Welcome to Sphere!

A Montreal-based bilingual development community for HR professionals committed to growth and impact.

Room to Think. Time to Grow.

HR professionals navigate complex expectations with limited space to pause, reflect, and exchange with peers.

Sphere creates the time and structure for intentional growth.

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Raising the Bar for HR Development

Most development programs prioritize tools and frameworks, often at the expense of reflection and real dialogue.

Sphere offers a more intentional alternative - integrating expert insight, rich peer exchange, and meaningful opportunities to step forward. Here, you can test ideas, sharpen your thinking, and grow with support.

Based in Montreal, Sphere is a bilingual HR community that brings together French- and English-speaking professionals within one shared space.

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Own Your Growth

Sphere is for HR professionals who are ready to deepen their perspective and engage more intentionally in their development.

It’s a good fit if you:

  • Are navigating increased responsibility, influence, or complexity in your role

  • Want to learn through dialogue, feedback, and shared experience with peers

  • Are interested in stepping forward, contributing, and building professional visibility

  • Value guidance, reflection, and continuous growth

More than a specific role or level, what matters most is your curiosity, your openness to exchange, and your desire to take ownership of your professional journey.

What our Members are Saying

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    Crystal McNulty, HR Director @ Maroline Inc.

    What inspired me to join Sphere was the opportunity to be part of a community of like-minded HR professionals who are genuinely passionate about people, growth, and continuous learning. Since joining, I’ve found the connections I’ve made to be incredibly valuable - whether through thoughtful discussions, shared resources, or simply knowing there's a network I can turn to for support and insight.

    If you're considering joining, I highly recommend it. The collaborative spirit and wealth of knowledge within the community have made a meaningful impact on both my professional development and day-to-day work.

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    Jennifer Freire, Senior Director, Global People Experience @ Fortra

    What’s been most meaningful to me about being part of the first Sphere cohort is the opportunity to connect with equally passionate HR leaders and exchange perspectives in a safe and open space. Those conversations helped me vet ideas, challenge assumptions, and gain new insights that I’ve brought back to my own work.

    I also appreciated the focus on self-awareness through the psychometric assessment - it gave me a deeper understanding of how I lead and where I can lean in with more intention. Sphere has created such a thoughtful and supportive space, and I’m grateful to be part of it.

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    Christina Arizza, Senior Director of People, Talent and Culture @ ClearEstate

    The Sphere community has been a refreshing addition to Montreal’s HR landscape. It’s one of the few spaces where HR professionals can engage in honest, confidential dialogue about real workplace challenges and practical solutions.

    What stands out is the generosity with which members share their knowledge and experience. There is a strong foundation of trust, and the community is clearly built on respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to helping one another succeed.

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    Melissa Branford, Senior Director, HR @ Gen3 Marketing

    The Sphere community is unmatched! It blends genuine human connection with sharp HR thought leadership, creating a safe space for real challenges, honest conversations, and practical tools. The people here truly support one another and push you to grow.

    As a seasoned HR leader, the relationships, insights, and perspectives I’ve gained have been invaluable. Highly recommend.

  • Lili Senécal, HR Manager @ r2i

    My experience with Sphere has been incredibly enriching. Beyond the opportunity to connect with other HR professionals, I found a true community of passionate peers. Throughout the cohort, the ease of discussing our HR challenges and the relevance of the insights shared were real assets to my professional growth.

    The initial personality assessment provides valuable clarity right from the start of the journey. Beyond expanding my network, the cohort is a meaningful opportunity to strengthen one’s role as a strategic partner within the organization.

  • Charlotte Becker, HR Manager @ Keyrus

    Christina, thank you for the quality of the sessions you lead with us. You have a real talent for facilitating workshops and creating a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing, reflecting, and exchanging ideas. I truly appreciate your listening skills, your advice, and the expertise you bring to these discussions.

    It’s actually quite rare to take the time to sit around a table and talk about ourselves, our journeys, our influence, and the role HR should play in an organization’s strategic decisions. Thank you for creating this space and encouraging these reflections. These moments are always incredibly enriching!