With great authenticity, Colette shares her experience as a caregiver for her mother, whom she supported alongside her sister in a setting filled with respect and tenderness. She recounts this period marked by difficult choices, valuable lessons, and moments of pure joy. This touching and inspiring conference invites reflection on the role of seniors, dignity, caregiving, and resilience within today’s families.

Can we really trust appearances? In this conference, Colette Provencher addresses the weight of judgment and perception through her personal story: a childhood marked by contrasts, a career lived under the constant scrutiny of the public, and the conviction that we must learn to look beyond appearances. With honesty and sensitivity, she invites her audience to move past prejudices, open up to the complexity of others, and cultivate a deeper understanding of human behavior.

A lifelong weather enthusiast, Colette Provencher offers a captivating exploration of the evolution of weather forecasting and its role in our daily lives. From her beginnings in Trois-Rivières to today’s digital models and artificial intelligence, she clearly explains the major changes in her field while demystifying key concepts. Suitable for both businesses and associations, this conference also addresses our collective relationship with the environment and the weather—an issue that impacts farmers, event organizers, and the general public alike.

From her beginnings as a weather presenter in a largely male-dominated environment to her current role as a leading figure in Quebec’s media landscape, Colette Provencher has had to face doubt, persistence, and at times even harassment. With honesty and courage, she shares the challenges she has overcome, the lessons learned, and the strength she developed to forge her own path. This inspiring and motivating conference is aimed at both women and men who wish to reflect on leadership, resilience, and the importance of believing in oneself despite obstacles.