• CONFERENCE

I’ve always loved sharing my experience, and hosting conferences is something I particularly enjoy.

After 15 years of high-level adventure racing and five years of Ultra Trail running, it’s clear to me that many of its values ​​can be applied to other sectors, such as the corporate world.

I’ve always been the captain of my raid team. A team of four that must always move forward together for around 100 hours, regardless of the activity or the physical condition of each individual. Managing a team for 15 years and leading them to the title of world champion in 2024 is a tremendous achievement and personal satisfaction!

So I can tell you about this crazy adventure while making connections with your daily life, a year, a decade in business! Because I am convinced that managing a raid team is similar to managing a team in a company: getting everyone to give the best of themselves, setting common objectives and the means to achieve them, exceeding their limits, valuing and giving self-confidence, making everyone want to come every day with, if not passion, at least a great desire to move forward again and again!

With my experience in ultra-long distance events where the mental aspect is key, I would also like to discuss the themes of surpassing oneself, courage, willpower, and self-confidence necessary to achieve one’s goals, and I could illustrate this to you through my great solo adventures (record crossing of the Alps, GR20 independently in 44 hours, Barkley and Chartreuse Terminorum, Tor des Glaciers 450km, Swisspeaks 700km, etc.). This could inspire many of your company’s employees.

Leadership, management, performance, motivation, confidence, perseverance, determination and self-improvement, team spirit and project management, risk-taking and adaptability. Here are the main and secondary themes that could be addressed.

If my profile interests you, contact me so we can design this conference together based on your desires and objectives. I can also offer a team-building activity that would be an ideal complement to what will have been discussed during the conference.

I also offer to host these talks alongside:
Sandrine Béranger, my adventure racing partner and fellow ultra-trail champion, who has notably won the Diagonale des Fous in Réunion.
Renaud Fulconis, a coach and mental trainer, with whom I co-authored the book *Sur les chemins de l’aventure*.

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Some feedback from our first conferences

Eric Maurin (Maurin group): 

Looking to organize a seminar? A fun activity with your management team, sales team, or any department within your company, association, etc.?

Well, you won’t find better!

Objectives, action plans, attention to detail, commitment, determination, teamwork, perseverance, and success!…

All this in one person!

Marc Roller (Natural Origins):

The Impact of Sébastien Raichon at Natural Origins
Welcoming Sébastien Raichon to our last company seminar was much more than just meeting a top-level athlete.

What struck me most was his ability to captivate all of our employees, without exception. One might fear that such extraordinary feats only resonate with sports enthusiasts, but Sébastien possesses the rare talent of making the extraordinary accessible. Whether seasoned athletes or not, every member of the Natural Origins team was riveted by his words.
Passionate and deeply engaging, he knows how to transform his ultra-endurance stories into genuine life lessons, as well as professional life lessons. Through the lens of resilience and perseverance, he skillfully drew parallels with the company’s daily challenges: managing the unexpected, the strength of teamwork, and perseverance in the face of sustained effort.

Sébastien doesn’t just talk about races; he transmits energy and concrete tools for performing well together. His presence was a powerful source of motivation for our teams.
An experience to be repeated!

Julien COGITORE (IAD France):

I was fortunate enough to cross paths with Sébastien when I was organizing my team seminar, which brought together 90 colleagues for two days.

Sébastien spoke at the seminar, sharing his experiences and vision. He took the time to understand my business and my needs, and his words resonated deeply with everyone. His approachability throughout the day and his kindness made a lasting impression, and everyone experienced the event with palpable emotion. Having met many speakers, I can say that Sébastien brings an extra touch of humanity and authenticity that truly hits the mark. Thank you so much, Sébastien!

 

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