CHARLES
LAPIERRE
“Rien n'est impossible, il suffit de le créer.”
Charles Lapierre, a doctoral candidate in organizational psychology at the University of Sherbrooke, holder of a bachelor's degree in psychology as well as another in gender, sexuality, and social justice studies from McGill University, is a researcher, consultant, and lecturer specialized in the field of social inclusion and visible and invisible disabilities.
Throughout his research and interventions, Charles has developed expertise in the social and organizational processes that create and trigger these situations deemed as disabling, as well as the mechanisms that an organization can put in place to become more inclusive.
Used to the stage, lover of words and the unexpected, Charles is also a professional artist, poet, slammer, and co-founder of the theatrical improvisation school "Corps Bruyants", a non-profit organization whose mission is to make the benefits of improvisation more accessible to the general public and Canadian businesses. It is within this school that he contributed to the development of an innovative approach inspired by improvisation practices, aimed at experimenting and promoting the development of essential relational skills for creating an inclusive and psychologically safe work environment.
EXPERTISE
Charles places great importance on creating customized content. Whether it's for his conferences, training, workshops, or team-building activities, the content is entirely tailored to the participants' needs. In advance, Charles ensures a thorough understanding of the context in which the conference will be presented, while also adapting to the participants' language to develop content that reflects their reality.
CULTIVATING AN INCLUSIVE ATTITUDE FOR INVISIBLE DISABILITIES
At the heart of inclusion for individuals with invisible disabilities in organizations lies an often overlooked element: the inclusive attitude. An inclusive attitude is the relational capacity of individuals to foster a sense of inclusion in others.
The good news is that this capacity is based on skills that everyone possesses and can easily refine, provided they know where to focus their energy. In this conference, Charles Lapierre, an expert in EDI and workplace psychology, will discuss how to cultivate these skills and equip oneself with the necessary tools to develop an inclusive attitude in the workplace.
REDUCING DISABLING SITUATIONS IN YOUR BUSINESS: A BENEFICIAL STRATEGY FOR ALL YOUR TALENTS
Invisible disabilities are often perceived as strictly biological conditions.
However, scientific literature clearly demonstrates that the context in which an individual operates plays a major role in the disability production process. Nevertheless, organizational practices that promote inclusion and reduce the risks of disability production remain a well-kept scientific secret!
In this conference, Charles Lapierre, Speaker-Researcher in EDI and workplace psychology, shares these practices, demonstrating their benefits for the well-being of all members of your organization. All with the aim of inspiring your teams to participate in creating this context and making inclusion a mission within your company.
LEARNING TO IMPROVISE: A TOOL FOR DEVELOPING INCLUSIVE COMPETENCIES
We spend the majority of our time structuring our daily lives to anticipate and avoid any unforeseen factors that might arise along our path. In seeking to avoid disruptions, we develop a repulsion for uncertainty and gradually lose our agility and ability to adapt to change, the unexpected, and diversity.
In this workshop, expert-researcher Charles Lapierre explores how strengthening our improvisation skills is not only essential to cope with the rapid and incessant changes in our organizations but also crucial for enhancing our inclusive attitude.
This pertains to our ability to be inclusive in our daily work relationships. Charles Lapierre of Noisy Bodies offers you the opportunity to experience the inclusive attitude, emphasizing the relational aspect of inclusion through spontaneity and creativity.
By drawing on experiential theater improvisation, this workshop allows participants to grasp the concept of diversity while implementing the interpersonal skills required to create an inclusive environment within organizations.
INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP: A MATTER OF POSTURE
"A good leader leads by example."
This phrase has been said and heard, then repeated and heard again. Yet, although essential to today's leadership, exemplary behavior is far from the only quality of a good leader. Especially in the context of workforce diversification! Disability situations, multiculturalism, intergenerational shock, sexual orientation, gender diversity, religions, and beliefs; how can a leader juggle all these dimensions at the same time while also evolving in a constantly changing work environment?
In this workshop-conference that focuses on reflection, application, and theory, Charles Lapierre answers this question by introducing the concept of inclusive leadership. The goal: to acquire a common language regarding diversity and inclusion, and then equip oneself to develop an inclusive posture; a critical skill that allows leaders to generate a sense of inclusion within their team and among their colleagues.
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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...