Jean François
Ménard

Jean François Ménard is one of the most sought-after mental performance specialists in the country. His clients are proven winners: Olympic gold medalists, Cirque du Soleil artists, Super Bowl, X Games champions, NHL players, popstars, and corporate leaders. He is also a bestselling author, a radio personality, and an accomplished speaker who travels the globe to share his knowledge with top-performing organizations

M. Ménard keynote speeches are custom built according to your needs. He never gives the same speech twice! His speeches educate, inspire and entertain small and large audiences of all disciplines on various topics related to performance psychology and leadership skills. The keynote speeches typically include innovative content, charismatic story-telling, thought-provoking video clips, and applied exercises. The ultimate goal is to offer in-depth educational experiences that is both experiential and interactive, where participants get to train practical and powerful skills that can be transferred easily in the workplace.


Keynotes:


The Corporate Olympian

Olympic athletes need to deal with multiple distractions, manage their stress level and have robust self-confidence to deliver podium performances. Today’s corporate leaders need to do the same! Thriving at work and in life doesn’t need to happen by accident, there are teachable skills that can help you reach your potential. Let’s face it, being consistently great is easier said than done. The pressure to be on the mark is constantly present. Mental toughness is no longer simply an asset to perform at your best. It’s an absolute necessity. Find out what it takes to become a high performer at work and in life.

Key Takeaways
-       How to build an Olympic-inspired internal drive.
-       Performance techniques for high-pressure situations.
-       Mindsets for self-improvement.


Thriving in Uncertain Times

People with the right attitude are not only surviving in Covid times, they are thriving. Let’s face it; having an agile mindset and being open-minded to uncertainties have become necessary mental skills during this pandemic. The greatest minds know that if you change the way you look at things, the things you look at will change.  JF Menard knows all about it. His world-class clients deal with change all the time! Learn practical skills to enhance constructive perspectives and to build a solution-based mindset to deal with uncertainties and changes.

Key Takeaways
-       Using an agile mindset in uncertain times
-       Maintaining focus within a distracted workplace.
-       Learning how to bounce back from setbacks.
-       Developing a robust self-confidence.

R3: Rest, Recover, Reenergize

Most of you live daily routines that run at blazing speeds from the moment you get up to the moment you close your eyes and go to sleep. Busy lifestyles make downtime seem like a “nice to have” and you feel guilty when you want to take time to relax. Busy people perceive breaks as a waste of time, a moment when you are not doing something. Well, you ARE doing something! You are recovering and getting stronger. Learn key strategies to take smart breaks, control your agenda, optimize your energy level and be at your best when you need to be.


The Greatest Leaders do Things Differently

The best leaders are lifelong learners. They embrace challenges and sharpen their skills purposefully. Over time, they find ways to evolve from being ordinary leaders to extraordinary leaders. We all know the best leaders are not born this way – they are made! These individuals are constantly followed by others and for good reason. They care about others, generate enthusiasm and support those who need it. The best leaders are masters of doing the small things right. Learn why great leaders act outside-the-box, have impact on others and find solutions in problematic situations.

Key Takeaways
-       Strategies for dealing with energy vampires in your environment.
-       How to challenge the status quo and step out of the box.
-       Techniques to make your message stick.