Having to decide amid uncertainty, persuading others around a difficult choice, or breaking out of a deadlock: decision-making is often the moment of truth for a leadership team. In these situations, the perspective and experience of a speaker on decision-making bring fresh energy to a seminar or corporate conference, challenging established habits with new ways to arbitrate, choose, and take responsibility for outcomes.
For an HR manager or event organiser, selecting the right speaker on decision-making means offering your audience more than just a personal story: it sparks concrete debates, opens new perspectives on risk management, and provides immediately actionable tools. These talks energise a board or company convention at key moments when every choice matters. Here, discover a selection of profiles capable of inspiring and challenging your teams on this strategic topic.
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Whiteboard or heads or tails? When decision-making changes everything
Decision-making is never neutral: it sheds light on group dynamics, reveals power structures, and shakes up collaboration habits. A decision-making conference offers this mirror—sometimes unsettling, but always valuable—on what really happens when a choice must be made. For a seminar or convention, it’s a chance for your teams to experience scenarios or hear stories where the right decision is never obvious, but collective intelligence is sharpened.
Bringing in a speaker on decision-making for an internal event is much more than sharing a method: it’s about planting constructive doubt, sparking debate, and introducing the idea that questioning routines and comfort zones is already a decisive step towards innovation.
The “If only I’d known” syndrome: why some stories leave a lasting mark
Some talks are quickly forgotten, while others leave a lasting impression. In decision-making, it’s often the stories of dilemmas, reversals, or acknowledged failures that capture attention. A speaker on decision-making will provoke deep reflection on biases, missed signals, or moments when the right choice wasn’t what you thought it was.
What sets a memorable decision-making conference apart is its ability to turn theory into lived emotion: making the audience feel the pressure, solitude, or boldness required at a crucial moment. These are the stories people discuss later in open spaces or by the coffee machine—because they recognised themselves, or wish they could dare next time.
From the boardroom to the front line: when decision-making becomes everyone’s business
Too often, decision-making is seen as the preserve of senior leaders. Yet every employee faces daily choices, from tactical decisions to handling the unexpected. A speaker on decision-making knows how to address both managers and operational teams, tailoring examples to each reality.
By bringing together different levels of the company around a shared message, you create a collective experience where everyone can relate to the challenges of making decisions: weighing risks, taking responsibility for consequences, and learning to decide in order to move forward—even without absolute certainty.
And what if finding the right speaker was already a decisive first choice?
Organising a decision-making conference is already a strong statement: it means opening up the debate on the art of deciding, in all its complexity and grey areas. Our team helps you clarify your expectations and target the tone, approach, and experience that will resonate most with your specific context.
Choosing a speaker means shaping collective reflection: do you want your teams to identify with a leader’s doubts, or be inspired by counter-intuitive approaches? We support you to ensure this moment is not just informative, but becomes a turning point in your decision-making culture.
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Steve a. Tineo
Expert in negotiation and self-leadership FR/EN · Strategic advisor to Fortune 500 & governments
- Spoken languages
- French, English
Leadership rarely fails because the strategy is bad. It fails because pressure distorts the perception of those who must decide. And almost no organization is prepared for it. For over 25 years, I have intervened where most hope never to find themselves: when decisions get stuck, sales fail, conflicts derail, and being wrong is not an option. 800+ missions. 60+ countries. CEOs, Fortune 500 executive committees, g…
Laurence Bret stern
From the summit of French Tech to the foot of Mont-Blanc — a trajectory in service of leaders who want to combine performance and sustainability.
- Spoken languages
- French, English
Laurence Bret-Stern is a pioneer of French Tech who has become a high-altitude guide. For over 25 years, she has led the marketing teams of major names in digital — LinkedIn (which she launched in France in 2011), AOL, Orange, and Pipedrive, the European SaaS unicorn — across Paris, Amsterdam, London, and the United States. A pioneer of hypergrowth, she has managed large-scale platform launches, structured multicult…
Nicolas Levi
Speaker on Artificial Intelligence and Decision Making. Poker Champion • CEO • Gamification Expert • Staying one step ahead in the era of AI
- Spoken languages
- French, English
For ten years, Nicolas Levi was part of the 4% of professional poker players who win over time, eventually joining the French team and achieving 5th place at the World Championships. In parallel, he led fifteen years of entrepreneurship: several co-founded companies, managing up to 70 people and serving 200,000 users, before selling to a large group. From these two lives, he has drawn a conviction: poker and busin…
Alice Pailhès
Doctor in Psychology | Mentalist Magician | Speaker | Author
- Spoken languages
- French, English
Dr. Alice Pailhès is a doctor in psychology, magician, and researcher. She invites her audience to experience a disturbing experience: discovering how much our perception of reality, our decisions, our attention, and our beliefs can be influenced without our awareness. Through magic demonstrations rooted in cognitive sciences, she does not just explain how the human mind works: she makes it visible, tangible, and e…
Naully Nicolas
Speaker on AI and governance, author of Guérill-iA. He helps leaders make decisions with AI and clarify responsibilities.
