Leadership, Diversity, Inclusion.
The Inspiration Lab aims to expand and advance diversity and inclusion practices in companies.
Troubleshooting
We address diversity and inclusion – with a particular focus on gender, multicultural, and intergenerational issues – through the engagement of management and their teams.
Supporting
We provide support and guidance for management and teams towards inclusive and sustainable leadership.
Training
We offer management training courses focused on boosting inclusion and diversity practices on a day-to-day basis, as well as in processes and procedures (recruitment, assessment, promotion, organization).
WHAT?
Our vision
Our role, like our expertise, is to bring the power of the collective to bear on the company’s innovation and performance.
To do so, we intervene at the individual level (self-awareness and emotional intelligence), at the interpersonal level (building healthy relationships, trust, and on the foundations of collective dynamics (diversity, collaboration, creativity and execution).
Our interventions are designed for a visible and lasting result: Better knowledge of oneself, of others, improved listening, putting everyone in motion. A significant step towards authenticity, action, group strength.
Our Values
Reflection
Self-reflection is a source of change and performance.
Goodwill and speaking the truth
Inseparable concepts for the best collaborations. Kindness and the absence of value judgments make it possible to speak true.
Inspiration and creativity
Nourish yourself to imagine the realms of possibility.
Positive energy
Contagious desire to evolve, to develop, to learn.
Simplicity
Words, relationships, actions. No jargon.
Reflection
Self-reflection is a source of change and performance.
Goodwill and speaking the truth
Inseparable concepts for the best collaborations. Kindness and the absence of value judgments make it possible to speak true.
Inspiration and creativity
Nourish yourself to imagine the realms of possibility.
Positive energy
Contagious desire to evolve, to develop, to learn.
Simplicity
Words, relationships, actions. No jargon.
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Our training courses
and workshops
GENDER EQUALITY (M/F)
ALL DIFFERENT AND HAPPY TO WORK TOGETHER
Target: Everyone
Topics:
- Bias and prejudice: Definitions and modes of action
- 9 to 12 situations deciphered, thought patterns
- Solutions for how to react
Format: Interactive webinar. 1-1.5hr
BECOMING A GENDER EQUALITY ADVOCATE
Target: ExCom / Management Committee – natural team
Topics:
- Bias, prejudice, micro-aggressions
- Case studies
- Processes/procedures (recruitment, promotion, evaluation)
- Pitch and action plan
Format: In-person. 4hr
UNITED FOR GENDER EQUALITY
Target: Managers / Senior Managers
Topics:
- Bias, stereotypes, micro-aggressions
- Mini-case studies inspired by real internal situations
- Day-to-day management
- Obstacles to equality and action plans
Format: Virtual or in-person. 3hr
Multicultural Diversity
ON BOARDING BOOTCAMP
- International non-French talent in France
- 4-month course: Workshops, challenges, networking
- Topics:
- Deciphering the French work culture
- Building a strategic network
- Stepping into your role and making your mark
Hybrid: In person / Virtual
BETWEEN US
Target: Country managers – peer-to-peer
Topics:
- Breaking isolation and boosting your network
- Aligning management practices
- Sharing best practices
Management co-development method
Format: Virtual. 4 sessions (2h each) every 6 weeks.
INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVES & REPATRIATION
Individual coaching and Sparring partner.
Tailor-made courses
Female Talent
TAKING ON POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Target: Future leaders, high potential talent
Topics:
- Defining your ambitions, career plan
- Building on strengths and successes
- Constructing a network of allies
- Determining your action plan
Format: In-person. 3hr. 40 participants max.
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
Target: Female managers
Topics:
- Internal and external glass ceilings
- Becoming aware of your talents
- Expressing your ambitions
- Determining your first steps
Format: Interactive webinar. 1.5hr
MENTORING BOOTCAMP
- 8-Month Mentor-Mentee duets
- Organization, content, and coordination
- Matching according to objectives
- Launching and scoping
- Mentor training
- Follow-up and assessment
Format: Hybrid: In-person / Virtual
Pricing on request.
Access: Trainings can start within 1 month (Webinars – within 2 weeks).
For more information, please request our catalog.
Our areas of expertise
Group Coaching
In a group setting, you brainstorm and deliberate together, get to know each other better, and cultivate acceptance for others as they are. Defining work methods and values together is crucial to building trust within a team. This trust then serves as the cornerstone from which collective intelligence can emerge, with deeper, more respectful, and effective collaboration.
