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I was born in Saigon in 1975. At 3 years old, my family fled Vietnam — boat people, political refugees. We almost didn’t make it. I grew up in France, studied medicine in Lyon, and became a child and adolescent psychiatrist. It took me 47 years to find my way back to my homeland — and I return today as an international speaker. I am the only trilingual French-speaking child psychiatrist in French, English, and Vie…

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…

Trainer and consultant in zero waste, management, usage, and resource reuse. In a logic of collective co-definition of sustainable objectives, she supports private and public organizations in implementing cultural and structural changes in workplace practices and behaviors. Convinced that the zero waste lifestyle and way of living together is the jugular vein of a healthier and fairer societal model, she places conc…

Transforming difference into a lever for individual and collective success is the guiding thread of my journey, from the Legion of Honor at 15 to the Micheline Ostermeyer Prize 2025... and it's not over yet! I embody an exceptional journey at the crossroads of high-level sports, management, and commitment to a more inclusive society. As a Paralympic athlete, HR leader, and speaker, I have transformed every stage o…

Ayo Johnson is a dynamic and multifaceted professional with a unique blend of entrepreneurship, physical transformation, and expertise in customer loyalty and personal growth. As a seasoned entrepreneur, he has successfully navigated the challenges of business ownership, demonstrating resilience and strategic acumen. In addition to building successful ventures, he has also achieved notable success in the realm of bo…

In a world that often demands carefully curated appearances and cautious discourse, Kristina Crystal offers a refreshingly authentic voice. A 30-year veteran of the corporate world, including a decade in C-suite roles as well as time as a college lecturer, Kristina brings both strategic acumen and a profoundly human perspective to corporate leadership. Her journey of unexpected hair loss became a powerful lesson in…

Passionate about humanity since always, Kari began her career as a psychotherapist. Having traveled the world alone, she learned from different cultures and opened her mind. Focused on support, she found certain keys to better understand the human brain and push it into its best dispositions. Attracted to the outdoor environment, it was a logical step for her to combine adventure and mental performance. With a back…

"Isn't a failure, an accident in life, the chance of our life?" I became paraplegic after a motocross fall during the World Championships in Latvia in 2010. I didn't give up; I worked day and night, and today I can walk again! A competitor at heart, I have turned my focus to swimming. The medical staff at my rehabilitation center is impressed by my ease in the water. I am rebuilding a champion's life, this time in…