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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 help leaders and their teams reach their full potential through caring leadership and people first workplace culture empowering people to deliver results

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

Services focus:
1. Boost human capability - 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 50
Influencer 11
Speaker 1
Entrepreneur 0
Total 62

Points based upon Thinkers360 patent-pending algorithm.

Thought Leader Profile

Portfolio Mix

Company Information

Company Type: Individual

Areas of Expertise

Business Continuity 31.02
Business Strategy
Change Management 30.30
Coaching 36.85
Culture 31.89
Digital Disruption
Digital Transformation 30.01
Emerging Technology
Future of Work 30.43
HR 30.08
Innovation
Leadership 31.53
Management 30.26
Mergers and Acquisitions
Project Management
Customer Experience 30.04
Marketing 30.05

Industry Experience

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

Publications

25 Article/Blogs
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

Mandatory Return To Office? WHY? If people are not happy, how will you keep them from leaving???
LinkedIn
November 15, 2022
The key question is WHY? Why bring people to the office? Be intentional!

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Tags: Culture, Future of Work, Leadership

Be the leader people love to work for! Be the leader who cares!
LinkedIn
November 01, 2022
If you asked leaders what’s impacting their business, chances are many would say a lack of qualified resources.

How do you keep and attract top workers? Do you know what people want? What they value? People love to work for leaders who:

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Tags: Culture, Future of Work, Leadership

Are we entering a new era of Silent leadership, Leading From The Heart, Caring Leadership?
LinkedIn
November 10, 2021
Architect of People First - Leadership Challenge!
Is leadership the issue behind the Great Resignation / Great Reshuffle?

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Tags: Culture, Future of Work, Leadership

Untapped Potential, Hidden Talent, Quiet Performers, Unappreciated Staff!
LinkedIn
November 03, 2021
Several sources tell us that leaders often neglect or ignore the potential of nearly half their staff simply because these people are quieter! Yikes! Why is that? Is it a key catalyst for the ongoing Great Resignation, Great Reshuffle and Talent shortage?

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Tags: Culture, Future of Work, Leadership

A PERFECT STORM!
LinkedIn
October 12, 2021
A PERFECT STORM!
Insights on Future of Work, Leadership, Workplace Culture and Change

THE PROBLEM:
Imposed remote work, rushed adoption of technology, accelerated innovation and transformation have resulted in overwhelmed staff, resignations, isolation, stressed employees...

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Tags: Culture, Future of Work, Leadership

Architect of People First - Introducing a new company page and logo
LinkedIn
October 06, 2021
Introducing a new company page and logo. Woohoo!
Leading with Care, Compassion and Empathy – well ahead of the curve!

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Tags: Culture, Future of Work, Leadership

Retaining and Attracting Talent Replay and Highlights
LinkedIn
September 29, 2021
Retaining and Attracting Talent Replay - "Redesigning Business for Human Well Being, Connection and Effectiveness" webinar series hosted by Mark Morey, Founder of A Connected Leader.

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Tags: Culture, Future of Work, Leadership

The Secret Sauce! Success as a leader...
LinkedIn
May 03, 2021
The Secret Sauce! “Success as a leader requires effort. Get to know your team as people first, understand their potential as professionals, trust and empower them to get the job done." Germain St-Denis

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Tags: Future of Work, Leadership, Management

Modelling from the Top - The Key to Successful Execution and Adoption
LinkedIn
May 03, 2021
The pace of change has accelerated tremendously with emerging tech, innovation, business and digital transformations. The pandemic has added jet fuel to this mix and propelled huge shifts in how and where we work.

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Tags: Change Management, Digital Transformation, Leadership

2 Author Newsletters
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

2 Media Interviews
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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