Authentic Corporate Training was founded in 2014 by a small group of organizational psychologists and former HR executives who shared a frustration: too much corporate training was generic, forgettable and disconnected from the real challenges people face at work. They believed there had to be a better way — programs rooted in evidence, designed around the learner and measured by genuine business outcomes.
What started as a two-person consultancy operating out of a co-working space in Quebec City has grown into a team of eighteen facilitators, instructional designers and client success managers serving organizations from coast to coast. Along the way, we have never lost sight of the principle that gave us our name: authenticity. We believe that meaningful learning happens when people feel safe to be honest about what they do not know, when facilitators bring real experience rather than scripted presentations, and when organizations commit to genuine development rather than checkbox compliance.
Over the past decade, we have delivered more than 1,200 training engagements for over 300 organizations. We have seen first-hand how the right learning experience can transform a struggling team into a cohesive unit, turn a reluctant manager into a confident leader and help an entire organization navigate disruptive change with resilience and clarity.
Our mission is simple: to help organizations build stronger, more capable and more engaged workforces through training that actually works. Everything we do is guided by four core values that shape how we design, deliver and evaluate every program.
We show up as real people, not performers. Our facilitators share their own experiences — including failures — to create a learning environment where participants feel comfortable doing the same. We never pretend to have all the answers; instead, we facilitate discovery.
Every methodology we use is grounded in peer-reviewed research from organizational psychology, adult learning theory and behavioural science. We stay current with the latest literature and continuously refine our approaches based on new evidence and client feedback.
We measure success not by the number of sessions delivered but by the tangible changes that follow. If a program is not producing results, we adjust it — quickly and transparently. Our clients never pay for training that does not move the needle.
We see ourselves as an extension of your team, not an outside vendor. We invest time in understanding your culture, your people and your strategic priorities. The best outcomes happen when we work alongside your internal champions, not in isolation.
Behind every program is a team of dedicated professionals who bring decades of combined experience in organizational development, adult education and business strategy.
Co-founder and CEO
An organizational psychologist with 20 years of experience in leadership development. Isabelle previously led talent strategy at a Fortune 500 healthcare company before founding Authentic Corporate Training. She holds a doctorate in industrial-organizational psychology from Université Laval.
Co-founder and director of learning design
A former HR executive turned instructional designer, Marc-André brings 18 years of experience in curriculum development and facilitation. He is a certified Master Trainer and holds an MBA from HEC Montréal. His passion is turning complex concepts into engaging, memorable learning experiences.
Head of client success
Amara ensures every client engagement runs smoothly from first call to final impact report. With a background in project management and change consulting, she is the connective tissue between our design team, our facilitators and our clients. She holds a PMP certification and a degree in communications from Concordia University.
Numbers tell part of the story. Here is a snapshot of the impact we have made since 2014. Behind every statistic is a real team that learned something valuable and applied it back at work.
We are proud that 78 % of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals — a testament to the lasting relationships we build and the genuine results our programs deliver. We have been recognized by the Canadian Society for Training and Development with three Excellence in Practice awards, and our facilitators regularly speak at industry conferences across North America.
Whether you are a 50-person startup looking to develop your first layer of managers or a national enterprise rolling out a company-wide change initiative, we bring the same level of care, rigour and creativity to every engagement. We would love to learn about your organization and explore how we can help your people thrive.