Create, Manage and Navigate Change
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Eric Leo Blais, MDes, ACC
Create & Manage Change
As an Innovation Coach, I partner with innovation team leaders to define the vision and focus of an innovation project. I can also assist in overcoming inertia and challenges associated with innovation initiatives.
As an Innovation Consultant, I help team leaders research, plan, and execute an innovation project from inception to implementation.
Most current work includes integration of AI within organization for Strategic Site Selection, Trend Research and Scenario Planning for Humanise, long term strategy for startup Eons and NFT and Blockchain Research for Heritage Canada/OCAD University.
Definitions:
Coaching: Partner with client to reach peak performance
Consulting: Provide expertise
Therapy: Improve Mental Health
Navigate Change
As a Resilience Coach, I partner with individuals to navigate change as a result of:
an innovation project
loss of loved one
corporate restructuring
cancer diagnosis
retirement
Eric is a newly accredited International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and an experienced professional innovation consultant with a Master’s degree in Design: Innovation and Strategic Foresight.
Eric’s Resilience Coaching practice is rooted in personal experience. His book Surviving Grief is a sincere and heartfelt guide born from Eric’s personal journey through loss. Inspired by his volunteer work co-facilitating grief groups with the Toronto chapter of Bereaved Families of Ontario, Eric shares his story about the profound losses of his partner of 24 years, Rod, and his mother, just 11 months apart.
Certification Badges (SolutionsAcademy and ICF)
Testimonials
“Eric’s gift is helping clients to see challenges from different perspectives so that solutions present themselves with reassuring clarity. With humour and compassion, he creates a brave space for acceptance and growth. I am so grateful to him for deftly guiding me towards resolutions that align with my values and goals.”
— Christina Lisinska,
Coaching Client (August 2, 2025)
“Working with Eric was a truly impactful experience. From the start, he brought a professional yet relaxed presence that made it easy to open up and dive into meaningful conversation. He’s an exceptional listener—fully present, thoughtful, and intuitive. What stood out most was his ability to gently guide me through my own thought processes, helping me uncover insights I hadn’t yet articulated myself. Eric encouraged me to reflect on how I engage with my company’s leadership team, and challenged me to seek continuous improvement with each interaction. His coaching style is grounded, insightful, and genuinely empowering. I’m grateful for the clarity and motivation I walked away with.”
— Louise Smith,
HR Professional (April 11, 2025)
“I had the pleasure of joining a coaching session with Eric, and I can confidently say it was one of the most insightful and energizing conversations I’ve had in a long time. Eric has a rare ability to create a space that’s both structured and open, guiding you with sharp questions and deep listening.
We focused on my goal of improving emotional intelligence — and through thoughtful reflection and practical exercises, Eric helped me surface some key insights I hadn’t fully articulated before. I left the session with a clearer sense of direction and concrete steps to move forward.
Highly recommended for anyone looking to invest in their personal or professional growth.”
— Bertrand Brelier,
Director Data Science (April 3, 2025)
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