Boldness—the ability to step off the beaten path and dare to embrace the unknown—has become an essential skill in today’s ever-evolving professional world. In 2026, as innovation, agility, and calculated risk-taking shape organizational success, knowing how to demonstrate boldness is a true lever for differentiation. To explore the many facets of this concept, this article highlights five renowned speakers—Domitille Kiger, Pierre Mastalski, Michel Poulaert, CsP, Isabelle Szedleski, and Mathieu Boinet—who share their inspiring visions and experiences on boldness. Their original approaches offer valuable insights for cultivating this defining trait within teams and projects.
Our speakers on the topic
Domitille Kiger
Domitille Kiger, two-time world free-fly champion and passionate entrepreneur, embodies boldness in all its forms. Drawing on her exceptional journey in skydiving and the creation of zerOGravity, she now shares her unique experience to inspire teams to break new ground. Through her talks, she conveys the art of daring, transforming risk into opportunity, and cultivating boldness as a driver of innovation and professional fulfillment.
Talk: Impossible is not a feminine word! Through the captivating story of the world record "Project 19," Domitille Kiger reveals how collective strength, mental preparation, and audacity make it possible to push every limit. Participants will discover practical tools to strengthen confidence, cohesion, and female leadership, all while drawing inspiration from an extraordinary sporting adventure.
Themes: women-empowerment, connecting-women, influential-leadership, femmes-influentes, femmes
Pierre Mastalski
For over 25 years, Pierre Mastalski has embodied boldness in business, favoring the exploration of uncharted territory over the safety of well-trodden paths. A passionate innovator and inspiring leader, he has led teams at Omnicom, Poweo, and several SMEs, instilling a culture of risk-taking and collective achievement. An adventurer at heart, he notably rowed solo across the Atlantic, proving that boldness opens up a world of possibilities. Through his talks, he encourages everyone to cultivate trust and dare to turn their projects into true collective adventures.
Talk: Dare to Trust Boldly With Pierre Mastalski, adventurer of both business and the ocean, discover how boldness and trust can transform projects and teams. Drawing on his unique experience as a leader and transatlantic rower, he will share concrete strategies to overcome your fears, spark collective innovation, and unlock the potential of each individual. Ready to embark on the adventure of collective success?
Topics: audace, confiance, reussite-de-projet, manager, performance
Michel Poulaert, CsP
Michel Poulaert, CsP, is an exceptional speaker renowned for his infectious energy and sharp sense of humor. A specialist in boldness, he inspires companies to push beyond their limits, turn failure into opportunity, and cultivate optimism at the heart of action. As co-founder of the Journée de l’Audace, Michel delivers dynamic presentations that spark enthusiasm and truly encourage audiences to dare. His international background and stage mastery make every talk a memorable and transformative experience.
Talk: The Boldness of Optimism Through scientific discoveries and inspiring examples, Michel Poulaert, CsP, explores how clear-eyed optimism transforms our perceptions, stimulates innovation, and fosters both individual and collective success. Participants will leave with practical tools to activate a “solutions” mindset, turn crises into opportunities, and cultivate realistic optimism—a driving force for engagement and lasting performance.
Themes: optimism, boldness, agility, well-being, kindness
Isabelle Szedleski
Isabelle Szedleski embodies boldness at every stage of her journey: an engineer turned entrepreneur, explorer, and international speaker, she guides leaders and teams to dare profound and lasting transformations. With 20 years of experience in change management and conscious leadership, she draws on neuroscience, ancestral rituals, and her extraordinary adventures to inspire aligned, human, and innovative performance. Her credo: unleash individual and collective audacity to build engaged and resilient organizations.
Talk: Leading with Audacity, Transforming with Purpose Discover how to infuse audacity and meaning into the heart of your leadership through Isabelle Szedleski’s unique approach, “The Audacity Catalyst.” This interactive talk offers you practical keys to (re)connect individual values and collective vision, spark responsible innovation, and strengthen lasting engagement. Leave with pragmatic tools to transform company culture and empower every team member to become an inspired agent of change.
Topics: leadership, -les-mecanismes-de-la-motivation, innovation-manageriale, innovation, la-gestion-de-lechec
mathieu boinet
Mathieu Boinet is a professional speaker renowned for his inspiring and impactful approach to boldness in the workplace. A specialist in managerial innovation and pushing beyond one’s limits, he encourages organizations to rethink their boundaries and turn boldness into a driver of collective performance. Through dynamic and interactive presentations, he brings every audience the energy they need to dare, innovate, and adapt in a constantly evolving world.
Talk: "Your Life in Your Hands" In this inspiring talk, Mathieu Boinet shares his personal journey and reveals how adopting a positive and determined mindset can turn any ambition into reality. Participants will discover practical keys to overcoming obstacles, developing their potential, and taking back control of their lives to achieve their most ambitious goals.
Topics: audacity, book, author, -the-mechanics-of-motivation, motivational-management