The choice of the ideal speaker for a management conference depends not only on the topic, but above all on the specific objective you wish to achieve at your event. Philippe BOULANGER, Delphine Zanelli, Hervé FRANCESCHI, Sylvie Brémond Mookherjee, and Guillaume De sercey each offer a different approach, ranging from strategy to human factors, including operational aspects and decision-making. This guide is not a Top 5 ranking, but rather a comparison of the perspectives and expertise of each speaker to help you make a relevant choice based on your needs. The table below details the preferred angle, targeted objectives, and intended audiences for each. This way, you can quickly identify the speaker best suited to your context.
How to Decide Quickly
Identify the priority of your event, then follow the rule that applies.
- If you want to instill a spirit of boldness and experimentation in your management teams. →
Philippe BOULANGER — to spark a culture of managerial innovation - If you want to help your managers assert themselves as leaders and engage their teams for the long term. →
Delphine Zanelli — to reveal managers’ authentic leadership - If you want to remove psychological barriers and strengthen trust and cohesion within your teams. →
Hervé FRANCESCHI — to unlock human potential by overcoming fear - If you want to boost your teams’ engagement and emotional agility in the face of change. →
Sylvie Brémond Mookherjee — to develop emotional intelligence in service of management - If you want to inspire your teams with real-life examples of leadership in extreme environments. →
Guillaume De sercey — to strengthen cohesion and leadership
| Speaker | Overview | Angle | Objective | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippe BOULANGER Français | Angle Understand the boldness of innovation Objective Trigger a culture of managerial innovation Target Managers, executives, corporate conventions in transformation | Understand the boldness of innovation | Trigger a culture of managerial innovation | Managers, executives, corporate conventions in transformation |
| Delphine Zanelli Français | Angle Reveal your managers' leadership Objective Revealing the authentic leadership of managers Target Managers taking up new positions, management teams, companies undergoing digital transformation | Reveal your managers' leadership | Revealing the authentic leadership of managers | Managers taking up new positions, management teams, companies undergoing digital transformation |
| Hervé FRANCESCHI Français | Angle NATURAL LEADERSHIP: BECOME THE STRONGEST LINK! Objective Unlocking human potential by overcoming fear Target Managers, teams losing confidence, team-building seminars, SMEs | NATURAL LEADERSHIP: BECOME THE STRONGEST LINK! | Unlocking human potential by overcoming fear | Managers, teams losing confidence, team-building seminars, SMEs |
| Sylvie Brémond Mookherjee Français | Angle Know-How to Innovate, the innovation mindset to adapt to a changing world Objective Developing emotional intelligence in the service of management Target Managers, HR, companies undergoing cultural change, interactive workshops | Know-How to Innovate, the innovation mindset to adapt to a changing world | Developing emotional intelligence in the service of management | Managers, HR, companies undergoing cultural change, interactive workshops |
| Guillaume De sercey Français | Angle Apply the leadership methods of the French Foreign Legion to team management. Objective Strengthen cohesion and leadership Target Managers, executives, teams in transformation, cohesion seminars | Apply the leadership methods of the French Foreign Legion to team management. | Strengthen cohesion and leadership | Managers, executives, teams in transformation, cohesion seminars |
Angles and Specificities of Each Speaker
Angle: Understand the Boldness of Innovation
For which audience/event: Managers, executives, corporate conventions undergoing transformation
Choose if… Choose if you want to instill a spirit of boldness and experimentation within your management teams.
Conference to watch: Understand the Boldness of Innovation
Angle: Unleash the leadership potential of your managers
For which audience / event: Newly appointed managers, management teams, companies undergoing digital transformation
Choose if… Choose this if you want to help your managers assert themselves as leaders and engage their teams for the long term.
Conference to watch: Unleash the leadership potential of your managers
Angle: NATURAL LEADERSHIP: BECOME THE STRONGEST LINK!
For which audience/event: Managers, teams struggling with confidence, team-building seminars, SMEs
Choose if… Choose if you want to break down psychological barriers and strengthen trust and cohesion within your teams.
Conference to watch: FEAR can kill your business – Managing with Fear
Angle: Know-How to Innovate: The Innovation Mindset to Adapt to a Changing World
For which audience / event: Managers, HR, companies undergoing cultural transformation, interactive workshops
Choose if… Choose if you want to strengthen your teams’ engagement and emotional agility in the face of change.
Conference to watch: Know-How to Innovate: The Innovation Mindset to Adapt to a Changing World
Angle: Applying the command methods of the French Foreign Legion to team management.
For which audience / event: Managers, executives, teams undergoing transformation, team-building seminars
Choose if… You want to inspire your teams with concrete examples of leadership in extreme environments.
Conference to watch: Leadership and Operational Cohesion
FAQ
How do I choose a speaker suited to the objective of my management conference?
First, define the main goal of your event (to inspire, to train, to raise awareness). For example, Delphine Zanelli is known for her talks on compassionate management, while Philippe BOULANGER addresses organizational transformation.
Which speaker would be best suited for an audience of senior executives?
For an audience of senior executives, opt for a speaker like Hervé FRANCESCHI, who has extensive experience in strategic management. Tailor your choice of speaker to the level of responsibility and expectations of your audience.
What types of presentations can speakers offer at a management event?
Speakers such as Sylvie Brémond Mookherjee or Guillaume De sercey can lead interactive conferences, workshops, or panel discussions. Specify the desired format when making contact to ensure the presentation is tailored to your needs.
How do I assess the technical level required of the speaker based on my audience?
Analyze your audience’s level of management knowledge to select a speaker who can either simplify or delve deeper into the concepts. Some, like Philippe BOULANGER, excel at teaching, while others can address more specialized topics.
How can I effectively prepare the brief for the selected speaker?
Provide a detailed brief on the context, expectations, and participant profiles. Specialized platforms like Lespeakers can assist you with this process to optimize the preparation of the presentation.
What’s 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 management.
For a detailed shortlist with biographies, see also our selection of management speakers.