Speakers & Moderators

Thierry Watelet is a speaker passionate about the art of speech in service of management and leadership, delivering forty conferences annually on these topics. A seasoned host, he moderates 70 conventions and seminars each year. With 25 years of experience, he advises and trains executives and teams in public speaking, storytelling, media training, crisis communication, and embodying a company’s purpose. Founder of the School of Oratory and the School of Speakers, he is also an APM expert. As co-founder of DW Conseil, he pioneers the use of AI for crafting impactful speeches. A prolific author, he has written five technical books, including To Be and Speak (2020) and To Be and Welcome the Unexpected (2023). A former editor-in-chief at RTL and France Télévisions, he combines expertise in media, leadership, and innovation.