Hi there, I'm Paul.
My wife Lisa and I once stood in our yard, amazed, as our dying white oak was brought back to life. We watched the arborists carefully prune and shape it until, little by little, its true form reemerged. The tree reclaimed its rightful place in the world—strong, balanced, and full of life.
At White Oak Consulting, we believe the same principle applies to people and teams. With the right conditions and tools, the potential within a leader and their team can be renewed and revealed. Our work helps leaders bring their teams fully to life—where calling and craft meet to create lasting growth and impact.
When leaders align deeply with their calling and develop mastery in their craft, they become capable of leading transformation far greater than what any one person can achieve alone. And the truth is—they are never alone. They are trusted, respected, and followed. Helping leaders reach that maturity is not just our work—it’s our purpose.
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It doesn't have to be lonely at the top.
I know the pain of leading without a team of allies.
My first experience was being told leadership meant “going it alone”—but it never resonated. I soon realized relying only on myself wasn’t sustainable.
One day, a fellow traveler offered another vision: leadership rooted in calling, infused with purpose, and built with colleagues leading together. That moment became the foundation of Leading Teams Well.
Over time, I became a trusted leader in New Orleans, then regionally, and eventually across the U.S. and beyond. Today, as CEO of White Oak Consulting, I focus on one mission: helping leaders build healthy, productive teams that create meaningful, lasting change.
Meet Our Team & Network PartnersÂ
Our team and trusted network partners bring decades of experience – and a shared belief that leadership is both a calling and a craft.
I lead and manage an organization that has one purpose: helping leaders build healthy, productive teams—so they can create the change they’re called to make for themselves, their organizations, and the people they serve. I believe every person has a unique calling. When leaders recognize and align with that calling, they discover the work they are truly meant to do—and the joy of leading teams that thrive.
Paul Breaux, CEO
I serve our clients, ensuring that each one has a personal and exceptional experience with us. I believe that people can best realize their calling from within supportive and loyalty-driven communities. To that end, I help our clients by interacting with them and by deepening our relationships, especially through collaboration and dialogue. My joy is to provide high level customer service before, during, and after they experience our products.
Alex Burris, Client Advancement Director
Network Partners
Heidi Bergeron has over 20 years of experience in organizational leadership and strategy and has been an advancement consultant to local and national nonprofits. Her work focuses on collaborative vision planning, successful development channels, and effective communications so that organizations can generate the resources they need to thrive. Heidi also helps leaders connect with their calling within their role, so that they can inspire action, productivity, and partnership. Her partnership with White Oak Consulting strengthens our guidance and resources for strategic communications and planning, intentional change management, and organizational advancement.
Heidi Bergeron, Leadership Consultant
Dr. Craig McCall is an executive coach and leadership assessor who has spent more than 25 years helping senior leaders grow into the roles they are called to hold. He brings a deep conviction that leaders flourish when they understand themselves, step into their potential, and build teams capable of exceptional performance. His work spans executive coaching, C-suite assessment, succession planning, and people development for organizations ranging from start-ups to the Fortune 50. His partnership with White Oak Consulting brings added depth to leadership assessment, executive coaching and family business dynamics for the clients we serve.
Craig McCall, Psy.D.
Bernard Dumond is the founder and CEO of Catholic Vitality 360, where he has spent more than two decades helping parishes and schools build sustainable vitality rooted in mission. He believes deeply that development is a ministry, and that every Catholic community holds the God-given capacity to grow, strengthen, and thrive. His work illuminates a path toward healthier stewardship, stronger engagement, and renewed parish life. Bernard’s partnership with White Oak Consulting strengthens our shared commitment to supporting advancement and administrative leaders who are building vibrant Catholic communities of faith.
Benard Dumond, President & CEO, Catholic Vitality 360
Dr. Christopher Barrilleaux is a retired clinical social worker and collaborative divorce coach with over 40 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through personal, relational, and professional challenges. He believes that strengthening key relationships, making peace with one’s past, and intentionally recreating life in the present are essential to reducing stress, increasing joy, and fostering emotional and spiritual well-being. Dr. Barrilleaux also serves as a writing coach for social science doctoral students, helping them conceptualize and finalize the research components of their PhD and DSW programs, while continuing to publish on mental health and addiction. His partnership with White Oak Consulting supports assessment and referral for mental health care and helps clients navigate the human dynamics often present in family-owned and closely held businesses.
Christopher Barrilleaux, DSW, MATh
We design every program so that leaders walk away equipped to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose—achieving results through teams that thrive.
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