- Spoken languages
- French, English
- Speaking locations
- Europe · France · Suisse
Artificial intelligence recommends, produces, and acts. But who verifies, who can contest, and who assumes the decision? Naully Nicolas is a speaker, consultant in AI and governance, and author of Guérill-iA, published by GERESO. He helps leaders, executive committees, and managers exercise their judgment when AI transforms their ways of working. His approach intersects information systems, strategic thinking, and…
Alex Si
Magician-Mentalist | Speaker | Author
- Spoken languages
- French, English
Alex fights against the illusions that block performance in business. Alex blends art and science. He combines 15 years of experience as an IT consultant, and over 15 years of studying the arts of magic and mentalism at the McBride Magic & Mystery School (Las Vegas.) Although he creates them daily, he still sometimes succumbs to the illusions of everyday life. That’s why Alex inspires his participants to overcome…
Nolan Nabeth
Founder of Mind W3B | Author of Claude IA in 1h Chrono | Speaker & Trainer in AI & Web3 | AMF Certified
- Spoken languages
- French, English
- Speaking locations
- Paris, France
Everyone talks about AI. Few people tell leaders what to really do with it in their company. That's where I come in. I am Nolan Nabeth, CEO of Mind W3b, trainer, speaker, and author of Claude IA in 1H chrono. My specialty: making artificial intelligence usable for leaders who know nothing about it. No technical demonstrations, no race to the latest feat, I start from their daily lives and show how AI tackles it con…
Pierre Boc
An interactive and impactful conference on influence and decision-making, blending mentalism, management, and reflection on our choices.
- Spoken languages
- French, English
Pierre Boc, mentalist magician and speaker, presents "The Illusion of Choice," an immersive conference that explores the mechanisms of decision-making, influence, and manipulation in our personal and professional lives. Through mentalism demonstrations and interactive exchanges, Pierre reveals how our decisions are sometimes guided without our knowledge, while sharing concrete tools to strengthen critical thinking a…
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Sandrine Perrier
Sandrine PERRIER - Executive Coach & Strategic Advisor - Speaker on Leadership, Growth & Transformation
- Spoken languages
- French, English, German
Sandrine Perrier supports executives, founders and leaders operating in high-growth, high-visibility and transformational environments. A former General Manager and Regional Marketing Director, she spent more than 18 years leading brands, teams and growth strategies internationally across organisations such as L’Oréal, Zalando, Ancestry and S.Oliver, between Europe and Asia. A graduate of Paris-Dauphine and ESSEC,…
Martin Duval
Co-Founder & Co-President of bluenove - Author
- Spoken languages
- French, English
Co-President & Co-Founder of bluenove, a software technology and consulting company based in Paris specialized in Massive Collective Intelligence and Open Innovation, which he started in 2008. With a team of 50, bluenove has delivered over 500 projects to more than 200 customers. Check: www.bluenove.com He is the author of the book "From Open Innovation to Collective Intelligence" available here in English https://…
Ambre Hasson
Franco-American offshore racing navigator, Ambre Hasson offers conferences inspired by her journey at sea
- Spoken languages
- French, English
Franco-American offshore racing navigator, Ambre Hasson has followed an unconventional path. After several years in the startup world in New York, in demanding and uncertain environments, she discovered sailing as an adult and decided to engage in offshore racing. Her experience has been built through medium and long-distance races, solo and double-handed, on various racing boats (Mini 6.50, Figaro 3). She has achi…
Jerome Viro
Mentalist Speaker, PhD, 100+ patents, former CTO/CEO - mentalism experiences that transform how leaders decide, influence, and innovate.
