Jean François Ménard

Jean François Ménard

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Laval, Quebec

Bestselling Author | Performance Psychology & Business Leadership Expert

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Jean François Ménard - Keynote Speaker - Teaser on ''Motivation''

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Jean François Ménard - Keynote Speaker - Teaser on ''Feeding Your Fire (Self-Confidence)''

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Train Your Brain Like An Olympian With Jf Menard
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Train (your Brain) Like An Olympian: Gold Medal Techniques to Unleash Your Potential at Work
The global pandemic has completely disrupted how, where, and when we work and added tremendous pressure to individuals and their families....
Train (Your Brain) Like an Olympian: Gold Medal Techniques to Unleash Your Potential at Work
Jean François Ménard
Team Chemistry: 30 Elements for Coaches to Foster Cohesion, Strengthen Communication Skills, and Create A Healthy Sport Culture
We’ve all seen it happen: the team that looks great on paper, or has a league-leading regular season, but can’t pull out the wins or...
Team Chemistry: 30 Elements for Coaches to Foster Cohesion, Strengthen Communication Skills, and Create a Healthy Sport Culture
Jean François Ménard
Chimie D'équipe: 30 éléments Pour Renforcer La Cohésion, Favoriser La Communication Et Créer Une Culture Sportive Saine (french Edition)
Qu'est-ce qui distingue les équipes gagnantes? Lorsqu'on entraîne une formation ou qu'on dirige une entreprise, on s'interroge souvent:...
Chimie d'équipe: 30 éléments pour renforcer la cohésion, favoriser la communication et créer une culture sportive saine (French Edition)
Jean François Ménard
L'olympien Au Bureau (french Edition)
Quand il est question de performance de haut niveau, l'athlète olympique doit avoir confiance en ses moyens, savoir gérer la pression et...
L'olympien au bureau (French Edition)
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Jean Francois Menard: Mastering High Performance From the Circus to the Olympics
This article explores Jean François Ménard’s journey from coaching elite circus performers to training world-class athletes and...

JEAN FRANÇOIS MÉNARD BIOGRAPHY

Jean François Ménard is a renowned expert in performance psychology, widely recognized for his ability to help individuals and teams cultivate a winning mindset and consistently perform at their best under pressure. With a career dedicated to studying and applying the science of mental performance, Jean François has worked with elite athletes, corporate leaders, and high-performing professionals from diverse industries. His ability to translate complex psychological principles into practical, actionable strategies has made him a sought-after coach, consultant, and speaker on a global scale.

Early in his career, Jean François trained with and supported world-class performers, gaining firsthand experience in the intense demands of high-stakes competition. Working in these environments shaped his unique coaching philosophy, which blends resilience training, focus enhancement, and confidence-building to prepare individuals for moments when the margin between success and failure is razor-thin. Over the course of five Olympic Games, the athletes under his guidance have earned an impressive 18 medals for Canada, showcasing the measurable impact of his expertise at the highest level of sport. He currently serves as a mental performance coach for professional athletes, equipping them to navigate challenges, sustain peak performance, and adapt to the evolving demands of their careers.

Jean François’s influence extends far beyond the sports world. He is a trusted advisor to executives in multinational corporations, medical professionals working in critical care, performing artists in high-profile productions, and innovators pushing the boundaries in their fields. His work bridges performance psychology with leadership, decision-making, and creativity, offering valuable tools that help professionals manage pressure, maintain focus, and achieve ambitious objectives.

As an accomplished keynote speaker, Jean François has delivered more than 1,000 presentations to audiences across the globe. His sessions combine evidence-based strategies with compelling real-world examples, empowering participants to take immediate steps toward improving their mental resilience and performance capacity. Whether addressing a room of executives, a team of athletes, or an international conference, his delivery resonates with audiences seeking to enhance their ability to thrive in demanding situations.

Jean François is also a bestselling author whose publications focus on mental training, teamwork, and leadership. His books present readers with accessible, science-backed methods to strengthen mindset, improve concentration, and approach challenges with clarity and confidence. With editions available in multiple languages, his work has reached readers worldwide, cementing his role as an influential voice in performance psychology.

At the core of Jean François’s philosophy is the conviction that mental strength is as critical to success as technical skill or physical ability. By applying proven psychological principles, he helps people develop the mental habits required to sustain excellence over time. His coaching encourages individuals to embrace pressure as an opportunity, approach setbacks as learning experiences, and consistently perform at the highest level possible.

Today, Jean François Ménard continues to dedicate his career to empowering others to achieve their best when it matters most. Through his coaching, speaking, and writing, he has made a lasting impact on athletes, leaders, and professionals worldwide, shaping the way they think, prepare, and excel under pressure.

Jean François Ménard Topic Presentations

Jean François Ménard Laval, Quebec, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Performing Under Pressure: The Psychology of Consistent Excellence

Building Mental Resilience: Strategies for Long-term Success

Mastering Focus: Sustaining Concentration in A Distracted World

Leading With Excellence: Adopting A High-performance Mindset

Thriving Under Pressure: Turning High-stakes Moments Into Opportunity

Jean François Ménard Speaking Testimonials

Jean François’ speech was specifically tailored to our vision. His stage presence is remarkable. Arguably the best keynote speech I’ve witnessed over my 25-year career.

Patrick Charbonneau

GM Vice President Food Service
PepsiCo Canada

Jean François Ménard has presented to our team several times. The feedback is tremendous. I appreciate the care he takes to customize his presentation to our business.

David Agnew

CEO
RBC Wealth Management Canada

Ménard’s elite teaching skills make him a leader. His mental performance techniques from elite sport are equally transferable to all performance fields.

Bernard Petiot

VP Casting + Performance
Cirque du Soleil

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