Here are five must-see speakers to address change management at your 2026 event: Delphine Zanelli, Jean Michel STEBER, Caroline Loisel, Michel Poulaert, CsP, and Jean-Luc Hudry. In a context where adaptability and organizational agility determine the performance and sustainability of companies, knowing how to support transformations has become a key skill at every level. These experts offer complementary approaches to engage teams, overcome resistance, and turn challenges into concrete opportunities. The table below details the specific perspective each one brings, enriching your thinking and equipping your teams for the changes ahead.
| Last Name / First Name | Conference | Angle |
|---|---|---|
 Delphine Zanelli Français | Manager in the Age of AI, Becoming the Leader That AI Cannot Be | It sheds light on the essential managerial stance needed to succeed in digital and human transformation. |
 Jean Michel STEBER Français | Ethical Persuasion, the Ultimate Business Skill | It demonstrates how positive influence and trust accelerate buy-in to change. |
 Caroline Loisel Français | Change and transformation, a matter of our brain and our ego! | She analyzes the psychological and relational mechanisms that determine the success of transformations. |
 Michel Poulaert, CsP Français | The Boldness of Optimism | He brings energy and optimism to unleash individual and collective boldness during transitions. |
 Jean-Luc Hudry Français | Better to think about change than to change the bandage! | Trust is earned drop by drop and lost by the liter: fill up! |
Our speakers on the subject
Delphine Zanelli
With thirty years of experience—including twenty in international companies and ten on executive committees (DHL, HSBC EMEA)—Delphine Zanelli brings a unique perspective to the evolving world of management. Host of the podcast “L’Entreprise de demain” and author of “100 jours pour révéler votre leadership,” she sheds light for managers on the human challenges behind every transformation. Her approach, focused on posture and clarity, offers concrete guidance for navigating periods of change with confidence.
Conference: Managing in the Age of AI—Becoming the Leader AI Can Never Be In a world where artificial intelligence handles the majority of managerial tasks, this conference by Delphine Zanelli highlights the true challenge: revealing and strengthening the human value of management. Participants discover how to become the leader AI will never be able to replace, by identifying what is now essential in their role and integrating practical strategies to amplify collective performance.
Topics: management, leadership, motivation, intelligence-artificielle, posture-de-leader, engagement, conduite-du-changement, performance-collective, transformation, futur-du-travail, soft-skills, audace
Jean Michel STEBER
Trained at the École Militaire de Haute Montagne and with a background in the 13ᵉ Bataillon de Chasseurs Alpins, Jean‑Michel Steber has developed a leadership style based on trust and clarity in the face of complexity. A national ski instructor and passionate mountaineer, he has taught in France and internationally, refining a teaching approach focused on adaptability and commitment. As a speaker, certified Cialdini trainer, and WHY Coach, he now shares practical tools to strengthen impact and trust within organizations—valuable levers during times of transformation.
Talk: Ethical Persuasion, the Ultimate Business Skill In a world where commercial solicitation has reached its peak, Jean-Michel STEBER reveals how ethical persuasion, based on the principles of Dr. Robert Cialdini, becomes the key to building lasting trust, boosting conversion without manipulation, and transforming commercial performance. Participants will leave with practical techniques to make ethics a true driver of success and loyalty.
Topics: esprit-dequipe, performance-collective, influence, ethique, conduite-du-changement, sciences-cognitives, leadership, relation
Caroline Loisel
Caroline Loisel, co-author of the guide to the future of HR and management at Eyrolles, stands out for her approach that is both visionary and pragmatic regarding the transformations in the world of work. As a columnist for Harvard Business Review France and a seminar facilitator, she insightfully examines the balance between individual freedom and collective dynamics, while exploring the relational and emotional levers that foster engagement. Her career particularly resonates with organizations questioning the evolution of collaboration methods.
Talk: Change and Transformation—A Matter of Our Brain and Our Ego!
Discover how the brain and ego influence our reactions to change and transformation, both individually and collectively. This talk offers concrete keys to understanding resistance mechanisms, overcoming fears, and establishing a climate of trust, drawing on real-life examples. Participants will leave with practical tools to effectively support transformations within their organizations.
Themes: futur-du-travail, collaborateur, ressources-humaines, bien-etre-au-travail, digital, organisation, transformation, management, changement, conduite-du-changement, performance, revolution-digitale, changemaker, transformation-digitale, ethique, intelligence-artificielle, humain, digital-workplace, intelligence-collective, emotional-intelligence, esprit-dequipe, collaboration, experience-collaborateur, relations-interpersonnelles, relation, performance-collective, intelligence-emotionnelle, intelligence-relationnelle, relation-avec-le-changement, engagement, experience-collaborateurs, relation-client, motivation, leadership, teletravail
Michel Poulaert, CsP
Michel Poulaert, certified professional speaker and former sales executive, has established himself as a leading figure in optimism and boldness in the business world. With over 20 years of experience in international trade and 1,000 conferences to his name, he shares with humor and energy the keys to turning failure into opportunity and cultivating a positive dynamic in the face of challenges. His journey is a particular source of inspiration for those who want to approach transformation with confidence and enthusiasm.
Talk: The Boldness of Optimism
Discover how the boldness of optimism can transform your professional and personal life through the keys to clear-eyed, active optimism. In this inspiring talk, Michel Poulaert will reveal how to overcome obstacles, activate a “solutions” mindset, and bring out the best in yourself and your teams—even in times of uncertainty. Leave with practical tools to cultivate success, resilience, and collective engagement.
Topics: commerce, vente, relation-client, experience-client, service, force-de-vente, satisfaction-client, performance-commerciale, optimisme, management, audace, service-client, marketing, humour-au-travail, gestion-de-lechec, resilience, inspiration, echec, leadership, gestion-du-risque, conduite-du-changement, discours-inspirants, motivation, succes, youtube, depassement-de-soi, bien-etre, tedx, opportunite, reussite-de-projet, changement, creativite, reussite, reussir, negociation, determination, enthousiasme, positif, agility, bienveillance
Jean-Luc Hudry
Jean-Luc Hudry draws on a truly unique personal and entrepreneurial story: he took over and saved the family business that everyone thought was lost, then endured a 25-year battle blending professional and family challenges. Thanks to this experience, he offers lively and interactive talks based on practical optimism and the ability to think differently in the face of adversity. His concrete journey provides valuable insight for those looking to spark new momentum within their organizations.
Talk: It’s Better to Rethink Change Than to Change the Bandage! Through his talk, “It’s Better to Rethink Change Than to Change the Bandage!”, Jean-Luc Hudry invites you to approach change with clarity, energy, and humor. You’ll discover how to turn inevitable changes into real opportunities, adopt winning reflexes, and spark a positive dynamic within your teams. Leave with practical keys to make change your greatest ally.
Themes: esprit-dequipe, changement, conduite-du-changement, positif, management, transformation, cohesion-dequipe, ressources-humaines, confiance-en-soi, bien-etre-au-travail, optimisme, motivation, efficacite