Interview with Marie-Christine Drolet - AtmanCo

Marie-Christine Drolet arrives with AtmanCo like a refreshing hurricane in an air-conditioned office. This CEO who "didn't want to be an entrepreneur" ended up transforming psychometrics into something as cool as an oatmeal latte on a Monday morning.

AtmanCo: revolutionizing HR without wearing a tie

Marie-Christine Drolet bought AtmanCo with the determination of someone ordering a decaffeinated coffee: it sounds counter-intuitive, but she knew exactly what she was doing. A graduate of UQAM (yes, that cool university in Montreal where you say "tu" to teachers), she transformed a traditional psychometrics company into a talent platform that blends behavioral science, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence.

The result? A solution that assesses, develops and retains talent with as much finesse as a sommelier analyzes a wine... but much less pompously. AtmanCo now supports companies throughout their employees' lifecycle, from hiring to... Well, we're not hoping for retirement, because that would be creepy.

"I didn't want to become an entrepreneur": too difficult to maintain a good life balance

In an industry where everyone boasts of having had "entrepreneurship in their blood since the age of 5", Marie-Christine arrives with a disarming freshness: she flat-out didn't want to become an entrepreneur. It's like admitting you don't like avocado toast in Montreal - bold and authentic.

Her vision? To create talent assessment solutions that don't make you want to run away. Because let's be honest, who hasn't felt like lying on a personality test, telling themselves "I'll answer what they want to hear"? Marie-Christine has decided to revolutionize this little game by creating tools that truly measure performance AND well-being.

Top 100 most powerful women: not bad for someone who "didn't want to".

Named one of the "Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada" in 2022, Marie-Christine proves that you can revolutionize an industry without getting a big head. Her approach? Integrate psychometrics, analytics and AI so naturally that even your grandmother would understand (well, maybe not your grandmother, but you get the idea).

The AtmanCo team shares this mission of creating positive social impact by defining talent management. Because, frankly, it's about time someone shook up this sector that looked like it had just come out of the 90s.

From Montreal to Japan to Los Angeles: conquering the world (with class)

Recently invited as a keynote speaker at the MAPLE Business Council in Los Angeles, Marie-Christine and her team charmed the Californian business community, and now Japan is showing renewed interest in the AtmanCo solution. This tells us that the company will continue to make a name for itself.

The challenges of HR transformation: between tradition and innovation

In a sector where some companies still use assessment methods dating back to the days when Nokia made unbreakable telephones, Marie-Christine identifies the real challenges. How do you integrate cutting-edge technologies without scaring off HR teams who still have physical filing cabinets?

Her answer: create solutions so intuitive and effective that even the most reluctant to change can't resist. Because when you see the results, it's hard to go back to the old ways. It's like trying to go back to a rotary phone after using an iPhone.

A contrasting vision (and all the better for it)

Marie-Christine Drolet represents this new generation of Quebec entrepreneurs who are not afraid to shake things up. Her approach to psychometrics combines scientific rigor and modern pragmatism, proving that you can be serious without taking yourself too seriously.

In a world where authenticity is becoming as rare as a free parking space in Montreal, Marie-Christine and AtmanCo remind us that innovation rhymes with audacity, and that sometimes, the best revolutions come from those who don't seek them out.