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invigorating  facilitation  & CoacHing  

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Available in: English, français, español, português
I help organisations and individuals generating serious momentum
​using experience design, creativity, conflict theory & dialogue. 
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Collaborating, making decisions, navigating conflict, establishing priorities and communicating in an enlivening way leads to liberatory organizational cultures and  exciting personal empowerment. I help you breathe life into your gatherings, overcome deep personal and organizational blockages and discover how every moment can become a delightful opportunity to connect, celebrate and learn.

services 

facilitation  ​📜

Supporting groups achieve their desired outcomes by creating a supportive and exciting environment that encourages participation, collaboration, and communication. Facilitation brings structure, clarity, and focus to complex discussions, helping to turn ideas into action.

virtual  &  In-person   gathering    design  ​💬

Co-creating transformative workshops, meetings, masterclasses, retreats and celebrations. 

program , CURRICULUM  &  CULTURE   DESIGN 🎓 

 Creating a powerful program, training program or inspiring culture framework that generates lasting impact. ​

COACHING  &  COACHING  TRAINING  🗺️​ ​

Generating exciting momentum professionally and personally. ​

bespoke    &  TRAIN   THE  TRAINER  TRAININGS  🏔️​ ​

Crafting a custom training for your specific needs.

speaking   engagements ​🎤​

Delivering engaging and inspiring keynotes on creativity, navigating fear, collaborative methodologies, conflict, organisational culture. ​​​

MEDIATION ⛈️​​​

Moving through intractable conflicts to identify solutions that meet the needs and interests of all involved parties.  ​
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SELECT   PROJECTS  

CULTURE REDESIGN WITH  • PYE GLOBAL •
​PYE Global​ ​is​ ​a​ ​global​ ​non-profit​ dedicated to ​unleashing​ ​the​ ​creative​ power ​of​ ​young​ ​people.​ Together with their international partners they have trained over 6000 people in 20 countries reaching over 200,000 young people in 15 countries each year. 

Working with the team over a one-year period of intense transition, I co-created a generative team meeting process, placed the groundwork for strong group agreements, and contributed to a culture of creativity, authenticity and shared leadership, helping the organisation experience the magic of their programs internally. 



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LEARNING  EXPERIENCE  DESIGN  WITH  • C2  MONTREAL  &  MOVIN'ON  SUMMIT •
​Masterclasses & workshops with Atölye, SYP, David Pearl, Hatch, Hakuhodo, Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence, Cancer Dojo, Ikea, Making to Think, Debbie Millman, Marcus Samuelsson & Malcolm Gladwell. 

Experiential labs: Speed Coaching, Alter Ego, In the Dark, Conversation Café. 
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​RETREAT  DESIGN  &  FACILITATION WITH  • APATHY IS BORING •
Apathy is Boring is bringing a breath of fresh air to the world of youth civic & democratic engagement in Canada. Through its flagship program RISE, youth between 18 and 30 in cities across the country imagine and create meaningful community projects in a 20 week program that provides skills and a network while shifting their narratives on their own power. 

In each RISE cohort there is a pan-Canadian 4 day retreat : a joyful gathering where each city hub (Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax) creates deep connections, learns from inspiring mentors and gains clarity on their community project. 

I co-designed and facilitated 6 of these retreats, in-person and online, crafting and holding a safer space for deep creativity and connection. 
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CLIENTS 

100en1jour, Apathy is Boring, Appui Montréal, Bob, Butter, C2 Montréal, Climate Catalyst, CoCo, Cirque du Soleil, Cultiver Montréal, Culture pour Tous, Culture Québec, Diagramme, Diversité Artistique Montréal, Dynamo, E-180, Espace Go, Future Skills Centre, Glee Factor, Gsoft, Groupe CFC, John Molson School of Business, Inbo, La Maison de l’Innovation Sociale, La Factry, LNDMRK, Miro, Mischief Makers, Molior, nlmtd, Office Nationale du Film du Canada, Ontario General Contractors Association, Parcs Canada, Partners for Youth Empowerment (PYE Global), Percolab, Postmarginal, Purpose Co, Sociopol, Sodexo, Ubisoft, World Bank, Wx, Oxfam.​

MY  approach 

With my extensive experience in design and facilitation, I bring a dynamic and colorful toolkit to every project. Clients trust me for my dependability, professionalism, and adaptability in a wide variety of situations. I work collaboratively with you to create tailored solutions that meet your unique needs.

As founder of Shadow Playground, I also bring a focus on creativity and play, helping you
​create impactful and unforgettable experiences. 

TESTIMONIALS 

I can't underestimate the impact Ez made to the culture and connection of our team. As a globally dispersed organization, Ez optimized our limited meeting time together while also infusing joy, laughter, and creativity. With so much heart, and with a light touch that can only come from a highly skilled organizational development facilitator, he helped guide us into a direction of health from which it can continue to grow.
Creative collaborator, reliable, fun to work with, good work ethic. This combined with Ez's charismatic personality and very human approach make him a great consultant/enabler.
Thanks to these coaching sessions, I feel much more momentum, confidence, and focus in pursuing my passions. I have started setting and working towards more creative and constructive goals, giving my life what feels like a new foundation and direction. I am really grateful for this. 
Ez is one of the best facilitators and emcees I've come across. He's authentic, kind and has an infectious positive energy. He's always willing to adapt to our various and rapidly changing needs. He's someone you want by your side, and I can't recommend him enough.
Through coaching with Ez for just a few weeks, I have had a major breakthrough that has moved my business forward in ways I would not have thought possible...Ez stretched me to step into more courageous action, and this has had a ripple effect in other areas of my life. This learning will continue to serve me long after the coaching sessions have wrapped up!

EDUCATION

  • B.A. in communication (human relations) - Université du Québec à Montréal
  • MSc in Management in social innovation contexts - HEC Montréal
  • Professional and Personal Coach Certification (PPCC) - Concordia University
  • Civil, commercial and workplace mediation ​- Sherbrooke University 
  • The Art of Facilitation - PYE GLOBAL
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GUIDING  FRAMEWORKS

Radical Candor 
Sharing feedback with care and honesty
Non-violent communication 
Focusing on empathy and needs
​Mindfulness 
Celebrating the here and now
Anti-oppression practices 
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion from micro to macro 
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Open Space Technology 
Giving agency at every opportunity
​Improvisational arts
'Yes, and' & 'Everything is an offer'
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Kolb's experiential learning model
Concrete learning, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization and active experimentation
Appreciative Inquiry  
Start with what is working and what you dream of
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Design thinking
Extreme user focus, constant prototyping
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