About Us
We're Not Like The Others
Most consulting firms tell you what's wrong, hand you a framework, and leave. We don't work that way. Berriault & Associates was built on the belief that lasting change comes from shifting how people think, decide, and hold each other accountable, not from adopting another methodology.
At Berriault & Associates, we believe real change happens when organizations stop trying to copy what everyone else is doing and start building what actually works for their people. Founded by Jeremy Berriault, we’re a team that asks better questions, challenges assumptions, and helps leaders see opportunities most others overlook.
Our Mission
To help organizations grow with courage, clarity, and purpose. We put people before process and treat every challenge as a chance to build something stronger and more sustainable.
Our Vision
To be known worldwide for building workplaces where respect, adaptability, and honest leadership aren’t buzzwords; they’re how things get done. When teams feel safe thinking boldly, and leaders lead with heart, meaningful progress becomes possible.
Your Partners in Success
We’re here to help you evolve, not just “change.” Whether you’re in software, healthcare, martial arts, or something completely different, we bring fresh thinking, practical tools, and a genuine partnership. Our goal is simple: help you reach new heights by creating, not competing.
Meet Jeremy Berriault: Architect of True Agility
Where leadership clarity meets human performance. I turn misalignment into momentum.
Jeremy started Berriault and Associates as an agile consulting firm, but over time he realized something most organizations miss: agility only works when the people within the system can actually thrive. That insight reshaped his entire approach. Today, he blends agile principles with human‑first leadership, helping organizations evolve in ways that are practical, sustainable, and grounded in how people really work.
Inspired by thinkers like Tim S. Grover and Malcolm Gladwell, and backed by 20+ years of experience, Jeremy brings a behaviour‑first mindset and a relentless focus on real results.
Empowering Organizations Through Human‑First Leadership
Jeremy’s mission is simple: help leaders and teams unlock their potential through courage, respect, and adaptability. He cuts through frameworks and buzzwords to focus on what actually changes behaviour. With real stories, practical tools, and a knack for making the complex feel simple, he helps organizations break away from the ordinary and build their own Blue Ocean, turning challenges into opportunities and possibilities into reality.
Blending Technical Know‑How with People Smarts
With a BSc in Psychology, an MBA, and more than 30 years in the trenches, Jeremy’s superpower is making big ideas accessible. Whether he’s coaching executives, mentoring developers, or bridging gaps between teams, he brings clarity, empathy, and a bit of fun to every conversation.
Leader, Speaker, Community Builder
Jeremy’s vision is to be recognized globally as an architect of true agility, setting new standards for leadership, team performance, and organizational flow. He’s a sought‑after speaker and writer, featured at conferences like QAI QUEST, SPaMCAST, and Agile2023, and he’s always up for a good story or a tough question.
Life Beyond Work
When he’s not helping teams evolve, you’ll find Jeremy competing in international Jiu‑Jitsu tournaments, hanging out with his American Bulldog, Charlie, or spending time with family. The same creativity, discipline, and passion he brings to clients shows up everywhere else in his life too.
Meet the Associates
Meet Tom Cagley: Consultant, Speaker, Author, and Agile Coach
Partner in Measurement, Flow, and Making Work Make Sense
Tom Cagley is one of those rare people who can take something as messy as software delivery and make it understandable, measurable, and improvable. He’s a consultant, speaker, author, and coach who helps organizations unlock their potential by grounding decisions in clarity, data, and practical insight.
With deep expertise in both classic and Agile estimation, Tom has built industry‑leading models that help teams improve cycle time, productivity, quality, morale, and customer satisfaction and then prove those improvements. His work has shaped how organizations think about flow, measurement, and the conditions that make teams successful.
Tom is also a widely respected blogger and podcaster, with more than a million reads and listens worldwide. He’s co‑authored Mastering Software Project Management and Mastering Work Intake, and contributed to The IFPUG Guide to IT and Software Measurement, making him a trusted voice in the global software and measurement community.
Certified in CFPS, IT‑CMF, CSM, SAFe SPC, and TMMi, Tom brings a blend of rigour, curiosity, and real‑world experience to every engagement. Whether he’s coaching teams, leading workshops, or sharing insights on stage, Tom’s passion for continuous improvement and measurable results is always front and center.
Meet Valéry Brosseau: Mental Health Advocate, Speaker, and Writer
Partner in Mental Health Awareness, Psychological Safety, and Honest Conversations
Valéry brings a level of honesty and compassion to mental health work that few can match. As a speaker, writer, and advocate, she uses her lived experience to break stigma, open real conversations, and help organizations build environments where people feel seen, supported, and safe.
Her journey started in 2013 at Distress Centre Durham, responding to crisis calls and later mentoring, training, and supervising others, work that earned her both DCD’s Volunteer of the Year Award and Distress and Crisis Ontario’s Spirit of Volunteerism Award. That frontline experience shaped her commitment to mental health education and led her to pursue formal training in social service work and psychology, as well as a Master’s in Social Work.
Valéry has shared her voice on major platforms, including a TEDx talk on suicide stigma and articles for organizations like NAMI and the International Bipolar Foundation. She now delivers talks and workshops for teams across industries, equipping leaders and employees with the tools and language to support one another and navigate their mental health with confidence.
Her goal is simple: help people have honest, supportive conversations that make workplaces and communities healthier, safer, and more compassionate.
