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This webinar was offered by Humance free of charge.
DATE:
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
TIME:
from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (EDT)
DATE:
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
TIME:
from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (EDT)
Recording
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About the webinar
Why do some organizations cave under pressure while others are able to reinvent themselves?
In a world that values performance, innovation, and agility, far too often, organizational culture is overlooked in strategic thinking. Yet, it’s essentially an organization’s nervous system—a powerful driver that can make all the difference in turbulent times.
In this authentically delivered and insightful webinar, Marie-Chantal Paris speaks candidly, while avoiding jargon and miracle solutions. Her unique perspective, honed over more than 20 years working in organizational transformation and inclusion, encourages us to rethink our relationship with culture, teams, and leadership.
Topics addressed in this webinar:
- Why some transformations fail, even with the best tools
- Telltale signs of an inconsistent culture, even when everything seems fine
- Why inclusion isn’t merely about the work climate but is a true performance driver
- How to foster collective intelligence in an uncertain climate
- Ways in which thought leaders can engage employees in times of instability
This webinar is intended for managers, HR representatives, and anyone interested in better understanding—and acting on—the profound dynamics that shape organizations.
Format :
- 45 minutes of strategic content
- 15 minutes for questions (Q&A
Exclusive bonus: All participants will receive an e-book prepared by Marie-Chantal Paris to expand on their thinking and put their webinar learnings to use.
Please note that this webinar is offered by Humance free of charge.
Experts
Marie-Chantal Paris
Leader, Culture and Inclusion | Organizational Transformation & Strategy
CPHR
Marie-Chantal Paris is a seasoned consultant in the fields of talent management and organizational transformation, with over 20 years of experience working across Canada. Her career has included 12 years in internal HR leadership and 12 years in strategic consulting, giving her unique insight into organizational dynamics.
With a background in cultural anthropology, she capitalizes on this expertise to look at corporate culture through the lens of inclusion, efficiency, and performance. She stands out through her ability to draw parallels between human challenges and business needs, which is central to her work.
Recognized for her human-centric, strategic, and results-focused approach, Marie-Chantal guides leaders and their teams in implementing sustainable, inclusive, and meaningful HR transformations.
Marie-Chantal Paris
Leader, Culture and Inclusion | Organizational Transformation & Strategy
CPHR
Marie-Chantal Paris is a seasoned consultant in the fields of talent management and organizational transformation, with over 20 years of experience working across Canada. Her career has included 12 years in internal HR leadership and 12 years in strategic consulting, giving her unique insight into organizational dynamics.
With a background in cultural anthropology, she capitalizes on this expertise to look at corporate culture through the lens of inclusion, efficiency, and performance. She stands out through her ability to draw parallels between human challenges and business needs, which is central to her work.
Bernard Letendre
Managing Partner, Ontario and Western Canada | Partner, Leadership & Team Development
LLB, LLM, COC, ACC
As a partner in Humance’s Leadership & Team Development division, Bernard helps organizations drive performance through meaningful culture. Over the course of his nearly 30-year corporate career, he has occupied executive and senior executive positions in some of Canada’s largest financial institutions. This has given him a unique vantage point from which to observe and understand complex organizational issues, including matters related to talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness. Now an entrepreneur and co-owner of Humance, Bernard brings his experience to bear for the benefit or organizations of all sizes.
To help people do and be their best, Bernard combines his extensive real-life leadership experience in complex, global organizations with the values and wisdom of traditional martial arts, maieutics, and elements of sport coaching. He has written over 100 blog articles on matters related to people, teams, culture, values, and organizational performance.
A UBC Certified Organizational Coach (COC) with an ACC designation from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Bernard holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in law from the University of Montreal, has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 1993, and is an accredited mediator. Holder of a third-degree black belt, he has been practising judo for over 40 years and teaching it for almost two decades. A certified Dojo instructor (NCCP Level 2), he is Technical Director of the University of Toronto Judo Club.
Bernard Letendre
Managing Partner, Ontario and Western Canada | Partner, Leadership & Team Development
LLB, LLM, COC, ACC
As a partner in Humance’s Leadership & Team Development division, Bernard helps organizations drive performance through meaningful culture. Over the course of his nearly 30-year corporate career, he has occupied executive and senior executive positions in some of Canada’s largest financial institutions. This has given him a unique vantage point from which to observe and understand complex organizational issues, including matters related to talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness. Now an entrepreneur and co-owner of Humance, Bernard brings his experience to bear for the benefit or organizations of all sizes.
To help people do and be their best, Bernard combines his extensive real-life leadership experience in complex, global organizations with the values and wisdom of traditional martial arts, maieutics, and elements of sport coaching. He has written over 100 blog articles on matters related to people, teams, culture, values, and organizational performance.
A UBC Certified Organizational Coach (COC) with an ACC designation from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Bernard holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in law from the University of Montreal, has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 1993, and is an accredited mediator. Holder of a third-degree black belt, he has been practising judo for over 40 years and teaching it for almost two decades. A certified Dojo instructor (NCCP Level 2), he is Technical Director of the University of Toronto Judo Club.
Margaret Hart
Principal | Organizational Transformation & Strategy
MBA
Margaret Hart is a strategic business leader with over 20 years of experience leading organizational change and culture transformation. She has held senior roles in business operations and human resources, including global mandates in talent management and executive compensation.
Margaret is known for translating strategy into action and helping executive teams drive enterprise-wide change. She brings a practical and people-focused perspective, grounded in both corporate and entrepreneurial experience.
She holds an MBA in Health Services Management and a BSc in Psychology from McMaster University, along with advanced certifications in leadership and strategic HR. She is a certified Prosci® Change Practitioner and actively contributes to mentoring and youth education programs.
Margaret Hart
Principal | Organizational Transformation & Strategy
MBA
Margaret Hart is a strategic business leader with over 20 years of experience leading organizational change and culture transformation. She has held senior roles in business operations and human resources, including global mandates in talent management and executive compensation.
Margaret is known for translating strategy into action and helping executive teams drive enterprise-wide change. She brings a practical and people-focused perspective, grounded in both corporate and entrepreneurial experience.