- Spoken languages
- French, English
Jerome Viro is a Mentalist Speaker, PhD in computer science (IRISA/INRIA), and former CTO/CEO of major international technology groups (Synamedia, Quortex, ATEME, Technicolor). Inventor of over 100 international patents and a business school lecturer, he stands at the intersection of cognitive science, technological innovation, and corporate decision-making. His conferences and mentalism experiences reveal the cogn…
Jessica Pereira
Speaker on leadership, decision-making, and commercial performance
- Spoken languages
- French, English, Spanish
- Speaking locations
- Dans le monde entier
Jessica Santos is a speaker, certified ICF professional coach, hypnosis practitioner, and founder of Global Mood Booster™. A specialist in immersive conferences, she designs experiences where participants do not just listen: they live the concepts to better understand, feel, and anchor them sustainably. Graduated with a Master's degree in Commerce and International Relations, Jessica has built a career in internati…
Frequently asked questions about speakers on decision-making
What budget should you plan for a speaker on decision-making?
For a speaker on decision-making, budgets typically start around €2,000 for a short talk, but can rise to €10,000 or more for highly recognised profiles or interactive formats. What really affects the fee isn’t just reputation, but also the level of customisation: a speaker who tailors their examples to your sector or offers a practical workshop will invest more preparation time. Don’t forget to include travel expenses or any specific technical requirements, which are often overlooked in the initial estimate.
How do you choose a speaker on decision-making for a company seminar?
The relevance of a speaker on decision-making depends first on your audience’s familiarity with the topic: a board will expect complex case studies, while a wider seminar will benefit from everyday or engaging examples. The speaker’s ability to engage the room is as important as their expertise. During the briefing, ask how they adapt their talk for mixed teams or experienced managers; a good speaker always has a method for illustrating decision-making at different levels without losing participants’ attention.
What mistakes should you avoid when choosing a speaker on decision-making?
A common mistake is to focus only on reputation or an impressive CV without checking their ability to make the topic engaging and accessible. Some experts excel in academic settings but struggle to captivate operational teams. Another pitfall is underestimating the importance of a thorough briefing. A speaker on decision-making needs to understand your real challenges, or they risk being too theoretical or off-topic. Finally, beware of overly top-down talks; decision-making is best illustrated with real-life cases and interaction with the audience.
What format should you choose for a speaker on decision-making?
It all depends on your goal: for broad awareness, a 45-minute keynote with Q&A at the end works well. If you want to embed new habits or change practices, opt for a workshop or interactive format where the speaker on decision-making leads practical scenarios. Some organisers choose a combination of keynote plus an afternoon workshop, which allows you to go beyond concepts and get managers involved with real cases from their daily work.
What speaker profile is best suited to a managerial audience for decision-making?
For managers, choose a speaker on decision-making who has led teams or worked with senior leaders—not just a researcher or consultant. Profiles with experience making strategic choices under pressure or managing transformations speak the same language as your managers. They know how to address real dilemmas, group biases, and uncertainty, rather than sticking to theory. Ask for examples where their talk helped managers take their decision-making to the next level.
Can a talk on decision-making really change business practices?
Yes, provided the talk goes beyond a simple testimonial. Formats where the speaker on decision-making encourages the audience to identify their own biases or analyse past decisions have a greater impact. Companies report that participants remember messages better when they reflect on real cases or share their own dilemmas. This kind of collective perspective shift is often the trigger for trying new approaches as a team.
How long does a speaker on decision-making usually speak for?
The most common duration for a speaker on decision-making is 45 minutes to 1 hour, including questions. For immersive formats or workshops, allow 1.5 to 3 hours, especially if you want participants to work on real cases. Keep in mind that attention drops after 60 minutes unless the session includes interactive segments or dynamic breaks. This is often the right balance for both practical insights and quality discussion.
How does a speaker on decision-making handle a difficult or sceptical audience?
An experienced speaker on decision-making often starts with a real-life example that challenges assumptions, or invites the group to debate a controversial choice. This creates an environment where different viewpoints can be shared without judgement. Seasoned speakers also know how to respond to tough questions rather than avoid them. They use humour or self-deprecation to defuse tension and refocus on the topic, which often turns initial resistance into constructive discussion. Lespeakers selects its speakers with this adaptability in mind.