Speaker of the day: Guillaume Néry — Leadership and Management

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In 2015, he retired from competitive freediving after accidentally performing the deepest dive in history to −139 m, following an organizational error, while attempting to break the world record for the fifth time at −129 m.

Today, Guillaume trains daily and still dives into the great depths, but focuses his energy on transmitting his passion. He travels the world hosting masterclasses, workshops, conferences, film shoots, and photography projects.Languages spoken by the speaker

• French
• English

Guillaume Néry delivers keynote speeches across French-speaking countries and worldwide. Guillaume has been freediving for more than 15 years, constantly pushing human limits. Throughout his dives, competitions, and records, Guillaume has acquired extensive experience in high-level performance management.

With great perspective and maturity, Guillaume shares with corporate audiences insights drawn from his journey:

“My approach is first and foremost the heritage of a philosophy passed on by the Nice School, further matured by my numerous deep dives.”

Guillaume addresses a wide range of topics, with specific aspects adaptable upon request:

• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• RISK MANAGEMENT
• TEAM SPIRIT
• PASSION
• RELATIONSHIP TO NUMBERS / TARGETS
• MIND-BODY HARMONY

Guillaume also offers breathing exercises designed to harmonize body and mind—essential for calm, composed performance.
Guillaume's generosity serves as a genuine source of personal and professional inspiration for audiences.

• 2001: French Record: -82 m / Constant Weight / Nice (France) – Team World Vice-Champion – Ibiza/Spain
• 2002: World Record: -87 m / Constant Weight / Nice (France)
• 2004: World Record: -96 m / Constant Weight / Reunion Island (France)
• 2006: World Record: -109 m / Constant Weight / Nice (France) – 3^rd place at the Team World Championships – Hurghada (Egypt)
• 2008: World Record: -113 m / Constant Weight / Nice (France) – Team World Champion – Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt)
• 2010: New French Record: -115 m / Constant Weight / Bahamas³
• 2011: Individual World Champion: Constant Weight and French record holder with a dive to -119 m in Kalamata
• 2012: New French Record: -123 m / Constant Weight / Bahamas – Team World Vice-Champion – Nice (France)
• 2013: New French Record: -125 m / Constant Weight / Kalamata – Greece
• 2015: New French Record: -126 m / Constant Weight / Cyprus