The choice of the ideal speaker for a conference on motivation depends first and foremost on the specific objective of your event, and not solely on the general theme being addressed. This guide offers a comparison of five major speakers: Virginie Delalande, Laurent BERNAT, Edgar Grospiron, Sophie Lavaud, and Biliana Todorova. This is not a ranking or a top 5, but rather a cross-analysis of their respective approaches: strategy, management, operations, decision-making, human dimension, etc. The table below details for each speaker their preferred angle, targeted objective, and intended audience, to help you choose the most relevant speaker for your context.
How to Decide Quickly
Identify the priority of your event, then follow the rule that applies.
- If you want to spark a strong emotional breakthrough around resilience and diversity. →
Virginie Delalande — to re-energize teams that have lost their sense of purpose - If you want to raise awareness about the ability to bounce back after a shock and strengthen solidarity. →
Laurent BERNAT — to overcome challenges and bounce back together - If you want to instill a competitive spirit and perseverance in achieving goals. →
Edgar Grospiron — to boost performance and long-term engagement - If you want to illustrate motivation through risk-taking, tenacity, and collective success. →
Sophie Lavaud — to inspire pushing beyond limits through adventure - If you want an experiential conference with practical tools from neuroscience. →
Biliana Todorova — to activate engagement through neuroscience
| Speaker | Overview | Angle | Objective | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginie Delalande Français | Angle Give up? Never! Objective Remobilize teams that have lost their sense of purpose Target Large companies, conventions, team-building seminars | Give up? Never! | Remobilize teams that have lost their sense of purpose | Large companies, conventions, team-building seminars |
| Laurent BERNAT Français | Angle DEFLAGRATION AND RECONSTRUCTION: THE ART OF BOUNCING BACK Objective Overcoming adversity and bouncing back together Target Managers, teams facing challenges, seminars on resilience and cohesion. | DEFLAGRATION AND RECONSTRUCTION: THE ART OF BOUNCING BACK | Overcoming adversity and bouncing back together | Managers, teams facing challenges, seminars on resilience and cohesion. |
| Edgar Grospiron Français | Angle How to bounce back after a crisis? Objective Boost performance and lasting engagement Target Corporate conventions, managers, sales teams, sporting or management events. | How to bounce back after a crisis? | Boost performance and lasting engagement | Corporate conventions, managers, sales teams, sporting or management events. |
| Sophie Lavaud Français | Angle EVEREST, “followership,” the secrets of a successful ascent Objective Inspire self-improvement through adventure Target Leadership seminars, project teams, events highlighting adventure and risk management. | EVEREST, “followership,” the secrets of a successful ascent | Inspire self-improvement through adventure | Leadership seminars, project teams, events highlighting adventure and risk management. |
| Biliana Todorova Français | Angle Conference-Experience: Neuroscience in the Service of Engagement Objective Activating engagement through neuroscience Target Executive committees, managers, innovative companies, interactive workshops or HR conventions. | Conference-Experience: Neuroscience in the Service of Engagement | Activating engagement through neuroscience | Executive committees, managers, innovative companies, interactive workshops or HR conventions. |
Angles and Specificities of Each Speaker
Angle: Give up? Never!
For which audience / event: Large companies, conventions, team-building seminars
Choose if… Choose if you want to spark a strong emotional breakthrough around resilience and diversity.
Conference to watch: Give up? Never!
Angle: BLAST AND REBUILDING: THE ART OF BOUNCING BACK
For which audience / event: Managers, teams facing challenges, seminars on resilience and team cohesion.
Choose if… Choose if you want to raise awareness about the ability to bounce back after a shock and strengthen solidarity.
Conference to watch: BLAST AND REBUILDING: THE ART OF BOUNCING BACK
Angle: How to bounce back after a crisis?
For which audience / event: Corporate conventions, managers, sales teams, sports or management events.
Choose if… Choose if you want to inspire a competitive spirit and perseverance in achieving goals.
Conference to watch: How to bounce back after a crisis?
Angle: EVEREST, “followership,” the secrets of a successful ascent
For which audience / event: Leadership seminars, project teams, events highlighting adventure and risk management.
Choose if… Choose if you want to illustrate motivation through risk-taking, tenacity, and collective achievement.
Conference to watch: EVEREST, “followership,” the secrets of a successful ascent
Angle: Conference-Experience: Neuroscience at the Service of Engagement
For which audience / event: Executive committees, managers, innovative companies, interactive workshops, or HR conventions.
Choose if… Choose if you want an experiential conference with concrete tools drawn from neuroscience.
Conference to watch: Conference-Experience: Neuroscience at the Service of Engagement
FAQ
How do I choose a speaker suited to my audience?
First, identify your audience profile: employees, students, managers, etc. For example, Virginie Delalande will inspire audiences seeking self-improvement, while Edgar Grospiron is a great fit for those interested in drawing parallels between sports and business.
What conference format should I choose to maximize impact?
Decide whether you want a keynote speech, an interactive workshop, or a panel discussion. Sophie Lavaud offers immersive storytelling, while Biliana Todorova is happy to lead participatory workshops.
How can I ensure the technical level of the talk matches my audience?
Clearly communicate the expected level of expertise to the speaker. Laurent BERNAT tailors his presentations depending on whether he’s addressing beginners or seasoned professionals.
What objectives should I set for the speaker during the briefing?
Determine whether you want to motivate, raise awareness about resilience, or encourage innovation. Clearly communicate these objectives to your chosen speaker, such as Sophie Lavaud or Edgar Grospiron, so they can tailor their message accordingly.
How can I find and contact a speaker specialized in motivation?
You can browse specialized platforms like Lespeakers, which list a variety of profiles such as Virginie Delalande or Biliana Todorova, and make it easy to get in touch.
What’s next?
Once your angle is clear, the easiest way forward is to formalize your brief (objective, audience, format, duration, constraints). We can help you match with the right speaker on motivation.
For a detailed shortlist with biographies, also check out our selection of speakers on motivation.