24 March 2026 · 6 min read
Speaker of the day: Fanny Clavien — Well-being at Work

Every day we spotlight one voice from the UnoMe network. Today: Fanny Clavien, Well-being at Work — one of the keynote speakers we recommend for corporate events and conferences in Ajman, Jeddah and across the GCC.
Who is Fanny Clavien?
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With a track record that includes 15 Swiss championship titles, three European championship titles (Estonia 2008, Switzerland 2011, and Finland 2014) along with numerous international successes, Fanny Clavien is the greatest Swiss female karateka in history.
At the end of 2016, she retired from top-level competition, but did not completely leave the world of karate. As she says herself: "the passion will always be there, it will not disappear."
Holding a commercial employee CFC diploma, she went on to train as a professional journalist and, following an internship at the Vaud-Fribourg channel La Télé, is now a host on Vertical Radio – sister station of Rhône FM – in Sion.
In recent years, Fanny has also taken up another sport: wakesurfing, a water sport that involves riding the wake created by a boat without being attached to it. This activity, initially a simple leisure pursuit, grew into a true passion and, driven by her competitive spirit, Fanny has already become Swiss champion twice.Language spoken by the speaker
- French
Fanny Clavien delivers keynote conferences in French-speaking Switzerland and French-speaking countries (Geneva, Lausanne, Neuchâtel…) Fanny Clavien radiates motivation and positivity: in her own words, she loves life, meeting people, new challenges, good spirits, and above all, thinking positively! A natural competitor, she is always eager to test her limits and push beyond them, sharing this mindset during her morning radio shows, interviews, and keynote presentations.
For Fanny, mental preparation is just as important as physical preparation to perform at one's best in competition; she teaches us that continuous personal development is essential to achieving compelling results in any field.Summary of International Achievements
2016
- 1st place Swiss Karate League in Neuchâtel (CH)
- 1st place Basel International Open (CH)
- World TOP 2
- World No. 1 K1 ranking (World Cup)
- 1st place Karate 1 Dubai (UAE)
- 3rd place Karate 1 Dutch Open in Rotterdam (NL)
- 1st place Swiss Karate League Sursee
2015
- 1st place Dubai Open (UAE)
- 3rd place Karate 1 Premier League in Istanbul (TUR)
2014
- 1st place Swiss Karate League Sursee
- 1st place Karate 1 Premier League (World Cup) in Almere (NL)
- 1st place European Championship Elite Individual in Tampere (FIN) – World TOP 6
- World No. 1 K1 ranking (World Cup)
- 1st place with 3 Gold medals at the Basel International Open
- 1st place Swiss Karate League Neuchâtel
- 1st place Karate 1 Premier League (World Cup) in Hanau (GER)
2013
- 3rd place European Championship Elite Team (FR)
- 3rd place Elite Individual Golden League (GER)
- 1st place with 3 Gold medals at the Basel International Open
- 1st place Karate 1 Premier League (World Cup) in Salzburg (AUT)
2012
- Return to competition at the world level
2011
- 1st place European Championship Elite Individual Zurich (CH) – World TOP 5
2010
- Right knee ligament tear
- Out of competition for 12 months.
2009
- Golden League Medalist
- Selected for European Championship Elite
2008
- 1st place European Championship Elite Individual Tallinn (EST)
- 3rd place European Championship Elite Team (EST)
- 5th place European Junior Championship Individual (SLO)
- 5th place European Junior Championship Individual (SLO)
2007
- 2nd place World Junior Championship Individual (TUR)
- 3rd place European Championship Elite Individual (SVK)
2006
- 2nd place European Junior Championship (SRB)
- 7th place World Championship Elite Individual (FIN)
- 3rd place World Championship Elite Team (FIN)
2005
- 2nd place European Junior Championship Individual (GRE)
- 7th place European Championship Elite Team (ESP)
Summary of National Achievements
1999 – 2015
- 15 Swiss Championship Titles
Topics on stage
- Well-being at Work
- Individual and Collective Motivation
Who is this keynote for?
A talk by Fanny Clavien 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 Fanny Clavien's availability for your date.