CHARLES
LAPIERRE
"Smiles and positivity don't turn stairs into a ramp."
Charles Lapierre is a researcher, consultant, and speaker passionate about social inclusion and diversity. A doctoral candidate in organizational psychology at the University of Sherbrooke, he also holds degrees in psychology and gender studies from McGill University. His expertise focuses on the inclusion of people with visible and invisible disabilities, as well as the development of interpersonal skills in diverse environments.
Through his research and interventions, Charles has gained a deep understanding of the social and organizational mechanisms that create disabling situations. He helps organizations implement concrete strategies to become more inclusive and create psychologically safe work environments.
In addition to his academic and professional activities, Charles is a versatile artist. A poet and slam artist, he is also the co-founder of the theatrical improvisation school Corps bruyants. This non-profit organization aims to make the benefits of improvisation accessible to the general public and Canadian businesses. Within this school, Charles has developed an innovative approach that uses improvisation techniques to promote the development of relational skills essential for inclusion in the workplace.
EXPERTISE
Charles Lapierre offers tailored conferences and workshops, adapted to the specific needs of each organization. His personalized approach ensures that the content is relevant and applicable to your company's reality.
His interventions cover a wide range of topics related to inclusion and diversity, including:
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Diversity as a whole
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Visible and invisible disabilities (including neurodiversity)
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Psychological health at work
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Workplace inclusion
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Relational skills necessary for inclusion
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Organizational practices promoting inclusion
Whether you choose a classic conference, an interactive workshop-conference, or a team-building session, Charles is committed to providing rich and tailored content that meets your organization's specific objectives.
CONFERENCES
Charles Lapierre presents fundamental notions and concepts of a given subject to raise awareness of realities different from the audience's usual references. They also offer practical tools to face these new perspectives.
During his conferences, Charles Lapierre helps organization members explore essential questions such as:
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What do diversity and inclusion mean?
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How to define visible and invisible disabilities? • How does diversity concern us in our organization?
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What skills are necessary to promote inclusion in employment?
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What are the best inclusion practices in our organizations?
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How can we reduce disabling situations within our company?
These conferences last from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, are available in-person or online, and can accommodate an unlimited number of participants.
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Interactive Workshop-Conference | Corps Bruyants
The Corps bruyants workshop-conference offers an immersive experience that goes beyond simple awareness-raising. Charles proposes playful activities inspired by theatrical improvisation, designed to strengthen essential relational skills in a diverse work environment.
Participants develop crucial abilities such as inclusive posture, decentering, and active listening. These skills are essential for creating an inclusive and high-performing work climate while facing rapid changes in our organizations.
By choosing this workshop-conference, you offer your team the opportunity to develop practical skills, while strengthening cohesion and collective adaptability in the face of diversity and inclusion challenges in the professional environment.
This workshop-conference lasts from 1.5 to 3 hours, is available in-person, and can accommodate up to 300 participants.
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Corps bruyants Team Building | A Unique Experience
Strengthen your team's bonds and cohesion with our Corps bruyants workshop. Facilitated by Charles Lapierre and Rafael Poggetti, co-founders of the improvisation school, this workshop combines work psychology and theatrical improvisation.
Through playful and accessible exercises, participants will develop their collaborative skills, strengthen mutual trust, and learn to support each other effectively. This unique approach creates a dynamic learning environment, combining enjoyment and professional development.
Your colleagues will leave with concrete tools to improve their daily teamwork, ensuring a lasting impact on your work environment.
This workshop-conference lasts 3 hours, is available in-person, and can accommodate up to 16 participants.
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LOCATION : SHERBROOKE, QC
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Noisy Bodies: Pairing improvisation and work psychology
Music allowed them to get to know each other, but it was improvisation that brought Charles Lapierre and Rafael Poggetti together in an original project: the Noisy Bodies improvisation school.
Noisy Bodies Aims to Promote Improvisation in Estrie
The recently established organization, Noisy Bodies, has set a mission to make theatrical improvisation accessible and promote its practice in Sherbrooke and the surrounding areas.
Charles Lapierre, a doctoral candidate in work psychology, and Rafael Poggetti, who has been involved in theatrical improvisation for several years, are the co-founders...