The choice of the ideal speaker for a conference on change management depends first and foremost on the specific objective of your event, much more than on the topic alone. Domitille Kiger, Delphine Zanelli, Jean Michel STEBER, Caroline Loisel, and Alix Willemez each offer a distinct approach, whether it’s strategy, management, operations, decision-making, or human support. This guide is not a ranking of the top five speakers, but rather a comparison of their areas of expertise to help you identify the one who best matches your needs. The table below details, for each speaker, their preferred angle, the intended objective, and the main target audience of their presentation. This will enable you to make an informed choice, perfectly aligned with your expectations.
How to Decide Quickly
Identify the priority of your event, then follow the rule that applies.
- If you want to inspire a group to succeed together despite pressure and coordination challenges. →
Domitille Kiger — to strengthen team cohesion and collective alignment - If you want to support your managers as they redefine their roles and leadership in the face of AI. →
Delphine Zanelli — to reinvent management in the age of AI - If you want to rally your teams around ethical influence to support a cultural or commercial change. →
Jean Michel STEBER — to strengthen ethical influence during change - If you want to address transformation from the perspective of fears, ego, and meaning to overcome human barriers. →
Caroline Loisel — to understand the human drivers of change - If you want to raise awareness about resilience and agility in the face of major upheavals, especially those related to technology or ecology. →
Alix Willemez — to prepare for uncertainty and resilience in times of transition
| Speaker | Overview | Angle | Objective | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domitille Kiger Français | Angle Transpose the rigor and commitment of world skydiving records to the collective success of organizational change. Objective Strengthen cohesion and collective alignment Target Executive committees, managers, team seminars undergoing transformation | Transpose the rigor and commitment of world skydiving records to the collective success of organizational change. | Strengthen cohesion and collective alignment | Executive committees, managers, team seminars undergoing transformation |
| Delphine Zanelli Français | Angle It sheds light on the essential managerial approach needed to succeed in digital and human transformation. Objective Reinventing management in the age of AI Target Managers, executives, HR teams during transformation seminars or conventions | It sheds light on the essential managerial approach needed to succeed in digital and human transformation. | Reinventing management in the age of AI | Managers, executives, HR teams during transformation seminars or conventions |
| Jean Michel STEBER Français | Angle It demonstrates how positive influence and trust accelerate adoption of change. Objective Strengthen ethical influence in change Target Sales teams, managers, professional networks, conventions | It demonstrates how positive influence and trust accelerate adoption of change. | Strengthen ethical influence in change | Sales teams, managers, professional networks, conventions |
| Caroline Loisel Français | Angle She analyzes the psychological and relational mechanisms that determine the success of transformations. Objective Understanding the human drivers of change Target HRD, managers, project teams, interactive workshops | She analyzes the psychological and relational mechanisms that determine the success of transformations. | Understanding the human drivers of change | HRD, managers, project teams, interactive workshops |
| Alix Willemez Français | Angle Illustrate the ability to bounce back and adapt through survival and exploration experience in an uncertain world. Objective Prepare for uncertainty and resilience in the face of transitions Target Managers, teams in transition, events on sustainable transformation or innovation | Illustrate the ability to bounce back and adapt through survival and exploration experience in an uncertain world. | Prepare for uncertainty and resilience in the face of transitions | Managers, teams in transition, events on sustainable transformation or innovation |
Angles and Specificities of Each Speaker
Angle: Applying the discipline and commitment of world skydiving records to collective success in business transformation.
For which audience / event: Executive committees, managers, team seminars undergoing transformation
Choose if… Choose if you want to inspire a group to succeed together despite pressure and the challenges of coordination.
Conference to watch: Achieving Together: The Large Formation World Record Method
Angle: She sheds light on the essential managerial mindset needed to succeed in both digital and human transformation.
For which audience / event: Managers, executives, HR teams at transformation seminars or conventions
Choose if… Choose if you want to support your managers in redefining their role and leadership in the face of AI.
Conference to watch: Managing in the Age of AI: Becoming the Leader AI Cannot Be
Angle: He demonstrates how positive influence and trust accelerate buy-in to change.
For which audience / event: Sales teams, managers, professional networks, conventions
Choose if… Choose if you want to mobilize your teams around ethical influence to support a cultural or commercial transformation.
Conference to watch: Ethical Persuasion, the Ultimate Business Skill
Angle: She breaks down the psychological and relational mechanisms that determine the success of transformations.
For which audience/event: HR directors, managers, project teams, interactive workshops
Choose if… Choose if you want to address transformation from the perspective of fears, ego, and meaning to overcome human barriers.
Conference to watch: Change and transformation: a matter of our brain and our ego!
Angle: Illustrate the ability to bounce back and adapt through survival and exploration experience in an uncertain world.
For which audience/event: Managers, teams in transition, events focused on sustainable transformation or innovation
Choose if… Choose if you want to raise awareness about resilience and agility in the face of profound upheavals, particularly those related to technology or ecology.
Conference to watch: Artificial Intelligence: Confrontation or Cooperation? How to remain resilient, human, and a leader in this new world shaped by technology and uncertainty
FAQ
How do I choose a speaker suited to the objective of my conference on change management?
First, define the main goal of your event (to inspire, train, or mobilize). Select a speaker such as Delphine Zanelli or Jean Michel STEBER whose experience and message align with this objective.
Which speaker would be suitable for an audience of managers looking for practical tools to support change?
Opt for a speaker with a pragmatic approach and hands-on experience, such as Caroline Loisel. She offers methods and examples that managers can apply in their daily work.
How can I adapt the format of the session (workshop, conference, round table) to the speaker’s profile?
Some speakers, like Alix Willemez, are comfortable with participative workshops, while others, such as Domitille Kiger, excel in inspiring conference formats. Discuss with the speaker to choose the format that best leverages their strengths.
Can the technical level of the conference be adjusted according to the audience?
Yes, most speakers tailor their presentations to the participants’ level of knowledge. Specify from the briefing stage whether your audience is new to or already familiar with change management.
Where can I find a speaker specialized in change management?
You can browse specialized platforms such as Lespeakers to access a selection of diverse profiles, including Domitille Kiger or Jean Michel STEBER, and compare their areas of expertise.
What’s next?
Once the angle is clarified, the simplest approach is to formalize your brief (objective, audience, format, duration, constraints). We can help you match with the right speaker on change management.
For a detailed shortlist with biographies, also see our selection of speakers on change management.