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Brigitte Bourque
Senior Associate, Leadership Consulting, Canada
Brigitte Bourque is a leadership expert with decades of experience as an executive coach and corporate executive. She works with clients to bring their leadership skills to a higher level and enhance their performance using proven methods adapted to their style and needs. The process incorporates leadership assessment, goal setting, and accountability measures to ensure meaningful progress.
Professional Focus
- 20 years’ experience as an executive coach and 10 years in leadership positions including HR executive and senior government roles
- Outstanding track record in 1:1 executive coaching, leadership development, and transition support
- Partners with executives, managers, and professionals in a wide array of expertise and sectors such as financial services, manufacturing, pharma, utilities, professional services, mining
- Corporate governance expert with board experience including board chair and governance committee member roles
Business Expertise
- Partner, Executive Coach and Transition Coach at Pauzé Coaching, part of Groupe Pauzé
- Chair of the Board of Directors, D-BOX Technologies Inc., a public company
- Chair of the Governance Committee, D-BOX Technologies Inc.
- Vice President, Human Resources at Téléglobe, an international telecom company; promoted from Director, Institutional Affairs
- Assistant Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Communications, Government of Québec
- Chief of Staff of the Minister of the Environment, Government of Québec
- Political Advisor to the National Assembly of Québec
- Marketing Consultant at Touche Ross
Additional Expertise
- Technology
- Telecommunications
- Government
Education & Certifications
- MBA from Université Laval
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Université Laval
- Diploma in Human Resources, Richard Ivey School of Management
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation
- Corporate Coach U Graduate (CCUG)
Affiliations & Awards
- Expert Advisor, EVOL, a non-profit financing diversified and inclusive businesses (since 2019)
- Board Member, Executives Available Inc., a private non-profit (2017-2023)
- Advisory Committee Member, Terragon Environmental Technologies (2019)
- Vice Chair, Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation Board of Directors (2003 to 2005); Board Member (2001-2008)
- Governor, Young Chamber of Commerce of Québec, (1998-2000); Hector St-Louis Award recipient (2000)
- Member, Council of HR Executives, Conference Board of Canada (1996-2000)
- Board Member, Télé Québec (1991-1993)
- Representative for the Government of Québec, TV5 (1990-1994)
Case Studies
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Strategic turnaround: How an interim CEO led a food industry company out of crisis
An interim CEO took over the management of a food industry company on the brink of insolvency and initiated a comprehensive restructuring process with the aim of securing liquidity, realigning the organization, and restoring competitiveness.
Building a High-Performance HR Function for a Multi-Site Laboratory Organization
Through collaboration with Boyden, the Chief People Officer of a PE-backed company secured two pivotal leaders, a Vice President of Human Resources and a Head of Talent Acquisition, to elevate human capital strategy, drive transformation, streamline recruitment, and strengthen enterprise alignment.
Strengthening Advancement Capacity and Culture Through a Long-Term Search Partnership
With Boyden’s support, Loyola Marymount University built a high-performing advancement team by filling 15 key fundraising roles over five years, strengthening collaboration, continuity, and campaign readiness.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
In Search of the Elusive Bilingual Executives: Beyond a hope, a prayer, and a dream
Featuring Marie-Hélène Gaudreault, Leader in Boyden’s Social Impact Practice
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A First External CEO Leads a First Generational Succession
A family enterprise approaching its first generational transition found leadership fragmented across sibling-led divisions. Growth was possible, but cohesion was not guaranteed. By introducing independent executive leadership, the family gained clarity, strengthened governance, and set a foundation for long-term continuity. Here’s how unified leadership replaced complexity.
Articles & Papers
Part 3: In Search of the Elusive Bilingual Executives: Beyond a hope, a prayer, and a dream
Featuring Marie-Hélène Gaudreault, Leader in Boyden’s Social Impact Practice
Blog
No Passengers: How Shared Accountability Drives Organizational Momentum
Discover how shared accountability fuels high-performing cultures, with insights from Netflix and strategies to overcome common barriers like blame culture and misaligned incentives.
Media
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring President & CEO of IRICoR, Nadine Beauger
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring energy executive and corporate director, Judith Athaide
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring CEO & Board Director Kendra MacDonald
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Board Journey 360 Fireside Series featuring Board Director Barbara Bellissimo
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