Hakili

"If you see a snake on a bicycle, it has found a way to pedal without feet."

African Proverb

DEFINITION

“Hakili” is one of those universal words in many African languages, meaning wisdom and insight. In Dioula culture, a people commonly found in West Africa, elders often say “hakili da yele” to say that intelligence needs to be activated to become profitable for ones’life.

Mission

We support individuals and companies in discovering their life purpose, and in developing their human potential and their social and environmental responsibility.

Vision

Active listening and questioning are key to accompanying any change towards a more sustainable world.

Values

Our guiding values are optimism (we believe that a more sustainable world is possible), impact (we thrive on the impact we can have on our planet and on people), caring (we adopt a listening, non-judgmental attitude) and accessibility (we adapt our fees to everyone's abilities, making coaching accessible to all).

IN A NUTSHELL

IMPACT

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals are designed to be a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all”.The SDGs were set up in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and are intended to be achieved by the year 2030. They are included in a UN Resolution called the 2030 Agenda.

Through our coaching solutions, we contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals set up by the United Nations General Assembly by:

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Working towards gender equality by empowering women through women leadership programs. We believe that investments in women have positive impacts on economies.

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Promoting decent work within companies, as well as the employment and integration of unemployed people

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Raising awareness about the use of organic and local products and waste reduction

Supporting companies in their sustainability initiatives and in reducing their environmental impact

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INDIVIDUALS

“Aim for the moon, even if you miss it, you will land in the stars”

Les Brown

Particuliers
  • You are looking for better life balance
  • You want to make a career change
  • You want to improve your performance at work
  • You want to develop your management skills
  • You are going through a period of stress
  • You want to better organize yourself and manage your priorities
  • You are a woman and you have difficulty finding your place in the company
  • You lack confidence in yourself

ENTREPRISES

“Coaching is all about a journey and nothing about instruction or teaching… The coachee does acquire facts and develops new skills and behaviors, not by being told but by discovering from within.

Sir John Whitmore – Coaching for Performance

INDIVIDUAL COACHING

  • « Work from home » management
  • Organization, prioritization
  • Performance
  • Team management
  • Change management
COACHING INDIVIDUEL
COACHING D’ÉQUIPE

TEAM COACHING

  • You want to improve the performance of your teams and of your company in general
  • You want your team members to flourish in their jobs
  • You want to better manage « work from home » constraints
  • You want to promote teamwork and implement participatory management
  • You want to support your teams in managing changes
  • You want to improve your environmental and social impact, as well as your governance.

COACH & COOK

Team coaching in cooking workshops that will call for creativity, skill sharing and team spirit. You prepare a meal and enjoy it together! Our dishes are made with organic and local products.

 

Individual coaching in the kitchen, which will allow you to use your creativity and discover new recipes, all made with organic and local products. You will leave with a ready-made meal!

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YOUR COACH

Bénédicte Brochu

I have always needed my professional life to have meaning. I have made a career in sustainable finance, first in microfinance, which aims to bring financial services to people excluded from the traditional banking system, and then more broadly in sustainable investments, having a positive impact on the planet and people.  

With 20 years experience, 10 of which in managerial positions, I am moving into coaching to have a positive impact on people. My approach is optimistic and will help you explore new opportunities, identify the resources you need and take concrete actions. I welcome young managers to my coaching practice, and take a holistic approach to improving their leadership potential and soft skills. I have a particular interest in participatory management and shared governance techniques. 

The African proverb and the word Hakili together  symbolize my coaching practice: there is always a solution, and I am here to help you awaken your potential to find that solution. I will  accompany you in order to reach your goals, to be more efficient, balanced and satisfied in your professional and personal life. Like a snake, the path may not be straight, but I will help you to negotiate the turns! 

I am fortunate to have lived in several countries, including 5 years on the African continent and I have travelled extensively, especially in Latin America. I speak French, English and Spanish which allows me to communicate with a diverse clientele and work well in multi-cultural environments.

In addition to coaching I am a passionate mother, a cook in constant search of new flavors, and am adept at mountain sports, which continue to offer me new experiences and perspectives.

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Diplomas :

  • Master’s degree in Vegetal Production and Food Industry
  • Master’s degree in Business Management
  • Certified Professional Coach from Institut de Coaching (IDC), Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from International Coaching Federation (ICF)
  • AEC DISC Certified Coach
  • Diploma in shared governance techniques and change management 

TESTIMONIALS

Nathaly-Coordinatrice logistique

Cette rencontre a été intéressante pour avoir un point de vue externe qui ne représente pas un jugement. J’ai apprécié la façon dont Bénédicte s’y est prise lors de discussions hors contexte par exemple, ou spontanées de la vie de tous les jours. On s’est parfais égarées mais du coup elle arrivait à en sortir un ou plusieurs points importants. C’est intéressant pour les personnes comme moi qui sont pudiques ou craintives (ou que la vie a rendu craintives) et qui ont de sacré gros bagages sur les épaules. J’ai pu en déposer quelques-uns et en éliminer d’autres. Apprendre à se connaître permet d’être plus léger.

