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Performance Via Resilience

How Leaders Bounce Forward Under Pressure

Pressure is constant. Performance isn't. This keynote changes that for your leaders, your teams, and the culture they're building.

 

The Keynote

Using the Bounce Forward framework, this keynote shows leaders that resilience isn't about survival — it's about performing at your best because of what you've been through. Cécile combines her own story of rebuilding from a life-changing accident with neuroscience-backed tools and immediately applicable strategies.

The result: an audience that doesn't just feel inspired. They feel equipped.

 

This is not inspiration. This is a toolkit.

 

What Makes This Different
Not another "resilience talk." This is a performance methodology presented through story, science, and practical tools. No vague advice. No toxic positivity. No generic motivational language. Just a clear framework your leaders will remember and use the next time the pressure peaks.

 

What The Audience Walks Away With
  • A clear understanding of why pressure derails performance — and how to reverse that

  • The Bounce Forward framework: 3 tools they can apply immediately

  • A shift in how they talk about resilience with their own teams

  • The ability to communicate with authority even under scrutiny

  • A personal resilience guide (included in all formats)

Audience Profile

Executive committees and senior leadership teams facing sustained pressure. Works across all sectors — particularly resonant in Banking, Pharma, Luxury, Consulting and Technology where high-stakes, high-visibility performance is the norm.

Event Fit

Annual leadership conferences · Company off-sites · Strategy days · Town halls · Change management launches · Women in leadership events

Formats

 

 

What People Say

"An exceptional speaker. Cécile electrified the room. Our audience left inspired and fully energized!"

— S. Martin, CEO, Risk!n Conference, Zurich

 

"Cécile captivates, blending research and practice, and leaves managers ready to act."

— P. Theytaz, Chief of Staff, Credit Suisse, Zurich

 

Practical Details

Duration

45 or 90 minutes (exact format agreed at briefing)

Language

English or French — or both in the same event

Customisation

Full pre-event briefing, sector-specific references,

audience-tailored content

 

Book Performance Via Resilience For Your Next Event.

Let's start with a 30-minute call.

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Keynote Only 

45–90 minutes

Standalone conference keynote with pre-event briefing call and personal resilience guide for all attendees.

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Keynote + Workshop

Keynote + half day

Morning keynote followed by an afternoon team workshop. Deeper tools, group exercises, built for leadership offsites.

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Full Programme

Keynote + 6-month cohort

Keynote as the launch moment for a 6-month coaching cohort. Measurable outcomes. Lasting culture change.

Location

Switzerland-based, available across Europe and internationally

Add-ons available

Half-day workshop · Coaching cohort · 6-month programme

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