Who We Are

Raison d’être

At Effiqual, we partner with organizations endeavouring to build their capacity and sustainability by aligning purpose, people, and systems. Guided by a blend of wisdom, passion, and transformative thinking, we collaborate with clients to co-create resilient and impactful solutions in leadership, management systems, and team development.
Untitled design (1)

A Journey of Intentional Development

We nurture cultures where every individual finds meaning in their work, embracing a shared sense of mission, responsibility, and personal agency. By redistributing accountability and rethinking conventional practices, we help organizations flourish from within—cultivating environments where both people and systems align with core values and aspirations

plutuuus_We_work_with_organizations_committed_to_making_the_w_5123fd3d-80b8-47ae-86a6-3e50d41e6fa9_1

Partnering with Change-Makers

We ally with organizations dedicated to global betterment—those who innovate, enhance performance, and sustain impact over time. Recognizing that genuine growth requires tailored, human-centered solutions, we work together to learn, lead, and reform outdated practices.

plutuuus_A_high-energy_team_of_three_business_consultants_eng_943486ed-eb28-47c2-8ac0-0d97025f5a18_2

Building Enduring Impact

Effiqual stimulates change that is both genuine and self-determined. Our comprehensive approach, which emphasizes distributed knowledge, responsibility, authority, and accountability, equips organizations to develop high-quality practices, policies, and systems.

Untitled design

Committed to Collaboration and Integrity

Our partnerships are built on trust, mutual respect, and a commitment to shared purpose. With a spirit of service, authenticity, and compassion, our impact extends well beyond immediate challenges—creating environments where both organizations and individuals enjoy long-term prosperity.

plutuuus_Medium_close-up_of_a_confident_man_and_woman_in_a_mo_690e74bf-33de-4348-b7df-24fd8540f2e8_2

Effiqual, and its sister companies, have partnered with hundreds of private and public institutions in over 40 countries across five continents. Originating in Canada and reaching across the globe, we have trained and coached over 30,000 individuals worldwide, embodying a commitment to meaningful impact.

Effiqual proudly serves as the Canadian affiliate of Designed Learning®, operating as Designed Learning® Canada. This partnership is a natural extension of a relationship that started in 1993, anchored in shared purpose and convictions. We believe that people are central to the success of organizations and have the power to create systems that can serve their need for community, meaning and contribution.

Our team is a dynamic group of passionate professionals, with diverse expertise and decades of experience, united by a shared commitment to create systems that inspire connection, reform practices, and redistribute accountability for impactful change.

Nicole St-Pierre

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Mathematics, Université de MontréalAdvanced Leadership Program, McGill University Nicole St-Pierre is a consultant, coach, and facilitator specializing in organizational development, change ...
Read More →

Lynda Keating

Lynda is an energizing leader with extensive experience across various industries both as aninternal executive and as an external consultant. Her experience spans Organizational Culture,Organizational ...
Read More →

Joseph (Joe) Maalouf

Joe Maalouf is a founding partner of the Canadian firm Effiqual / Designed Learning Canada, a consulting company that helps organizations improve quality, sustainability, and ...
Read More →

Elizabeth (Liz) Falco

Drawing from her 25+ year experience as an educational and non-profit leader, Liz uses her exceptional listening and project management skills, her strategic mindset and ...
Read More →

Echo Wu

Leadership & Resilience Coach | APAC HR Strategist | ExecutiveCoach | PADI Rescue Diver | AIDA Freediver With a wealth of experience leading teams in ...
Read More →

Djina Barakat

Djina Barakat, a seasoned trainer and management consultant with over two decades of experience in HR development, interpersonal skills, team assessment, and people management. Certified ...
Read More →

Diogène Ntirandekura

Digital Transformation Strategist | ERP Expert | Entrepreneur | Educator Diogène Ntirandekura is a seasoned digital transformation consultant with nearly two decades of experience implementing ...
Read More →

Carl Bou Malham

Carl Bou Malham is a management professional with an MBA and over 20 years of experience in premier multinational companies including Bel International, AOL, Danone ...
Read More →

Anis Abou Jaoudé

Anis Jaoudé is a Certified Human Resources Professional (CRHA) from the Ordre des Conseillers en Ressources Humaines Agréés de Québec, and also certified by the ...
Read More →
Shopping Cart