Speaker of the day: Céline Van Till — Well-being at Work

Celine van Till is a Swiss para-dressage rider. Born on June 20, 1991, in Geneva, she started riding at the age of 6. It was love at first sight, and she quickly showed a competitive spirit. By the age of 13, she was competing in both dressage and show jumping. Nevertheless, she ultimately chose dressage for the elegance of movement and the perfection of the gesture. In 2007, she distinguished herself by winning 5th place in the Swiss Junior Championships. A real turning point in her career, allowing her to join the national junior team.

But in 2008, her life took a dramatic turn. The fall! During a training session in Germany, a severe horse accident plunged her into a coma for a month. Severe traumatic brain injury. She emerged partially tetraplegic, aphasic, and visually impaired. Give up? That's not part of her vocabulary.

It was by getting back in the saddle that she rediscovered a taste for life, gradually regaining confidence in herself and her horse. Just two years after her terrible accident, she was already at the highest level of Para-Dressage. In 2012, she was crowned Miss Handicap and has since tirelessly dedicated her experience to the integration and equality of people with disabilities. Her passion being to help others, she is involved with institutions such as Handicap International Switzerland, where she serves on the Board of Directors.

In 2014, she was selected for the World Equestrian Games to later represent Switzerland at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Finishing 13th, Celine is already working to win a medal in Tokyo in 2020! "Everything is possible" is her leitmotif, as she states in her autobiography "Pas à pas, histoire d’un accident et d’une résurrection" (Step by Step, story of an accident and a resurrection) published by Slatkine. After her book, a film was produced about her: Bucéphale (the premiere will be announced soon). This documentary traces her journey, the challenges she had to overcome to return to life!

Wishing to pass on her skills to others, she is often invited to give conferences and corporate training sessions. Having become an entrepreneur herself, she shares essential life values and a certain mindset: one that allows her to meet every challenge.

Celine is also the Patroness of several sporting events, notably the Special Olympics National Games Geneva 2018 and the 20km de Genève by Genève aéroport race. To support the next generation, she is the Honorary Patroness at Cookie. Patroness of the Grand Genève Games and is involved in sport-study within the ESM.

With many sporting and professional projects, she remains focused on her next goal: Tokyo 2020, which she approaches more determined than ever.Languages spoken by the speaker

• French
• English
• German

Céline Van Till gives conferences throughout Switzerland and around the world. With UnoMe, you can benefit from the experience and life story of this Paralympic athlete and entrepreneur. Have the chance to gain a new perception of life and its values. An important part of her character is the mindset she has developed: she will help you discover new opportunities.

Since her accident, she has had to live day by day, her life having gone from dream to drama. A constant struggle. Every progress is a step gained towards resurrection.

Having had to face this immense change, we offer you the opportunity to acquire these strengths with UnoMe. Her achievements:

• 2004: 3rd place at the Romand Junior Championships
• 2005: first season in “L” category, 5th place in the Swiss Junior Cup final
• 2006: “M” category
• 2007 and 2008: 5th place in the Swiss Junior Championships, joined the national junior team
• 2008: accident
• 2010: participated in Para-Equestrian Dressage, 4th at the World Equestrian Games, Kentucky, USA
• 2014: 12th at the World Equestrian Games in Caen, France
• 2015: 11th at the European Championships in Deauville, France
• 2016: 13th at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Her professional achievements:

• Bachelor in management-marketing for elite athletes
• Oscar of Courage
• Language diplomas and additional training
• Business owner at CVT management: Conferences, Training & Coaching
• Administrator at Handicap International
• The film "Bucéphale" by Framevox production, retracing her journey; coming soon