The choice of the ideal speaker for a conference on personal development depends above all on the specific objective of your event, and not solely on the topic being addressed. This guide compares the approaches of Ben Campagna, Regis Rossi, Patricia Goyon, Laurent Pellet, and Paul Fontaine to help you select the person best suited to your expectations. This is not a ranking of the top five speakers, but rather a comparative analysis of their respective angles: strategy, management, operations, decision-making, human dimension, etc. The table below details for each one the preferred angle, the intended objective, and the target audience, thus allowing you to make a relevant and informed choice.
How to Decide Quickly
Identify the priority of your event, then follow the corresponding rule.
- If the goal is to equip leaders to handle chronic stress and foster a culture of resilience. →
Ben Campagna — to prevent leader burnout - If you want to surprise and create a memorable experience around emotional intelligence. →
Regis Rossi — to develop collective emotional intelligence - If you want to approach personal development from the perspective of mental health, kindness, and assertiveness. →
Patricia Goyon — to reconcile kindness and empowerment in the workplace - If your priority is to improve organization, work-life balance, and time management in a high-pressure professional context. →
Laurent Pellet — to regain control of your time - If you want to bring energy, hope, and team spirit through the story of a resilient adventurer. →
Paul Fontaine — to inspire through resilience and pushing beyond your limits
| Speaker | Overview | Angle | Objective | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Campagna Français | Angle Combining neuroscience and psychology to build sustainable performance without sacrificing mental health. Objective Preventing leader burnout Target Executive committees, managers in demanding environments, leadership seminars | Combining neuroscience and psychology to build sustainable performance without sacrificing mental health. | Preventing leader burnout | Executive committees, managers in demanding environments, leadership seminars |
| Regis Rossi Français | Angle Use illusion and interactivity to reveal the impact of emotions on performance and communication. Objective Develop collective emotional intelligence Target Major conventions, multidisciplinary teams, communication seminars | Use illusion and interactivity to reveal the impact of emotions on performance and communication. | Develop collective emotional intelligence | Major conventions, multidisciplinary teams, communication seminars |
| Patricia Goyon Français | Angle Propose a relational ecology to restore inner balance and collective engagement. Objective Reconciling kindness and power in the workplace Target SMEs, companies undergoing transformation, HR workshops, managers attentive to well-being | Propose a relational ecology to restore inner balance and collective engagement. | Reconciling kindness and power in the workplace | SMEs, companies undergoing transformation, HR workshops, managers attentive to well-being |
| Laurent Pellet Français | Angle Provide concrete tools to balance performance and peace of mind through time management. Objective Take back control of your time Target Executives, managers, international companies, productivity workshops | Provide concrete tools to balance performance and peace of mind through time management. | Take back control of your time | Executives, managers, international companies, productivity workshops |
| Paul Fontaine Français | Angle Conveying mental strength and optimism through an extraordinary life journey in the face of adversity. Objective Inspire through resilience and self-surpassing Target Conventions, inspirational seminars, teams seeking motivation, public events | Conveying mental strength and optimism through an extraordinary life journey in the face of adversity. | Inspire through resilience and self-surpassing | Conventions, inspirational seminars, teams seeking motivation, public events |
Angles and Specificities of Each Speaker
Angle: Combining neuroscience and psychology to build sustainable performance without sacrificing mental health.
For which audience / event: Executive committees, managers in demanding environments, leadership seminars
Choose if… Choose if the goal is to equip leaders to face chronic stress and establish a culture of resilience.
Conference to watch: Chronic Wellbeing — The Science of Sustainable Leadership and Performance
Angle: Using illusion and interactivity to reveal the impact of emotions on performance and communication.
For which audience / event: Large conventions, multidisciplinary teams, communication seminars
Choose if… Choose if you want to surprise and create a memorable experience centered on emotional intelligence.
Conference to watch: The Power of Emotional Intelligence
Angle: Offering relational ecology to restore inner balance and collective engagement.
For which audience/event: SMEs, companies undergoing transformation, HR workshops, managers who value well-being
Choose if… Choose if you want to approach personal development from the perspective of mental health, kindness, and self-assertion.
Conference to watch: From Head to Heart: Reinventing the Living Company
Angle: Provide practical tools to balance performance and peace of mind through time management.
For which audience/event: Executives, managers, international companies, productivity workshops
Choose if… Choose if your priority is to improve organization, work-life balance, and time management in a high-pressure professional environment.
Conference to watch: Your Time, the Key to Your Balance
Angle: Sharing the power of mental strength and optimism through an extraordinary life journey in the face of adversity.
For which audience / event: Conventions, inspirational seminars, teams seeking motivation, large public events
Choose if… Choose if you want to inspire energy, hope, and team spirit through the story of a resilient adventurer.
Conference to watch: STEEL MINDSET – Boost Your Mindset Energize Your Teams Open Your Heart
FAQ
How do I choose a speaker suited to the objective of my personal development event?
First, identify the main goal of your conference: inspiration, sharing practical tools, or raising awareness on a specific topic. For example, Ben Campagna is known for his motivational talks, while Patricia Goyon offers approaches more focused on emotional management.
Which speaker would be best suited for a managerial audience?
For a managerial audience, opt for a speaker who addresses leadership and team management, such as Regis Rossi or Laurent Pellet. Review their topics to ensure they align with the specific challenges your participants face.
What types of sessions do these speakers offer?
The speakers mentioned can lead keynote speeches, interactive workshops, or panel discussions. Specify your preferred format when first reaching out so they can tailor their content and delivery to your event.
How can I assess the technical level or accessibility of a speaker’s presentation?
Watch videos or excerpts of talks by Paul Fontaine or Patricia Goyon to get a sense of their teaching style and ability to make complex ideas accessible. Don’t hesitate to ask for references from similar events they have participated in.
How should I prepare a good brief for a personal development speaker?
Provide the speaker with the audience profile, specific expectations, and the context of your event. To streamline the connection and preparation process, you can also use a specialized platform like Lespeakers.
What’s next?
Once the angle is clarified, the easiest way is to formalize your brief (objective, audience, format, duration, constraints). We can help you match with the right speaker on personal development.
For a detailed shortlist with biographies, also see our selection of speakers on personal development.