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Guillaume Dulude, Ph.D., is the founder of Psycom. He specializes in and teaches the psychology of human relationships, interpersonal communication and leadership development. A best-selling author, international speaker, producer and TV host, Guillaume popularizes science and makes psychology accessible to the general public through his books and specialized training courses.
He holds a doctorate in research psychology (PhD) and clinical psychology (Psyd) from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). His thesis research focuses on cognitive processes, attentional systems and consciousness.

Guillaume is as passionate about the theories and foundations of human development as he is about putting them into practice. He stands out not only for his innovative concepts and teachings, but also for his practical demonstration of communication strategies in all environments, types of relationships and socio-cultural contexts. Guillaume works to demonstrate what humans have in common, not what divides them.
He hosts the documentary series Tribal, broadcast on TV5 Monde. This program, which he co-directed, received two nominations at the 35th Gala des Prix Gémeaux (2020) in the categories of Best Documentary Series (Society) and Best Photography Direction (Public Affairs, Documentary Series).

Guillaume appears as a guest specialist on numerous Quebec radio and TV shows (Tout le monde en parle, Demain tout est possible, Dessine-moi un dimanche, etc.). He has appeared every Monday alongside Marie-Claude Barrette on TVA’s Deux filles le matin, then à Marie-Claude. In the summer of 2021, Guillaume will co-host the radio program Ni noir ni blanc on 98.5FM.

Guillaume’s book, Je suis un chercheur d’or, is published in 2020 by Éditions de l’Homme and is a bestseller in Quebec, receiving the Coup de cœur des librairies Renaud-Bray award. The book, which is also available in paperback and audiobook formats, is a guide to the mechanisms of communication and human relations, shedding new light on the meaning of relationships and interpersonal communication.

In 2023, Guillaume Dulude founded the International Day of Courage and Individual Responsibility. For the occasion, he organizes and hosts the first Y Event at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Some 5,000 people attend this large-scale conference, which teaches psychological strategies for, among other things, overcoming stagnation, making the right decisions, moving forward to the next chapter of one’s life and finding meaning in it. With the proceeds from ticket sales, Guillaume raises over $100,000, which he donates to three Quebec high schools to encourage young people to pursue their quest for meaning through individual responsibility.

For over 30 years, multi-talented Quebec artist Anthony Kavanagh has been performing as a comedian, actor and singer for French-speaking audiences around the world. A true showman in the vein of versatile artists such as Will Smith, Jamie Foxx and Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) – who also started out in comedy – Anthony now aspires to broaden his horizons.

With his first English-language musical project, Let You Go, Anthony Kavanagh officially launched himself into the world of music. With this first track, Anthony cultivates his own style, blending soul, blues rock and electro in a solid pop package.

Anthony has often lent his voice to the heroes of successful animated films (Disney and Dreamworks), such as Mulan, Happy Feet (1 and 2), The Princess and the Frog, Madagascar (1, 2 ,3), Vaiana, and more recently Aladdin, in which he brings the genie of the lamp to life. In France, he is one of the top 25 comedians of the last 50 years, according to an IFOP survey. With over 1,500 performances in 15 countries and 6 French territories, he is considered one of the best French-language comedians of his generation. A popular master of ceremonies and TV host in both Quebec and Europe, he has hosted the NRJ Music Awards, Juste Pour Rire galas, Le Dancing Show (with the Night of the Proms Orchestra), the Fête de la Musique and Quebec City’s Comediha Fest.

Colonel Chris Hadfield is an astronaut, business leader, high-tech entrepreneur, author of five bestsellers and international speaker on leadership, change and life management.

He has commanded the International Space Station and led numerous companies, and has in-depth experience of best practices for guiding teams in extreme and complex circumstances. Formerly NASA’s Director of Operations in Russia, Mr. Hadfield spent over thirty years serving the military, NASA and the Canadian Space Agency. Throughout his career, he was a fighter and test pilot, flew three space missions, built two space stations, performed two spacewalks, crewed the Shuttle and Soyuz shuttles, and commanded the International Space Station. His many awards include the NASA Exceptional Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Cross (twice) and the Order of Canada.

Today, Mr. Hadfield is a director and advisor to several technology companies, including SpaceX and Virgin Galactic. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Waterloo, Chairman of the Open Lunar Foundation, and is helping King Charles III to establish business practices in space as part of the Sustainable Markets Initiative. Hadfield also co-founded Space Stream within the Creative Destruction Lab technology incubator, which has created $1.6 billion in new business value over the past five years.

Hadfield’s talks have been called “astonishing displays of visual storytelling” by Harvard Business Review, and his TED talk, “What I Learned from Going Blind in Space”, has been viewed over 20 million times. He is frequently quoted in national and international media, has given a masterclass and is the co-creator and host of the internationally acclaimed BBC series, “Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?” and co-host of the National Geographic documentary series One Strange Rock.

Hadfield is the author of five international bestsellers: two non-fiction books, An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth and You Are Here; a children’s book, The Darkest Dark, which has been adapted into an award-winning play for young audiences; and two fiction books, The Defector and The Apollo Murders, which are currently under contract to be made into a TV series. As a musician, Hadfield has also released an album entitled Space Sessions: Songs from a Tin Can. This is the first album recorded in space, and includes the video version of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity”, which has been viewed over 50 million times.

Serena Williams is much more than a record-breaking tennis champion. Serena has overcome incredible obstacles to win 23 Grand Slams during her career. Her remarkable tennis achievements, combined with her off-court success in business and fashion, make her one of the world’s most recognizable icons and a powerful voice for women and mothers. Serena’s passion for design led her to fashion school, which she attended in between Grand Slams. In 2018, she launched her own clothing line, S by Serena, designed to enable people to look and feel their best. Striving to invest in companies that promote diversity of leadership and opportunity, Serena is evolving the financial investment industry with her venture capital firm, Serena Ventures, which has helped 14 start-up companies achieve unicorn status. Serena has also deployed her star power in the world of media and entertainment with roles in films, series, music videos and more. Her award-winning documentary series, Being Serena, continues to inspire people around the world. Her many philanthropic and world-changing initiatives, including the BirthFUND health initiative, prove Serena’s ability to achieve whatever she sets her mind to.

Serena’s strategic thinking, champion mindset and transformative perseverance are palpable and light up the room. To name just a few of her accolades, Serena has received the NAACP Image Award, the People’s Choice Game Changer Award, the Associated Press’s Female Athlete of the Decade and the Independent’s Woman of the Decade. She has also appeared on TIME’s “Most Influential Women of the Last Century” list, as well as Forbes’ “100 Most Powerful Women in the World” and “America’s Richest Self-made Women”. Serena has inspired live audiences at LinkedIn, Adobe, Salesforce, and more.