I’m Louise Pitre
As a leadership coach, I centre equity, curiosity, authenticity and leading from the heart in all that I do. The heartbeat of my work is power, leadership, systems change, and theatre.
Ever since I stepped into my first formal position of authority, I’ve been dancing with power. Sometimes it’s a fiery tango or a graceful waltz, maybe a fun jive or even an impromptu jazz dance. Every new dance step is a discovery about my relationship to power, how I use power, and how power influences the effectiveness of my leadership.
Social purpose organizations are focused on social justice missions that are meant to create equity and justice out there. After 25 years as a leader in the nonprofit world, I've learned that we can't get to equity and justice out there unless we, as leaders, are willing to look inward. Change starts with us.
I lead with an equity centered lens.
I prioritize inclusive and intentional processes that centre equitable outcomes – to do what’s right, even when it comes with risks.
I bring curiosity into the work I do.
I approach each problem and project as an opportunity – and I don’t rely on traditional methods. There are always new ways to achieve meaningful results.
I show up with heart and authenticity.
I’m open and vulnerable to doing the hard work. I speak and lead from the heart, to connect to a deeper purpose.
I foster an open and collaborative space.
I create an environment where everyone feels welcome, comfortable, and heard, ensuring a diverse range of perspectives can be shared.
How I can help you make a shift.
I centre equity, curiosity, authenticity and leading from the heart in everything I do. The heartbeat of my work is power, leadership, systems change and theatre.
Inner Shifts
I work with leaders ready to engage in their inner work to create the behaviour and mindset shifts needed in their leadership and use of power.
I want to lead differently
Culture Shifts
I partner with teams and organizations committed to creating a shift in culture, one that leads to how teams and organizations do power.
I want to change our culture
System Shifts
I journey with cross-sectoral collaboratives engaged in creating deep, sustainable system shifts to re-centre and redistribute power.
I want to shift the system
Method & Framework
Theatre Époché
Imagine being asked to introduce yourself to a group by making a shape with your body that says how you’re feeling. It’s a game, yes, but it’s also a way to tap into the intelligence that lives in our bodies. Theatre opens us to a more intuitive wisdom from which we can create a new reality.
Why I use Theatre
In my leadership work, I use theatre as a doorway to embodied wisdom, awakening bone-deep knowing that can lead to larger shifts. Theatre supports change and activates collective intelligence and creativity in communities.
“There is something really powerful about using theatre and movement to surface the stories of life that can guide how we act in the world as individuals and as a community.”
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Theatre In Action
The word “epoché” refers to the setting aside of preconceived biases, assumptions, and beliefs to gain deeper insights. The word weaves together so much of what I believe is needed at this time in our history: to be in community, to see the system for what it is, to make meaning together of what we see, to let go so we can let in, and to co-create together.