Human Library / Mentorship Services
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Browse our online database of specialists from a variety of different roles and industries and connect for business development advice.Scroll down below to get started!
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Clients should have already met with a YES Business Coach before requesting a meeting with a volunteer. Meetings can take place in-person, via telephone or online. Simple questions for the Human Library volunteers can be conducted via email. All connections are made with the support and assistance of the YES Mentorship Coordinator. Meetings depend on the availability of our volunteers and are not guaranteed.
WHO do you want to be? WHAT do you want to do? CURIOUS about career opportunities in Quebec?
We've launched the new Voices of the Human Library: Career Spotlights Video Series to give you an inside look into what a day in the life of different careers is like.
Watch all ten videos and discover new opportunities to inspire the next steps in your own career path!
Accounting & Finance
Business, Financial & Management Consultant
A Fluently bilingual and passionate CA, with many years of experience in managing accounting and financial operations...
A Fluently bilingual and passionate CA, with many years of experience in managing accounting and financial operations...
Chief Financial Officer
Over the past twenty-five years, built a foundation of financial and business expertise across various industries: brand management (Procter & Gamble), manufacturing, importing and exporting in the footwear industry, and high-technology development...
Over the past twenty-five years, built a foundation of financial and business expertise across various industries: brand management (Procter & Gamble), manufacturing, importing and exporting in the footwear industry, and high-technology development...
VC Analyst
Currently working in the venture capital and startup space, with past experience in research and sales...
Currently working in the venture capital and startup space, with past experience in research and sales...
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Art World
Arts Administration Specialist & Consultant
Wide experience in the arts covers all disciplines of the cultural world, primarily arts administration and teaching administrative techniques...
Wide experience in the arts covers all disciplines of the cultural world, primarily arts administration and teaching administrative techniques...
Non-Fiction Author
While working on his first novel, The Palace of Fears, he worked as a television producer at the BBC, and then the CBC and Citytv in Toronto...
While working on his first novel, The Palace of Fears, he worked as a television producer at the BBC, and then the CBC and Citytv in Toronto...
Visual Artists & Photographer
Montreal based image maker and photographer; makes imagined realities tangible through his multidisciplinary work including art direction, stage design, make up and styling...
Montreal based image maker and photographer; makes imagined realities tangible through his multidisciplinary work including art direction, stage design, make up and styling...
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Business Growth
Business Development Professional
Business Development professional with over 7+ years of experience in areas ranging from Global Mobility, Retail, Garment, Hospitality and Finance...
Business Development professional with over 7+ years of experience in areas ranging from Global Mobility, Retail, Garment, Hospitality and Finance...
Business Startup & Growth Specialist
Experienced business development professional and entrepreneur. Following a successful corporate career in engineering, management and marketing, transitioned career into entrepreneurship, founding and developing 3 businesses over the past 15 years...
Experienced business development professional and entrepreneur. Following a successful corporate career in engineering, management and marketing, transitioned career into entrepreneurship, founding and developing 3 businesses over the past 15 years...
Organizational Growth Specialist
Is your growth hampered by lack of cost and margin control? Do you struggle with getting all staff to work cohesively and focussed on profitable growth?
Is your growth hampered by lack of cost and margin control? Do you struggle with getting all staff to work cohesively and focussed on profitable growth?
Customer Experience Designer
Pulling from a background in Product Development, Marketing & Management, I help companies refine the overall experience they offer their customers or clients...
Pulling from a background in Product Development, Marketing & Management, I help companies refine the overall experience they offer their customers or clients...
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Career Transition
Career Transition & Development Specialist
Broadly experienced in manufacturing, service, private and not-for-profit enterprises at plant, division and corporate levels...
Broadly experienced in manufacturing, service, private and not-for-profit enterprises at plant, division and corporate levels...
Career Transition Support
Left a successful career as an IT project manager, spent a year refocusing, and returned to university to study for a doctorate in science...
Left a successful career as an IT project manager, spent a year refocusing, and returned to university to study for a doctorate in science...
Transition Coach
Thirteen years of experience in change management, project management, knowledge management, including nine at Bombardier.
Thirteen years of experience in change management, project management, knowledge management, including nine at Bombardier.
Recruitment Firm Founder
Developed a reputation in Quebec and Ontario as well as an extensive HR network. She is proud to have worked with Pepsi, CAE, Rio Tinto, Starbucks, Sapa and Walmart among many others...
Developed a reputation in Quebec and Ontario as well as an extensive HR network. She is proud to have worked with Pepsi, CAE, Rio Tinto, Starbucks, Sapa and Walmart among many others...
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Online Business / E-Commerce
E-commerce Specialist
A serial entrepreneur with a diverse background who looks forward to helping entrepreneurs overcome their challenges...
