My journey into the art of presentation began in an unexpected place: the world of theatrical clown and public performance. With roots in a centuries-old art form, theatrical clowning celebrates authenticity, vulnerability, and the “art of being”—qualities that teach performers to connect deeply with audiences through spontaneity and honesty. For over a decade, I honed my craft in theatrical clown, performing in public spaces and drawing from the traditions of commedia dell'arte, street performance, and improvisation. This experience taught me that true presence isn’t about perfection; it’s about raw, genuine connection.Now I help others build that connection with themselves and with others.

What clowns can teach you about vulnerability in leadership.See the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hSpgDo9b2Q

Featured speaker at Distrupt HR Toronto, Ottawa and WaterlooView the Toronto video at : https://disrupthr.co/vimeo-video/training-your-interpretation-monster-michaud-garneau-disrupthr-talks/

At Shift Facilitation, I specialize in running "Train the Trainer" sessions focused on excelling in online facilitation skills. I teach professionals how to be engaging and effective in virtual environments, helping them master techniques for maintaining participant interest, fostering interaction, and delivering content in a way that resonates. My role is all about empowering facilitators to create impactful and memorable online learning experiences.

In my role at Summit, I facilitated team-building sessions designed to strengthen collaboration, communication, and trust among team members. I guided groups through various interactive activities and exercises, helping them break down barriers, improve teamwork, and create a more cohesive and supportive work environment. My focus was on creating engaging and meaningful experiences that left a lasting positive impact on team dynamics.

At Dovetail Training, I designed and facilitated custom programs tailored to meet the unique needs of various organizations. My work involved creating engaging, impactful training sessions focused on enhancing leadership, communication, and teamwork. I ensured that each program was not only relevant and practical but also resonated with participants, driving meaningful change and development within their teams.

Managed and trained a team of 15 in various forms of performance art. Facilitated the co-creation of large scale works of puppetry.