BUSINESS CASE - COLLECTIVE SUPPORT
Provide support to expatriate community during the pandemic and encourage better integration into country of expatriation.
Topic
A global company welcomed a large number of expatriates to their headquarters, but they were struggling with the reality of lockdowns, lack of socialization, and lack of contact with their colleagues whom many had never met in person.
Results
Greater well-being, serenity, and reduced pressure
Concrete ways of better integrating into host country
Clear, personalized strategy for developing internal networks
Increased autonomy, as well as greater impact and boldness in contributions
Scientific references
The Hero’s Journey, inclusion, systemics, professional networking
Tools
Workshops, digital tools, experience sharing, discussion groups
Executive Training
Managerial communities, experts, expatriates… We create tailor-made experiences so that these communities develop together, strengthen their networks, harmonize their practices, boost their contribution, their initiative and their managerial skills.
BUSINESS CASE - EXECUTIVE TRAINING
Executive training – Management team.
Topic
Coach ExCom direct-reports of an SME in hyper-growth on greater collaboration and managerial coherence and consistency.
Results
Less isolation and more integration for subsidiary managers
More frequent mutual support and collaboration
Greater maturity and autonomy with regard to ExCom
Scientific references
Active listening, systemics, emotional intelligence
Tools
Assessment, co-development
Executive Training
Managerial communities, experts, expatriates… We create tailor-made experiences so that these communities develop together, strengthen their networks, harmonize their practices, boost their contribution, their initiative and their managerial skills.
BUSINESS CASE - EXECUTIVE TRAINING
Executive training – Management team.
Topic
Coach ExCom direct-reports of an SME in hyper-growth on greater collaboration and managerial coherence and consistency.
Results
Less isolation and more integration for subsidiary managers
More frequent mutual support and collaboration
Greater maturity and autonomy with regard to ExCom
Scientific references
Active listening, systemics, emotional intelligence
Tools
Assessment, co-development
Support for Human Resources teams
Human resources professionals are in essence dedicated to others. We offer them to take a step back, to get some fresh air, and recharge their batteries by sharing moments of learning and co-construction together. Either in multi-company groups or in teams. Seminar, Co-development, Training, so many moments of inspiration.
BUSINESS CASE - HR TEAM COACHING
Strengthen collective intelligence of an international HR team
Topic
Accompany a transformation project with a team of HRDs and HRMs who took up their duties at various industrial sites in Europe just before or during the pandemic and had never met.
Results
Awareness of progress and success made during previous year
Trust and more frequent, cross-functional interactions
Network of shared skills
New rituals and shared roadmap
Scientific references
Vision & Value, Emotional Intelligence, Inclusion.
Tools
Individual interviews, diagnosis, sharing of practices, seminar.
Executive Coaching
Focused private time to allow for deep reflection, raise questions, and learn new attitudes. You invest in yourself, develop your leadership skills and style, and manage your priorities. The benefits include enhanced listening skills, emotional intelligence, communication, and a fortified managerial toolbox. New horizons will open up to you.
BUSINESS CASE - EXECUTIVE COACHING
Coach an executive returning from expatriate assignment
Topic
Assist high-potential young executive with his repatriation and preparation for appointment to key position at global company’s head office.
Results
Ambitious strategic challenges
Onboarding of existing teams
Healthy, fast-growing business
Integrating into head office and building a strategic network
Well-being, pressure management, and improved professional-personal-family balance.
Scientific references
Cultural mapping, strategic networking, systemics, emotional intelligence.
Tools
Assessment, face-to-face, interviews, diagnosis, psychometric tests.
Executive Coaching
Focused private time to allow for deep reflection, raise questions, and learn new attitudes. You invest in yourself, develop your leadership skills and style, and manage your priorities. The benefits include enhanced listening skills, emotional intelligence, communication, and a fortified managerial toolbox. New horizons will open up to you.
BUSINESS CASE - EXECUTIVE COACHING
Coach an executive returning from expatriate assignment
Topic
Assist high-potential young executive with his repatriation and preparation for appointment to key position at global company’s head office.
Results
Ambitious strategic challenges
Onboarding of existing teams
Healthy, fast-growing business
Integrating into head office and building a strategic network
Well-being, pressure management, and improved professional-personal-family balance.
Scientific references
Cultural mapping, strategic networking, systemics, emotional intelligence.
Tools
Assessment, face-to-face, interviews, diagnosis, psychometric tests.
Research
Understanding the dynamics behind challenging figures or surprising results . We propose rigorous in-depth and semi-directive methods to update what lies behind the tangible signs and establish a concrete and pragmatic strategy as close as possible to the field.
