Nicole Thompson
Behavioral energy specialist focused on employee engagement, organizational change management, and cultural transformation to support energy efficiency initiatives in commercial and institutional settings.
About Nicole Thompson
My unique approach combines behavioral psychology, organizational development, and energy management to address the human factors critical to successful energy programs. I help organizations build internal capacity, engage stakeholders, and create lasting cultural change that supports technical energy initiatives.
Education
PhD, Environmental Psychology
Université de Montréal
2012
MSc, Organizational Development
HEC Montréal
2008
BA, Psychology
McGill University
2006
Professional Experience
Founder & Principal Consultant
2014-11 - Present
Impact Energy Strategies
Provide specialized consulting in behavioral aspects of energy management, employee engagement, and organizational change for sustainability. Developed proprietary energy culture assessment methodology.
Sustainability Engagement Manager
2012-03 - 2014-10
Hydro-Québec
Led development and implementation of behavioral energy efficiency programs for commercial and institutional customers. Created award-winning employee engagement toolkit adopted by over 200 organizations.
Research Associate
2009-09 - 2012-02
Positive Energy Lab, Université de Montréal
Conducted research on behavioral interventions for energy conservation in organizational settings. Designed and evaluated pilot programs testing novel approaches to energy behavior change.
Professional Credentials
Certified Organizational Development Professional
Canadian OD Institute
2015-06
Behavior-Based Energy Management Specialist
Association of Energy Engineers
2017-09
Thought Leadership
Consultation Process
I begin with an assessment of your organization's energy culture, identifying behavioral patterns, decision-making processes, and barriers to change. Through collaborative workshops, training programs, and targeted communications, I develop and implement strategies that align individual behaviors with organizational energy goals.
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Policy Expertise
I focus on organizational policies that influence energy behaviors, including green procurement standards, operational procedures, and employee incentive programs. I also help clients navigate employee engagement aspects of ESG reporting frameworks and sustainability certification programs.