Arnaud Collery is a successful entrepreneur, a renowned international speaker, and a coach specializing in the future of work, corporate performance, and technology.
With a portfolio boasting over 300 conferences, including three TEDx talks, Arnaud Collery is sought after by organizations for his expertise. He is also a published author with two personal development books: “Mister Happiness” (Larousse, 2018) and “Réinventez Votre Vie” (Ideo, 2022).
Originally from Paris, he spent 20 years living abroad, primarily in the United States and Japan, and proudly identifies as a global citizen.
Arnaud has worked in over 30 countries, engaging with clients such as UNICEF, Google, Nestlé, Cartier, Chanel, and Careem. He has been a featured guest on television and radio shows worldwide, spanning across Europe, the United States, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
In addition to his speaking engagements, Arnaud Collery is the founder of Stand Up For Passion, a series of narratives showcasing entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, sharing their extraordinary and inspiring experiences. The event has gathered thousands of people worldwide, from France to Nepal, Japan, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
Arnaud’s work is highly praised by prominent tech entrepreneurs like Alexandre Mars, Mathieu Nouzareth, and Ilan Abehassara. He is also the founder of humanava.com in Bordeaux, which received the French Tech label and a grant in 2013.
Educated at ESG Finance and IESE Business School (Media and Entertainment), Arnaud participated in prestigious leadership programs such as the THNK Creative Leadership Program in Amsterdam and the METP leadership program in Beijing, China.
Over a third of Arnaud’s life has been dedicated to collaborating with tech innovators, starting in 2014 as an entrepreneur in residence at Africa’s pioneering tech accelerator. From organizing hackathons across Europe, the US, and Latin America to launching his own startup, Humanava.com, an edtech platform in 2021, which proudly received the French Tech logo. He is also a fellow of the Start-Up Leadership Program and was part of the Middle East Edtech startup accelerator. Arnaud has facilitated sessions on well-being and technology at renowned tech events like Vivatech and various Tech associations throughout South America.
In his diverse career, Arnaud has embraced the life of a cultural adventurer, working in 35+ countries and immersing himself in different cultures, including Nepal, Aruba, Tokyo, and China. He has also dedicated a significant portion of his life to Personal Growth, facilitating performance and team-building sessions at prestigious companies such as Cartier, Chanel, UN, UNICEF, BMW, and Nestle. His engaging and humorous speaking style is a testament to his background as a stand-up comedian and actor in LA, performing at venues like the Comedy Store and the Laugh Factory in the early 2000s. Notably, Arnaud played the role of the French waiter in Gilmore Girls. Passionate, multicultural, and humorously vulnerable on stage, he was invited to the prestigious Misk Global Forum in the Middle East in 2022.
Get ready for a mind-bending journey through the world of creative leadership! Join an innovator and entrepreneur as he reveals how to break free from the ordinary and spark innovation. With a track record of leading businesses in very different industries in different countries, this is your ticket to reimagining leadership and sparking innovation like never before.
Note that Arnaud was a screenwriter, actor and comedian before turning to business 15 years ago.
Buckle up for a thrilling ride through the evolving landscape of team dynamics! Join a team-building extraordinaire as he shares his secrets to crafting high-performing teams in today’s dynamic world. Arnaud has worked with BMW, United Nations, Unicef, Nestle, LOreal, Cartier, CERN, Careem, Ryad Bank, Axa, MBDA, Dior, Chanel, Engie, Vinci among others to create best teams using tools as storytelling, improv, gratitude and commitment circles. Bringing performance and well-being to small elite teams everywhere.
Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping session on mastering leadership amidst chaos! Dive into the strategies of a CEO and entrepreneur who’s navigated storms with finesse. Learn how to steer your ship to success, even in turbulent waters. Your guide to leadership excellence awaits. Arnaud has worked in Entertainment, Technology, Luxury, Personal growth and Humanitarian aid. He’s been with Unicef in Iran, starting Tech accelerator in South Africa, worked in a tribe in the Amazon, launched an edtech startup, and did team building in Pakistan. Best skill to learn nowadays.
Lights, camera, action! Step into the world of captivating storytelling with a seasoned comedian and film producer. Learn how to craft narratives that will leave your audience spellbound. Get ready to unlock the magic of storytelling and inspire transformation like never before. Arnaud started standupforpassion speakers series across the world working with hundreds of leaders to recraft their stories to adapt to stakeholders, clients, investors, employees..J&J, Engie, BMW, Vinci, Chanel and many others hired me to deliver storytelling-proof leaders.
Pack your bags for a thrilling expedition across cultural boundaries! Join a global networker and founder as he reveals the secrets of successful cross-cultural communication. This talk is your passport to connecting with the world in ways you’ve never imagined. Arnaud worked in 34 countries with 200 nationalities and inclusion is the key motor of his encounters and work.
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