Karine Leblanc
ÉTS Leadership Ambassador
Western Regional Sales Manager, Daikin Applied Americas | Author, speaker, and emotional intelligence coach, karineleblanc.com
After heading to the United States for an internship and, at the same time, perfecting her English, Karine Leblanc has had an exciting career in California for a number of years and has forged a stellar reputation. An engineer, best-selling author, and international speaker known for her inspiring energy, she is also sales manager at Daikin Applied, where her technical expertise and coaching skills enable her to deliver innovative HVAC solutions. Karine is a John Maxwell-certified coach, Genos emotional intelligence practitioner, and a graduate of the Heroic Public Speaking program. She excels at developing leaders, strengthening team performance, and optimizing customer relationships through emotional intelligence.
Education at ÉTS
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (2002)
Areas of expertise
- Association Leadership and Succession Planning in the Industry (ASHRAE)
- Communication and Influence with Engineers and Technical Professionals
- Emotional Intelligence Applied to Technical Environments
- Large-Scale HVAC Solutions (Modular, Data Centers, Healthcare, Institutional Buildings)
- Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Conferences and Training
- Leadership and Management of Sales Teams
- Market Development and Relationships with Consulting Engineering Firms
- Strategic Sales and Business Development in the HVAC Industry
Awards and distinctions
- 2022 : ÉTS Leadership Ambassador Award
- 2022 : John F. James International Award | ASHREA
- 2018 : Université du Québec 50th Anniversary Medal | Outstanding contribution to an alma mater through action and commitment
- 2016 : Distinguished Service Award for ASHRAE
Engagement at ÉTS
- ÉTS Network Alumni Association Administrator (2020–2024)
- ASHRAE-ÉTS – Building Mechanics (2002 to present)
- Jeux de génie (engineering competition) (1998–2001)
Additional information
- 2022: Author of the book How to be human in a technical world (available at the ÉTS library and Amazon)