Here are five must-see speakers to address mental performance at a conference in 2026: Stephanie Saincy, Aurélien BONNARDEAU, Thierry Ferrari, Sophie CAMPIONE, and Ludivine Blanc. In a professional environment where cognitive agility, stress management, and the ability to sustain collective engagement are becoming essential drivers of success, it is crucial to explore the many facets of mental performance. These speakers offer complementary perspectives to help organizations develop their teams’ potential in the face of today’s challenges. The table below details the specific angle from which each of them will approach this strategic topic.
| Last Name / First Name | Conference | Angle |
|---|---|---|
 Stephanie Saincy Français | DECIDE — Why Your Brain Betrays You at the Worst Moment | She sheds light on mental performance through neuroscience applied to leadership and stress management. |
 Aurélien BONNARDEAU Français | Activate the right mindset under pressure | It offers cognitive tools to activate mental clarity and real-time decision-making. |
 Thierry Ferrari Français | Only action writes history | Merges artistic, military, and entrepreneurial experience to reveal the power of action on mental performance. |
 Sophie CAMPIONE Français | Strengthen your mindset and Dare! | She reveals inner strength to dare to take action, relying on joy as the driving force behind mental performance. |
 Ludivine Blanc Français | Strengthen your brain | She shares practical mental preparation tools drawn from the world of extreme sports. |
Our speakers on the topic
Stephanie Saincy
Trained as an osteopath, Stéphanie Saincy draws on over ten years of observing the connection between internal state and decision-making effectiveness. Since 2016, she has been guiding leaders and teams out of survival mode to regain clarity and engagement, thanks to a concrete and interactive approach. Her talk provides keys to understanding how the brain influences our choices—a valuable lever for enhancing presence and collective performance.
Talk: DECIDE — Why Your Brain Betrays You at the Worst Moment Discover how your brain sabotages your decisions at critical moments and learn to outsmart its traps with the help of neuroscience. This talk gives leaders a clear understanding of the neurological mechanisms at play under pressure, along with a concrete protocol to regain clarity and discernment, even in urgent situations. Leave with practical tools to strengthen the quality of your daily choices.
Topics: prise-de-decision, biais-cognitifs, performance-sous-pression, neuroleadership, stress, performance-mentale, intelligence-emotionnelle, management, leadership, bien-etre-au-travail, humain, engagement, performance, cohesion-dequipe, neurosciences, cerveau, qvt
Aurélien BONNARDEAU
Aurélien Bonnardeau draws on twenty years of experience in banking, where he supported executives and managers facing pressure and complex decision-making. A recognized trainer and facilitator, he now brings insights from neuroscience and brain plasticity to immersive conferences, demonstrating the potential for mental clarity live on stage. His pragmatic approach, fueled by solid field experience, offers concrete tools to transform stress into a resource for action.
Conference: Activating the Right Mental State Under Pressure Discover how to turn pressure into an ally through an interactive immersion into your brain’s mechanisms. Aurélien Bonnardeau guides you to understand and master the optimal mental state at decisive moments, using practical demonstrations and immediately applicable tools. Leave with proven techniques to gain clarity, efficiency, and leadership—even in urgent situations.
Topics: performance-mentale, leadership, gestion-du-stress, surcharge-mentale, flow, pression, performance, stress, stress-au-travail, qvt
Thierry Ferrari
Thierry Ferrari offers a unique perspective on personal development, shaped by an unconventional journey that blends performing arts, nursing, military experience, and entrepreneurship. His method, "Develop What You Are," centers on potential, mindset, and commitment, inviting everyone to take action and write their own story. His interactive and hands-on approach provides keys to tapping into your inner resources—a real asset for anyone looking to strengthen their personal drive.
Talk: Only Action Writes the Story
In this inspiring talk, Thierry Ferrari reveals how action, far more than intention, truly shapes our lives. Participants will discover practical tools to overcome their obstacles, channel their energy, and turn their dreams into tangible achievements. By the end of this session, everyone will leave with actionable strategies to take the leap and become the author of their own story.
Topics: leadership, self-confidence, performance, mental overload, motivation, mental performance, inspiration, passion, personal development, commitment, power, flexibility, care, empathy, health
Sophie CAMPIONE
With fifteen years of experience in international management within demanding organizations such as the European Commission and major Luxembourgish groups, Sophie Campione has supported teams in the field facing pressure, doubt, and transformation. Now a speaker and coach, she draws on neuroscience and emotional intelligence to help everyone regain clarity, confidence, and the ability to take action. Her immersive approach encourages individuals to move beyond limiting beliefs and unlock their inner resources—a valuable asset for building mental resilience in the face of professional challenges.
Talk: Strengthen Your Mindset and Dare! Experience an immersive and inspiring talk where Sophie Campione invites everyone to strengthen their mindset, overcome limiting beliefs, and dare to take action, fueled by the power of community and renewed joy. Through powerful stories, interactive exercises, and practical tools, your teams will explore authentic confidence, develop their emotional intelligence, and leave with the momentum needed to sustainably transform their professional lives.
Themes: alignment, performance, motivation, mental-performance, boldness, resilience
Ludivine Blanc
Mental and physical coach, Ludivine Blanc has distinguished herself as a high-level athlete in swimming, lifesaving sports, and ice water swimming, accumulating world records and international titles. Drawing on her extreme experiences and her ability to push her own limits, she shares in her talks—including “Train Your Brain”—key insights from her journey to develop resilience, adaptability, and endurance when facing demanding challenges.
Talk: Train Your Brain
What if true performance wasn’t just about physical strength, but also the power of our minds? In this talk, discover how to train your brain to improve concentration, memory, and daily efficiency. Leave with concrete methods to develop your mental abilities and boost your success, both professionally and personally.
Topics: haut-niveau, stress, leadership, bien-etre-au-travail, innovation, sport, reussite-de-projet, developpement-personnel, reussite, performance, reussir, zone-de-confort, performance-collective, excellence, reussite-professionnelle, motivation, equilibre, management, transformation, accomplissement-de-soi, perseverance, equilibre-vie-perso-vie-pro, imperfection, competences, ethique, communication, esprit-dequipe, equilibre-de-vie, resilience, performance-commerciale, gestion-du-risque, confiance-en-soi, intelligence-collective, ultraperformance, donner-du-sens, anti-stress, bienveillance, gestion-de-crise, gestion-du-stress, bien-etre, joie, gestion-des-emotions, sensibilisation, stress-au-travail, changement, conduite-du-changement, bonheur, gestion-du-temps, recherche-de-sens, emotion, prise-de-decision, strategie, motivation-des-equipes, echec, intelligence-emotionnelle, objectif, atteindre-ses-objectifs, gestion-de-lechec, inspiration-collective, apprentissage, courage, inspiration, depassement-de-soi, parcours-de-vie, discours-inspirants, creativite, extreme, auto-apprentissage