Unlocking peak performance: Mindset lessons from the Olympic stage
Don’t miss your chance to learn the game-changing strategies top performers use to reach greatness.
Throughout his career, Jean François has coached athletes to 24 Olympic medals for Canada. Most recently, he supported freestyle skier Mikaël Kingsbury in securing Canada’s first gold of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games. He previously worked with Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, the most decorated Olympic figure skaters in history, as well as Summer Olympic icons like track and field gold medallists Damian Warner and Derek Drouin.
Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur or leader striving for personal excellence, get ready to unlock the mindset that will elevate your game — whatever it may be!
🗓️ Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Reception: 6:00 p.m. | Fireside Chat: 7:00 p.m.
📍 TIFF Lightbox | Malaparte 6th Floor | 350 King Street West | Toronto
Jean François Ménard (MA ’07; BSc ’05) is an expert in mental training and leadership coaching. Over the years, he’s become one of the most sought-after mental performance coaches in North America. His clients are proven winners: Olympic gold medalists, Super Bowl and X Games champions, Cirque du Soleil artists, surgeons, popstars, and corporate leaders. He is a bestselling author, a radio personality, and an accomplished speaker who shares his knowledge with elite organisations like the FBI, NASA, RedBull, PepsiCo and Toronto BlueJays.
Registration fee is $15 for alumni and $20 for guests, which includes appetizers and a complimentary drink.
For any questions, contact Frédérique Rivet Intermediate Specialist, National Alumni and Community Engagement.