The choice of the ideal speaker for a conference on resilience depends first and foremost on the specific objective of your event, not just the topic being addressed. Virginie Delalande, Steve A. Tineo, Bruno Marion, Edgar Grospiron, and Laurent BERNAT each approach resilience from complementary perspectives, ranging from strategy to management, including operational aspects, decision-making, and the human dimension. This is therefore not a ranking of the top five speakers, but rather an objective comparison of their respective approaches. The table below details, for each speaker, their preferred angle, the intended objective, and the target audience, to help you make a relevant choice based on your needs.
How to Decide Quickly
Identify the priority of your event, then follow the rule that applies.
- If you want to inspire your teams with an authentic story about overcoming personal and professional obstacles. →
Virginie Delalande — to energize your team in the face of adversity - If you want to equip your leaders to bounce back under pressure and turn setbacks into opportunities. →
Steve A. Tineo — to strengthen decision-making under pressure - If you want to give your teams practical tools to adapt and thrive in an uncertain environment. →
Bruno Marion — to navigate uncertainty and chaos - If you want to energize your employees with the drive and experience of an Olympic champion in bouncing back. →
Edgar Grospiron — to boost motivation after a crisis - If you want to raise awareness about mental strength and post-crisis management through a powerful, concrete story. →
Laurent BERNAT — to share resilience in the face of trauma
| Speaker | Overview | Angle | Objective | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginie Delalande Français | Angle Give up? Never! Objective Mobilize energy in the face of adversity Target Inspirational seminars, diversity conventions, companies committed to inclusion | Give up? Never! | Mobilize energy in the face of adversity | Inspirational seminars, diversity conventions, companies committed to inclusion |
| Steve A. Tineo Français | Angle Turning Failure into Strength: The Power of Resilience Objective Strengthen decision-making under pressure Target Executive committees, managers, sales teams under pressure | Turning Failure into Strength: The Power of Resilience | Strengthen decision-making under pressure | Executive committees, managers, sales teams under pressure |
| Bruno Marion Français | Angle Chaos Isn't Chaos! — Transform Uncertainty into Opportunities Objective Navigating uncertainty and chaos Target Executive committee, leaders, managers facing transformation or innovation | Chaos Isn't Chaos! — Transform Uncertainty into Opportunities | Navigating uncertainty and chaos | Executive committee, leaders, managers facing transformation or innovation |
| Edgar Grospiron Français | Angle How to bounce back after a crisis? Objective Boosting motivation after a crisis Target Large conventions, sales teams, motivational seminars | How to bounce back after a crisis? | Boosting motivation after a crisis | Large conventions, sales teams, motivational seminars |
| Laurent BERNAT Français | Angle DEFLAGRATION AND RECONSTRUCTION: THE ART OF BOUNCING BACK Objective Passing on resilience in the face of trauma Target Companies facing difficult situations, teams in rebuilding, HR managers | DEFLAGRATION AND RECONSTRUCTION: THE ART OF BOUNCING BACK | Passing on resilience in the face of trauma | Companies facing difficult situations, teams in rebuilding, HR managers |
Angles and Specificities of Each Speaker
Angle: Give up? Never!
For which audience / event: Inspirational seminars, diversity conventions, companies committed to inclusion
Choose if… Choose if you want to inspire your teams with an authentic story about overcoming personal and professional challenges.
Conference to watch: Give up? Never!
Angle: Turning Failure into Strength: The Power of Resilience
For which audience / event: Executive committees, managers, sales teams under pressure
Choose if… Choose if you want to equip your leaders to bounce back under pressure and turn setbacks into opportunities.
Conference to watch: Turning Failure into Strength: The Power of Resilience
Angle: Chaos Isn't Chaos! — Transform Uncertainty into Opportunities
For which audience / event: Executive committees, leaders, managers facing transformation or innovation
Choose if… Choose this if you want to give your teams concrete tools to adapt and thrive in an uncertain environment.
Conference to watch: Chaos Isn't Chaos! — Transform Uncertainty into Opportunities
Angle: How to bounce back after a crisis?
For which audience / event: Large conventions, sales teams, motivational seminars
Choose if… Choose if you want to energize your team with the drive and experience of an Olympic champion in mastering the art of bouncing back.
Conference to watch: How to bounce back after a crisis?
Angle: BLAST AND REBUILDING: THE ART OF BOUNCING BACK
For which audience/event: Companies facing challenging situations, teams in the process of rebuilding, HR managers
Choose if… Choose if you want to raise awareness about mental strength and post-crisis management through a powerful and concrete testimony.
Conference to watch: BLAST AND REBUILDING: THE ART OF BOUNCING BACK
FAQ
How do I choose a speaker suited to the objective of my conference on resilience?
First, define the main goal of your event: raising awareness, inspiring, or providing training. For example, Virginie Delalande focuses on self-improvement, while Bruno Marion addresses resilience from the perspective of complexity and change.
Which speaker would be best suited for an audience of students or young professionals?
For a young audience, choose a speaker like Steve A. Tineo, who shares concrete experiences of resilience and motivation, or Edgar Grospiron, whose athletic career inspires new generations.
How can I adapt the conference format according to the speaker chosen?
Some speakers, such as Laurent BERNAT, are comfortable with interactive workshops, while others prefer keynote presentations. Find out about the formats offered to ensure your audience stays engaged.
Should the technical level of the conference influence my choice of speaker?
Yes, if your audience is made up of experienced professionals, choose a speaker like Bruno Marion, who explores resilience in depth. For a broader audience, opt for accessible testimonials like those of Virginie Delalande.
How can I properly prepare the brief for the chosen speaker?
Provide the speaker with a detailed brief on the context, audience profile, and specific expectations. Lespeakers can support you in this step to ensure a tailor-made presentation.
What’s next?
Once the angle is clarified, the simplest way forward is to formalize your brief (objective, audience, format, duration, constraints). We can help you match with the right speaker on resilience.
For a detailed shortlist with biographies, also check out our selection of speakers on resilience.