Manuelle Charbonneau, Ph.D.

Manuelle Charbonneau, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and industries. Manuelle is currently the French/American Executive Advisor to Senior Leaders and Leadership Development Innovator at Charbonneau Leadership Consulting, a role they have held since 2013. In this position, they help accelerate the growth and transformation of leaders and organizations through coaching and innovative development solutions.

In 2020, Charbonneau also became an Advisory Board Member at Managing Partners' Forum, a well-established forum and resource in the UK and parts of Europe. This role involves sharing ideas on strategic leadership and management excellence with professional firm leaders.

Prior to their current positions, Charbonneau was an Affiliate Executive Coach at AIIR Consulting starting in 2013. Manuelle also worked as a Leadership Development Internal Consultant at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California from 2000 to 2014, where they were responsible for the full leadership development pipeline and personally coached over 150 leaders.

Before that, Charbonneau worked as a Management consultant, specializing in change management, at Vasquez Management Consultants from 1996 to 2000.

Overall, Charbonneau has extensive experience in leadership development, coaching, and strategic management across various industries.

Manuelle Charbonneau, Ph.D. has an extensive education history. In 1981 to 1984, they completed their Bachelor's degree in International Business at Audencia. Following this, from 1986 to 1987, they obtained a teaching certification in rhythmic gymnastics and dance from C.R.E.P.S. Moving forward, from 1991 to 1993, Manuelle pursued their Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University. In 1996 to 1997, they completed a certificate program at the Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis. Continuing their academic journey, they enrolled at Alliant International University-Los Angeles, where they earned their Master's degree in Organizational Psychology from 1998 to 2000. In the same institution, they pursued their Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from 1998 to 2002. In 2012, they attended executive courses at the Thunderbird School of Global Management, specializing in Cross-Cultural Communication & Global Leadership. Finally, from 2011 to 2013, Manuelle obtained an Executive Leadership certificate from Cornell University.