A world accelerating, a purpose fading.
A saturated life pulling us away from what truly matters.

We live in a world where everything keeps moving faster. Constant pressure, mental overload, professional demands, and endless distractions shape our daily lives.

The result?
Days where the urgent overshadows the important.
Decisions made under pressure, without real perspective or alignment.
A constant race against time, without always knowing why.

In this state of continuous acceleration, taking a step back and finding real purpose in our journey becomes increasingly difficult.

And yet, fulfillment doesn’t come from the sheer number of activities we take on—it comes from our ability to see clearly, make aligned decisions, and act with intention.

🔥 That’s where Mindful Humans comes in.


We don’t offer superficial solutions or shortcuts.

Mindful Humans is designed for those who seek to go beyond fleeting methods and productivity hacks.

We create deep and lasting transformations by providing a structured framework and concrete tools to bring authentic meaning to your journey and act with clarity, intention, and impact.

Our vision


A world where clarity, intention, and meaning drive action

We believe that true success is not measured by speed or accumulation, but by the ability to think deeply, make discerning decisions, and act with intention.

In a world overloaded with information and distractions, we aspire to a society where everyone can reconnect with what truly matters and grow with both strategic and human awareness.


Our mission


From Clarity to Strategic Action

We support those who want to break free from autopilot mode, regain a clear vision, and make aligned, impactful decisions.

By integrating advancements in neuroscience, mindfulness, and universal strategic skills, we provide transformative tools and experiences to help our clients rediscover meaning, clarity, and impact in their journey.

Ginette Gagnon, M. Sc.
Founder of Mindful Humans & Executive Coach

I have navigated the demands of the corporate world, juggled high-level strategic decisions, and, like many, felt the pressure of an increasingly fast-paced daily life.

But with every major transition, one conviction became clear: success means nothing if we lose sight of what truly matters to us.

That’s what led me to create Mindful Humans—a space where we cultivate deeper thinking, decisions that align with our aspirations, and lasting impact.

If my journey has taught me anything, it’s that clarity of mind and intention change everything.

Welcome to this journey.

Ginette

PUBLICATIONS

I am a member of the Forbes Councils and publish content on Forbes.com as well as in Revue Gestion. Find all my articles in the Publications section.

An unconventional journey
A rare expertise, combining strategic thinking, leadership, and human transformation

Beyond degrees and titles, my journey has been driven by a deep and unrelenting need to bring meaning to my life. I have experienced the distractions and pressures of daily life, but also decisive—sometimes challenging—moments where the call to live by my values and make a real impact was stronger than the whirlwind of professional demands.

From actuary to IT leader, then to executive coach and founder of Mindful Humans, I have followed a path that may seem unconventional but was, in reality, guided by an inner necessity: to understand how we think, decide, and influence the world in order to contribute at our highest potential.

This diverse experience is at the heart of my approach. It allows me to support professionals and leaders navigating demanding environments, where clarity of thought, decision alignment, and impactful action make all the difference.

Education
  • B.Sc. in Actuarial Mathematics (Concordia University, 1990)
  • M.Sc. in Management (HEC Montréal, 2017) - Recipient of the Award of Excellence
  • Certificate in Executive Coaching (École de coaching de gestion, 2015)
  • Two Certificates in Team Performance Coaching (Team Coaching International, 2017)
  • Training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) (2023)
  • Certificate in Foundations of Applied Mindfulness Meditation (University of Toronto, 2024)
  • Certificate in Applied Specialization in Mindfulness Meditation (University of Toronto, 2024)
  • Member of Anges Québec (2023)
  • Member of the Forbes Coaches Council (2024)

Representative Experiences

  • Executive coaching and strategic consulting for large and mid-sized companies, as well as entrepreneurs.
  • Member of the executive committee at Aeroplan, a publicly traded company with over $1.4 billion in annual revenue.
  • Project and program management, as well as operational management.
  • Leadership of large-scale teams, both global and local, functional and matrix-based.
  • Corporate governance
  • Organizational transformation
  • Operational efficiency and optimization
  • Performance management (financial, quality, etc.)
  • Client relationship management and business development
  • Strategic sourcing (planning, negotiations, implementation)
Discover my book, the starting point of the Mindful Humans journey.
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Mindful Influence focuses on impartial observation in the present moment of the two ways humans think—reason and intuition. It involves self-observation as well as observing others.

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