Choosing the right speaker for a conference on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) depends first and foremost on the specific goal of your event, not just the general theme. Julien RIGAL-DUPONT, Isabelle Szedleski, Pascale Lefebure, Christophe Ginisty, and Emilie Proyart each offer distinct approaches to CSR, tailored to various needs: strategy, management, operations, decision-making, or the human dimension. This is not a top 5 ranking, but rather a comparison of different perspectives to help you identify the most relevant profile based on your expectations. The table below details, for each speaker, their preferred angle, targeted objective, and ideal audience. This guide will help you make your choice with clarity and efficiency.
How to Decide Quickly
Identify the priority of your event, then follow the rule that applies.
- If you want to engage your teams on CSR through improving the customer experience and valuing people. →
Julien RIGAL-DUPONT — to put people at the heart of CSR - If your goal is to align engagement, workplace health, and collective purpose around CSR. →
Isabelle Szedleski — to reconcile well-being and sustainable performance - If you want to raise concrete awareness about reducing carbon footprint and environmental innovation in daily life. →
Pascale Lefebure — to demystify carbon sobriety and ecological innovation - If your challenge is to avoid greenwashing and build credible, aligned CSR communication. →
Christophe Ginisty — to communicate CSR without greenwashing - If the challenge is to overcome psychological barriers and sustainably mobilize around the ecological transition. →
Emilie Proyart — to unlock buy-in for the environmental transition
| Speaker | Overview | Angle | Objective | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julien RIGAL-DUPONT Français | Angle Highlights the impact of customer experience and human management in the CSR approach. Objective Putting people at the heart of CSR Target Leaders, managers, teams in search of collective meaning | Highlights the impact of customer experience and human management in the CSR approach. | Putting people at the heart of CSR | Leaders, managers, teams in search of collective meaning |
| Isabelle Szedleski Français | Angle She connects conscious leadership, neuroscience, and human transformation to embed CSR into corporate culture. Objective Reconciling well-being and sustainable performance Target Executive committees, managers, managerial transformation seminars | She connects conscious leadership, neuroscience, and human transformation to embed CSR into corporate culture. | Reconciling well-being and sustainable performance | Executive committees, managers, managerial transformation seminars |
| Pascale Lefebure Français | Angle My journey towards carbon sobriety: 2 Tonnes Goal! Objective Demystifying carbon sobriety and ecological innovation Target Employees, managers, participatory workshops, companies in transition | My journey towards carbon sobriety: 2 Tonnes Goal! | Demystifying carbon sobriety and ecological innovation | Employees, managers, participatory workshops, companies in transition |
| Christophe Ginisty Français | Angle Politics & Geopolitics: "The Spectacle of Power: How Democracies Die Live" Objective Communicate CSR without greenwashing Target COMEX, communications departments, CSR managers, company conventions | Politics & Geopolitics: "The Spectacle of Power: How Democracies Die Live" | Communicate CSR without greenwashing | COMEX, communications departments, CSR managers, company conventions |
| Emilie Proyart Français | Angle She analyzes the mental and human barriers to ecological transformation in companies. Objective Unlock membership in the environmental transition Target Executive teams, CSR managers, transformation conventions | She analyzes the mental and human barriers to ecological transformation in companies. | Unlock membership in the environmental transition | Executive teams, CSR managers, transformation conventions |
Angles and Specificities of Each Speaker
Angle: Highlights the impact of customer experience and human-centered management in the CSR approach.
For which audience/event: Executives, managers, teams seeking a sense of collective purpose
Choose if… Choose if you want to engage your teams in CSR by enhancing the customer experience and valuing people.
Conference to watch: The Human Element in Customer Experience
Angle: She connects conscious leadership, neuroscience, and human transformation to embed CSR into company culture.
For which audience/event: Executive committees, managers, managerial transformation seminars
Choose if… Choose if the goal is to align engagement, workplace well-being, and collective purpose around CSR.
Conference to watch: Dare to Align: Heart, Body, Business
Angle: My Journey Toward Carbon Sobriety: Target 2 Tons!
For which audience/event: Employees, managers, participatory workshops, companies in transition
Choose if… Choose if you want to raise real awareness about reducing carbon footprint and environmental innovation in everyday life.
Conference to watch: My Journey Toward Carbon Sobriety: Target 2 Tons!
Angle: Politics & Geopolitics: "The Spectacle of Power: How Democracies Die Live on Air"
For which audience/event: Executive committees, communications directors, CSR managers, corporate conventions
Choose if… Choose if your goal is to avoid greenwashing and build credible, aligned CSR communication.
Conference to watch: The Aligned Company: How to Communicate to Avoid Greenwashing?
Angle: She unpacks the mental and human barriers to ecological transformation within companies.
For which audience/event: Executive teams, CSR managers, transformation conventions
Choose if… Choose if the goal is to overcome psychological barriers and sustainably engage people around the ecological transition.
Conference to watch: Our mental blocks in the face of environmental transition
FAQ
How do I choose a speaker suited to the objective of my CSR conference?
Start by defining the key message and the desired impact for your event. For example, to raise awareness about responsible innovation, Pascale Lefebure can bring a creative perspective, while Julien RIGAL-DUPONT will be able to simplify regulatory issues.
Which speaker would be best suited for an audience of executives or managers?
For an audience made up of decision-makers, choose a speaker with hands-on experience in business transformation, such as Emilie Proyart or Isabelle Szedleski, who approach CSR from both a strategic and operational perspective.
Does the format of my event influence the choice of speaker?
Yes, some speakers are more comfortable with panel discussions, while others excel at keynotes or interactive workshops. Christophe Ginisty, for example, is equally adept at leading plenary sessions as well as interactive formats.
How do I choose a speaker based on my audience’s level of CSR knowledge?
For a beginner audience, opt for an educational speaker like Julien RIGAL-DUPONT. If your audience is already familiar with the topic, turn to experts who can provide in-depth insights, such as Isabelle Szedleski or Pascale Lefebure.
What briefing should I give the speaker to ensure their presentation is relevant?
Clearly indicate the audience profile, specific expectations, and the context of your event. Lespeakers can help you draft a detailed brief for speakers like Emilie Proyart or Christophe Ginisty.
And what next?
Once the angle is clarified, the simplest way is to formalize your brief (objective, audience, format, duration, constraints). We can help you match with the right speaker on CSR.
For a detailed shortlist with biographies, also see our selection of speakers on CSR.