JESSICA
HARNOIS
SOMMELIÈRE, ENTREPRENEUR
SPEAKER & HOST-MC
''The good life we live when we live the life we want.''
Sommelier, speaker and entrepreneur, Jessica Harnois is now a well-known public figure in
the business world and an influential leader in the Quebec and international wine industry. From a very young age, Jessica learned to use her nose, which will later evolve into an early career in the restaurant business.
She has worked for major institutions around the world, such as Toqué in Montreal, Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago, and Tetsuya’s in Sydney.
Back in Montreal, she becomes the Sommelier Manager at Globe restaurant, but soon after acquiring this professional experience, she is offered the position of Sommelier-in-Chief, buyer of prestigious wines for the SAQ Signature banner of the liquor board commission in Québec. She will also take care of the Courrier Vinicole and become responsible for the exclusive SAQ cellar, which holds more than 75,000 collection bottles. She will also chair the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (ASCP) and will be Vice President of the Pan American Sommelier Alliance (APAS), becoming one of the few women to chair a national association of sommelier.
In addition, she conceptualized the popular variety of Bù wines, sold in over 8 million bottles up to date, and available in grocery stores all over Québec. Since September 2019, Jessica has launched the VIN MYSTÈRE board game for all ages over 18.
TOPICS:
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VIRTUAL WINE-CHEESE TASTING / TEAM BUILDING WITH THE VIN MYSTÈRE GAME
Learn more about wine through this friendly tasting game. MYSTERY WINE invites you to discover one bottle of wine per game by betting on its visual, olfactory and taste properties, its taste profile, grape variety, country of origin and vintage. Taste, bet, discover! Presented and hosted by Jessica Harnois, this virtual activity is ideal to offer to your employees, clients or partners!
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HEAD / HEART / BODY: HOW TO ALIGN YOUR INTELLECT, VALUES AND PHYSICAL FORM TO PERFORM IN BUSINESS
In this conference designed for a business audience, Jessica Harnois shares a summary of her personal and professional life. Her journey, filled with anecdotes, invites reflection, particularly on the notion of success. Known as an excellent communicator, Jessica knows how to capture the attention and interest of every audience.
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THE ART OF GOOD NEGOTIATING GLOBALLY
In this conference, Jessica Harnois will address the topic of negotiation, with the goal of teaching how to be more comfortable with this essential element in business. In addition to providing practical tools for better negotiation, she will remind you that we are constantly negotiating in various spheres of life, both professional and personal. Known as an excellent communicator, Jessica knows how to capture the attention and interest of every audience.
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HOW TO INNOVATE
In a world where innovation is becoming the norm, how do you stay ahead? This dynamic conference explores emerging trends and innovation strategies that will shape 2024. Explore tools and approaches that transform challenges into opportunities. An interactive session that will provide the keys to cultivating a sustainable innovation culture adapted to contemporary challenges, while keeping humans at the heart of transformation.
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'RICH & FAMOUS', IS NOT THE KEY TO SUCCESS! TIME IS MONEY!
Jessica demystifies preconceptions about success and wealth. Through her personal and entrepreneurial journey, she reveals how true success is measured far beyond material aspects. Discover concrete strategies to optimize your time, maximize your impact and build authentic success aligned with your values. A refreshing perspective that will transform your vision of professional and personal success.
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ANIMATION: HOST-MC
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LOCATION : MONTREAL, QC
VIRTUAL WINE-CHEESE TASTING / TEAM BUILDING WITH THE VIN MYSTÈRE GAME
Learn more about wine with this user-friendly tasting game. VIN MYSTÈRE invites you to discover one bottle of wine per section by focusing on its visual, olfactory and taste properties, its taste tag, its grape variety, its country of origin and its history. Taste, bet, discover!
Presented and animated by Jessica Harnois, this virtual activity is ideal to offer to your employees, clients or partners!
The 60-minute virtual tasting is led on the platform of your choice (Zoom, Teams or other), in studio or in your company premises.
The selection of wines is to be confirmed during a future discussion with Jessica to allow her to make her recommendations. The purchase of wine is the responsibility of the customer or through one of our suppliers - we are legally not entitled to sell it to you.
Here are order / delivery options:
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On SAQ.COM
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With a caterer recommended by Jessica
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With a private importer
2 bottles are recommended for this activity: 1 bottle of white wine and 1 bottle of red wine to suit as many people as possible.
It is obviously possible to adapt everything to your liking:
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Choice of drinks: bubbles, spirits, beer or even coffee.
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Choice of food: several partners can provide Quebec cheeses and local products.
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Choice of gifts: "Vin Mystère", a book "Santé!" " & more!
PUBLICATIONS:
TÊTE COEUR CORPS
Cultivating Balance: The Key to Success
De Brigitte Bayardelle et Jessica Harnois
Are you having difficulty balancing your life?
Absorbed in your thoughts, do you find it difficult to savor the present moment both in business and at home?
Do you feel like you're running without a specific goal in mind?
We usually put into practice what we know until the day when what worked no longer does. Then, our beautiful balance is broken: nothing is centered, comfortable, and inspiring in our daily lives anymore. How do we find the winning formula again? Make no mistake: it is indeed in our choices that our real power lies.
The result of the meeting of two businesswomen, this book offers you simple tips to help you maximize your success, both in business and in your personal life. Thousands of intrapreneurs, entrepreneurs, and managers all over Quebec have already had the opportunity to benefit from their advice. It's now up to you to align your mind, your heart, and your body through exercises, questioning, and guided introspection.