Aliénor Salmon inspires organizations to harness happiness, emotional intelligence, and creativity to build stronger, more connected teams.
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“Alienor is a dedicated worker and was able to achieve excellency for her mindful hard work. She was good at cross comparisons of research work and at the same time in doing qualitative research. I wish her good luck!”
Sunethra Karunaratne
Professor (Retired) at University of Peradeniya
Aliénor Salmon helps organizations unlock the true potential of happiness as a driver of performance and connection. With a background as a Franco-British writer, researcher, and consultant, she brings global insights from her work with UNESCO and her in-depth studies of well-being, education, and emotional development. Her keynotes combine science, storytelling, and practical tools that teams can apply immediately. Aliénor’s approach goes beyond theory, she creates engaging experiences that inspire personal growth, strengthen relationships, and shape more human, resilient workplace cultures.
Aliénor Salmon is a sought-after keynote speaker known for her work on happiness, emotional development, and cultural understanding. As a Franco-British writer, researcher, and consultant, she has dedicated her career to exploring how well-being influences both individuals and organizations. Her global perspective is shaped by extensive research and hands-on experience with international institutions such as UNESCO, where she has studied how happiness connects to education, culture, and human development.
Her work stands out for its depth and relevance. Aliénor translates complex research into clear, actionable insights that resonate with modern organizations. She connects the dots between employee well-being, emotional intelligence, and business performance, showing how these elements work together to create sustainable success.
Aliénor’s keynotes focus on how happiness can be actively cultivated within organizations. She presents practical strategies that leaders and teams can implement to improve morale, strengthen engagement, and build a culture where people thrive. Her approach is grounded in research but delivered in a way that feels accessible and relevant.
She highlights key elements such as:
Rather than presenting happiness as an abstract concept, Aliénor shows how it can be embedded into everyday work life. Her insights help organizations move from intention to action, creating environments where people feel motivated, valued, and empowered.
What sets Aliénor Salmon apart is her ability to bring creativity into the conversation about workplace performance. As a dance ambassador and influencer, she integrates movement and cultural exploration into her work. This adds a dynamic layer to her keynotes, encouraging audiences to think differently about communication, expression, and collaboration.
Her use of dance is not about performance, it is about connection. She demonstrates how movement and creativity can break down barriers, strengthen team dynamics, and unlock new ways of thinking. This perspective brings energy to her sessions and leaves a lasting impression on audiences.
Aliénor is also the founder of the School of Happiness, an initiative designed to make the science of well-being accessible to everyone. Through this platform, she provides tools and frameworks that help individuals and organizations build lasting change.
The School of Happiness reflects her mission: to bridge the gap between research and real life. It equips organizations with practical methods to integrate well-being into their culture, ensuring that the impact of her keynotes continues long after the event.
Booking Aliénor Salmon means bringing a fresh, research-based perspective on happiness into your organization. Her keynotes are engaging, insightful, and highly relevant for companies looking to strengthen culture, improve engagement, and support their people in meaningful ways.
She speaks to a wide range of audiences, from leadership teams to entire organizations, always tailoring her message to the specific context. Her ability to combine global research, personal storytelling, and practical tools makes her a powerful voice in the field of workplace well-being.
Aliénor’s presentations leave audiences with more than inspiration, they provide a clear path forward. By focusing on emotional intelligence, resilience, and human connection, she helps organizations create environments where both people and performance can grow.
Book Aliénor Salmon for your event to bring a perspective that is thoughtful, energizing, and grounded in real-world impact.
5 of 5
“Alienor is a dedicated worker and was able to achieve excellency for her mindful hard work. She was good at cross comparisons of research work and at the same time in doing qualitative research. I wish her good luck!”
Sunethra Karunaratne Professor (Retired) at University of Peradeniya
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“I worked with Aliénor closely while consulting with UNESCO from 2015-2016 at the Asia-Pacific Bureau for Education in Bangkok, Thailand. From the start, Aliénor stood out as a uniquely innovative and collaborative colleague at UNESCO, always sharing good ideas for how to best achieve both overall goals and also how to tackle minor challenges, whatever they were. She has a great mind for both the ‘Big Picture’, but is also detail-oriented, quickly able to draw down concepts without missing a crucial step - nothing falls through the cracks. I had the pleasure of working with Aliénor closely on the Happy Schools Project, which Aliénor initiated at the UNESCO Bangkok Office. From conception to report launch, the project was developed and brought to life by Aliénor in a widely successful and colorful way - Happy Schools was a major success because of Aliénor's unique vision and execution. Aliénor is a triple threat for any workforce, bringing life to any project she’s attached to through her creativity, and also her smart approach to research and great eye for communication and outreach. She’s truly trilingual in the literal sense too - she is flawlessly fluent in French, English and Spanish - any team would be lucky to have her.”
Kathleen Sullivan Senior Communications Advisor & Strategist
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“Aliénor is endlessly vivacious, full of passion, exceptionally resourceful and phenomenally knowledgeable. Her projects are always as meaningful as they are successful. I first worked with her on a photo documentary project on the Thai/ Myanmar border (published in The Guardian), and knew I was collaborating with someone who could get things done. She has the rare ability to see the bigger picture, but also a keen eye for the details. I was recently her photographer on a retreat she put together in Cuba. From pre-planning, to on location and follow-up Aliénor was highly organised, with a clear strategy and creative direction, enabling me to take her ideas and create beautiful images. Aliénor is a natural born leader from the ground up with the vision, skills, and ability to make anything come to life. Simultaneously the architect, engineer and communicator of her own dreams, there’s nothing she can’t do and I look forward to working with her on her next big idea.”
KT Watson Freelance photographer
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“Aliénor was my mentor during the summer months of 2020 in which I participated in her mentorship programme. She impressed me from the start with her strategic vision, hands-on attitude, and strong organization skills. She shared with me her expertise related to writing, visualizing, as well as conceptualizing and structuring content. Moreover, her ability to manage the team and keep all of us motivated was exceptional. She showed excellent leadership abilities - pushing for work of great quality, yet always being understanding and supportive of the needs and interests of each team member. In this way, she managed to create a friendly and enjoyable working environment in which I felt very comfortable and appreciated. In sum, I am inspired by Aliénor’s creativity and drive, her sensitivity and empathic nature, as well as the passion which drives her in all of the projects she is involved in. I am very grateful to have been a part of her team and would highly recommend her to manage and lead any project!”
Victoria Mulville Associate at Omnia Strategy LLP
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“Aliénor brings a rare blend of strategic depth and creativity to our kids’ club concepts for luxury hotels. By combining her expertise in happiness, education, and the SDGs with storytelling based on local culture and folktales, she helps us design playful, purposeful spaces that resonate with families. Her contributions have elevated projects across Belmond, Ritz-Carlton, and Four Seasons — from Portofino to Gstaad, the Riviera Maya to the Jiuzhaigou Reserve. We love working with her and already have the next collaboration in the works.”
Christian Angenvoort
Keynote by Aliénor Salmon:
Keynote by Aliénor Salmon:
Keynote by Aliénor Salmon:
What if dance could make you not only happier and healthier but also more successful? Dance is much more than a form of expression, it’s a scientifically proven way to boost brain function, enhance creativity, and improve decision-making skills. Neuroscientific studies show that dance provides an unparalleled workout for both body and mind, reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia while keeping the brain flexible and resilient.
Dance offers a unique, embodied approach to leadership, creativity, and problem-solving that no book or podcast can match. In this keynote, we’ll explore how integrating movement into your life can unlock new levels of personal and professional growth.
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