Here are five must-see speakers for a conference on the theme of pushing beyond your limits in 2026: Domitille Kiger, Sophie Lavaud, Edgar Grospiron, Sébastien BICHON, and Cécile Hernandez. In a professional context where adaptability, resilience, and team engagement have become essential in the face of rapid change, this topic stands out as a concrete source of inspiration. These speakers, coming from diverse backgrounds, each illustrate in their own way the ability to push both individual and collective boundaries. The table below details the specific angle from which each will address this theme, offering a comprehensive and complementary perspective on going beyond oneself in the workplace.
| Last Name / First Name | Conference | Angle |
|---|---|---|
 Domitille Kiger Français | Achieving Together: The World Record Method for Large Formations | Impossible is not feminine! |
 Sophie Lavaud Français | EVEREST, “followership,” the secrets of a successful ascent | She embodies self-transcendence through the ascent of the highest peaks and the art of followership. |
 Edgar Grospiron Français | How to bounce back after a crisis? | He shares how motivation and crisis management shape the ability to consistently surpass oneself. |
 Sébastien BICHON Français | Turning the obstacle into a competitive advantage | No limit mindset |
 Cécile Hernandez Français | The last battle | An authentic account of rebuilding after a disability and the fight against injustice in sports. |
Our speakers on the topic
Domitille Kiger
Domitille Kiger, world skydiving champion and organizer of world records in large formation, shares the unique experience of a discipline where collective success depends on the precision and commitment of each individual. With over 10,000 jumps and an entrepreneurial background, she provides keys to progressing together through uncertainty and turning pressure into performance. Her approach, shaped by extreme challenges, sheds light on the ability to push boundaries within a safe and demanding framework.
Talk: Achieving Together: The World Record Large Formation Method Discover how Domitille Kiger, world skydiving champion, translates the secrets of large formation records to collective performance in business. Through gripping stories and a proven method, you’ll learn how to structure action, strengthen trust, and give meaning to the group in order to break down silos, speed up decision-making, and succeed together.
Topics: leadership, team spirit, risk management, engagement, alignment, change management, performance, motivation factors, collective performance, performance under pressure, team cohesion, motivation, management, pressure, boldness, decision-making, team motivation, inspiration
Sophie Lavaud
The first Swiss woman and first French national to have climbed all 14 peaks over 8,000 meters, Sophie Lavaud has managed to combine a career in luxury hospitality and entrepreneurship with a passion for extreme mountaineering. Her journey, marked by challenges on the world’s highest summits, is a testament to her unwavering determination. Now an international speaker, she shares the lessons learned from her expeditions, inviting everyone to push beyond their own limits.
Talk: EVEREST, “followership,” and the secrets of a successful ascent Through the captivating story of her ascent of Everest, Sophie Lavaud reveals the secrets of “followership” and highlights the power of the follower’s role within a team. Participants will discover how to build trust, sharpen decision-making in the face of adversity, and strengthen collaboration, drawing inspiration from the unique lessons of high-altitude mountaineering.
Themes: esprit-dequipe, motivation, followership, aventure, leadership, femmes, gestion-du-risque, oser, audace
Edgar Grospiron
Olympic champion in freestyle skiing, Edgar Grospiron distinguished himself with an extraordinary athletic career before spending more than twenty years sharing his experience through over a thousand corporate conferences. His journey, marked by overcoming challenges and a constant search for motivation, fuels an authentic message about the ability to bounce back in the face of adversity. His story inspires those who want to turn obstacles into drivers for action.
Conference: How to Bounce Back After a Crisis? Through the inspiring story of his Olympic champion journey, Edgar Grospiron shares the keys to transforming adversity into a springboard for success. Participants will learn how to develop a culture of resilience, lay solid foundations after a crisis, and create the right conditions for new achievements, in order to perform sustainably in an uncertain environment.
Themes: ethique, rebondir, esprit-dequipe, sport, gestion-de-crise, performance, motivation, management, post-covid, resilience
Sébastien BICHON
Amputated of a leg at the age of 4, Sébastien Bichon has built an extraordinary journey, from Paralympic medalist to Olympic torchbearer. Through his extreme sporting challenges—from Mont Blanc to solo treks across Moroccan trails—he has learned to turn every limitation into a driving force for action. Today, he shares with companies the keys to moving forward and making progress, even when conditions seem unfavorable. His experience powerfully illustrates the ability to draw unsuspected resources from adversity.
Talk: Turning Obstacles into Competitive Advantage Through the inspiring story of his journey as an amputee, Paralympic medalist, and adventurer, Sébastien BICHON reveals how to transform every obstacle into a true lever for collective performance. Participants will discover practical keys to strengthen engagement, adopt a solution-oriented mindset, and turn adversity into an opportunity for lasting progress within their organization.
Themes: leadership, team spirit, engagement, performance, diversity, transformation, disability, resilience, self-surpassing
Cécile Hernandez
Cécile Hernandez began her athletic career at the highest level in BMX before turning to snowboarding. Struck in 2002 by multiple sclerosis, which deprived her of the use of her legs, she reinvented herself through writing and journalism before returning to competition in para-sports. A medalist at the Sochi, Pyeongchang, and Beijing Paralympic Games, she embodies a journey marked by resilience and the pursuit of new heights, echoing the theme of pushing beyond one’s limits.
Talk: The Last Battle
Discover the inspiring journey of Cécile Hernandez, Paralympic champion, who fought relentlessly to have her category reinstated at the Beijing 2022 Games after its unfair exclusion. In this talk, you’ll gain insight into the challenges of inclusion in sports, the strength of resilience in the face of adversity, and the power of collective commitment.
Themes: resilience, handicap, sport, pushing-beyond-limits