Who I Am...
My name is Aurélie Plessis, and I’ve been an HR professional for over 18 years. Through real-world experience, my emotional intelligence and practical insight have made me the kind of person who quickly senses what’s stuck, what’s draining people, and what’s quietly disrupting a team. I have a natural ability to pick up on what’s not being said, to create trust even in tense situations, and to design innovative, tailor-made solutions.
My strong emotional intelligence makes a real difference — in how I understand situations, in the methods I develop to move them forward, in the impact of my interventions, and in how we can measure results in real, tangible terms.
I bring together sensitivity, structure, strategic perspective, and action. I don’t just observe, I build realistic, relevant, and applicable pathways for transformation.
Why I Chose HR...
When I discovered human resources during my studies, I finally found a field that offered endless learning, a space that aligned with my values and gave me the chance to help people in a meaningful way.
Human beings have always fascinated me: how we function, what drives us, what we hold back, personality types, emotions, communication styles, group dynamics… and everything these elements can create, or destroy, in an organization.
My mission has always been the same: to help individuals and organizations grow and collaborate so they can reach their full potential.
- How do we help employees and employers understand each other better so they can work better together?
- How do we grow teams without asking people to suppress who they are to be efficient?
- How can we hold space for emotions, responsibility, and the joy of working together, all at once?
What I’ve Seen in Practice...
Over the past 18 years, I’ve worked with both small businesses and large industry players. I’ve navigated rigid corporate cultures and agile, fast-moving environments. I’ve supported structured organizations and those in the midst of transformation. I’ve collaborated with recent graduates and seasoned experts, inspiring leaders and overwhelmed managers struggling with imposter syndrome, and with those often described as “neurodivergent,” a community I proudly belong to.
Across all these experiences, one thing became clear: workplace suffering has a direct impact on performance, trust, and team cohesion.
We often underestimate how much of that pain can be transformed, once we choose to face it honestly and do the work.
I’ve seen employees go home every night wondering why they still show up. Talented, committed people slowly losing confidence.
I’ve seen managers promoted without training, quietly afraid of not being enough. I’ve seen companies that looked fine on the surface, while behind the scenes, entire teams were planning their exit.
I’ve witnessed burnout, poorly managed returns, toxic team dynamics, and normalized humiliation. And I’ve also seen people ready to do better. To build something different.
They just didn’t know where to begin.
Why I Created HR & Souls...
I created HR & Souls to share what I’ve learned far beyond the walls of a single organization, and to help people take back ownership of their work experience.
👉 For employees, I offer support to move beyond exhaustion, confusion, or frustration. Practical tools to better understand emotions, set boundaries, rediscover meaning, develop emotional intelligence, and take back agency over their careers, so work can become a space for expression, growth, and fulfillment.
👉 For managers, I offer guidance to help you lead differently. There’s no need to repeat outdated leadership models that demand strength at all costs, absolute control, and no room for doubt. I help you embody a more human, aligned kind of leadership, one that builds trust, diffuses tension, and elevates your team’s performance.
👉 For organizations, I offer strategic collaboration to support decisions that align with your identity, bring your values to life in concrete ways, enhance your employer brand, reduce internal friction, and foster long-term engagement, in ways that go beyond salary and perks.
What I Offer and How I Work...
I’m not here to tell you what you want to hear.
I’m here to tell you what you need to hear to move forward.
I bring practical tools, a direct and compassionate approach, and a constant focus on making things applicable in real life. My support is fully customized, grounded in your context, and solution-oriented.
I don’t promise miracles. But I do promise that every conversation will have meaning, will be useful, and will help you build a more human, and more sustainable workplace.
What If We Did Things Differently?
What if we stopped believing we need to suffer before our talent is recognized?
What if we stopped pretending we’re okay, eight hours a day?
What if we allowed ourselves to create work environments where we can be competent, imperfect, sensitive, and valuable, all at once?
If you’re ready to look at things differently, and to act instead of endure, then we have powerful work to do together.
Book your individual coaching session or request a quote for your team today !
