— Leadership & Management
Axel Allétru.
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From an early age, Axel Allétru turned to motorsports. In 1995, he began his career in the world of BMX and motocross. A relentless competitor in training, he achieved national, European, and world recognition multiple times.
During his participation in the 2010 Motocross Grand Prix in Latvia, Axel Allétru crashed heavily. This serious accident plunged him into the ordeal of paraplegia: he was only 20 years old.
Following this diagnosis, he set himself a single goal: to walk again. Countless efforts followed so that the former champion could see the early signs of improvement leading to his rebirth.
A truly dedicated athlete, Axel Allétru took on a new challenge: participating in the world’s most extreme rally, the "Dakar", in a Buggy…
On January 17, 2020, he won the SSV T3S category and became the first disabled person in the world to win a category in the Dakar. Today, he shares his life experiences to demonstrate that one can bounce back after a life-altering accident and that "nothing is impossible" provided you work hard and believe in it.
Languages spoken by the speaker:
- French
- English
Axel Allétru delivers keynote speeches in French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud, Neuchâtel…) and internationally.
An inspiring life story
How to bounce back after failure? How to keep dreaming after a tragic accident? How to surpass oneself after achieving “success”? How to avoid stagnation and settling for a mediocre life when one can thrive in happiness? Axel Allétru answers all these questions by sharing his life story so that it resonates with you. Everyone will find in his talk their own path and the right resources to move forward.
Technology serving disability
Many companies appreciate how technology and know-how enabled Axel Allétru to exceed his physical limits. Indeed, the invention of specialized orthotics that now allow him to walk again and the engineering deployed to adapt his vehicle to win the Dakar against able-bodied competitors represent essential milestones in this champion's journey to victory. His speaking engagements provide an opportunity to motivate and inspire audiences, giving them insight into the mindset he adopted daily to overcome the challenge of paraplegia in particular and life's hardships in general. He shares his life experience and his background as an elite athlete within corporate environments, enabling teams to gain perspective, find motivation, foster team spirit, and tackle new challenges with the right mindset.
An impressive sporting record
- 3-time BMX World Vice-Champion
- Junior Motocross World Champion
- 12-time French Para-Sport Champion
- Gold medal in 50m / 100m freestyle at the European Masters Games
- Winner of the Dakar 2020 SSV T3S category ahead of able-bodied competitors
Keynote Topics by Axel Allétru
- Adapting to change
- Resilience: bouncing back and adapting is the key to success
- Disability: a catalyst for cohesion and performance in business
- Surpassing oneself: how to know your limits and push beyond them?
- Team cohesion: individual performance relies on collective performance
- Performance: how to achieve high performance and sustain it over time?
Watch a talk to get a feel for the stage presence and delivery.
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