Managers Day STEF Belgium, Brussels
Opening keynote for 90+ multi‑site managers and Board Members gathered to celebrate
A major player in food logistics in Europe, STEF brought together 90 managers and Board Members from 7 Belgian sites after lightning‑fast growth that saw the company triple in size in under three years thanks to the integration of two companies.
- Give managers a shared narrative around the “new STEF Belgium” in full acceleration
- Help them see where they fit in the group and understand why each profile matters, with its differences and complementarities
- Turn into a lever for cohesion, performance and shared ambition the rapid growth, with its necessary adjustments.
Client Review
Bastien Dreano, Directeur général de STEF Belgique
Through powerful parallels between the world of music and the world of business, the speaker was able to captivate our teams with a dynamic approach, punctuated by concrete examples and great energy.
This keynote made it possible to address key topics such as leadership, teamwork, adaptation to change and collective commitment.
Participants particularly enjoyed the originality of the live experience format.
A unifying intervention that we recommend to any organisation wishing to mobilise its teams around collective performance.
The STEF team.
Alyson Gabriel, Marketing & Communication, STEF Belgique
ATR Digital Conference & Symposium, Naples
Closing day‑one keynote for 120+ independent automotive aftermarket directors
The Perfect Lead-In to the Panel Discussion: A Closing Keynote That Challenged Perspectives
ATR International’s annual event brought together in Naples more than 120 decision-makers (C-Level, shareholders, suppliers and partners) from 45 entities across five continents.
For two days, they focused on the strategic challenges of digital transformation, digital journeys and coopetition instead of competition within the independent automotive aftermarket.
Just prior to the panel discussion that concluded day one, Fred delivered a keynote in English, applying his behavioral framework to a sector under pressure, where multi-brand data access is being rolled out across Europe, 84% of vehicles are no longer under manufacturer warranty, and around 50% of workshops still turn down the most technical repairs because they have not prepared for them. Not a technology problem, but a human one.
For the first time at the ATR Digital Conference, ATR opened its stage to an external speaker, introducing a new perspective that looked beyond technology and products to celebrate the human side of the industry and the people behind its success.
- INNOVATION: Highlight, in a changing world, what does not change – human behavior and resistance to change
- DECODING: Read the roadblocks on change in a digitalization context and identify the main response patterns
With a 91% feedback rating, ATR’s decision to bring in an outside perspective proved successful: stepping beyond the traditional focus on technology and products, the human touch topic connected with participants on a more human level and earned their strong engagement.
Client Review
Henning KAESS, ATR, Managing Director
Inviting Fred to the stage just before the panel discussion that concluded day one of the ATR Digital Conference brought a valuable new perspective and fresh insights into the aftermarket conversation, highlighting a different approach to transformation.
At a time when the independent aftermarket is facing significant structural change, from the expansion of multi-brand data access across Europe to the evolving capabilities of workshops, his keynote encouraged us to look beyond purely technical considerations and focus on what truly drives successful adoption: human behavior, mindset, and the ability to overcome resistance to change.
The strong engagement and interaction throughout the session demonstrated how relevant and impactful this perspective is for our ecosystem and the transformation journey ahead.
Sally GROHMANN, ATR, Manager International Marketing & Communications
Ghalib ALAHRACHI, Manager ITG, NRF, Symposium Attendee
Your keynote speech was GREAT.
What will change in the next 10 years, but especially what will not change. This was incredibly powerful and thought provoking.
Speeches like yours challenge perspectives, spark new ideas, and leave people inspired long after the event is over. They give energy and motivation for weeks.
Thank you again for the inspiration and please keep doing what you are doing.
Baltic Business Forum, Riga
Closing keynote for 500+ Baltic decision-makers
For the first edition of the Baltic Business Forum in Riga, the new meeting place for leaders and decision-makers from the Baltic region (Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania), powered by SEB, ERGO and KPMG, 500+ senior executives gathered over two days around the triad Leadership | Growth | Innovation.
Fred delivered the English closing keynote on Day 1 with his talk “Turn Obstacles into Miracles: Innovate (Almost) No Matter What” including a short live guitar jam, then followed up on Day 2 with the masterclass “Turn Setbacks into Personal Climax”, giving leaders a concrete framework to turn constraints into a driver for innovation in a context where uncertainty has become the new normal.
