Patrick Behar-Courtois

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Dr. Behar-Courtois is a global force in organizational development, blending over 25 years of international expertise as a university professor, entrepreneur, and consultant. From Fortune 500 boardrooms to United Nations initiatives, he’s transformed organizations across continents with his action-research-driven approach. As an Associate Professor at a Sino-US joint program in south China and founder of MB Consulting in Shanghai, he’s shaped high-performance cultures worldwide. In 2024, he launched ProfilAS, a cutting-edge SAAS platform revolutionizing AI-driven talent analytics.

With a Doctorate in Organizational Behavior, an MBA, and certifications in coaching and leadership, Dr. Behar-Courtois has lived and worked in France, Japan, Myanm
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Coaching Becomes Real the Moment You Stop Trying to Be Liked

There’s a stage many leaders go through when they start coaching. They become more available. They ask more questions. They listen. They soften.

And for a while, that alone improves relationships. People feel seen. The leader feels proud of their “new style.”

Then comes the next stage. The leader has to say something the employee won’t enjoy hearing.

That’s where the coaching identity gets tested.

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“Fostering an organizational culture hyperfocused on upskilling, innovation, and employee development is the key competitive advantage in today's volatile work environment.”
Patrick Behar-Courtois, Maximizing Organizational Performance: A Guide to Effective Performance Coaching

“Performance coaching is a powerful tool for helping individuals and teams realize their full potential, and employees feel way more connected to their organization's mission as a result.”
Patrick Behar-Courtois, Maximizing Organizational Performance: A Guide to Effective Performance Coaching

“When individuals unlock their potential, the entire organization feels that positive ripple effect.”
Patrick Behar-Courtois, Maximizing Organizational Performance: A Guide to Effective Performance Coaching

“Fostering an organizational culture hyperfocused on upskilling, innovation, and employee development is the key competitive advantage in today's volatile work environment.”
Patrick Behar-Courtois, Maximizing Organizational Performance: A Guide to Effective Performance Coaching

“Performance coaching is a powerful tool for helping individuals and teams realize their full potential, and employees feel way more connected to their organization's mission as a result.”
Patrick Behar-Courtois, Maximizing Organizational Performance: A Guide to Effective Performance Coaching

“A good performance assessment gives you the hard facts you'll need to provide specific, useful feedback that your employee can act on.”
Patrick Behar-Courtois, Maximizing Organizational Performance: A Guide to Effective Performance Coaching

“When individuals unlock their potential, the entire organization feels that positive ripple effect.”
Patrick Behar-Courtois, Maximizing Organizational Performance: A Guide to Effective Performance Coaching

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