We didn’t set out to create another training company. We set out to solve a problem we’d seen over and over: smart, capable people being promoted into leadership without the support they need to succeed. Our work is about giving people the confidence, clarity, and tools to lead well. It’s about helping teams rebuild trust, lift performance, and enjoy working together again.
Our Story
When we first began this journey, it wasn’t with leadership training in mind. It started with something closer to home: a passion for wellbeing. We were fascinated by the way people’s health, mindset, and energy shaped the way they showed up at work and in life. Helping individuals feel stronger, more resilient, and more present became our first calling. And the response was immediate (well, almost). People loved the sessions, they connected with the way we facilitated, and they kept coming back.
As we worked with more organisations, something interesting began to happen. Clients started asking us for more. They weren’t just interested in wellbeing; they wanted us to help with the way their teams worked together, how their leaders communicated, and how trust could be rebuilt after it had broken down. They saw the energy and clarity we brought to every session, and they trusted us to guide their people through bigger, more complex challenges.
So we listened. We expanded. What began as a focus on wellbeing grew into full-scale leadership and team development programs. And it grew not because we had a plan to “move into leadership training,” but because our clients pulled us there. They experienced results, they saw their people changing, and they wanted to take the journey further.
Behind the scenes, our approach was shaped by something just as important: our own story of building a business. Over the last 15 years, we’ve had the privilege (and sometimes the pain) of growing a company from the ground up. We’ve experienced the highs of big wins and the lows of plans falling apart. We’ve taken risks that worked, and we’ve taken risks that didn’t. Along the way, we’ve discovered that some of the most powerful lessons in leadership don’t come from a textbook (Although some textbooks are not terrible) they come from real-world trial and error.
Failure has been one of our greatest teachers. We’ve learned that setbacks can either break you or build you, depending on how you respond. We’ve learned how important it is to stay resilient when the pressure is on, to keep showing up when things feel hard, and to celebrate progress rather than wait for perfection. These lessons are at the heart of the work we do with teams today.
And through all of this, life has been happening too. We’ve raised three beautiful daughters during the same years we’ve been building this business. They’ve been a constant reminder of what really matters, and they’ve taught us as much about patience, humility, and humour as any leadership book ever could. Juggling family and business hasn’t always been easy, but it’s given us a deep appreciation for the importance of balance, perspective, and putting people first.
When we look back at where we started, it’s clear that our story has always been about people. Helping people feel better. Helping people lead better. Helping people bring out the best in themselves and in others. That’s still what drives us today.
Our story is far from finished, but the heartbeat of it remains the same: we want to see people thrive at work. We want teams to enjoy working together. We want leaders to feel equipped, not overwhelmed. And we want workplaces to be places where trust, energy, and performance grow hand in hand.
That’s why we do what we do. And it’s why we’d love to work with you. Because we know what’s possible when people are given the support, tools, and encouragement to lead well.
Meet the team
Joannie Lemay
Co-Founder | Executive Coach | lead facilitator
Joannie is our Lead Facilitator and the driving force behind many of our training sessions. With a background in health, wellbeing, and leadership, she brings over 15 years of experience helping people and teams reach their potential. Her facilitation style is dynamic, warm, and highly engaging — creating space where participants feel both supported and challenged to grow.
Joannie leads training programs across leadership principles, building trust, effective communication, resilience, and mental health. As a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor, she has also guided hundreds of people through workplace wellbeing programs, equipping teams with the skills to create healthier and more supportive cultures.
Clients consistently highlight her ability to connect with groups of all sizes, making complex topics practical and immediately applicable. Whether she’s coaching a senior executive or guiding a team through a trust-building workshop, Joannie brings energy, clarity, and a deep commitment to helping people thrive.
Focus Areas
Leadership principles and practice
Building trust and high-performing teams
Communication and collaboration skills
Workplace wellbeing and resilience
Mental Health First Aid
What Clients Say About Joannie
“Joannie brings energy and authenticity. She made everyone feel safe and inspired at the same time.”
“Her training sessions are engaging, insightful, and leave us with tools we can use straight away.”
“She has a rare ability to connect with people at every level of the organisation.”
JP Picard
Head of Business Operations | Program Development
JP supports the development of our programs behind the scenes, ensuring every session we deliver is practical, impactful, and aligned with the needs of our clients. With experience leading large teams of 20+ people in companies like Salesforce, including multiple layers of management, JP brings a deep understanding of what it takes to build trust, lead effectively, and drive results in complex organisations.
An entrepreneur at heart, JP has successfully started and scaled two businesses. These experiences (filled with both wins and hard lessons) shape the way he designs programs that balance theory with real-world application. His focus is on creating training that resonates with leaders and teams at every level, because he knows first-hand the challenges they face.
A lifelong student of high performance, coaching, and wellbeing, JP is passionate about weaving advanced strategies for leadership and workplace health into everything In Bloom does.
And while you may often find him in a three-piece suit (rarely!), don’t be surprised if you also see him lacing up running shoes to head home as the sun sets. Because balance, energy, and momentum are more than concepts to him; they’re a way of life.
Focus Areas
Program design and development
Leadership and team effectiveness
Business growth and strategy
High performance and wellbeing
What Clients Say About JP
“JP has a unique way of making leadership practical and real. I could tell his insights came from genuine experience.”
“The programs he’s developed for us are structured, clear, and immediately valuable.”
“You can tell he’s led teams himself ; he just gets the challenges leaders face.”
Shane Brennan
Senior Facilitator | Wellbeing Specialist | Meditation & Breathwork
Shane is our lead facilitator on wellbeing-focused topics including stress management, breathing, and sleep workshops. A qualified Yoga and Meditation teacher, he is fascinated by the mind and the role it plays in shaping how we experience life.
With expertise in Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork, and other evidence-based techniques, Shane helps people shift their mindsets, regulate their nervous systems, and move beyond self-limiting behaviours. His sessions are designed to leave participants calmer, clearer, and better equipped to perform in both work and life.
Audiences consistently remark on Shane’s calm, quiet, and confident style. His presence brings a sense of ease into every room, and his voice — with its distinctive accent — is one that participants say lingers in their minds for days afterwards.
Focus Areas
Stress management and resilience
Breathing techniques for focus and energy
Sleep health and recovery
Meditation and mindfulness practices
Wellbeing workshops for teams and leaders
What Clients Say About Shane
“Shane’s calm presence changes the energy of the whole room; everyone leaves lighter.”
“His breathing and stress sessions have been some of the most practical and memorable we’ve ever had.”
“I can still hear his voice in my head days later, reminding me to breathe.”