teams.

Let's hear from Gen Z and Millennials too!
#genz and #millennials - do you know what is expected of you?

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Tags: Leadership, Culture, Coaching

Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear!
LinkedIn
June 11, 2023
working with multi-generational teams, including young professionals and emerging leaders, cross-functional and multi-cultural teams.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Marketing is a Conversation!
LinkedIn
May 18, 2023
What a client looks for when choosing a consultant or professional services firm:

“…. among the set of qualified candidates I am looking for the one I can trust.”

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Tags: Coaching, Customer Experience, Marketing

Today is Love a Tree Day!
LinkedIn
May 16, 2023
This maple in the middle of the photo started as a sapling in a flower garden against our house. As a young boy, I pointed it out to my mom.....

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Return to Office and Hybrid Work Policy - Hurdles of MISTRUST?
LinkedIn
April 26, 2023
Image a mixed team of men and woman running track hurdles. Make each subsequent hurdle larger than the previous one until the people can no longer jump over it. That is impact of mistrust between leaders and employees.

Maybe the problem is with the communications? how things come across?

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

The power of written notes… in digital format!
LinkedIn
April 13, 2023
Is a handwritten note still valued? A card, a letter, a simple note?
Do you send them? Miss them? Enjoy receiving one?

I received a few very meaningful handwritten notes in the past year. They can be more personal, an extra touch. Last week, I decided to send one to one of my coaching teams.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Today’s workforce needs caring, heart-based leadership!
LinkedIn
April 03, 2023
“In the past jobs were about muscles, now they’re about brains, but in future they’ll be about the heart.” ️️️ -- Dame Minouche Shafik, Director of LSE (The London School of Economics and Political Science) in an interview on Apr 1, 2018.

One of the most insightful interviews. That was exactly five years ago. Guess what?

The FUTURE is HERE!
The FUTURE is HERE!

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Introducing: Empowering Leaders IN ACTION!
LinkedIn
March 29, 2023
Introducing: Empowering Leaders IN ACTION!

I’m on a mission to help leaders and their teams reach their full potential through caring leadership and people first workplace culture - empowering people to deliver results!

The Empowering Leaders IN ACTION program is a new Leadership Development program of individual and peer group coaching focused on what is PRACTICAL and ACTIONABLE!

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Leading Without A Title
LinkedIn
March 22, 2023
️ Leading Without A Title ️ Through our discussion so far in Leadership Development Roundtable 2023, key aspects of leadership were raised by those who may not have the official title or authority.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

The HEAD , the HEART , and the HANDS.
LinkedIn
February 02, 2023
You’re likely familiar with these metaphors relating to rational and emotional modes of thinking in leadership and management, and the people involved.

I see it as a delicate balance with most leaders using a combination of the three while being more dominant in one. Check it out...

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Tags: Culture, Future of Work, Leadership

Introducing ️ My New Website germainstdenisca
LinkedIn
January 17, 2023
Caring Leadership Builds High Performing Loyal Teams and Delivers Results

Please check out my new Website! Let me know what you think. I would love your comments and suggestions.

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Tags: Culture, Leadership

Caring Leadership
LinkedIn
January 11, 2023
We humans are emotional creatures; without that understanding, one cannot lead effectively.
More....

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Architect of People First - What Type Of Leader Are YOU?
LinkedIn
January 10, 2023
Is Architect a leadership type, one that can help YOU build high performing loyal teams and Deliver RESULTS?

More....

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Tags: Culture, Future of Work, Leadership

Business Succession Planning
LinkedIn
December 06, 2022
Business Succession Plan? Humm...do we have one ? Workplace models are still changing, even challenging. Some people may decide to leave it all behind while others are let go. Are you among them?

An aging population, increasing use of tech, return to office challenges, baby boomers retiring or looking for occasional work - all have huge impact on organizations and on a person’s livelihood.

In large firms, leadership development and succession planning are often done at exec levels working with HR. In SMB, executives, middle managers, founders, owners may be working on their own, with few resources to help.

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Tags: Management, Leadership, Change Management

Is ‘grey’ a problem or solution? Is our aging population contributing to our talent shortage or could those 50+ and 'senagers' be part of the solution?
LinkedIn
November 30, 2022
We’re seeing an aging population where people remain healthier and active longer than before, and continue to contribute as a member of the workforce.

Is 60 The New 40?
That’s an article I wrote almost 2 years ago. (Link inline). My friend Doug Dawson, MLE℠ sums it very nicely: "We were not designed with a finish line in mind, rather a purpose to accomplish."

There was a fabulous article by Kristen Sieffert in Fast Company last week!
‘Future workers could realistically have five (or more) careers in their lifetimes—and never step foot inside an office building.’

"Everyone, at every age, has meaningful value to add.”
That's how Arlene Dickinson, CEO at Venturepark stated it a couple of weeks ago.

more....

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Tags: Future of Work, HR, Leadership

Ageism is real at all ages. Why are we only hearing about Talent shortages?
LinkedIn
November 29, 2022
Ageism is real at all ages. Why are we only hearing about Talent shortages?
Shouldn't we talk about how employers and talent can help each other?

"Everyone, at every age, has meaningful value to add.”
Many people at 50+ and boomer ‘senagers’ have much to contribute.....

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Tags: Future of Work, HR, Leadership

️️ Flexibility Remains Key! How Flexible Are You??
LinkedIn
November 22, 2022
While the covid pandemic was unprecedented, some of us have been through other major crises: business impact of Sep 11 attack, Dot Com bust, health crisis (self and staff), 2009 economic recession, burn out and more… all seriously impacting people at home and in the workplace.

What have we learned? To start.....

