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Connecting Talent Through Language — The Story of Ian Delisle and Brizo Data

25 September 2025 / Client Spotlights

Some companies stand out for their technology, others for their business model. Brizo Data, founded by Ian Delisle, has managed to distinguish itself through both, and above all, through its

Julie Cantin – Eight Years of Helping Organizations Evolve

18 September 2025 / Client Spotlights

Starting a company dedicated to guiding organizations through transformation means embracing change every single day. That’s the choice Julie Cantin, co-founder and President of Evoluo, made—and this year, her company

From Cloud to Strategic English: How Éric Pinet (Unicorne Cloud) Weathered the Storm to Better Serve Local SMEs

14 August 2025 / Client Spotlights

Behind every evolving business, there’s a person holding the line.A leader who chooses to stand tall when everything suggests giving up.And behind every strategic shift, there’s a decision to invest—in

Case Study: William Plamondon – Balancing Philanthropy, Global Ambitions, and Lasting Impact

7 August 2025 / Client Spotlights

“Today, I’ve reached a level of English that lets me do business internationally. I can pitch, negotiate, network. Even if it’s not perfect, it’s functional. And that changes everything.” At

Maude Gilbert
Chargée de projet marketing RH et chef d’équipe chez Ancia

When Developing Your English Becomes a Strategic HR Advantage

30 July 2025 / Client Spotlights

“I could tell I was missing a bit of confidence…” With refreshing honesty, Maude Gilbert, HR Marketing Project Manager at Ancia, explained why she chose to dive into professional English

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How Caroline Roy found her voice in English, without losing herself in translation

16 July 2025 / Client Spotlights

Caroline Roy, PRP, is Vice President and Partner at Mesure Média, a firm that transforms media coverage into business intelligence. By delivering clear, insightful analyses — performance scores, reputation gains

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Overcoming Shyness: A Construction Entrepreneur Finds Her Voice in English

28 May 2025 / Client Spotlights

Context and challenge Caroline Laberge is a general contractor in the commercial construction sector. Through her company, Berloy Construction, she specializes in building medical clinics and office spaces. In her

How Antoine Paré Prepared to Sell His Company — in English

21 May 2025 / Client Spotlights

Context and challenge Québec entrepreneur and CEO of DashThis, Antoine Paré, knew a crucial milestone was coming: the sale of his company. And the potential buyers would most likely be

Are you a list person?

15 September 2020 / Tips & Insights

Are you a list person? I sure am. I have lists everywhere. Literally everywhere. When I finish a task it is so satisfying for me to cross off items from