Testimonials
“Initially, Isabelle's mandate was linked to our hiring process. Since that time, I can say that we have had much more success with our new recruits. Isabelle helped us identify what we were really looking for and ask the right questions to ensure that new employees were aligned with our values.
Following this mandate, we continued to work together because the contact was excellent. Isabelle stands out for her frank and caring approach. There is empathy, courage, accountability and a lot of integrity. Isabelle is not afraid to discuss ideas with me and put me to the test, while respecting my limits.
Together, we've discussed various issues with certain employees and she helped me to speak more coherently with my values and my objectives. She helps me on a continuous basis to clearly identify the issues and to address them in a clear and courageous manner. Lately, Isabelle helped us set up a clear operating framework for our team. So that the employees adhere to it, she led a workshop which allowed everyone to express themselves and which assured us of the project's sustainability. The workshop was a huge success, and following this, we intend to repeat the experience with other issues that we face.”
Following this mandate, we continued to work together because the contact was excellent. Isabelle stands out for her frank and caring approach. There is empathy, courage, accountability and a lot of integrity. Isabelle is not afraid to discuss ideas with me and put me to the test, while respecting my limits.
Together, we've discussed various issues with certain employees and she helped me to speak more coherently with my values and my objectives. She helps me on a continuous basis to clearly identify the issues and to address them in a clear and courageous manner. Lately, Isabelle helped us set up a clear operating framework for our team. So that the employees adhere to it, she led a workshop which allowed everyone to express themselves and which assured us of the project's sustainability. The workshop was a huge success, and following this, we intend to repeat the experience with other issues that we face.”
Lyne Breton, CPA
President @ Breton accounting services inc.
"In 2021, our team embarked a project to overhaul the annual performance appraisal process, which was completely transformed - and for the better! - thanks to the fair, sensitive and rigorous support of Isabelle Kolish-Dufresne. Her expertise and great listening skills enabled her to multiply co-development initiatives to encourage both mobilization and buy-in, and to ensure the successful implementation of the recommended organizational changes. Today, we can see the benefits of the bold new strategies that have been put in place, including the continuous feedback process - which we have called our Collective Garden. Our happiness index has never been higher!"
Nathalie Maille
Executive Director, Council for the Arts of Montreal
“My collaboration with Isabelle was one of my favorite professional experiences of 2022! She carefully assessed the partnership proposal before committing to it. She took on the challenge of creating content for a virtual training cohort, delivered her training and contributed to the success of the program. I am delighted to have entrusted her with this mandate and happy that she has renewed her interest in collaborating in our future mandates.”
Hugo Berger
President @ Télétravail Académie Inc.
“I have relied on Goduko on several occasions to advise me on impactful HR strategies in terms of recruitment, employee retention and organizational culture. I also had the chance to collaborate with Isabelle as a partner in the development of the workshops she offers to her clients, and I particularly admire her ability to aligne the new concepts she promotes to the reality and identity of each company. The adaptability, authenticity and originality of her approaches offer innovative and relevant answers to today's human challenges. »
Paola Giuge
President @ La Slide Presentation Agency
“Isabelle is the person who hired me in my current role in human resources: when I took over, I saw the huge amount of work she had already built to ensure that our structure was functional and compliant. During my first months on the job - and well beyond! - she has been a caring and patient coach and trainer, with an incomparable concern to see her "former" client succeed. One of the great advantages of working with Isabelle is the strength of her network in very specific areas of expertise. Every time I come accross an issue, she is one of the first people I turn to for help or advice. In addition to her in-depth, practical knowledge of HR management in a business context and compliance issues, she provides clear and motivating follow-ups in order to advance large-scale projects that may seem impossible. Isabelle is a solution-oriented person; she sets realistic deadlines and sticks to them. She continues to be a valuable ally in my work. It is reassuring to know she's there”
Claudine Hubert
Human Resources Director @ Thinkwell Studio Montreal - a TAIT company
“In a M&A context, where an independent studio run by its founder for 20 years, passes into the hands of an international company. It's a pivotal moment when we have to redefine our foundations. In the creative industries, people are the foundation. For almost three years, Isabelle accompanied us in rebuilding the human function in a company undergoing serious transformation. Isabelle knew how to be part of the team while maintaining the necessary distance.
Hugues Sweeney
President @ Thinkwell Studio Montreal - a TAIT company
“Our collaboration with Isabelle has allowed us to have concrete tools through her training for all our employees. In addition to this L&D, we had good coaching which now allows us to be more independent and efficient, between partners and with our teams”.
Veronique Desrosiers
CEO and Partner of Featuring
“Our collaboration with Isabelle has allowed us to have concrete tools through her training for all our employees. In addition to this L&D, we had good coaching which now allows us to be more independent and efficient, between partners and with our teams”.
Karl-Frederic Anctil
Founder and Chief Creative Officer DGA (graphic designer approved by the SDGQ) of Featuring
“Working with Isabelle was a pleasure, as much for her professionalism as for her constantly evolving expertise. We collaborated on a complete overhaul of the hiring process. Simplified interviews, improved job descriptions, new technical tests, in short, much less frustration for us and the candidates. Isabelle was also a pillar of my development as a leader. She was able to help me navigate my first challenges as a manager, refine my communication skills within the team and was an indispensable coach to increase my leadership skills. Our journey together has been impeccable and constructive. Thank you Isa!”.
Vincent Castonguay-Drouin
former Lead, Interactive development in a creative studio for immersive experiences
"Isabelle offered us tailor-made, transparent and effective support that enabled us to strengthen our management team in a concrete way in order to face a complete restructuring of the organization. We are now better equipped than ever to achieve our goals."
Glenn Castanheira
General Manager of the Commercial Development Corporation (SDC) Downtown Montreal
"Having worked with Isabelle over an 8-month period to develop my leadership, confidence and skills as a new manager in an organization undergoing a major transformation, I very much appreciated Isabelle's practical yet deeply human approach. Her philosophy of acquiring tools and concepts, which leaves room for humour, compassion and creativity, has enabled me to develop new perspectives that are essential to the day-to-day management of my anxiety, my team and my network of collaborators. Thanks to a series of interesting exercises and avenues of reflection, my work with Isabelle also enabled me to better identify, prioritize and refocus my micro and macro objectives, despite an often destabilizing work environment where objectives, initiatives and the political context were always in flux. As a manager with a neurodiversity background, I really appreciated her ability and willingness to adjust her way of illustrating different concepts to my way of understanding the world, while remaining light-hearted, sincere and non-judgmental. I warmly recommend her!"
Sarah McMahon-Sperber
former Director of Communications for an NPO for economic development and implementation of a commercial zone
"Isabelle stands out for the quality of her questions and her ability to synthesize information. She is able to adapt her game plan and tools to the reality of the organization and the different managers' style. With Landerz, she led us to articulate the competency profile required in people applying for a role in real estate brokerage through the use of a card game and interviews. The experience was fun and rewarding, and helped us guide our recruitment strategy and L&D path."
Nadine Fournier
Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder @ Landerz
