Laurent Bernat - Speaker on resilience
Former paratrooper non-commissioned officer who survived an attack, I share my experience of resilience and leadership.
Are you wondering how to turn a devastating ordeal into an indomitable strength?
I am here to show you.
As a former paratrooper non-commissioned officer, deployed in Afghanistan in 2008, I was a victim of an attack.
80 kg of explosives detonated 20 cm from my vehicle.
A split second.
A monstrous blast.
And nothing more.
I could have never returned.
But the real fight began afterward.
→ Weeks of hospitalization.
→ Years of physical and mental reconstruction.
→ Severe PTSD that changed everything.
I had to rebuild everything – my body, my mind, my future.
After surviving this attack, I chose not to let this event define my life.
Instead, I drew from this experience to forge unwavering resilience and unyielding determination.
Today, I share my unique journey and valuable lessons through captivating talks that inspire and transform.
As a speaker, I have the opportunity to touch lives, encourage personal growth, and promote a culture of resilience within
companies.
My goal? To spark curiosity, inspire action, and demonstrate that even the most challenging circumstances can become catalysts for
positive transformation.
Key points of my talks:
Resilience: How to bounce back from adversity and come out stronger.
Leadership in times of crisis: Learning from extreme situations to become an authentic and inspiring leader.
Stress and change management: Practical strategies for navigating uncertainty and chaos with calm and confidence.
Personal transformation: Using personal challenges to achieve professional and personal fulfillment.
Engagement: Developing the strength of the collective, belonging through team spirit.
Why work with me?
Unique experience: An authentic and powerful perspective from lived experience in extreme situations.
Lasting impact: Interventions that leave a lasting and motivating imprint on the audience.
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- Personalized approach: Tailoring my messages to the specific needs of each company and audience.
Curious to learn more about my journey and how I can help your team turn adversity into opportunity? Let's connect and
explore the possibilities together.
Contact me to discover how I can inspire and motivate your team.
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Frequently asked questions
Which topics does Laurent Bernat cover as a speaker?
Laurent Bernat speaks on the following topics: resilience, leadership, reconstruction, militaire, gestion de crise, motivation and cohesion dequipe.
How do I book Laurent Bernat for a conference?
To book Laurent Bernat, contact the Lespeakers agency. An advisor will call you back to scope the event, dates and format.
How much does a conference with Laurent Bernat cost?
Laurent Bernat's fees:
- Conference : 4500 €
Booking is handled through Lespeakers.
Which languages does Laurent Bernat speak on stage?
Laurent Bernat speaks as speaker in french.
Where is Laurent Bernat based?
Here is where Laurent Bernat is based: Agen.
What did Laurent Bernat do before becoming a speaker?
I was a soldier for 20 years. I served in the most prestigious units of the army, notably the paratroopers.
I was seriously injured in an attack in Afghanistan, and I had to leave the army.
I then became a business leader.
Today, my journey leads me to share my story in conferences.
What led Laurent Bernat to become a speaker?
The need to help and to share.
After my recovery, I searched for a long time for ways to help others move forward faster than I did.
And one day I participated in a very well-known podcast (LEGEND). The feedback was so positive that I thought I wanted to continue sharing my story to help as many people as possible.
And conferences are the best way!
Why book Laurent Bernat rather than another speaker?
I am often invited because of my experiences. When I talk about resilience, I do not speak of it theoretically. I have lived it.
I survived, I collapsed, and I rebuilt myself.
Everything I share, I have experienced, tested, applied.
My tools are concrete.
What is Laurent Bernat's speaking angle?
I show that resilience as it is often defined is not enough. We must go further. We should not just get back up from our trials, we must turn them into strength. Going beyond resilience.
I show you what comes after...
How does the audience experience a talk by Laurent Bernat?
I love to play on emotions. The audience experiences the attack with me and goes through all the emotional phases, coming out boosted!
Why do organizers like working with Laurent Bernat?
As a former military officer and business leader, I am very responsive and flexible.
I place great importance on certain values, particularly keeping my word. When I commit, I follow through.
His conferences
DEFLAGRATION AND RECONSTRUCTION: THE ART OF GETTING BACK UP
In this conference, I immerse you in the heart of my lived experience in Afghanistan in 2008. On that day, I survived an attack where 80 kg of explosives detonated just inches from my vehicle, forever changing the course of my life. But rather than allowing this tragedy to defeat me, I chose to transform it into a strength that allowed me to rebuild myself.
Through my authentic narrative, I share with you the keys to my resilience, my leadership in times of crisis, and my stress management in extreme circumstances. You will discover how to face adversity, bounce back after trauma, and keep moving forward, even when everything seems lost.
This conference is designed to help you develop your ability to make decisions under pressure, strengthen team spirit, and transform professional and personal challenges into opportunities for growth.
Why this conference? • A unique and lived experience: I share my journey after surviving the unthinkable. • Concrete lessons: How to develop resilience and leadership in times of crisis. • A lasting impact: Inspire your teams to rise up, stay united, and stay the course in the face of uncertainty.
Book this conference to instill determination and strength in your teams, and show them that, no matter the trials, it is always possible to get back up.