BUSINESS CASE - DIVERSITY RESEARCH
Gender diversity in an industrial environment
Topic
Understand why gender diversity is not improving/increasing despite major initiative. Mobilize management teams.
Results
Awareness-raising amongst ExCom & Cascading to Management Committee. Became aware of some negative dynamics. Got management engaged.
Scientific references
Phenomenological analysis, semi-qualitative approaches, academic literature.
Tools
Internal and external qualitative interviews, and diversity specialists.
Our added value
Business Guidance
Our combined comprehensive background at the highest levels of business responsibility provides us with a deeper understanding of the issues, the environment, and your company.
Results Oriented
We are committed to visible and sustainable change.
International Orientation
We embody multicultural environments and can work in both French and English.
Academic Focus
Our methods are backed by recognized academic research.
D&I attendees
(interviews, focus groups, workshops)
%
of participants (2022-2023) recommend our workshops to their colleagues
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attendees (2022-2023) satisfaction
FOR WHOM?
Women and Men, executives, leaders, business leaders, managers, administrators, entrepreneurs, and their teams.
Here are some of the clients who have put their trust in us:
HOW?
Our interventions are 100% tailor made, for you and with you.
Before any intervention, there is a period dedicated to listening, clarification, and in-depth understanding of your request.
All interventions take place in a private, confidential, and safe space, specifically created to encourage considerate and authentic reflection and ensure psychological safety. In this setting, anything becomes possible, people can let their guard down, take off their mask, express vulnerability, and envision new perspectives.
Our methods are supported by substantiated and thorough academic approaches and the latest research in psychology, leadership, and neuroscience.
Our Methods Links
Psychodynamic approach
Psychodynamics is a set of approaches to detect the unconscious mechanisms preventing us from fulfilling our potential.
Co-Development
Co-development is a method for leading groups that fosters cooperation, listening, goodwill, and creativity through action. It’s also very useful for breaking down silos.
Sociodynamic approach
Sociodynamics involves a systemic exploration of the individual’s place in the organization and takes into account, observes, and analyses the organization and the role that the individual occupies.
360° Feedback
360° feedback involves comparative feedback from your peers, colleagues, bosses, employees, and yourself, empowering you to identify points of excellence to strengthen and areas for improvement.
Neuro Linguistic Programming
NLP is a way of decoding, understanding, and developing communication between people.
Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology involves a collection of methods to fortify skills and abilities, reinforce what makes us happy, and enhance our strengths, thereby bolstering our self-confidence.
Research
We utilize qualitative and in-depth methods to uncover the dynamics hidden beneath the visible. Our interview processes, making use of interviews and focus groups, and our analysis strategies are backed up by proven academic methods.
Psychometric tests
Evaluations are based on validated scientific models. For accelerated awareness, operational development avenues, and more fluid interpersonal communication. We offer MBTI to better understand personality and EQi 2.0 to develop emotional intelligence.
WHO?
At the Inspiration Lab, the executive coaches & consultants, enrich their professional practice with an extensive business experience, a deep knowledge of the trade and their international dimension.
Our consultants & executive coachs
Our back office star
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board provides expert insight, sympathetic consideration, and constructive criticism to The Inspiration Lab’s strategic directions.
We are committed to the accessibility of our training and coaching services for people with disabilities, both visible and invisible. Inform us, we will carry out a preliminary interview with the person about her needs. We will then work with our AGEPHIP partners for suitable adjustments and train the stakeholder to ensure an appropriate service.
Our Code of Ethics
Confidentiality
We conduct ourselves and our interventions with the utmost confidentiality.
Supervision
Coach supervision is included in our commitment to professionalism.
Our coaches belong to professional organizations and respect their ethic code of conduct (member of the ICF and EMCC)
Member of the French Association of Co-development (Association Française du co-développement)
As a member of the French Association of Co-development (Association Française du co-développement), we honor the AFCODEV Code of Ethics.
Confidentiality
We conduct ourselves and our interventions with the utmost confidentiality.
Supervision
Coach supervision is included in our commitment to professionalism.
Member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
As a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), we honor the ICF Code of Ethics.
Member of the French Association of Co-development (Association Française du co-développement)
As a member of the French Association of Co-development (Association Française du co-développement), we honor the AFCODEV Code of Ethics.
QUALITY CERTIFIED
Our training activities are Qualiopi certified for training actions.
The Yellow Letter
Four minutes of reading to feed your thinking on diversity & inclusion.
