Hermès Garanger

Youngest Western "Lama" woman in the world at 19, Producer and Director for TV, Active mom, Committed woman, Passionate speaker... and recently Author of the autobiographical work "Lama at 19... And after?"…

Hermès Garanger — Lama, Speaker, Author An extraordinary destiny serving businesses and teams. Her first name, that of the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology, perhaps already hinted at her path! Hermès Garanger grew up in France in one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist centers in Europe, founded by her parents, surrounded by Lamas who taught her meditation from childhood. At 15 and a half, she made a radical choice: to go on retreat for over 1000 days according to Buddhist tradition. For 3 years, 3 months, and 3 days, she lived in a 9 m² room, with no connection to the outside world, meditating 14 hours a day, emerging at 19 as the youngest Western Lama woman in the world. Thirty years later, this unique trajectory has transformed into a rare expertise, rooted in the reality of the professional world. A speaker at the intersection of wisdom and science. An expert speaker in meditation and a graduate in applied neuroscience, Hermès Garanger has accumulated 30,000 hours of meditation and participated in INSERM research on the benefits of meditation. She has also trained in polyvagal theory — the study of the nervous system — to offer concrete, scientifically validated tools that can be directly applied in daily life. A producer in the media for nearly 25 years, host and director of films for France Télévisions... This dual life — between spiritual retreat and television sets — gives her a rare ability to share her experience with humor and authenticity. What she brings to your events Her great strength lies in her ability to address numerous societal themes with depth, clarity, and simplicity. With over 150 conferences given to all types of audiences, she knows how to adapt her speech to the largest number and captivate her audience. Her interventions cover key topics for today's organizations: Meditation & neuroscience for sustainable performance Stress management, fears, and anxiety Emotional intelligence & collective success Well-being at work & mental health Kindness, coherence, and change management The role of women in the professional world She speaks at conferences, workshops, round tables, and seminars, for half a day or a full day, for all types of audiences — companies, schools, associations, healthcare personnel. Among her clients: École Polytechnique, HEC Alumni, Decathlon, Thales, LVMH, Orange, the Paris Bar, École Centrale Lyon, and the Karuna Shechen association of Matthieu Ricard. A commitment that goes further... Hermès Garanger donates a portion of her speaking fees to humanitarian, environmental, and educational causes. Engaging her also means supporting a sincere and altruistic commitment. Author of the autobiographical book Lama at 19… And after? (Claire Lumière Editions, 2018), she has given over 55 interviews on television, in the press, and on the radio. Hermès Garanger does not fit into any box. And that is precisely what gives her interventions their power.