A serial entrepreneur with a diverse background who looks forward to helping entrepreneurs overcome their challenges...
Recognized Digital Consultant and Internet Entrepreneur
I built a Search Engine Optimization agency and left my job at Deloitte after obtaining my CPA-CA title...
I built a Search Engine Optimization agency and left my job at Deloitte after obtaining my CPA-CA title...
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Energy & Aerospace
Flight Sciences Engineering Professional
Over 8 years of international experience in the Energy and Aerospace sectors...
Over 8 years of international experience in the Energy and Aerospace sectors...
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Entrepreneur & Small Business Support
Brand Builder & Communications Specialist
I help aspiring entrepreneurs formulate their ideas, create a solid and consistent product-brand image and prepare their business proposals...
I help aspiring entrepreneurs formulate their ideas, create a solid and consistent product-brand image and prepare their business proposals...
Business Coach & Trainer
I specialize in helping small to medium sized businesses and self-employed individuals plan and implement the steps they need to take to achieve their business goals...
I specialize in helping small to medium sized businesses and self-employed individuals plan and implement the steps they need to take to achieve their business goals...
Corporate and Strategic Planning Professional
Corporate strategy development, strategic planning and business planning...
Corporate strategy development, strategic planning and business planning...
Experienced Manager and Entrepreneur
Substantial expertise in business strategy, maximizing potential and international development especially in regards to Small-Medium Sized Enterprises...
Substantial expertise in business strategy, maximizing potential and international development especially in regards to Small-Medium Sized Enterprises...
Human Resources Expert
My passion is to help job seekers as well as entrepreneurs with issues relating to human capital...
My passion is to help job seekers as well as entrepreneurs with issues relating to human capital...
Serial Technology Entrepreneur
Serial technology entrepreneur with proven expertise and passion for product design, development & marketing. Contributor to the Huffington Post and featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur. Former management consulting who helped turn around organizations in the travel, high tech and pharma industries.
Serial technology entrepreneur with proven expertise and passion for product design, development & marketing. Contributor to the Huffington Post and featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur. Former management consulting who helped turn around organizations in the travel, high tech and pharma industries.
Small Business Support Specialist
Substantial experience in the public sector providing support to small retail and tech businesses...
Substantial experience in the public sector providing support to small retail and tech businesses...
Strategic Advisor for Start-up, Growth and Profitability
An experienced consultant, entrepreneur and executive. A valued strategic advisor, consultant, coach, writer and cheerleader for entrepreneurs...
An experienced consultant, entrepreneur and executive. A valued strategic advisor, consultant, coach, writer and cheerleader for entrepreneurs...
Strategic “dot-connector”
âAn innovative and holistic thinker that can quickly get the big picture, find the holes and put the pieces together...
âAn innovative and holistic thinker that can quickly get the big picture, find the holes and put the pieces together...
Human Resource Leader
Bilingual Human Resource leader with over 20 years of experience in multi-site national companies in professional services and insurance...
Bilingual Human Resource leader with over 20 years of experience in multi-site national companies in professional services and insurance...
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International Trade & Development
Independent Telecommunications Professional
Multinational experience in Canada, England and the USA...
Multinational experience in Canada, England and the USA...
International Trade Professional
An entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience running their own international textile agency...
An entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience running their own international textile agency...
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Marketing & Communications
Communications Specialist
An organizational communications specialist with 20 + years of experience and a journalist background.
An organizational communications specialist with 20 + years of experience and a journalist background.
Digital Marketing Expert
I had the honor and privilege to work as an SEO specialist for one of the world's biggest companies...
I had the honor and privilege to work as an SEO specialist for one of the world's biggest companies...
Marketing & Brand Development Professional
Brand Development and Marketing Manager at a private corporation in Canada that owns and operates a global footwear and accessories brand. Role includes the analysis and interpretation of key data to support strategic brand initiatives. Acts as Lead Project Management of Go-To-Market activities and process refinement.
Brand Development and Marketing Manager at a private corporation in Canada that owns and operates a global footwear and accessories brand. Role includes the analysis and interpretation of key data to support strategic brand initiatives. Acts as Lead Project Management of Go-To-Market activities and process refinement.
Marketing & Branding Professor
Assistant Professor of marketing at University of Sherbrooke, teaching branding and services marketing courses...
Assistant Professor of marketing at University of Sherbrooke, teaching branding and services marketing courses...
Marketing & Strategy
Recipient of multiple awards over her 20-year marketing and strategy career with a consistent record of achieving breakthrough results...
Recipient of multiple awards over her 20-year marketing and strategy career with a consistent record of achieving breakthrough results...
Marketing Content Writer & Editor
A trilingual marketer specialising in developing online content for brands and managing online communities...
