Our story

Navigator Biz Advisory was founded in 2017 by a group of seasoned business professionals who shared a common frustration: too many entrepreneurs were struggling in isolation, making costly mistakes that could have been avoided with the right guidance. Having spent decades in corporate leadership, management consulting, and entrepreneurial ventures, our founders decided to create a coaching practice that combined deep strategic expertise with genuine human connection.

What started as a small practice in Québec City has grown into a trusted advisory firm serving business owners across Canada and internationally. Our growth has been entirely organic — built on referrals from satisfied clients who experienced transformative results. We have never relied on aggressive marketing or empty promises. Instead, we let our track record speak for itself.

Today, our team of five dedicated coaches brings together more than 80 years of combined experience in areas ranging from scaling technology startups to restructuring established family businesses. Every coach on our team has walked the path of business ownership themselves, which means we understand the pressures, the uncertainties, and the exhilaration of building something meaningful from the ground up.

The Navigator Biz Advisory coaching office in Quebec City
8+

Years of coaching excellence

340+

Clients coached to date

94%

Client retention rate

$48M

Revenue growth generated for clients

Our mission and values

Our mission is simple: to equip business owners with the clarity, confidence, and capabilities they need to build thriving, resilient organizations. We believe that every entrepreneur deserves access to world-class guidance — not just those who can afford large consulting firms. That conviction shapes everything we do, from our transparent pricing to the depth of care we bring to every coaching relationship.

Radical honesty

We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Growth requires honest feedback delivered with respect and care. Our coaches are trained to challenge assumptions constructively and hold up a mirror so you can see blind spots you might otherwise miss.

Genuine partnership

We do not operate as distant advisors who hand down recommendations from an ivory tower. We roll up our sleeves, invest emotionally in your success, and celebrate your wins as if they were our own. Your goals become our goals from day one of the engagement.

Results-driven action

Insight without action is wasted potential. Every session, every framework, and every conversation is designed to produce concrete next steps. We measure our effectiveness not by the quality of our advice alone, but by the tangible outcomes our clients achieve in their businesses.

Continuous learning

The business landscape evolves constantly, and so do we. Our coaches invest in ongoing professional development, attend international conferences, and study emerging trends so that the guidance we provide is always current, relevant, and ahead of the curve.

Meet the team

Our coaches are not academics theorizing from textbooks — they are practitioners who have built, scaled, and sometimes rescued real businesses. Each brings a unique perspective and area of expertise, and we carefully match you with the coach whose experience best aligns with your industry, challenges, and personality.

Isabelle Gagnon, founding partner and lead coach

Isabelle Gagnon

Founding partner and lead coach

Isabelle brings 22 years of experience spanning corporate strategy at a Fortune 500 company and the founding of two successful service businesses. She specializes in strategic planning, leadership development, and helping founders navigate the transition from operator to true CEO. Her clients describe her as equal parts compassionate listener and relentless accountability partner.

Philippe Moreau, senior business coach

Philippe Moreau

Senior business coach

Philippe spent 18 years in financial services before pivoting to business coaching. His deep expertise in financial modelling, cash flow management, and profit optimization makes him the go-to coach for business owners who want to understand their numbers and use them as a strategic tool. He has a gift for making complex financial concepts accessible and actionable.

Camille Dubois, growth and marketing coach

Camille Dubois

Growth and marketing coach

Camille is a former marketing director who scaled a direct-to-consumer brand from zero to $12 million in revenue before joining our team. She coaches clients on customer acquisition, brand positioning, digital strategy, and building sales systems that generate predictable revenue. Her energy and creativity are infectious, and her clients consistently credit her with transforming how they think about growth.

Ready to write your next chapter?

Every great business story has a turning point — a moment when the founder decided to stop going it alone and invest in the guidance that changed everything. This could be your moment. Book a free discovery session with our team and let us show you what is possible when you have a dedicated coaching partner in your corner.

Reach us at +1 418 512-0544 or [email protected]. You can also visit us at 84172 Tremblay Gateway, G1R 2L3 Québec, Quebec, Canada.

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