Cactus 83
Boutique HR Consulting Shop
Allô!
Glad to see you here.
I’m JJ, HR Consultant and Founder of Cactus 83.
Driven by a dual commitment to people and business, my mission is to empower both to reach their full potential. It’s why I founded Cactus 83—to focus on this passion and have a lasting impact.
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As I was saying, everything I do is rooted in my why:
To empower human hearts & small businesses on their best self journey.
I do in 3 ways:
On stage work: Present, host & facilitate
Backstage work: Design, build & implement
Coaching work: HR pros, people managers & individual contributors
The world of work and the people in it is what gets me out of bed in the morning.
Did you know that I’m the brain behind Officevibe’s Engagement Survey and templates?
Yes. I love employee engagement.
And thanks to the survey questions and tools I’ve built, millions of employees now have a voice, and thousands of businesses have become great places to work.
Clients I’ve worked with
Stay22
Haleo
Factry
Workleap
Tedy
The A Effect
ALL IN
Stay22 Haleo Factry Workleap Tedy The A Effect ALL IN
When I’m not obsessing over human behavior, employee engagement and the future of work, you can find me cooking, hiking and discovering our planet with my husband Sylvain and our three teenagers. 🌶️🌵🌎
In fact, our travels is what prompted my love for cactuses.
Before founding Cactus 83, I was the HR Expert & Researcher for Officevibe/Workleap for 7 years. Prior to that, I was the HR Director and Organizational Coach for Triton Digital for close to 9 years.
Who am I?
Right from the start of my career, I discovered a talent for connecting with people and it’s since stayed at the heart of who I am and how I work: I’m curious, empathetic and love to empower others in their quests.
My background and research have enabled me to become a sought-after speaker and presenter. Over the past 10 years, I've participated in and hosted many conferences, webinars, podcasts and workshops to share my passion for culture and engagement.
Why Cactus 83?
When I founded my company, I wanted a name that people would remember. You have to admit, this one sticks!
I’ve always loved cactuses, so that part was easy. I then added 83 to refer to March 8 (8/3), date of its foundation. Finally, I borrowed the formula from my friends at Gorilla 76 who are an inspiration to me.
Cactuses and humans are similar in many ways. Cactuses don't grow overnight: they need care, love and patience, just like humans do. Cactuses can grow in the most difficult conditions, just like humans do. Cactuses are beautiful but prickly, just like tough conversations we have between humans.
It all boils down to this: facing the prickly stuff unlocks growth and greatness.
How I work
The four values that guide me:
Curiosity
I sincerely believe that knowledge is rooted in the power of asking the right questions. I question the status quo to discover a third door together. I listen to understand.
Relational intelligence
Relational intelligence refers to the ability to connect with others and develop trusting relationships. For me, a solid relationship enables quality work.
Results
I don't do fluff. My work drives visible results for my customers that have a lasting impact. More than a mandate, it's a relationship we’re building together.
Kindness
I act with integrity. My actions demonstrate a commitment to ethics and caring, and I value everyone around me. This is a value greater than the work itself. And it's what allows me to leave the world a better place than I found it.
