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C.J., Director, H-Qc

Over the past two years, I have had the privilege of being coached by Stefano Di Lollo in my development as the leader of a large-scale technology project. Through our conversations, reflections, and discussions, I have learned to know myself better and to target actions that make a difference. Among other things, we particularly worked on collaboration in difficult situations while exploring ways to support other leaders within my organization to help them perform. Through his very human approach, his illustrations, and his experience, Stefano demonstrated his coaching knowledge with me and allowed me to see how to put the strategies I explored into practice. Thank you for this precious time spent together that made me grow as a leader!

Senior Leader

The Alignment Project Program was very helpful in identifying key issues and constructive solutions. Particularly effective in creating a shift in communication styles and understanding. Mirella did a superb job herding the cats and adding insights. Wonderful facilitation and having all engaged. The wordsmithing of the leadership team charter was very well done.

Global Leader, Aerospace Industry

I have known Mirella for many years and value her insights and unique views on leadership development. She has taken on several coaching mandates and has been highly successful in growing our talents. Given her high expertize and credibility in the organization, we have invited Mirella as a guest speaker on several occasions around the topics of leadership, coaching, and performance management. She has the ability to engage and energize her audience at all levels of the organization and knows how to convey the difficult messages in a firm yet respectful manner. I have also partnered with Mirella to provide Navigational Coaching training In Poland and China. Again Mirella adapted quickly to her audience and the participants truly appreciated the training and remained connected with her to pursue their learning

David L Adams, Independent director, Audit Committee and HRCC Chair, previously CFO Aimia Inc

I had the distinct pleasure of working with Mirella for almost 10 years as both a personal executive coach and as a human resource, leadership and talent management consultant. Her professionalism, insight, and integrity is unmatched by anyone that I have come across in the almost four decades of my business career. She also has the strength of character to speak truth to power and to challenge strongly held or entrenched views. Mirella was instrumental in helping us identify the right executive talent during the hiring process and identify the opportunities for coaching and support that maximized the possibility of the successful integration of new management talent into our organization. She was an invaluable resource for me personally, helping to provide valuable insights into human behavior and organizational dynamics. I know that I would not have been as successful as I have been without her encouragement and advice. I would recommend Mirella and Papillon without reservation to anyone looking for someone to help them build a successful, thriving organization by developing their most important resource, their

L.D., Senior Vice President, Human Resources Limited Brands Canada

My professional experiences with Mirella De Civita have been nothing less than outstanding. She provides such valuable insights and places a strong emphasis on building partnerships that last a lifetime. Her extensive academic background, coupled with her strong professional experiences, have proven very valuable in my interventions with Mirella. She is such a pleasure to partner

Lorrie Quigg, Business Development Associate, Soutar Career Centre (Former Relationship Manager – Career Services, McGill University)

Professionally and personally, Mirella’s commitment and authenticity is a breath of fresh air. The high standard of ethics to which she holds herself accountable create a foundation on which powerful workshops and material can be developed to support learning and excellence for

David Guérette, Groupe Perceptia Inc.

J’ai eu le privilège de transiger avec Madame De Civita sur différents types de mandats et chaque occasion m’a permis d’apprécier ses compétences professionnelles et personnelles. Mirella possède un réel talent à intéragir avec les gens, ce qui rend les échanges à la fois faciles et productifs. Sa capacité à cerner les besoins de ses clients, sa profondeur d’analyse, ses aptitudes à synthétiser l’information et son habileté à communiquer tous les types de messages font de Mirella, à mon avis, un partenaire d’affaires

Sandra Coffey, Founder of StratPerspective, Business Strategy Consultants

In the course of fulfilling a mandate for Mirella, we had a chance to work closely together. Mirella is extremely astute in sizing up people, allowing her to understand the essence of the issue quickly and guiding her clients towards the best course of action. I say ‘guide’ her clients because she leads you towards your own decision by providing a very effective sounding board. Mirella’s strong personal values and business ethics complement her high professional standards. I recommend Mirella without any

Kaberi Dasgupta, MD, MSc, FRCP(C) Associate Professor of Medicine, McGill University

Dr. Mirella De Civita’s deep knowledge of knowledge translation and qualitative research methods were critical in the publication of our work: The first was an application of diffusion of innovations theory to diabetes translation research, highlighting the key elements to achieve sustainable implementation of evidence- based diabetes management programs (DeCivita and Dasgupta, Journal of Public Health). The second was a qualitative examination of physical activity- related barriers and facilitators experienced by adults with type 2 diabetes who had participated in a supervised exercise program (Casey, DeCivita, and Dasgupta, Diabetic Medicine). Her collaborative spirit and astute knowledge were critical to our

Alstom Leader from Cohort 6

Kim and Stefano, I just have to say, I’ve participated in numerous trainings at Alstom, but this one has truly been unlike any other. The past two days of in-person sessions have been an incredible experience for me—it’s a game changer. Even after hearing such positive things from others, this program has exceeded my expectations. Thank you to all of you and Papillon [MDC].

Dimitri Garinis, Pratt & Whitney Canada

Just completed this truly rewarding workshop on ‘Impactful Conversations’ offered by my employer Pratt & Whitney Canada. The training and content exceeded my expectations. Kudos to our instructor Stefano Di Lollo from Papillon MDC for his teaching style, course organization, and the materials provided. I highly recommend this for everyone’s professional development.

Sara, Pratt & Whitney Canada

Thank you, Stefano, for the valuable knowledge you shared with us. A great experience.

