Who is GDF Talent?

GDF Talent Inc. is a Canadian leadership development and training company, based in Montreal, Quebec. We offer all our services in English and French.

 

We have been an Authorized Provider of the acclaimed Fierce Conversations®  leadership development program since 2006. We are also an Authorized Partner of the Everything DiSC® assessment-based personal development learning experience and of the Five Behaviors® leadership development program that focuses on building cohesive and high performing teams. We offer interactive instructor-led workshops and practical tools to help employees and managers in organizations of any size improve their communication and develop their leadership skills. Our mission is to help our customers boost the performance and efficiency of their teams to achieve the desired results, while improving their corporate culture.

Meet Gloria Di Francesco

Founder and CEO, GDF Talent Inc.

Gloria Di Francesco is the founder and CEO of GDF Talent Inc. Prior to starting her business in 2008, Gloria worked in the corporate world for over 20 years, specializing in both Operations and Human Performance where she gained valuable expertise in the areas of Management, Training & Development and Learning Delivery.

In addition to having an extensive understanding of Operations, Gloria has a proven ability to lead and develop efficient teams. Her strengths include exceptional skills as a workshop facilitator and training specialist and an undisputed aptitude to motivate, coach, develop and influence others.

As a strong communicator and an excellent public speaker in both English and French, Gloria has delivered many workshops and presentations to audiences of all sizes on a variety of topics such as Leadership Development, Sales Training, Team Building, Presentation & Networking Skills and Emotional Intelligence.

One of her favorite topics remains Fierce Conversations, an inspiring and impactful Leadership Development program developed in 2004 by Fierce Inc.’s founder Susan Scott. As a certified Fierce Conversations Master Facilitator since 2006, Gloria has facilitated numerous workshops in many companies such as Coca-Cola, Bell, American Express, Randstad Canada, and Spin Master to name only a few (see complete list below). The comments received are always extremely positive and the participants come out of these workshops well prepared and motivated to address their biggest challenges.

In 2020, Gloria added to her certifications by becoming an Authorized Partner of Everything DiSC, a powerful assessment-based learning tool that deepens self-awareness, inspires appreciation of others, and fosters effective collaboration in the workplace.

In 2023, GDF Talent became an Authorized Partner of The Five Behaviors® program. Developed in partnership with Patrick Lencioni, based on his international bestseller, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, The Five Behaviors is a compelling leadership development program that transforms teams through a powerful model that drives team effectiveness and productivity. This added credential further entrenches her communication expertise.

Gloria’s unique style of blending content with real life experiences enables participants to fully understand the concepts and apply what they have learned to transform their behavior and attain the desired results. Her ability to balance humor and corporate wisdom has earned her the reputation of being an entertaining yet knowledgeable, authentic and eloquent facilitator.

When Gloria is not working, you will find her skiing in winter or biking and hiking in the summer. She loves to entertain her friends with great food and wine. Gloria lives with her family in Montreal, Quebec.

Meet Carla Iliescu

Consultant, GDF Talent Inc.

Carla is a Certified Fierce Conversations Facilitator and GDF Talent’s expert consultant. As the owner of her own boutique leadership & coaching firm based in NYC and with over two decades of executive leadership experience, team development and coaching, Carla recognizes the transformative impact of courageous leadership on both business results and engagement. With a powerful communication style that is both engaging and convincing, she shares her wealth of expertise, leadership experience and real-life examples in order to help leaders and their teams transform the conversations that are essential to their success and leave the workshop with a concrete and actionable plan. 

Who is GDF Talent?

GDF Talent Inc. is a Canadian leadership development and training company, based in Montreal, Quebec. We offer all our services in English and French.

 

We have been an Authorized Provider of the acclaimed Fierce Conversations®  leadership development program since 2006. We are also an Authorized Partner of the Everything DiSC® assessment-based personal development learning experience and of the Five Behaviors® leadership development program that focuses on building cohesive and high performing teams. We offer interactive instructor-led workshops and practical tools to help employees and managers in organizations of any size improve their communication and develop their leadership skills. Our mission is to help our customers boost the performance and efficiency of their teams to achieve the desired results, while improving their corporate culture.

Meet Gloria Di Francesco

Founder and CEO,
GDF Talent Inc.

Gloria Di Francesco is the founder and CEO of GDF Talent Inc. Prior to starting her business in 2008, Gloria worked in the corporate world for over 20 years, specializing in both Operations and Human Performance where she gained valuable expertise in the areas of Management, Training & Development and Learning Delivery.

