Top 10 french speakers on motivation

At the dawn of 2026, motivation is no longer just a simple perk but a decisive factor for team performance and retention. In the face of uncertainty, increased demands, and the search for meaning, companies are struggling to maintain lasting engagement among their employees. In this context, relying on the experience of seasoned specialists—capable of providing concrete and inspiring solutions—has become essential for deciding, training, or managing differently. We have selected ten leading speakers whose presentations offer lively and relevant answers to the contemporary challenges of motivation at work.

Our Speakers on the Topic

Virginie Delalande

The first woman born deaf to be sworn in as a lawyer in France, Virginie Delalande embodies the power of perseverance in the face of adversity. Her journey, marked by bold career changes and fully embraced life choices, illustrates the deep conviction that nothing is impossible for those who dare to believe in themselves. Through her talks, she shares her experience of resilience and encourages everyone to push beyond their own limits.

Talk: Give Up? Never! Discover the incredible journey of Virginie Delalande, the first profoundly deaf lawyer from birth in France, who has managed to turn every obstacle into an opportunity. Through this inspiring talk, you’ll learn how to develop your resilience, overcome limitations imposed by others, and find the keys to never giving up, no matter what challenges you face.

Themes: motivation, management, perseverance, handicap, pouvoir, choix, power, resilience, courage, limite, depassement-de-soi, reve, leadership, rebondir, femmes, esprit-dequipe, engagement, confiance-en-soi, optimisme, passion, difference, inclusion, epanouissement, diversite, reussite, developpement-personnel, faire-la-difference, passage-a-laction, coaching, performance, egalite-homme-femme, etat-desprit, succes, innovation

Edgar Grospiron

Olympic mogul skiing champion, Edgar Grospiron made his mark with a remarkable athletic career, highlighted by the conquest of major titles. After his sports career, he turned to the business world, where he has shared his experiences and the lessons learned from facing challenges and managing adversity more than a thousand times. His authentic approach and perspective on the ability to bounce back resonate with those looking to overcome everyday obstacles.

Talk: How to Bounce Back After a Crisis? Through the inspiring story of his journey as an Olympic champion, Edgar Grospiron reveals the keys to turning crises into opportunities and bouncing back successfully. Participants will discover how to develop a true culture of resilience, strengthen their fundamentals, and adopt concrete strategies to overcome uncertainty and achieve sustainable performance, both individually and as a team.

Themes: ethique, rebondir, esprit-dequipe, sport, gestion-de-crise, performance, motivation, management, post-covid, resilience

Sophie Lavaud

The first Swiss woman and the first French national to have climbed all 14 peaks over 8,000 meters, Sophie Lavaud embodies perseverance and the ability to reinvent oneself. After a brilliant career in luxury hospitality and cosmetics, she dedicated herself to Himalayan mountaineering, taking on one extreme expedition after another. Her unique journey—balancing physical challenges and humanitarian commitment—shows how boldness and tenacity can make the impossible possible.

Talk: EVEREST, “Followership,” and the Secrets of a Successful Ascent Through the captivating story of her Everest climb, Sophie Lavaud reveals the secrets of “followership”—the ability to commit and excel as part of a team. Participants will discover how to build trust, make decisions in the face of adversity, and highlight the skills of the follower, which are essential for collective success, both in the mountains and in the workplace.

Topics: esprit-dequipe, motivation, followership, aventure, leadership, femmes, gestion-du-risque, oser, audace

Eric MESNIER

Eric Mesnier dedicated 18 years to the PGHM as a high mountain rescuer, facing the unexpected, risk management, and the need to act collectively under pressure every day. As an author and leader, he now shares the lessons learned from a journey where commitment, adaptability, and trust are essential to achieving ambitious goals. His unique experience provides concrete keys to mobilizing energy and strengthening team dynamics in the face of adversity.

Conference: Risk Reduction Factor: A Step Towards Performance! In an environment where uncertainty is ever-present, anticipating and managing risks becomes a crucial lever for performance. In this conference, Eric MESNIER will unveil a pragmatic method drawn from mountain rescue, enabling participants to identify, analyze, and effectively reduce risks. Attendees will leave with practical tools to optimize their decisions and strengthen team cohesion.

Topics: gestion-du-risque, performance, stress, gestion-des-emotions, motivation, atteindre-ses-objectifs, gestion-de-crise, communication, leader, confiance-en-soi, intelligence-collective, emotional-intelligence, management

Delphine LUGINBUHL

A graduate engineer from École Centrale Paris, Delphine Luginbuhl chose to redirect her career toward occupational psychology and coaching, driven by the conviction that collective success relies on the quality of human connection. With 25 years of experience, she supports executives and managers in valuing diversity and strengthening engagement within teams. Her approach, inspired by positive psychology, emphasizes humor and emotion as levers for buy-in and mobilization.

Talk: Diversity, Optimism, and Humanity in Action: What if our differences were your teams’ most underutilized resource? Discover how to transform diversity into a true collective strength: in this talk, you will learn how to value the complementarity of talents, foster an optimistic dynamic, and strengthen human connections within your teams. Leave with practical tools to turn every difference into a driver of innovation, cooperation, and sustainable performance.

