28 February 2026 · 5 min read
Speaker of the day: Ariane de Bonvoisin — Workplace Wellbeing
Every day we spotlight one voice from the UnoMe network. Today: Ariane de Bonvoisin, Workplace Wellbeing — one of the keynote speakers we recommend for corporate events and conferences in Fujairah, Al Khobar and across the GCC.
Who is Ariane de Bonvoisin?
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Entrepreneur, Coach… and Keynote Speaker!
Ariane de Bonvoisin is an executive coach who has been working for 15 years with CEOs, startup founders, and professionals from all walks of life based around the globe.
This seasoned strategic consulting professional will share her unique perspective on:
- Change and transition management
- Peak performance and productivity
- Building a winning team culture
- Women and leadership
- The startup journey
- Mental health and wellbeing
A highly sought-after keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, Ariane has addressed audiences at clients such as Google, Amazon, the World Bank, Union Square Ventures, Red Bull, and hosted Oprah Winfrey's conference. She is also a guest lecturer at the University of Cambridge.
A Rich and Varied Career
She began at the Boston Consulting Group, proving her expertise across 12 different countries, before holding leadership roles at Bertelsmann, creating the Online Ventures group at Sony, and serving as the first Managing Director of Time Warner's $500 million venture capital fund at the age of 29.
She then pursued an entrepreneurial path, founding her own startup, The First 30 Days, a company dedicated to guiding individuals and organizations through successful transformation.
Languages spoken by the speaker:
- French
- English
Ariane de Bonvoisin delivers keynote speeches in French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud, Neuchâtel…) and worldwide.
Ariane de Bonvoisin: The Author
Ariane de Bonvoisin has appeared as an author on The Today Show, CNN, and ABC, and has been featured in Forbes, BusinessWeek, and Oprah Magazine, among others.
Her most popular book, titled "The First 30 Days: Your Guide to Making Any Change Easier", was published by HarperCollins and became one of the publisher's bestsellers. The book has been translated into a dozen languages, and her corresponding keynote, "The 9 Principles of Change", has captivated audiences worldwide. She is also the author of "Pursuing Your Dreams" and "Living Healthier", and recently published a series of children's books on life skills.
Ariane de Bonvoisin was named one of the "100 People to Watch" by Silicon Alley, and her bestseller on change was nominated for the "Books for a Better Life" award. She has also delivered a TED talk on the life skills we must teach our children and co-created an award-winning game with her son when he was 7 years old, called KidQuest.
Keynote Topics
- The 9 Principles of Change
- Mental health and wellbeing in fast-growing environments
- Women and leadership
- Workplace culture and building high-performing teams
- Attracting and retaining talent through purpose and meaning
Topics on stage
- Workplace Wellbeing
- Leadership & Management
- Individual & Collective Motivation
Who is this keynote for?
A talk by Ariane de Bonvoisin fits annual kick-offs, leadership days, industry conferences and talent programmes. The format usually runs 45 to 60 minutes, with an optional Q&A or a closed-door executive workshop.
Booking in the UAE and the Gulf
UnoMe, the Swiss Speakers' Bureau in Dubai, handles everything: selection, negotiation, travel and preparation with your team. Contact us to check Ariane de Bonvoisin's availability for your date.