In addition to having an extensive understanding of Operations, Gloria has a proven ability to lead and develop efficient teams. Her strengths include exceptional skills as a workshop facilitator and training specialist and an undisputed aptitude to motivate, coach, develop and influence others.

As a strong communicator and an excellent public speaker in both English and French, Gloria has delivered many workshops and presentations to audiences of all sizes on a variety of topics such as Leadership Development, Sales Training, Team Building, Presentation & Networking Skills and Emotional Intelligence.

One of her favorite topics remains Fierce Conversations, an inspiring and impactful Leadership Development program developed in 2004 by Fierce Inc.’s founder Susan Scott. As a certified Fierce Conversations Master Facilitator since 2006, Gloria has facilitated numerous workshops in many companies such as Coca-Cola, Bell, American Express, Randstad Canada, and Spin Master to name only a few (see complete list below). The comments received are always extremely positive and the participants come out of these workshops well prepared and motivated to address their biggest challenges.

In 2020, Gloria added to her certifications by becoming an Authorized Partner of Everything DiSC, a powerful assessment-based learning tool that deepens self-awareness, inspires appreciation of others, and fosters effective collaboration in the workplace.

In 2023, GDF Talent became an Authorized Partner of The Five Behaviors® program. Developed in partnership with Patrick Lencioni, based on his international bestseller, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, The Five Behaviors is a compelling leadership development program that transforms teams through a powerful model that drives team effectiveness and productivity. This added credential further entrenches her communication expertise.

Gloria’s unique style of blending content with real life experiences enables participants to fully understand the concepts and apply what they have learned to transform their behavior and attain the desired results. Her ability to balance humor and corporate wisdom has earned her the reputation of being an entertaining yet knowledgeable, authentic and eloquent facilitator.

When Gloria is not working, you will find her skiing in winter or biking and hiking in the summer. She loves to entertain her friends with great food and wine. Gloria lives with her family in Montreal, Quebec.

Meet Carla Iliescu

Consultant, GDF Talent Inc.

Carla is a Certified Fierce Conversations Facilitator and GDF Talent’s expert consultant for the US. As the owner of her own boutique leadership & coaching firm based in NYC and with over two decades of executive leadership experience, team development and coaching, Carla recognizes the transformative impact of courageous leadership on both business results and engagement. With a powerful communication style that is both engaging and convincing, she shares her wealth of expertise, leadership experience and real-life examples in order to help leaders and their teams transform the conversations that are essential to their success and leave the workshop with a concrete and actionable plan.

Our Clients

  • SPIN MASTER
  • BELL
  • OPTOMETRIC SERVICES INC (OSI GROUP)
  • MCKESSON
  • JOSEPH RIBKOFF
  • CHRISTINA MILLER REAL ESTATE GROUP
  • FM GLOBAL

  • BDO CANADA
  • ELIZABETH HOUSE
  • MOËT HENNESSY HOBBS CHARTON
  • PFM
  • FEDERATION CJA
  • KERR FINANCIAL
  • PLUSGRADE

Since 2006, Gloria has also facilitated Fierce Conversations workshops in partnership with Fierce Inc, in the following organizations:

  • NAV CANADA
  • FIVE BELOW
  • GETTY IMAGES
  • BAE SYSTEMS
  • AMWAY
  • INTELLIJOINT SURGICAL
  • TJX
  • CONCENTRA
  • FIRST NATIONS EDUCATION COUNCIL
  • MOHAWK COLLEGE
  • RANDSTAD CANADA

  • COCA-COLA
  • PURE TECHNOLOGIES
  • WOLSELEY
  • GETTY IMAGES
  • CANADIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
  • ARRAY MARKETING
  • COLLEGE OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF CANADA
  • CANADA GOOSE
  • AMERICAN EXPRESS

  • NAV CANADA
  • FIVE BELOW
  • GETTY IMAGES
  • BAE SYSTEMS
  • AMWAY
  • INTELLIJOINT SURGICAL
  • TJX
  • CONCENTRA
  • FIRST NATIONS EDUCATION COUNCIL
  • MOHAWK COLLEGE
  • COCA-COLA
  • PURE TECHNOLOGIES
  • WOLSELEY
  • GETTY IMAGES
  • CANADIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
  • ARRAY MARKETING
  • COLLEGE OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF CANADA
  • CANADA GOOSE
  • FM GLOBAL
  • RANSTAD CANADA
  • AMERICAN EXPRESS

Ready to Get Started?

Contact us today at (514) 710-8845 so we can talk about your specific needs. Or fill out the form below.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact us today at info@gdftalent.com so we can talk about your specific needs. Or fill out the form below.