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Olivia Yernaux

Olivia Yernaux

Brussels

Summary

Organizational Development & Talent Development Consultant

With over 10 years of experience in team coaching, participatory process facilitation, and customized training design, expertise lies in supporting organizations and their employees in strategic development, internal dynamics transformation, and implementation of tailor-made HR solutions. Trilingual and comfortable in international environments, passionate about harnessing collective intelligence, fostering talent development, and creating collaborative and high-performing corporate cultures.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-founder, Coach, Trainer and Facilitator

Be Great
01.2016 - Current

(Freelance Consultant in Learning & Development) Brussels & International | 9+ years of experience

  • Designing and delivering tailor-made soft skills training (FR/EN): effective communication, conflict management, stress management, effective meetings, team management etc.
  • Facilitating participatory processes in collective intelligence to foster engagement, collaboration, and organizational transformation.
  • Providing individual and team coaching to support professionals in their development and performance.
  • Assisting organizations in defining and implementing HR strategies: governance, corporate culture, talent management, and process optimization.
  • Leading seminars and team-building activities to enhance cohesion and team dynamics.
  • Business development and client relationship management: prospecting, acquiring, and retaining a diverse clientele (companies, institutions, NGOs).
  • Client portfolio and references available at www.begreat.be.

Senior Consultant in Learning & Development

IanusGroup
01.2025 - Current
  • Conducting training workshops for client teams to support the implementation of recommended changes.
  • Facilitating work sessions to enhance communication between different departments.
  • Providing individual coaching for key employees, focusing on skills development, career growth, and change management.
  • Producing and presenting expected deliverables at different project stages.
  • Collaborating closely with executive teams to define objectives and action plans.
  • Mentored junior consultants, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to projects.

Consultant & Facilitator

Springtime
09.2016 - 07.2018

Communication agency for projects with a positive societal impact

  • Facilitating meetings and events using collective intelligence methodologies.
  • Providing consulting services in communication and project coordination.
  • References available at www.springtime.brussels.

Other Professional Experiences

Various Employers
01.2006 - 09.2014
  • Communication & Outreach Officer – Théâtre Poème 2
  • Communication & Public Relations Officer – Office of the President of the French-speaking Brussels Parliament
  • Various freelance and contract assignments in communication, event organization, and media relations.

Education

Master Coach - Life & Business Coach

Académie Européenne De Coaching
Brussels
01-2022

Certificat - Burnout Prevention & Stress/Emotion Management

Certified Trainer
Académie Européenne De Coaching - Brussels
01-2022

Certificat - The Digital Leadership Training Course

The Presencing Institute
Online
01-2020

Reiki Master (Level III) - Energy Healing

Usui Mikao Lineage
Brussels
01-2024

Atelier AdN Pro -

Participatory Governance & Collective Intelligence
Université De Nous, Belgium
01-2018

Social Presencing Theater Workshops

Presencing Institute
Brussels
01-2017

Certificat - Facilitating Change in Times of Uncertainty with Theory U

Momologue
Brussels
01-2017

MOOC - Managerial Innovation

Learn Assembly & Poult
Online
01-2016

Certificat - Facilitating Participative Governance Processes

Grow Your Business, Guy Veny
Brussels
01-2016

Master of Arts - Production of Performing Arts

Institut Des Arts De Diffusion
Louvain-la-Neuve
01-2011

Post-graduate in International Politics - Europe, Conflict Resolution And Peace Building

Université Libre De Bruxelles
01-2009

Secondary Education Teaching Certification (AESS) - Education To Media

Université Libre De Bruxelles
01-2006

Master of Arts - Journalism&Communication+Socio-Cultural Mediation

Université Libre De Bruxelles
Brussels
01-2006

1st Year Bachelor - Graphic Design

Institut Saint-Luc
01-2001

Baccalauréat littéraire -

Ecole Valmont
Lausanne, Switzerland
01-2000

Skills

  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Leadership
  • Pedagogy
  • Active listening and empathy
  • Analytical and synthesis skills
  • Coaching
  • Motivation and team dynamics
  • Responsibility and accountability
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Adult training
  • Participatory process facilitation in collective intelligence
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Creativity
  • Mediation and diplomacy
  • Project management and coordination

Languages

French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Dutch
Beginner (A1)

Interests

  • Yoga
  • Lindy Hop
  • Rock Climbing
  • Sailing
  • Mindfulness
  • Personal Development
  • Drawing
  • Visiting Art Exhibitions
  • Theatre/Dance
  • Concerts
  • Traveling

Personal Information

Timeline

Senior Consultant in Learning & Development

IanusGroup
01.2025 - Current

Consultant & Facilitator

Springtime
09.2016 - 07.2018

Co-founder, Coach, Trainer and Facilitator

Be Great
01.2016 - Current

Other Professional Experiences

Various Employers
01.2006 - 09.2014

Master Coach - Life & Business Coach

Académie Européenne De Coaching

Certificat - Burnout Prevention & Stress/Emotion Management

Certified Trainer

Certificat - The Digital Leadership Training Course

The Presencing Institute

Reiki Master (Level III) - Energy Healing

Usui Mikao Lineage

Atelier AdN Pro -

Participatory Governance & Collective Intelligence

Social Presencing Theater Workshops

Presencing Institute

Certificat - Facilitating Change in Times of Uncertainty with Theory U

Momologue

MOOC - Managerial Innovation

Learn Assembly & Poult

Certificat - Facilitating Participative Governance Processes

Grow Your Business, Guy Veny

Master of Arts - Production of Performing Arts

Institut Des Arts De Diffusion

Post-graduate in International Politics - Europe, Conflict Resolution And Peace Building

Université Libre De Bruxelles

Secondary Education Teaching Certification (AESS) - Education To Media

Université Libre De Bruxelles

Master of Arts - Journalism&Communication+Socio-Cultural Mediation

Université Libre De Bruxelles

1st Year Bachelor - Graphic Design

Institut Saint-Luc

Baccalauréat littéraire -

Ecole Valmont
Olivia Yernaux