“Emmanuel has a real talent as a speaker and knows how to convey messages to a large audience. His keynote with the top 80 managers in France about CSR challenges was highly appreciated, both for his strategic vision and the operational examples; a concrete speech without blah-blah, all with good humor and friendliness. The parallel traced between digital and sustainable transformations is well articulated; if the topics diverge, the key message about the need for an underpinning transformation did resonate!”

Pierre Royer – Head of Climate & Biodiversity at Kingfisher Plc.

“A big thank you to Emmanuel Obadia for coming to keynote at our quarterly French leader’s meeting, for listening to our challenges, and for offering us a speech without any jargon, both instructive and positive about the sustainable transformation.”

Hélène Leroux – Directrice communication interne et Stratégie chez CASTORAMA France et KINGFISHER France

“Emmanuel addresses CSR and the substantive issues of sustainable transformation from an original and inspiring angle. His energy and his passion are communicative.
A top keynote!”

Anne-Virginie Dissard – Directrice Communication Corporate et RSE – France chez Kingfisher plc.

FUELING CSR ENGAGEMENT: INSPIRING KINGFISHER’S TOP 80 LEADERS FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION

Emmanuel took center stage, delivering a thought-provoking keynote to Kingfisher‘s top 80 leaders in France. With the captivating title, “Did you like the digital transformation? You’ll love the impact revolution!”, Emmanuel set the tone for an engaging session. His speech, a unique blend of strategic vision and practical examples, left a lasting impact, praised for its relatable and jargon-free connection with the audience. His approach was refreshingly tangible, devoid of clichés, and infused with humor and warmth. One leader commented, “His concrete speech without blah-blah and his friendly demeanor made the keynote highly appreciated.” His engaging and humorous style made the topic of sustainable transformation accessible, compelling the leaders to see the parallel between digital and CSR transformations. The key takeaway resonated deeply: the need for an underpinning transformation for a sustainable future. Emmanuel’s passion for the subject matter was contagious, fueling enthusiasm and commitment among the audience. A leader remarked, “Emmanuel’s energy and passion are communicative, making this a top keynote!”

The event’s success solidified Emmanuel’s reputation as a trusted partner for Kingfisher. Impressed by his ability to bridge the gap between vision and actionable steps, Kingfisher Plc. eagerly continued their collaboration. A few months later, they invited him to address their top 300 leaders in another keynote. As one leader put it, “His instructive and positive speech about the sustainable transformation left a lasting impact.”

Emmanuel’s speech deeply connected digital and sustainable transformations, offering concrete examples and strategic vision. His impactful storytelling, strategic insights, and practical examples effectively conveyed the significance of CSR and sustainable transformation, leaving a lasting impression on the top 80 leaders.