Creating Productive & Inclusive Workplaces
Culture Catalyst sparks positive change in workplaces making them more productive, innovative, and inclusive through our consulting, training, and recruitment solutions.
About us!
We’re a management consulting and training firm specializing in accelerating the changes in organizations with productivity, innovation, and inclusion strategies and solutions to help our clients leverage their primary asset – their people – to achieve exceptional business results.
Culture Catalyst Inc. empowers small and medium organizations to thrive in an ever-changing world with strategic consulting, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and transformative workforce development solutions that drive operational excellence and lasting impact.
Mission & Vision
At Culture Catalyst, we envision a more equitable world where all people can live the good life and reach their potential regardless of their original circumstances.
We strive to accelerate the changes needed to allow more people to contribute their talents to solve the world’s biggest problems.
Our Core Values
Abundance
We see the limitless potential in life, in ourselves, and in those around us.
Inclusion
We put the conditions in place so everyone can reach their potential.
Leadership
We see the future we can create and put the system in place to make it a reality.
Uplift
We Collaborate in a way where we feel trusted and supported to do our best work.
Services
What We Offer
Empowering workplaces with Strategy, Audit, Training and Consulting services to drive productivity, innovation, and inclusivity.
Strategy
We develop strategy to help define the amount of emphasis and resources for your inclusion efforts.
Audit
We audit your business functions agains globally recognized inclusion best practices to provide evidence – based recommendations.
Training
We offer-the-shelf and customized training to help your teams master competence to foster productivity and an inclusive workplace climate.
Consulting
We partner with you to build systems, develop leaders, and coach work teams to enhance performance with an equitable and inclusive approach.
Our Work
Client Testimonials
Landscape Ontario
“I am compelled to reach out and express our heartfelt appreciation for the invaluable role you played in guiding us through our strategic planning session last April. Your facilitation skills, coupled with your unique personality and positive energy, were precisely what we needed to navigate the complexities of our diversity, inclusion, and belonging journey.”
PowerHub
“Jeff’s approach to fostering understanding in these critical areas was interactive and engaging. He introduced each topic with relevant statistics and findings, enriched the discussion with memorable media clips, and encouraged team participation through group activities.”
St. Thomas Police Service
“Thank you very much!!! It was a pleasure having you come speak to our staff. Everyone loved your presentation. You made is comfortable, fun, educational and a safe place for everyone.”
CN Tower
“Jeff was amazing and very engaging. I would highly recommend the workshop to anyone!”
Article – Empowering Potential: A Guide to Inclusive Recruitment
October 28, 2024 l Write by Jeffrey St. Denis
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of making workplaces accessible and inclusive for everyone. In today’s tight labour market, companies that embrace diversity—particularly people with disabilities—are better positioned to thrive.
With 1 in 5 Canadians identifying as having a disability, addressing inequities in recruitment is not only an ethical obligation but also a strategic move for companies facing chronic labour shortages. Inclusive hiring practices are essential to attract and retain talent from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, and foster a workplace culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.
Despite progress, unemployment rates for people with disabilities remain disproportionately high. This article offers HR professionals and hiring managers actionable strategies and inspiration for building more inclusive recruitment and selection processes. Featuring success stories, such as Faber Snowshoes, TD Canada Trust, and Lil E Coffee Café while debunking myths about interview practices, we aim to inspire organizations to unlock the full potential of diverse talent.
About CEO & Founder
Jeff St. Denis, MBA (he/him/his) is a management consultant known for sparking positive changes in organizations with over 15 years of experience in HR, training, organizational development, and diversity & inclusion. He founded Culture Catalyst Inc., a proud certified diverse supplier, to help leaders and teams reap the rewards of fostering productive, innovative, and inclusive organizations with consulting and training services.
Jeff cut his teeth in the hospitality industry in Vancouver. He then moved cross-country to Toronto then eventually to Canada’s capital. He’s worked and led teams on the frontlines, as well as at global headquarters.
He now supports organizations in many sectors across North America and Europe including hospitality, travel, tourism, tech, non-profit, public, associations, and manufacturing as well as partnering with other consulting and training providers.
Jeff holds an MBA in Executive Management, Management Consulting Specialization, from Royal Roads University and is an out and proud member of Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Association of Management Consultants.