A trilingual marketer specialising in developing online content for brands and managing online communities...
Marketing Manager
Marketing Manager for a privately held renewable energy company in Montreal, Quebec that manufactures and distributes energy saving products worldwide.
Marketing Manager for a privately held renewable energy company in Montreal, Quebec that manufactures and distributes energy saving products worldwide.
Publisher, Marketing Executive & Innovator
Inspired publisher and marketing executive that has transitioned through the evolution of content and print...
Inspired publisher and marketing executive that has transitioned through the evolution of content and print...
Marketing & Corporate Strategy Consultant
High-energy marketer and laser focussed strategist. Collaborates with companies to help increase sales, brand value, and customer monetization by leveraging a fearless focus on strategic alignment, optimal processes, technology integration, data analytics, and the power of digital.
High-energy marketer and laser focussed strategist. Collaborates with companies to help increase sales, brand value, and customer monetization by leveraging a fearless focus on strategic alignment, optimal processes, technology integration, data analytics, and the power of digital.
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Non-Profit & Public Sector
Consultant for Non-Profit & Public Sector
Over seventeen years of leadership through volunteering and employment in the non-profit and public sectors in Montreal has equipped me to inspire & support dynamic, multidisciplinary teams through opportunities of growth & change.
Over seventeen years of leadership through volunteering and employment in the non-profit and public sectors in Montreal has equipped me to inspire & support dynamic, multidisciplinary teams through opportunities of growth & change.
Passionate Philanthropy Professional
Young philanthropy professional passionate about mobilizing capital for social change.
Young philanthropy professional passionate about mobilizing capital for social change.
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Professional & Personal Growth
Advocacy & Support Specialist
Dedicated to helping people pursue their ambitions, consider their options, and prepare every advantage at hand to make the decisions that matter most to them...
Dedicated to helping people pursue their ambitions, consider their options, and prepare every advantage at hand to make the decisions that matter most to them...
Business Consultant & Executive Coach
An independent consultant in the areas of business strategy, marketing, communications, business development as well as executive business and career coaching and mentoring.
An independent consultant in the areas of business strategy, marketing, communications, business development as well as executive business and career coaching and mentoring.
Career Coach – Management Consultant
Specialities include Recruitment, Management, Operations, HR and Fundraising...
Specialities include Recruitment, Management, Operations, HR and Fundraising...
Chef. Fighter. Dancer .
Private chef for over 20 years, certified from ITHQ Montreal, fighter in Thailand, personal growth addict...
Private chef for over 20 years, certified from ITHQ Montreal, fighter in Thailand, personal growth addict...
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Public & Media Relations
Media Relations Expert & Creative/Eco Project Developer
Having worked in a business environment for over 25 years, amassed expertise and experience in eco-tourism, media relations, networking, import/export & the fashion industry.
Having worked in a business environment for over 25 years, amassed expertise and experience in eco-tourism, media relations, networking, import/export & the fashion industry.
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Retail & Hospitality
Bakery Retail & Branding Entrepreneur
Developed retail chain of specialty shops, eventually franchised across eastern Canada...
Developed retail chain of specialty shops, eventually franchised across eastern Canada...
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Sales & Strategy
Business Development Manager & Entrepreneur
Experience in business development within large corporate environments as well as smaller independent retail locations...
Experience in business development within large corporate environments as well as smaller independent retail locations...
Non-Verbal Communication Expert
Serial entrepreneur with years of experience in business in Canada and beyond, dedicated to helping businesses grow and increase their revenue through the science of non-verbal communication...
Serial entrepreneur with years of experience in business in Canada and beyond, dedicated to helping businesses grow and increase their revenue through the science of non-verbal communication...
Sales & Networking Professional
Worked in Sales for the IT industry for the past 5 years and currently employed by one of the premier IT resellers in Canada...
Worked in Sales for the IT industry for the past 5 years and currently employed by one of the premier IT resellers in Canada...
Strategy Coach
I'll help you identify, map out, and reach your business objectives. I've got over 10 years experience developing strategic plans in various organizations, from small start-ups to large international companies, and a demonstrated record of success.
I'll help you identify, map out, and reach your business objectives. I've got over 10 years experience developing strategic plans in various organizations, from small start-ups to large international companies, and a demonstrated record of success.
Business Software Analyst & Consultant
More than 10 years' experience with enterprise software selection, implementation, training and consulting focusing on ERP and CRM solutions...
More than 10 years' experience with enterprise software selection, implementation, training and consulting focusing on ERP and CRM solutions...
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Social Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneur, Publisher & Cultural Curator
A business consultant and serial entrepreneur, with experience in starting and growing businesses...
A business consultant and serial entrepreneur, with experience in starting and growing businesses...
Philanthropy Executive Officer & Startup Founder
Social-entrepreneur, father of 2, philanthropy Executive Officer & Startup Founder...
