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DISC, MBTI, Big Five, and More: Finding the Best Personality Framework for Your Goals

DISC, MBTI, Big Five, and More: Finding the Best Personality Framework for Your Goals

by Genevieve Rochon | May 22, 2025 | Leadership, DISC Training, Personality Styles

When it comes to understanding ourselves and the people around us, personality frameworks have become a valuable tool across many industries. Whether in leadership, education, coaching, or even personal relationships, knowing how people behave, communicate, and make...
The Road to DISC Certification: Is It Worth It for Coaches, Leaders, and HR Pros?

The Road to DISC Certification: Is It Worth It for Coaches, Leaders, and HR Pros?

by JJ Brun | Apr 10, 2025 | Leadership, DISC Training, Personality Styles

If you’ve been following my work for a while, then you already know the power of DISC. You’ve seen how understanding human behaviour can shift conversations, unlock trust, and improve the way people work together. Maybe you’ve even used it with your teams or...
7 Hidden Roadblocks That Could Derail Your Retirement Plan

7 Hidden Roadblocks That Could Derail Your Retirement Plan

by JJ Brun | Mar 13, 2025 | Uncategorized, DISC Training, Leadership

Retirement is one of those things that can feel so far away—until suddenly, it’s not. Some people put off thinking about it, assuming they have plenty of time to figure it out. Others focus only on the financial aspect, believing that as long as they save enough,...
Navigating the AI Transition: Why Empathy and Curiosity Are Your Organization’s Greatest Assets

Navigating the AI Transition: Why Empathy and Curiosity Are Your Organization’s Greatest Assets

by JJ Brun | Jul 11, 2024 | Leadership, DISC Training

Is AI reshaping the workplace? It’s a question on the minds of many organizations today, as AI continues to gain prominence. In our rapidly evolving world, AI is revolutionizing how we work. Tasks that once took hours can now be completed in seconds, thanks to...
DISCover Your Leadership Style: Personalized Pathways to Leadership Development

DISCover Your Leadership Style: Personalized Pathways to Leadership Development

by JJ Brun | Jun 27, 2024 | DISC Training, Leadership

Are you in a leadership role? If so, how confident are you in your understanding of what being a leader truly entails? When we think of leadership, the immediate association is often with someone guiding their team towards greater success. While this is accurate,...
Decoding Minds: Leadership Lessons from Former Spy

Decoding Minds: Leadership Lessons from Former Spy

by JJ Brun | Jun 27, 2024 | DISC Training, Leadership

The Zoë Routh Leadership Podcast invites guests to explore the future and its impact on leadership. Each episode tackles big questions like What’s on the horizon? What does it mean for us? And most importantly, what skills do we need for future leadership? A few...
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JJ Brun is a renowned Human Behaviour and Communication Specialist, who served for 20 years in the Canadian Armed Forces in the field of Human Intelligence. JJ has dedicated his life and his business to training thousands of people in the principles of human behaviour and effective communication practices across cultures.

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