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Kambio Performance mental performance coaches, speakers and trainers are highly skilled professionals who bring a great wealth of experience from different performance domains. All Kambio Performance mental performance coaches have Masters Degrees from well-recognized performance psychology university graduate programs. They are also recognized by the Canadian Sport Psychology Association.

Jean François Ménard

Founder and President - Mental performance coach, Speaker, Trainer
Jean François Ménard is widely recognized for his contributions to the field of performance psychology. At the age of 25 and fresh out of graduate school, he joined the world-famous entertainment company Cirque Du Soleil, where he coached circus artists to deal with pressure and perform at their best, on demand, up to 450 times a year. Five years later, he founded Kambio Performance and has since become one of the most sought-after mental performance specialists in the country. During the last 5 Olympic Games, his clients stepped on the podium 18 times: 8x gold, 4x silver and 6x bronze. He is a bestselling book author, a radio personality and professional speaker with over 1000 keynote speeches delivered to organizations such as the FBI, PepsiCo, RedBull, RBC, and NASA. His private clients are proven winners: Olympic gold medalists, SuperBowl and X-Games champions, professional athletes, surgeons, pop stars, and corporate leaders. He is based in Montreal, Canada.

André Lachance

Speaker and Trainer
André Lachance is an internationally acclaimed for his expertise in coaching and leadership in sport. He currently serves as the Senior Director of Casting, Coaching and Performance Medicine for Cirque du Soleil. Before joining the circus, André built the first Women’s National Baseball Program in Canada and was head coach for 15 years. He also taught advanced coaching courses at the University of Ottawa for 20 years. André was granted the University of Ottawa Teacher of the Year award for his outstanding teaching skills. He is also the recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal given by the Canadian Government for contributing significantly to Canadian sport system. Over the years, André has given over 1000 keynote speeches in 20 countries on various topics related to leadership, change management and team chemistry. His clients speak for themselves: NHL, UNESCO, MLB, Novartis and several Olympic Committees across the world. He is based in Montréal, Canada.

Alex Hodgins

Mental performance coach and Speaker
Alex Hodgins is a highly accomplished mental performance coach with a specialization in both individual and team performance, as well as leadership and culture development. He was the mental performance coach for the Canadian Women’s Soccer Team who captured bronze (2016) and gold (2020) at the Olympic Games. He now works with the Vancouver Canucks and Vancouver Whitecaps, as well as two other Canadian Olympic programs. Alex helps teams create winning cultures, and he coaches athletes to play with clear intentions and confident minds. He utilizes advanced techniques like biofeedback, mindfulness and pressure management strategies to deliver consistent performances under the most challenging situations. His calm demeanor and his natural teaching abilities has benefited some of the most talented athletes across the country. He is a lifelong learner, pursuing personal and professional growth everyday. Alex resides in Vancouver, Canada.

Sieger Roorda

Mental performance coach and Speaker
As a former national level athlete and coach, Sieger Roorda has always had a passion for finding ways to better himself and the athletes he coached. Sieger Roorda is currently the mental performance specialist for CANSOFCOM (Canadian Special Operations and Command). He was formerly the mental performance coordinator for all varsity teams at the University of Ottawa, including the nationally acclaimed men’s basketball team. Other notable clients are CF Montreal’s soccer academy, the Montreal Opera, Olympic athletes, Bell Media and various IT companies. Having worked for so many diverse clients ranging from the performing arts to professional sport to tactical populations, Sieger’s is undeniably one of Canada’s brightest young leaders in the field of mental performance. He finds his personal satisfaction from helping others pursue their passions and achieve their goals through a client-first approach. Sieger works out of Ottawa and Montreal.

Beth McCharles

Mental performance coach and Speaker
Beth McCharles is a highly respected mental performance coach with over 20 years of experience. She is passionate about fostering growth, and combines evidence and experiential practices with a strength-based approach to help individuals unlock their full potential. Her clients include Olympic medalists, professional athletes, artists, and corporate leaders. She currently is the mental performance coach for the PWHL Toronto Sceptres. Born and raised in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Human Kinetics from St. Francis Xavier University, Master’s in Sport Psychology from the University of Ottawa, and a PhD in Behavioral Exercise Science from the University of Toronto. In 2019 she was inducted into the St. Francis Xavier Sport Hall of Fame as a dual sport athlete in soccer and hockey. Over the years, Beth has given keynote speeches to top organizations like Hockey Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces, and Nike. She is based in Toronto, Canada.