Choosing the ideal speaker for a conference on transformation goes beyond just the topic at hand: above all, they must meet the specific objective of your event. Delphine Zanelli, Sylvie Brémond Mookherjee, Bruno Marion, Sébastien BICHON, and Ben Campagna each offer a distinct approach, tailored to a range of needs from strategy to management, including operational aspects, decision-making, and the human dimension. This is not a Top 5 ranking, but rather a comparison of different perspectives to help guide your selection. The table below details each speaker’s positioning, the objectives they address, and the audiences concerned. This will help you choose the most relevant speaker according to your event’s expectations and goals.
How to Decide Quickly
Identify the priority of your event, then follow the rule that applies.
- If your challenge is to engage your managers in a deep transformation related to AI, beyond simply adopting new tools. →
Delphine Zanelli — to reinvent management in the age of AI - If you want to boost adaptability and engagement through the development of soft skills and human innovation. →
Sylvie Brémond Mookherjee — to develop leaders’ emotional agility - If you want to give your teams practical tools to navigate uncertainty and complexity. →
Bruno Marion — to make decisions and take action in complex uncertainty - If you want to strengthen engagement and cohesion during times of difficult transformation or major obstacles. →
Sébastien BICHON — to mobilize collective resilience in the face of adversity - If your goal is to support leaders in managing stress and preventing burnout during organizational transformations. →
Ben Campagna — to strengthen leaders’ resilience
| Speaker | Overview | Angle | Objective | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delphine Zanelli Français | Angle Reveal your managers' leadership Objective Reinventing management in the age of AI Target Managers, executives, transformation seminars, HR conventions | Reveal your managers' leadership | Reinventing management in the age of AI | Managers, executives, transformation seminars, HR conventions |
| Sylvie Brémond Mookherjee Français | Angle Know-How to Innovate, the innovation mindset to adapt to a changing world Objective Developing leaders' emotional agility Target Leaders, COMEX members, executive teams, conventions on cultural transformation | Know-How to Innovate, the innovation mindset to adapt to a changing world | Developing leaders' emotional agility | Leaders, COMEX members, executive teams, conventions on cultural transformation |
| Bruno Marion Français | Angle Le chaos n’est pas le chaos ! — Transformez l’incertitude en opportunités Objective Decide and act in complex uncertainty Target Leaders, managers, teams facing complexity, strategic transformation seminars | Le chaos n’est pas le chaos ! — Transformez l’incertitude en opportunités | Decide and act in complex uncertainty | Leaders, managers, teams facing complexity, strategic transformation seminars |
| Sébastien BICHON Français | Angle Turning the obstacle into a competitive advantage Objective Mobilize collective resilience in the face of adversity Target All teams, corporate conventions, team-building events, audiences seeking motivation | Turning the obstacle into a competitive advantage | Mobilize collective resilience in the face of adversity | All teams, corporate conventions, team-building events, audiences seeking motivation |
| Ben Campagna Français | Angle He approaches transformation from the perspective of sustainable well-being and regulated performance, drawing on neuroscience and psychology. Objective Strengthen leaders' resilience Target Executive committees, senior management, leadership seminars | He approaches transformation from the perspective of sustainable well-being and regulated performance, drawing on neuroscience and psychology. | Strengthen leaders' resilience | Executive committees, senior management, leadership seminars |
Angles and Specificities of Each Speaker
Angle: Unleash the leadership potential of your managers
For which audience / event: Managers, executives, transformation seminars, HR conventions
Choose if… Choose this if your goal is to engage your managers in a profound transformation related to AI, going beyond simply adopting new tools.
Recommended talk: Managing in the Age of AI: Becoming the Leader AI Can’t Be
Angle: Know-How to Innovate: The Innovation Mindset to Adapt to a Changing World
For which audience / event: Leaders, Executive Committee members, leadership teams, conventions on cultural transformation
Choose if… Choose if you want to boost adaptability and engagement through the development of soft skills and human innovation.
Conference to watch: “Know-How to Innovate”: The Leader’s Skill for the New World (presentation)
Angle: Chaos Isn't Chaos! — Transform Uncertainty into Opportunities
For which audience / event: Executives, managers, teams facing complexity, strategic transformation seminars
Choose if… Choose if you want to give your teams practical tools to navigate uncertainty and complexity.
Conference to watch: Chaos Isn't a Mess – Thrive in Uncertainty!
Angle: Turning obstacles into a competitive advantage
For which audience / event: All teams, corporate conventions, team-building events, audiences seeking motivation
Choose if… Choose this if you want to strengthen engagement and cohesion during times of difficult transformation or major obstacles.
Conference to watch: Turning obstacles into a competitive advantage
Angle: He approaches transformation from the perspective of sustainable well-being and regulated performance, drawing on neuroscience and psychology.
For which audience / event: Executive committees, senior management, leadership seminars
Choose if… Choose if the goal is to support leaders in managing stress and preventing burnout during organizational transformations.
Conference to watch: Chronic Well-being — The Science of Sustainable Leadership and Performance
FAQ
How do I choose a speaker suited to the objective of my conference on transformation?
First, identify your main goal: to inspire, to train, or to support change. For example, Delphine Zanelli is known for her ability to mobilize around managerial transformation, while Bruno Marion brings a vision of systemic transformation.
Which speaker would be best suited for an audience of executives or managers?
For an audience of decision-makers, choose a speaker with hands-on leadership experience, such as Sylvie Brémond Mookherjee, who addresses transformation from the perspective of governance and collective engagement.
How do I select a relevant format for the session (conference, workshop, round table)?
The format depends on the desired level of interaction: Bruno Marion excels at inspiring keynote talks, while Sébastien BICHON offers participatory workshops to engage attendees in thinking about transformation.
Should I choose a speaker with a technical or generalist profile for my event?
If your audience is made up of specialists, a technical profile like Ben Campagna can provide in-depth insights. For a broader audience, opt for a generalist speaker capable of making the challenges of transformation accessible.
How can I best prepare the brief for the chosen speaker?
Specify your organization’s context, the audience’s expectations, and the key messages to be conveyed. Lespeakers can support you in developing a personalized brief to ensure the relevance 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 transformation.
For a detailed shortlist with biographies, also see our selection of speakers on transformation.