The Secret to Greater Efficiency In Everything You Do: Science-Backed Hacks From The World Of Judo.
What if you could leverage your strength for maximum impact through better balance?
Many leaders push through challenges with sheer stamina and determination — an approach that often leads to exhaustion rather than excellence. Inspired by the martial art of judo, this conference explores how balance, discipline, and deliberate habits can transform both personal and organizational performance.
Through vivid parallels between judo and leadership, Bernard Letendre reveals what truly knocks us off balance — and how small, consistent acts of self-control can lead to lasting impact. You’ll walk away with a renewed sense of clarity, energy, and focus, ready to build habits that make you not only stronger, but wiser.
With over 45 years of judo practice — and more than 17,000 hours spent on the mats — Bernard combines his experience as a black belt, senior executive, and certified coach to share a unique, grounded perspective on sustainable high performance.
Tailored keynotes for your business
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Duration
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45-60 mins
Inspiring and impactful keynote
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90 mins
Keynote + interactive exchanges, light exercises or practical integration
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Format
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In Person
From Montreal to Paris, from Dubai to Shanghai, our speakers join you wherever you are in the world. Whether in your offices or factories, at your events or on stage, they create a lively and memorable experience.
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Virtual
Live on Teams or Zoom: your conference, accessible to everyone, everywhere.
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Recorded in our Montreal studio and streamed live wherever you are.
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Add-ons
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Recap video
We film your keynote and deliver a dynamic highlight reel, ready to share internally or externally.
Speaker
Bernard Letendre, LL.B., LL.M., COC, ACC.
Managing Partner, Ontario and Western Canada | Partner, Leadership & Team Development
Bernard Letendre believes that organizational performance is built at the crossroads of strategic vision and human strength. With nearly 30 years of experience in business, he has held senior executive roles in leading financial institutions and led Manulife’s wealth and asset management division in Canada, overseeing a portfolio of more than $200 billion.
Accustomed to complex and highly regulated environments, Bernard knows how to rally executive teams around clear and courageous decisions. A certified organizational coach, lawyer, and mediator, he brings a unique combination of legal, strategic, and human perspectives.
But his leadership was also forged on the tatami mats: a judoka for more than 45 years, third-degree black belt, and instructor, he embodies the discipline and balance he now transmits to leaders. An inspiring keynote speaker, Bernard equips executives with concrete keys to navigate complexity and build resilient, high-performing organizations.
FAQ
Yes, absolutely. Our speakers can prepare a custom conference tailored to your specific needs. And if you’d like to go beyond a keynote, we can also design a training session or workshop adapted to your teams. Contact us to discuss the possibilities.
Yes. The majority of our conferences are available in English and French, depending on your needs. Some speakers can even deliver in Spanish, allowing you to reach your teams even more broadly.
No. The fee is fixed, regardless of the number of attendees. You can bring together your entire team — or even multiple departments — at no extra cost. In fact, the more people present, the greater the collective impact.
Yes, certain terms apply:
- Travel time: for any trip of 60 minutes or more (one way), a fee equal to 50% of the speaker’s hourly rate is charged.
- Mileage: for any car travel over 25 km (one way), a fee of $0.60/km is added.
- Additional expenses: parking, taxi, airfare, meals, accommodation, etc., are billed at actual cost, if incurred.
Absolutely. We offer three delivery options depending on your needs:
- In person, directly at your workplace or during your event.
- Virtual, via platforms like Teams or Zoom, to easily reach remote teams.
- Webcast format, with a live broadcast from the Oranje studio, offering a professional and dynamic “studio experience.”
Yes. Each conference can be lightly adapted to reflect your context, challenges, and audience. Before the conference, we schedule a preparatory call with the speaker to fully understand your needs and adjust the tone, stories, and examples accordingly.