Approach & Style

Raphaël's presentations combine humor, real-life war stories, thought-provoking insights, and field-tested tools. Expect to laugh, think differently, and leave with concrete frameworks that actually work.

What Makes Raphaël Different

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Entertainment Meets Education

Serious content delivered with humor and entertainment. Uses funny videos and storytelling to make key messages memorable and stick.

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Myth-Busting

Challenges conventional wisdom and common beliefs with evidence and hard-won experience. Prepares audiences for what really works.

Real-World Credibility

Anchors insights in personal entrepreneurial experience and real-life stories, not recycled case studies or academic theory.

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Thought-Provoking Content

Forward-thinking messages that are often ahead of their time. Challenges audiences to think differently about familiar problems.

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Inspiration + Implementation

Combines inspiring stories with concrete, applicable frameworks AND governance systems for organization-wide deployment.

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Interactive Engagement

Involves audiences in the learning process. Creates memorable moments through participation and shared experiences.

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Immediate Applicability

Attendees leave with tools they can use the next day. No abstract concepts—practical frameworks for immediate implementation.

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Customized Content

Every presentation is tailored to the audience's specific challenges and context. Raphaël participates actively in the briefing process.

The Raphaël Difference

While Others Say...

  • "Psychological safety is important"
  • "Innovation is key to success"
  • "Employee engagement matters"
  • "Digital transformation is essential"

Raphaël Provides...

  • The governance system to implement it
  • How to stop wasting money on bad projects
  • How to measure what managers actually generate
  • Pre-project tools to prevent the 70% failure rate

He doesn't just inspire—he equips.

What Makes Raphaël Unique

  • Pioneer of pre-project rigor: Creator of the IpOp decision tree for rigorous selection of projects and innovation initiatives
  • Measurement innovator: Pioneered a novel way to measure engagement generated by managers (not just overall engagement)
  • Framework creator: IpOp Model (now in ISO 56007) and Fair and Caring Leadership framework
  • Serial entrepreneur: Hands-on experience founding and scaling businesses—not just academic theory
  • ISO 56007 co-author: International standard for innovation ideas and opportunities management
  • Professor at leading institutions: University of Geneva, ESCP, Thunderbird, HEC Lausanne
  • 300+ projects coached: Innovation projects across Fortune 500 companies and startups
  • Implementation-focused: Provides complete governance systems for organization-wide deployment
  • Debunker of conventional wisdom: Challenges common beliefs and offers forward-thinking alternatives
  • Real-world storyteller: Personal experiences and inspiring real-life stories rather than recycled case studies
  • Engaging speaker: Uses humor and carefully selected videos to make key messages memorable

Ideal Audiences

  • Corporate leadership teams and C-suite executives
  • Innovation managers and R&D leaders
  • Project management professionals (PMI and similar)
  • HR leaders and talent development teams
  • Business school audiences and executive education
  • Industry conferences on innovation, leadership, transformation
  • Organizations undergoing digital or cultural transformation
  • Companies optimizing project portfolios and resources
  • Leaders improving team engagement and performance
  • Emerging leaders and MBA students

Available Formats

  • Keynote presentations: 30-90 minutes
  • Workshops: Half-day to multi-day sessions
  • Executive masterclasses: Deep-dive learning experiences
  • Panel discussions and fireside chats: Interactive dialogue formats
  • Virtual and in-person: Worldwide availability
  • Custom programs: Combining multiple frameworks for your specific needs

Languages

Raphaël delivers content fluently in English and French, with conversational Spanish available for specific contexts.

Ready for an Unforgettable Experience?

Book Raphaël for your next event and give your audience frameworks they can implement immediately.