- INNOVATION: Sharing behavioral patterns & keys to innovate with limited resources and in degraded conditions.
- DECODING: Reading fear of failure through a behavioral lens and spotting each person’s specific response patterns
- OWNERSHIP: Turning setbacks into springboards by moving from downward spirals to productive dynamics with a practical, hands-on understanding of both.
Client Review
Solvita KABAVOKA, CEO, Baltic Business Forum
Andris DILEVKA, Plant Director | P&L Leadership | Baltic Manufacturing & Operations | CAPEX
I had the chance to meet Fred in Riga during the Baltic Business Forum.
Fred is down-to-earth, and the points he makes are always on target.
His strong analytical approach clearly comes from his early experience in fighting crime.
If you see an event where Fred is speaking – join!
Annual Sales Convention, Anne & Valentin, Bilbao
Keynote + workshop for 40 global Sales Managers in the designer eyewear sector.
- ACCOUNTABILITY: Share the keys to a simple, effective storyline to get core ideas and messages across
- APPROPRIATION: Turn the concepts into reality through a workshop to clarify and highlight the brand’s uniqueness and differentiating angles
- UNDERSTANDING: Describe client expectations and needs in behavioral terms, in order to craft a tailored response
Client Review
Arnaud Dubord, Commercial & Marketing Director
Fred came in with incredible energy and great vibes to lead our yearly commercial seminar.
Our audience is composed of more than 25 different nationalities, and he managed to capture their attention from the very start, sharing excellent tools to hone their selling skills by better understanding the person behind the customer.
I strongly recommend him as an outstanding speaker who shares highly valuable skills and expertise in a very humane, approachable, and dynamic manner.
It will be a pleasure working with him again—thank you, Fred, for rocking that stage!
Cohesion & Innovation seminar, Diam Bouchage, Barcelona
Keynote + workshop for 70 managers from the world’s no. 2 cork closure group
- APPROPRIATION: Encourage leaders to step into a driving role to energize the ongoing transformation
- INTEGRATION: Foster recognition of complementarities and differences to turn them into levers for boldness and creativity
- PROJECTION: Identify the skills and behaviors expected from tomorrow’s leaders
Client Review
An excellent intervention. Beyond the pleasure of working together on a human level, you addressed the client’s specific needs with a level of precision that was highly appreciated.
The follow-up you put in place, especially through the workshops delivered alongside your keynote, was perfectly tailored. The content was top quality and the atmosphere spot on – the fun was definitely there.
Germain CASSÈS, Managing Director, Action 4 Creation
Fred Colantonio is one of those pros it is genuinely great to work with.
From the very first prep call right through to the event itself, his objective is clear: leave a lasting impression and make sure the client is fully satisfied.
He has his own way of connecting with participants that really makes the difference. His style, drive, and energy bring the whole audience on board from the very first minute.
Whether he is on stage or at the business dinner with the company’s teams, he wins everyone over at every level.
Thank you for these shared moments – looking forward to the next round of adventures together.
Vincent LECLERC, EMCEE, keynote speaker and event organizer
Kick-Off Motivation, LaZoneVente.com, Montréal
Keynote for 500+ sales professionals
- SHAKE UP attendees’ leadership and sense of responsibility to secure a strong final quarter
- INVITE them to set themselves 2 challenges to tackle in the following days and weeks, so the impact lasts over time
Client Review
Michel Bélanger, LaZoneVente President
We would like to congratulate you on your outstanding performance as a speaker at the Kick-Off Motivation event on September 16.
Thank you for showing us that a HERO attitude starts first and foremost with ourselves. The inspiration behind a winning mindset. The meaning of a successful life that truly lives up to our expectations.
Taking action, setting challenges, and defining your own success metrics in order to achieve results beyond what you thought possible or even dared hope for is an inspiring game plan. Once again, congratulations on your talk and on your writing.
Claude Hébert, Division Director – Group Investors
Thank you very much for the extraordinary keynote last Friday.
I have seen many conferences and many speakers, and you are by far the one who has motivated me the most, through your journey and your way of thinking.
I hope to attend many more of your talks. I look forward to seeing you again.
You are by far the speaker I have enjoyed the most in a very long time. I could have listened to you for much, much longer.