Communities
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Inspirational Talks
Dare to Dream (all ages)
Following the One Dream Down Campaign, fLorence inspires communities to dream and realise their dreams.
Using anecdotes and lessons from her bike packing adventures in South America (12,000km) and Australia( 3,000Km), fLorence inspires the audience to set goals and helps them get ready to tackle them one at a time.
Inspiration | Goal-Setting | Resilience | Mindset
Why pursuing our dreams?
Realising dreams is a powerful way to nurture mental health and stay away from burnout.
Pursuing dreams can have a transformative impact on our well-being in several ways.
* It gives a sense of purpose and a direction in life, whic makes it much more exciting to get up in the morning!
* It helps build your resilience and drive your internal motivation (the best engine you’ll ever get).
* It promotes optimism and gives a sense accomplishment which counteract the effects of stress and anxiety.
* It reinforces our self-esteem which is major pillar of well-being.
Do you want a bit of help to start planning for your dreams?
The One Dream Down Video Series was designed to inspire you and help you get started.
Every talk is prepared with the organiser to meet the specific needs of the community and to be culturally responsive. The duration can be adjusted from 20 minutes to one hour. From experience, attendees are very eager to ask questions and spend time with fLorence. Therefore, we advise to plan for a 30min Q & A session after the talk either as a plenary or an informal gathering,
Any other question, please get in touch.
fLorence is engaging and charismatic (which comes through even via Zoom!)
Eleonora Kay, Project Manager for Clinical Trial Innovations Program - VCCC Alliance
I’ve been lucky enough to work with fLorence on more than one occasion, most recently when she spoke to a cohort of Mentoring Program participants on the benefits of mentorship, continuous learning, and finding your own direction in your work. fLorence is engaging and charismatic (which comes through even via Zoom!) as well as deeply passionate about her areas of focus. She has fascinating background, which she leverages alongside her academic career to tailor experiences to her audiences. In summary – fLorence is a professional with a real zest for life who I have no doubt will continue to think outside the box!
Dr fLorence’s talk was Inspiring and moving
Coralie - CRM Consultant
Dr fLorence’s talk was Inspiring and moving, but you better be warned: she’s going to plant that little seed of “what if I could make my dream come true”… after all, we all dream and Dr fLorence is that little red fairy strong of her own dream (and realized!) and passion who delivers a kind message to believe in ourselves and go get it!
fLorence’s talk was exceptionally inspiring and thought-provoking
Fanny - Head of Experience at Conservation Volunteers Australia
I had the privilege of attending a virtual keynote presentation by fLorence, which focused on the hot topic of leadership. Her talk was exceptionally inspiring and thought-provoking. It left a lasting impact on me. Several of the insights she shared compelled me to reevaluate and change my daily routines for the better. I found her keynote to be a valuable resource for both personal and professional development, leaving me energised and more confident about the path ahead.
fLorence has a razor-sharp intellect and a unique way of looking at things
Dr Kerstin - Writer, entrepreneur, academic
I’ve known Dr fLorence Cotel for over five years. fLorence has a razor-sharp intellect and a unique way of looking at things, she can see both the big picture and the granular detail. As a public speaking coach, fLorence was instrumental in helping me prepare the script and delivery of my TEDx talk. She taught me how to own my pauses and how best to engage an audience. As a writing buddy, fLorence made me see connections and pitfalls in the manuscript of my forthcoming memoir, that nobody else had pointed out and I continue to lean on her for her critical eye. fLorence is warm-hearted, generous and a joy to work with. I admire her focus and the way she always gives a 100% to any project she works on.
You will leave the room very inspired and confident.
Claudia - HR manager
I had the opportunity to attend one of fLorence’s talks, which was very inspiring and thought-provoking. Her energy is contagious and you will leave the room very inspired and confident that we can achieve whatever we want. Thanks fLorence for such an inspiring night.
fLorence’s talks are a perfect blend of knowledge, passion, and relatability
José - Graphic designer, photographer and entrepreneur
fLorence’s journey as an inspirational speaker has been nothing short of awe-inspiring. But she isn’t just an inspirational speaker; she’s a dynamic force with a fervent mission to ignite and empower those around her. Her talks are a perfect blend of knowledge, passion, and relatability, and her impact extends far beyond the podium (and onto other, competitive, podiums). Her words and example not only inspire but also embolden people to pursue their own dreams: fLorence’s personal journey is a striking testament to the remarkable heights attainable when we set forth on our own path with unwavering determination.
Very inspiring ideas
Pedro - Leadership and Talent Management at Societe Generale
We had the chance to welcome at Societe Generale, fLorence Cotel, for a conference to experts all over the Group.
fLorence spoke about solving complex problems through cross-boundary collaboration of experts. Based on a wide range of powerful examples she proposed several tips and tricks about how to make the most of transversal cooperation of experts. Very inspiring ideas to experiment and adopt without waiting!
Our students even asked for more!
Teacher - Singapore International School
fLorence visited our school to talk to a large group of high school students. She was positive and uplifting, and the students were engaged the whole time, they even asked for more!
fLorence’s fascinating life story was a great way of empowering students to dream big and challenge yourself. Both the students and teachers in attendance left feeling very passionate about life and with a drive to achieve big in the future.

