28 February 2026 · 4 min read
Speaker of the day: Ariane de Bonvoisin — Well-being at work
Every day we spotlight one voice from the UnoMe network. Today: Ariane de Bonvoisin, Well-being at work — 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?
Entrepreneur, coach... and speaker!
Ariane de Bonvoisin is an executive coach who has worked for 15 years with CEOs, startup founders, and professionals from all walks of life based all over the world.
This seasoned strategic consulting professional can offer you her unique perspective on:
- change and transition management
- peak performance, productivity
- creating a team culture
- women and leadership
- the startup journey
- mental health and well-being
A highly sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator, Ariane has spoken to 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 Cambridge University.
A rich and varied career
She began at the Boston Consulting Group, demonstrating her skills in 12 different countries, then held senior positions at Bertelsmann, created the Online Ventures group at Sony, and was the first CEO of Time Warner's $500 million venture capital fund at the age of 29.
She then pursued a more entrepreneurial career and founded her own startup, The First 30 Days, a company dedicated to supporting individuals and businesses focused on transformation.
Languages spoken by the speaker:
- French
- English
Ariane de Bonvoisin gives conferences in French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud, Neuchâtel...).
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, Business Week, and Oprah magazine, among others.
Her most popular book, titled "The First 30 Days: Your Guide to Making Any Change Easier", was published by Harper Collins and became one of the publisher's bestsellers. The work has been translated into a dozen languages, and the corresponding lecture, "The 9 Principles of Change", has captivated audiences worldwide. She is also the author of "Pursuing your Dreams" and "Living Healthier" and has just published a series of children's books on life skills.
Ariane de Bonvoisin was named one of Silicon Alley's 100 people to watch and her bestselling book on change was nominated for the "Books for A Better Life" award. She also gave a TED talk on the skills we need to teach our children and is the co-inventor of an award-winning game she created with her son when he was 7, called KidQuest.
Favorite topics
- The 9 Principles of Change
- Mental Health and Well-being in High-Growth Environments
- Women and Leadership
- Workplace Culture and Building High-Performing Teams
- Attracting and Retaining Talent through Purpose and Meaning
Topics on stage
- Well-being at work
- Leadership and Management
- Individual and 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.