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FRED COLANTONIO

ROCK'N'ROLL CRIMINOLOGIST, GLOBAL SPEAKER, CSP®, MENTOR AND SERIAL AUTHOR

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"Management is sometimes Rock'n'Roll, so don't wait any longer: put some Rock'n'Roll in your management."

For 20 years, Fred Colantonio has been challenging conventional thinking in companies that refuse mediocrity and have the ambition to excel. With a background in criminology, he revitalizes behavioral analysis to activate our capacity to:

  • Explore new horizons

  • Expand our perspectives

  • Explode our results

 

Fred speaks in French and English in over 20 countries. He has delivered more than 1,100 conferences and published 10 books. He is the 1st Belgian and the 5th in France to receive the title "CSP® (Certified Speaking Professional)" — the Oscar of speakers, held by fewer than 600 professional speakers worldwide. His approach, energy, and humor inspire leaders to defy the odds and stand out. So, are you ready to rock it with Fred?

Booking Fred Colantonio, a leading expert in performance, behavioral innovation, and bold leadership, means bringing to your organization a high-impact, energizing keynote that strengthens agility, sharpens decision-making, and turns ambition into measurable, sustainable results.

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KEYNOTES:

 


 

  • INNOVATION CULTURE | Innovate Every Time… or Almost — The Art of Turning Obstacles into Miracles

 

Do you still think innovation is only for Tesla or NASA? On the contrary: every day, you encounter unknown situations and solve unprecedented problems.

 

Dive into the heart of human behavior to understand what makes some people embrace change while others resist it.

 

Decode the behavioral patterns of teams that work and excel… even if you work alone.

 

Recognize and encourage complementarities to progress, grow together… and turn obstacles into miracles.

  • CHANGE CULTURE | Do We Face Change or Embrace It? — The Art of Turning Obstacles into Miracles

 

Do you still think change is for others? On the contrary: every day, you evolve, adapt to new challenges, and anticipate turning points.

 

Overcome resistance and transform it into opportunities to embrace change by addressing transformation from a human perspective.

 

Take responsibility and own your ambitions to create authentic and engaging commitment, based on the psychological levers of action and resilience in the face of adversity or failure.

Redefine your perspectives and room for maneuver through a proactive (bold) and creative (innovative) approach.

  • LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, TEAM COHESIONRock'n'Roll Team Management: The Secrets of Rock Legends on Leadership, Cohesion, and Motivation

 

How do iconic leaders and legendary rock bands sustain 40, 50, 60-year careers? What are the management secrets of legends?

 

AC/DC, Queen, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana: these legends share unprecedented insights on leadership, cohesion, and management.

 

Greatness, uncompromising standards, and solidarity: discover rock's secrets to strengthen your team's energy and power.

 

Reveal your Rockstar profile and experience an incredible live session to rock it all.

 

0% blah-blah 100% legendary impact.

  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP, LEADERSHIP | The Attitude of Heroes — The Art of Turning Talent into Diamonds

 

It seems success always smiles on the same people. Stroke of luck, natural gift? Not at all: great leaders and entrepreneurs leverage the same behavioral qualities to succeed… And you?

 

Decode the inspiring journey and attitude of great entrepreneurs with a criminologist by training.

 

Defy the odds through a simple framework to take action toward legendary results.

 

Assert yourself to become once again, in a turbulent world, your primary source of motivation and action.

  • RESILIENCE | Bouncing Back from Failure — The Art of Turning Setbacks into Springboards

 

Who hasn't felt like they've messed up? Who hasn't doubted their own abilities? Who hasn't experienced what we call "failure"?

 

Setbacks happen… It's often the price of learning that every great human success demonstrates.

 

Discover how failure is neither a shame to flee nor a glory to seek but a powerful rite of passage. An ingredient for individual progress, it's also a bond for the collective… provided you understand it and navigate it with the right levers.

 

Overcome blockages with the FER method (Facts, Stakes, Responses) and succeed, united with your colleagues.

  • PRESENTATION, SALES, PERSONAL BRANDING | Making an Impact Every Time… or Almost — The Art of Having Impact or How to Become Memorable

 

Have you ever held back from expressing yourself? Have you had THE right idea, answer, comeback… too late? Or conversely, have you ever regretted "opening your mouth"?

 

Great speakers and communicators all have their secrets, but some are more visible than others…

 

Learn the 3 steps of a simple and powerful framework to get people on board with your ideas.

 

Discover the levers to make yourself heard, even when you don't have time to prepare.

 

Equip yourself with the keys to influence without manipulating.

LANGUAGES :

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LOCATION : FRANCE AND BELGIUM

VIDEOS:

FRED COLANTONIO
From Criminology to Certified Speaking: Fred Colantonio on Mindset, Mentorship & Event Success
Rock'n'Roll Team Management : l'EXPÉRIENCE LIVE, entre conférence énergique et showcase électrique
20250626 Proximus DTI x Fred Colantonio Innovate Almost No Matter After Movie
L'attitude des Héros (intégrale 2h) - Fred Colantonio x PRODÉMIAL Theatre Odeon Montpellier 10/2024
Quel est votre rapport à l'échec? Rencontre avec Fred Colantonio (partie 1)

The Digital Marketing Podcast

Comfort Zone

Let’s Get Inspired: The Journey of Fred Colantonio

Innovate Every Time… or Almost!

BOOKS:

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Make a lasting impression every time… or almost
 

Just because we know how to speak doesn’t mean we truly know how to be understood. In both our professional and personal lives, we constantly need to persuade, rally others, and inspire people to embrace our ideas.

 

In his 10th book, Fred Colantonio offers a simple and straightforward approach filled with practical tips, well-known examples, and personal anecdotes. Whether one-on-one, in meetings, or in front of an audience, learn how to build confidence, communicate with impact, and stay true to who you are

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Bouncing back from failure: the art of turning setbacks into wins
 

Who hasn’t felt the sting of failing a project, an exam, or an important assignment—so much so that it led to self-doubt? Failure is part of life, whether at school, at work, or at home, and it affects everyone sooner or later.

 

Fred Colantonio introduces two frameworks for understanding failure. One drags us down. The other helps transform setbacks into learning opportunities and new skills. Guess which one he invites you to adopt.

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Innovate every time… or almost: the art of turning constraints into opportunities. 
 

Whether you are creative, adventurous, resourceful, or skeptical, you have a role to play in innovation. At work and in life, new situations push us to shift our perspective and try new approaches.

 

Through the Innovative Profiles Quadrant, discover your innovation profile and reconnect with your ability to create surprise and stand out. Both a compelling manifesto and a practical guide, this book offers a clear framework—supported by numerous examples—to help you master innovation and turn it into a strategic advantage.

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