Themes: diversite, inclusion, cohesion-dequipe, engagement, optimisme, esprit-dequipe, motivation, qvt, collaboration

Michael AGUILAR

An internationally certified speaker, Michael Aguilar has been leading the "Vendeurs d'élite" firm for over twenty years, working with sales teams to boost their performance. Author of several best-selling books and a lecturer at business schools, he delivers impactful talks on sales, negotiation, and value defense. His flagship conference, "Marge ou crève!" (“Margin or Die!”), sheds light on the key levers that make a difference in winning and retaining clients, injecting new energy into sales teams.

Conference: MARGIN OR DIE! Facing price objections is the biggest challenge for any salesperson, especially in a fiercely competitive market with tight budgets. In this hard-hitting conference led by Michael AGUILAR, you’ll discover concrete strategies, advanced persuasion techniques, and proven tips to defend your margins, enhance your offer, and close your sales at the right price.

Topics: performance-commerciale, commerce, marketing, vente, motivation, vendeur, client, negociation, developpement-de-business, mental, force-de-vente, performance

Laurent BERNAT

A former paratrooper non-commissioned officer, Laurent Bernat survived an attack in Afghanistan that turned his life upside down and led him through a profound physical and mental reconstruction. Drawing strength from this ordeal, he now shares his unique journey and the lessons learned in resilience, crisis leadership, and change management. His authentic testimony invites everyone to draw strength from adversity to rise up and move forward.

Talk: BLAST AND REBUILDING: THE ART OF BOUNCING BACK Through the moving account of my experience in Afghanistan, I reveal how to turn an extreme ordeal into a driving force for resilience and leadership. Participants will learn how to manage stress, make decisions under pressure, and harness collective strength to face adversity, transforming every crisis into an opportunity for growth, both professionally and personally.

Topics: resilience, leadership, bouncing back, team spirit, reconstruction, commitment, military, team cohesion, motivation, rebound, crisis management

Biliana Todorova

A doctor in immunology, Biliana Todorova has subjected her own brain to over a hundred clinical studies to unlock the mysteries of human performance. Drawing on her experience at the Institut Pasteur and her numerous scientific publications, she now creates practical tools based on neuroscience to help everyone reach excellence. Founder of NeuroExcellence, she shares a unique approach, enriched by exchanges with world-renowned researchers.

Talk: Conference-Experience: Neuroscience at the Service of Engagement Dive into an interactive and immersive experience where neuroscience becomes a powerful lever to strengthen engagement and cohesion within teams. Through playful activities, practical tools, and moments of connection, you’ll discover how to transform your professional relationships, understand the mechanisms of engagement, and leave with actionable strategies to create a positive and motivating work environment.

Topics: neurosciences, leadership, engagement, performance, motivation, gestion-de-crise, bien-etre-au-travail, management, facteurs-de-motivation, cerveau, motivation-des-equipes, joie, discours-inspirants, transition-energetique, pensee-positive, inspiration-collective, enthousiasme, entrepreneuriat, influence-positive, resilience, inspiration, feedback, performance-collective, cohesion-dequipe, transformation, innovation, intelligence-emotionnelle, gestion-du-stress, bien-etre

Regis Rossi

Regis Rossi combines emotional intelligence and the art of illusion to create memorable experiences that reveal our internal mechanisms and transform individual perception. A certified practitioner in Appreciative Inquiry and a speaker at top schools, he has been supporting leaders and teams for over 15 years on the human challenges of performance. Through his interactive talks, he sparks lasting awareness—true levers for driving action and strengthening both individual and collective engagement.

Talk: The Power of Emotional Intelligence Discover how emotional intelligence, a true driver of collective performance, transforms the way we make decisions, communicate, and collaborate. Through an interactive experience blending illusion and reflection, Regis Rossi invites you to explore the impact of emotions on your perceptions and behaviors, and to leave with concrete tools to strengthen your relational impact every day.

Topics: inspiration, ecoute, communication, leadership, intelligence-emotionnelle, esprit-dequipe, engagement, changement, conduite-du-changement, confiance-en-soi, developpement-personnel, emotional-intelligence, optimisme, relation-client, motivation, management, motivation-des-equipes

Véronique Leroy

With 22 years of experience in international groups, Véronique Leroy now supports leaders and teams in transforming their communication to strengthen collective impact. As a speaker and trainer, she has already guided more than 250 presenters and hundreds of decision-makers toward authentic and unifying public speaking. Her interactive approach fosters listening, trust, and engagement—essential levers for sparking new momentum within organizations.

Talk: Pitching—Create a Connection and Build Relationships
Discover how to turn your presentation into a memorable moment that forges real connections and inspires buy-in. In this talk, you’ll learn how to structure a clear, authentic, and impactful pitch tailored to each audience. Leave with concrete tools, personalized feedback, and the confidence you need to present yourself with ease and impact.

Topics: client, communication, client-relationship, leadership, pitch, startup, women, management, storytelling, innovation, influence, entrepreneurship, relational-impact, team-member, team-spirit, harmony, well-being-at-work, collaboration, performance, interpersonal-relations, sustainability, motivation-factors, relationship, team-cohesion, motivation, neuroscience, efficiency, kindness, engagement, employee-experience, collective-inspiration, meaningful-work