Who we are...
what we believe.
WHY WE EXIST
We believe we are at a critical tipping point, time for change is now.
Old paradigms and models of work no longer satisfy the rapidly changing world we live in. People want organizations that are able to respond to changes in a human-centric, purpose-driven and sustainable way.
Human-centric organizations are those in which people feel comfortable being their authentic selves, care about meeting the needs of others, and are given the space to grow into the best version of themselves.
We believe it’s not just about human beings, it’s about being human.
ARE WE A GOOD FIT?
We work with organizations
ready to build vision, understanding, clarity and agility to best respond to the ever increasing changes around us.
We work with forward thinking leaders, change makers, who want to make a shift to creating human-centric cultures which propel growth of people, profit and planet.
If you are looking for the traditional consulting methods we may not be for you.
Co-founder Caroline Samné
Caroline Samné is a fluently bilingual Change Architect and leader of change. As co-founder of The Pillars, Caroline is passionate about equipping leaders with the skills they need to foster a human, change-enabled culture within their company. She is driven by a vision where all workplaces encourage people to thrive and become their best selves.
A big believer in social responsibility and giving back, Caroline acts as VP Students and Young Alumni for the Concordia Alumni Association. She mentors young women just starting their careers as well as those trying to set a path for themselves after completing their studies.
An advocate of education and as a a life-long learner herself, Caroline has been teaching part-time in the faculty of Applied Human Sciences at Concordia University since 2002.
Co-founder Anne Pertus
Anne is passionate about co-creating solutions with people in building human working environments. Imagine that everyday is filled with joy, satisfaction of your contribution towards a well defined purpose and achieving your goals while living your values. All this aligned with the vision, values and objectives of the organization.
Experience with small to large national organizations, Anne has learned the best and the worst of various working environments and felt that something different had to be practiced and lived. Anne often proclaims: ‘’since we spend most of our lives in the workplace, why not enjoy and be fulfilled and not solely be there for a pay check. Do we go to work jazzed for the day ahead? If not, why not?’’ Anne assists clients in exploring, identifying and building on their strengths and reflect on what is needed to build a human working environment.
