7 May 2026 · 3 min read
Speaker of the day: Philippe Croizon — Individual and collective motivation
Every day we spotlight one voice from the UnoMe network. Today: Philippe Croizon, Individual and collective motivation — one of the keynote speakers we recommend for corporate events and conferences in Riffa, Abu Dhabi and across the GCC.
Who is Philippe Croizon?
Despite his disability, he achieves numerous sporting feats and firsts, such as the first swim across the English Channel by a quadruple amputee, accomplished on . He also develops activities as a columnist in various media and as a corporate speaker.
Beyond coaching, Philippe conveys impactful messages and speaks frankly, allowing his audience to immediately resonate.
Language spoken by the speaker
- French
Philippe Croizon gives his conferences throughout French-speaking Switzerland and in French-speaking countries. With UnoMe and Philippe Croizon, discover how to show resilience and how to succeed in stepping out of your comfort zone, transforming adversity into strength, uniting a team and leading it to collective success, relying on diversity and differences as positive resources...
Philippe responds to new challenges by focusing on a crucial resource: the human element.
- Conference: everything is possible!
- I decided to live, Paris, Jean-Claude Gawsewitch Éditeur, coll. "Le Lieu et l'Heure", 2006, 219 p. (ISBN 978-2350130736)34.
- I swam across the English Channel, Jean-Claude Gawsewitch Éditeur, 2012.
- Stronger than life, preface by Boris Cyrulnik, Arthaud, 201435.
- No arms, no chocolate!, L'Opportun, 201736. Suzana Sabino, his partner, published the book Ma vie pour deux with Arthaud editions, 201937.
Topics on stage
- Individual and collective motivation
Who is this keynote for?
A talk by Philippe Croizon 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 Philippe Croizon's availability for your date.