Speaker of the day: Louis Derungs — Wellbeing at Work

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Miraculously alive, he decided to make the best of this accident and share his journey. He completed numerous training programs and honed his skills to the fullest in order to design and develop practical tools.

Prototyping and experimentation became his spearheads. There is not a single one of his theories that he hasn't tested. This way of regaining control over his life enriched him with a philosophy that drives him to convey independence, courage, and hope.
He channels his motivation and personal development techniques through various activities such as:

• Writing a fashion blog
• Traveling, made possible thanks to the 5 languages he speaks
• Keynote speaking, from Ted Talks (opposite) to corporate events for various companies
• Hypnotherapy within a practice he co-manages with a child psychiatrist. He is also launching a start-up in this field, integrating virtual reality to improve comfort for individuals suffering from phantom limb pain and chronic conditions
• Writing; in his first book "15 000 volts", he shares his testimony. It inspires, restores hope, and illustrates his motto: always believe in the impossible.
• Athletic feats, such as the Marathon des Sables—renowned as one of the toughest in the world—where he put his mindfulness theories into practice to overcome chronic pain over the 42.195 km distance

At just 22 years old, he impresses with his maturity and strength. Louis Derungs delivers positivity and courage in the face of life’s obstacles.Languages spoken by the speaker

• English
• French

Louis Derungs delivers keynote speeches across Switzerland, from Geneva to Zurich, and worldwide. Far from being fatalistic, Louis Derungs approached his accident philosophically and discovered new horizons for the future. What he gained from this severe ordeal is an unwavering motivation to lead an extraordinary life! The most tragic events often prompt deep introspection, opening innovative pathways to personal development.

Louis Derungs will be delighted to share his life philosophy and the perspectives it brings during tailored conferences with UnoMe.2015:

• « 15 000 volts – Une méthode pour s’accomplir, un récit de résilience » Ed. Favre
• Personal resilience challenge: cycling 100 km per day for 6 days along the Oregon coast (USA)

2016 – TV appearances:

• Salut les terriens
• Pardonnez-moi, with Monsieur Rochebin
• Mille et une vies, with Frédéric Lopez

2017:

• Practical application of mindfulness: Marathon des Sables (Morocco) to validate 6 months of training under varying competition conditions, testing his work on nutrition and mental control over physical pain caused by burned nerves and extreme effort during a race of over 245 km!
• Keynote for a major Swiss bank at the Real Estate Fair titled: "Can Resilience Be Acquired Once and for All? The Four Keys to Resilience."
• Keynote at the International Virtual Reality Forum in Crans-Montana titled: "VR innovation: Could VR become a health assistant?"
• Keynote for a major Swiss bank in Yverdon-les-Bains titled: "Resilience: A Journey Rather Than a Destination."
• Keynote on motivation for FC Sion
• Keynote on innovation for SIG