Nathaly-Coordinatrice logistique

Jessica-Spécialiste RH

Bénédicte a su me comprendre en une séance. C’est une personne attentionnée, professionnelle, avec une petite pointe de caractère, qui sourit beaucoup et qui sait nous mettre en confiance. Je la remercie du fond du coeur pour son aide.

Jessica-Spécialiste RH

Claire-Spécialiste ESG

Bénédicte m’a accompagnée plusieurs mois (et au-delà des séances) dans la réalisation d’un objectif complexe et ambitieux ! Je la remercie d’avoir d’abord su le clarifier si naturellement, au travers de questions structurantes qui ont souvent mis le doigt sur le cœur de mes difficultés.
Ensuite d’avoir su me mettre sur la bonne voie pour construire la suite de mon projet avec tant d’ouverture, d’écoute, de patience, de bienveillance mais aussi d’originalité dans les outils techniques mis à disposition.

Claire-Spécialiste ESG

Abigail-Psychologist

I was very much satisfied with the coaching process. Bénédicte made me feel safe and supported and helped me believe in myself and find a way forward ; I in particular appreciated her openess, flexibility, authenticity and strengh.
At first it helped me feel less alone and regain energy and hope ; which in turn helped me build confidence, find forward momentum and put in place concrete actions for change. I’m in a much better place both in my life and in myself thanks to that.

Abigail-Psychologist

Blanche-Etudiante (PhD)

J’ai suivi des séances de coaching car j’étais perdue professionnellement parlant et je pensais qu’il était normal de subir sa vie professionnelle. Bénédicte m’a beaucoup aidé à reprendre confiance en mes capacités, elle m’a éclairé sur les métiers et missions adaptée à mon profil, elle m’a donné des précieux conseils dans la recherche de travail.
Elle m’a donc globalement aidé à mieux me connaitre pour mieux m’orienter.
Je recommande à 100% son accompagnement !

Blanche-Etudiante (PhD)

Fabian-Manager

Me ayudó a desarrollar la empatía en mi relación con los otros. Gracias a su coaching comprendí la importancia de planear toda comunicación tratando de comprender los sentimientos de todos.

Fabian-Manager

« Benedicte is empowering, professional and easy to approach. She even provided targeted advice in-between regular sessions when I needed extra support – I really appreciated this extra mile! »

Nina, Climate and Environment Specialist

“Coaching helped me realize that I was a perfect fit in my job; it helped me find ways to make telecommuting more livable, and ultimately improve my productivity.”

Anne, Spécialiste ESG

“Coaching helps to become aware of certain habits / behaviors / acts, that’s what struck me the most. And then, it brings tools to get out of old habits / reflexes and not fall back into systematic repetition. .”

Bernard, Manager

“The coaching sessions have enabled me to improve the quality of my meetings within the team. I am now better equipped to assess the performance of my employees with better follow-up during my team and bilateral meetings. These discussions also led me to rethink the organization of tasks and back-ups. It was a very productive and efficient exercise! Thank you again! “

Michaël, Manager

“Bénédicte is a great coach with whom we feel comfortable discussing our problems. I really enjoyed our sessions because I felt good, even to tell the worst. She helped me through a period. very complicated of my life and I thank her for that. I thank her very much for her listening and her kindness.”

Sébastien, Serveur

“I was lucky to have come into contact with coach Bénédicte because I was looking for jobs that would suit me.
From the moment we met, she knew how to be professional. She adjusted to my schedule. She listened, while remaining objective. Our sessions had a concrete and beneficial goal for each of them. We have used several coaching tools, the results of which sometimes surprised me and allowed me to highlight certain things.
And finally, through her positive energy and life experience, our discussions were enriching. At the end of our coaching, she remained open to my needs and continued to hear from me. I can only thank Bénédicte for her work, which is useful to me on a daily basis.”

Hermela, Étudiante

“The coaching has helped me to put my mind in order, to better organize my schedule and to take one step at a time. I thank Bénédicte for her advice which I apply daily.”

Ana, Courtière en immobilier

“A year ago, I was at a professional stalemate. I knew it was absolutely necessary for me to change jobs, but I had no idea where to go for a satisfactory reorientation. Session after session, my doubts and fears about my professional future have been dispelled. Thanks to the variety of tools offered by Bénédicte, the answers to my questions have become obvious.”

Emma, Zootechnicienne

“Thanks to Bénédicte’s coaching, I learned to think about myself and to accept that everything cannot be under control. She helped me to take stock of my values, my passion and my mission in professional life. She also taught me to be more sure of myself and to dare to give my opinion and especially to think about my limits. I will not hesitate to contact her again in the future. “

Marina, Manager

“Coaching sessions with Bénédicte have helped me become a more present, confident and efficient manager during the challenging transition to remote work. Thanks to our work together, I have managed to resolve conflicts, build trust and motivate the team, which has translated into consistently good operational result and ensured stability of the team. We have developed self-awareness and a set of tools that I can go back to any time I feel challenged in my role and whenever my team needs extra support and motivation boost.”

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THEY TRUST ME

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