Social-entrepreneur, father of 2, philanthropy Executive Officer & Startup Founder...
Social Enterprise Expert
Combining experience with strong entrepreneurial skills and ability to build successful organizations in emerging markets, affects positive change within the community and industry through business.
Combining experience with strong entrepreneurial skills and ability to build successful organizations in emerging markets, affects positive change within the community and industry through business.
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Startup & Tech Scene
Agile Project Manager
Focussed to help entrepreneurs plan and structure their work, so they may have the best chance to achieve their goals. Can bring value to new entrepreneurs looking to get the most out of limited resources.
Focussed to help entrepreneurs plan and structure their work, so they may have the best chance to achieve their goals. Can bring value to new entrepreneurs looking to get the most out of limited resources.
Drupal Developer & Entrepreneur
Co-founder and front-end lead of a successful web design & development startup...
Co-founder and front-end lead of a successful web design & development startup...
Entrepreneur & Hustler
Founded a web based on demand dry cleaning service that was recently acquired...
Founded a web based on demand dry cleaning service that was recently acquired...
Strategic Business and Human Resources Advisor
Business-focused and visionary HR executive of international technology organizations in both start-up and mature phases...
Business-focused and visionary HR executive of international technology organizations in both start-up and mature phases...
Tech Exec & Startup Specialist
Seasoned technical executive with a broad range of marketing, business development and systems engineering experience...
Seasoned technical executive with a broad range of marketing, business development and systems engineering experience...
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Women in STEM Fields
Chemical Engineer
Chemical engineer with experience in design, fabrication, operation and optimization of specialized gas processing equipment...
Chemical engineer with experience in design, fabrication, operation and optimization of specialized gas processing equipment...
Community Developer & Mobile Developer
Founder of Les Pitonneux (formerly Hatch Labs Montreal), a skills incubator for people learning to code online...
Founder of Les Pitonneux (formerly Hatch Labs Montreal), a skills incubator for people learning to code online...
Female Entrepreneur Lead
A leader, business professional and successful entrepreneur with over 15 years in marketing and 6 years in web-based startup as a Founder...
A leader, business professional and successful entrepreneur with over 15 years in marketing and 6 years in web-based startup as a Founder...
IT Project Manager with Career Transition Experience
20 years experience as a project manager in IT...
20 years experience as a project manager in IT...
Senior Medical Writer
I hold a Masters of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering and Bachelors of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. My primary areas of expertise are musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems...
I hold a Masters of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering and Bachelors of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. My primary areas of expertise are musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems...
Tech Consultant
As a consultant at a one-stop-shop, boutique, consulting firm, she helps customers make the most of their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system...
As a consultant at a one-stop-shop, boutique, consulting firm, she helps customers make the most of their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system...
Engineer, MBA & Management Consultant
A young, bilingual mechanical engineer who has recently completed an MBA and is working in a Big Four consulting firm...
A young, bilingual mechanical engineer who has recently completed an MBA and is working in a Big Four consulting firm...
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Creative Souls
Creative Director
Cultivates digital projects, from website to virtual reality, through the stages of ideation, concept, strategy and visual design...
Cultivates digital projects, from website to virtual reality, through the stages of ideation, concept, strategy and visual design...
Creative Entrepreneurial
Formally trained Fashion designer, self-taught Creative Entrepreneur and Consultant for non-profit/Social entrepreneurial initiatives.....
Formally trained Fashion designer, self-taught Creative Entrepreneur and Consultant for non-profit/Social entrepreneurial initiatives.....
Music Business Executive
Founder and President of the Trebas Institute, an award winning private career college offering accredited programs in the art, technology and business of film/audio production....
Founder and President of the Trebas Institute, an award winning private career college offering accredited programs in the art, technology and business of film/audio production....
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Technical Careers
Senior Database Administrator and Tech Lead
Over 13 years of experience as DBA (Oracle, PostgreSql, MySql & SQL Server) in development and production environments...
Over 13 years of experience as DBA (Oracle, PostgreSql, MySql & SQL Server) in development and production environments...
Software Engineer, Scrum Master
A computer software engineer graduated in MSc Software, System and Services Development in Global Environment....
A computer software engineer graduated in MSc Software, System and Services Development in Global Environment....
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Strategic Vision
Chief Strategic Officer
Leverages forward-thinking strategies, personal and business coaching and Red Team support to identify opportunities and implement road maps that get to the heart of the matter and help businesses and individuals outperform the competition in their spheres of influence, community and operations.
Leverages forward-thinking strategies, personal and business coaching and Red Team support to identify opportunities and implement road maps that get to the heart of the matter and help businesses and individuals outperform the competition in their spheres of influence, community and operations.
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