Leader at Alstom

The module on [managerial] courage has given me so much to think about. There’s plenty that I don’t make time for and I realize my threat detection’s go-to protection behavior is often avoiding the things that bring me discomfort. Great workshop.

Director, Eng, at P&WC

This testimonial is a bit unconventional because I wasn’t able to attend the entire series of workshops. From what I did experience, what was shared was some really helpful and interesting insights which means I’ll need to enroll in the program again! Looking forward to seeing you again, Stefano.

P.Spec, PWC

I had so much going on at work that I almost considered skipping the Papillon [MDC] workshops, but after the first session, I was hooked. I made time for each module, and I’m so glad I did. Stephano, I’m ready to transform and take flight.

Sara, Pratt & Whitney Canada

I missed this program the last two times it was offered at PWC, so I was thrilled to finally experience it this time. I had heard great things about it, and it definitely lived up to my expectations! Very well-designed, it’s practical, and Stefano was a great experienced facilitator. Merci!

Director at Alstom USA

As a result of Papillon MDC’s L.E.AIR leadership program, I’ve been able to remove barriers for my team by having people speak up, preventing blame culture, and focusing on a culture “oneness” as Stefano puts it. I’ve implemented elements from every module. Thank you!

Neve J., Director

Today, I used a technique you [Stefano] taught me about reframing criticism and giving effective feedback to help a colleague. I guided her on how to approach an issue she was experiencing with another coworker. I’ve learned so much from you—thank you!

MM, Manager, Pratt & Whitney CAN

This was my second time taking a leadership program with you, Stefano, and I was truly hoping you’d be the one facilitating this one on feedback. I know there are aspects I resisted at first because of my past experiences, but your way of making us think in new ways while supporting us by providing tools and techniques is amazing. Thank you.

Demi, Project Engineer & Manager, PWC

The world has changed and this program is what is needed more than ever. Mr. Di Lollo is excellent at leading group discussions and has deep knowledge of the subject. He has a great ability to create and maintain smooth flow between learning modules. This was unlike most trainings I’ve taken and I really enjoyed it. I’d be interested in taking the Purposeful Coaching program.

Zaba, Engineering, Pratt & Whitney

Stefano is a master communicator, and you can tell he’s really comfortable with the program content. He shares examples that make it easy to relate to everyday workplace situations. The Papillon [MDC] feedback models are way better and more practical than the basic hamburger method you usually see, and Stefano demonstrated them through role-playing. I highly recommend it.

Sebastien Guy, Requirements Analyst

Thx, Stefano! What a pleasure it was to hear from you recently! I’m not kidding, I was just praising you and the workshop/training you gave us a year ago! Still the best learning experience, I must say! ‎

Thiago Rodrigues, Alstom

Today, I received certification for the Alstom Senior Leadership program at our Americas HQ in Canada. It was an exceptional experience, featuring training and pod coaching with outstanding facilitators from [Papillon MDC]. I had the opportunity to connect with colleagues from around the globe, fostering genuine networking and exchange. The training incorporated real-world examples, demonstrating how we, as leaders, can apply the techniques learned while contributing to the experiences and development of others. Alstom is investing in us to become leaders who will transform the region and the company, with empathy and accountability to deliver on expectations. I deeply appreciate and thank everyone for the opportunity to be part of this transformative group. Count on me for this journey! Stefano Di Lollo, congratulations! It was a pleasure to share this training and pod coaching experience with you.‎ ‎‎‎

Ozzy

I had the pleasure of participating in the Leaders Embodying AIR initiative consisting of leadership training sessions and coaching led by Papillon MDC, and it was an incredibly transformative experience. Specifically, Stefano possesses a remarkable ability to distill complex leadership concepts into actionable insights, making the training both engaging and highly practical. Thanks to Stefano, Mirella, and Kim, I feel more confident in my leadership abilities and equipped with a toolkit of strategies to inspire and guide my team effectively. I highly recommend this training to anyone looking to elevate their leadership skills and make a meaningful impact in their organization. ‎ ‎‎‎

Rolf Karlsson, Director – Software Engineering

Stefano is an excellent trainer who provides many personal examples. The course has offered me valuable insights that I am now applying in my daily work. While many aspects require constant effort, I now have some triggers that help me stay on track. Thank you. ‎ ‎‎‎

Keesha Davis, Alstom

This learning experience was unique because I was able to learn from the executive coaching while also learning about the company at the same time. Being able to partner with different leaders having various backgrounds from across the globe provided a glance into how we can impact our company and truly be the change we want to see. I appreciate working with Stefano especially because he did not shy away from using his own, personal experiences to connect with our Cohort. It made him more relatable. ‎

S. Palacios, Alstom

An excellent course! Very interactive, with a lot of participation, very complete, and very practical! Thank you very much for the sessions, Stefano, I truly enjoyed the entire course and group coaching, and aside from the fact that this will help us to be better leaders, it will help us to become better people! ‎ ‎‎‎

Yalena Cerrud

I’m very happy to have had the opportunity to participate in this high-caliber program for leaders. The learning will be very useful in my daily activities as project director. It was an incredible experience to carve out time and take advantage of this opportunity so I could invest in my personal and professional development by learning tools and strategies for effective leadership. Also, I would like to give a special thanks to Stefano Di Lollo. He is an incredible facilitator, leader, and coach who was always encouraging our participation and employing a very effective teaching style. ‎ ‎‎‎

Pedro Machado

I thoroughly enjoyed the program. The topics covered made me reflect deeply on my team management approach, the discussions with my team yielded valuable insights, and the in-person component was fantastic. Obrigado, Stefano! ‎ ‎‎‎

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