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Tags: Culture, Future of Work, Leadership

Do you need a Chief Remote Officer or Head of Remote?
LinkedIn
November 17, 2022
I can’t say if all organisations need a Head of Remote however there is a clear need for all to review how things are done and what should revised with hybrid remote and the future of work....

My thoughts on this article by Alex Christian, BBC News.

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Tags: Leadership, Culture, Future of Work

5 Author Newsletters
What are we up to? Busy, Busy!
LinkedIn
September 07, 2023
I have a lot of material to pack in this chapter including new insights. Here’s a sneak peek of an infographic I developed based on Patrick J. McKenna's new C.O.A.C.H. model. HUGE thank you Patrick! We and many others believe that coaching leaders are best. We'll come back to this later

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Tags: Leadership, Culture, Coaching

Architect of People First - Upcoming Book
LinkedIn
July 12, 2023
Here’s a brief Newsletter update. You too can help raise the bar and create a better workplace for everyone!

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Architect of People First Newsletter! EMPOWER Your People!
LinkedIn
June 06, 2023
Here’s the latest issue of my newsletter.

I’m on a mission to share proven principles of Caring Leadership and People First culture to develop better leaders, high performing loyal teams that deliver results.

Help me raise the bar! By supporting my work and the work of like-minded people and organizations, WE CAN create a better workplace for everyone!

Are you with me? Please subscribe, share, make some noise!

Thank you!
Architect of People First

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Architect of People First - April 2023 Newsletter! Calling Women Leaders!
LinkedIn
May 03, 2023
Here’s the latest issue of my newsletter. I'm on a mission to share proven leadership principles that inspire and motivate people to give their best and helps them grow. They succeed, you succeed!

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Architect of People First Newsletter - Everyone likes a story with Heroes
LinkedIn
April 05, 2023
Welcome to the Architect of People First Newsletter, I'd like you to meet some heroes.

Yes, it’s also about Coaching Caring Leadership to Build High Performing Loyal Teams and Deliver Results.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

1 Citation
Cited in The CEO Compass by Deb Coviello, The Drop in CEO
LinkedIn
October 12, 2021
I am truly humbled and most grateful that my leadership quote was selected to open Chapter 7, Compass Point: People.

"Success as a leader requires effort. Get to know your team as people first, then you’ll understand their potential as professionals and can trust and empower them to get the job done. -- Germain St-Denis, Architect of People First.

You can find The CEO Compass by Deb Coviello The Drop in CEO here :
https://lnkd.in/gXA8DVZS

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Tags: Business Continuity, Change Management, Leadership

3 Media Interviews
The Brand Called You - Empowering Leaders in Action - Germain St-Denis
LinkedIn
August 31, 2023
Join us for an insightful episode as we discuss valuable leadership lessons, career development advice, and the importance of caring leadership. Tune in for inspiration and wisdom!

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Tags: Coaching, Future of Work, Leadership

The Unlock Moment podcast interview with Germain St-Denis
LinkedIn
May 29, 2023
It was an honour to be invited as a guest on The Unlock Moment podcast with Dr Gary Crotaz, a highly accomplished global thought leader and executive coach from the UK.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

The Frustrated CEO Podcast Interview with Germain St-Denis
LinkedIn
July 06, 2022
I was thrilled to be invited on The Frustrated CEO Podcast to discuss the value and benefits of putting people first.
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Join us for a warm and enlightening conversation with Germain St-Denis, industry expert and Architect of People First, for ideas and benefits of shifting your primary leadership focus to your employees.

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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Management

1 Panel
Leading Change Behind The Scenes
LinkedIn
April 17, 2023
I'm speaking at Leading Change Behind The Scenes.

What does it mean to be a sometimes invisible change leader behind the scenes. I'm thrilled to have been invited to join this discussion on some very key aspects of leading change in the real world.

Join us for an enlightening live discussion with our volunteers that delves into the world of invisible change leaders, those behind-the-scenes catalysts who often go unrecognized but are instrumental in driving positive change within organizations and communities.

18 April 2022 LinkedIn LIVE replay is available...link below

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Tags: Change Management, Coaching, Leadership

7 Webinars
New Leadership Position - What Should You Focus On?
LinkedIn
May 02, 2023
Congrats! You just been promoted to a leadership role in your company or you just started a new job as a leader in a new company!

Now, what should you focus on?

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Leadership Development Roundtable March "Madness"?
LinkedIn
March 21, 2023
Leadership Development Roundtable March "Madness"?
Not quite, but there was no lack of energy and animated conversation, even though some members of the team weren’t able to attend. ️

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

2023 Leadership Development Roundtable - End February Team Update
LinkedIn
March 02, 2023
Architect of People First IN ACTION - a new 2023 Leadership Development Roundtable program to help develop better leaders, caring leaders, and a better workplace culture for everyone.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

2023 Leadership Development Roundtable - The key to successful leadership is influence!
LinkedIn
February 28, 2023
Architect of People First IN ACTION - a new 2023 Leadership Development Roundtable program to help develop better leaders, caring leaders, and a better workplace culture for everyone.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Leadership Development Roundtable 2023 - What Type of Leader are you?
LinkedIn
February 21, 2023
Architect of People First IN ACTION - a new 2023 Leadership Development Roundtable program to help develop better leaders, caring leaders, and a better workplace culture for everyone.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Leadership Development Roundtable for 2023 - Team 1 Kick-off
LinkedIn
February 13, 2023
Architect of People First IN ACTION - a new 2023 Leadership Development Roundtable program to help develop better leaders, caring leaders, and a better workplace culture for everyone.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Business Succession Planning
LinkedIn
December 13, 2022
I was invited to facilitate a discussion in Leaders Excellence at Harvard Square last week on the topic of Business Succession Planning.

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Tags: Business Continuity, Change Management, Leadership

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