{"id":2860,"date":"2023-10-12T09:27:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T09:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myspeaker.fr\/?post_type=profile&p=2860"},"modified":"2023-10-13T08:09:10","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T08:09:10","slug":"leslie-coutterand","status":"publish","type":"profile","link":"https:\/\/myspeaker.fr\/en\/keynote-speakers\/leslie-coutterand\/","title":{"rendered":"Leslie Coutterand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Leslie Coutterand, a former actress, has transformed herself into a versatile professional, excelling as a speaker, moderator, director, producer, and activist. Holding dual citizenship in France and the United States, she splits her time between the vibrant cities of Paris and London.<\/p>\n

Her journey in the entertainment industry includes prominent roles on esteemed French national networks like TF1, where she starred in the prime time TV series “Julie Lescaut,” and France 2, where she contributed to the acclaimed TV series “Deja Vu,” a nominee for the best teen show at the 2010 national “TV Festival de La Rochelle.” Additionally, Leslie made her mark in Hollywood, sharing the screen with Oscar-nominated actors Henry Winkler, Marcia Gay Harden, and Stanley Tucci in the American movie “Larry Gaye.”<\/p>\n

Beyond acting, Leslie’s creative prowess extended to producing short documentaries and commercials for renowned brands such as Nuro, SciFuture, Indeed, and Google. She also took the director’s chair for a six-episode miniseries comedy on gender norms and social expectations, which aired on BBC3.<\/p>\n

However, Leslie Coutterand’s life took a transformative turn when she embarked on a profound personal journey, leading her to step away from acting. Redirecting her passion and energy, she became deeply involved in projects aimed at creating a positive impact on society and the environment. In 2018, Leslie initiated and launched three impactful environmental campaigns in collaboration with iboycott.org and Friends of the Earth. These campaigns urged major French banks to divest from the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) and invest in clean energies.<\/p>\n

Leslie’s influence expanded globally as she became a sought-after speaker, delivering inspiring TEDx talks in both France and the United States. She became a regular presence at various international summits and festivals, including events like Paris Dauphine, Indonesia Sustainable Energy Week, Sommet du Digital, W2day, Wonderlust USA, Sommet du Design de Paris, and Lift Conf\u00e9rence by Saatchi & Saatchi. Notably, Leslie moderated esteemed panels at events like BPI France, Cannes Film Festival, Les Sommets, Axa, and Femmes Entre-Aides et Autonomie, among others.<\/p>\n

Her commitment to raising awareness about pressing social and environmental issues was evident in her speeches at significant events such as the Indonesian Sustainable Energy Week and the annual conference of the Harvard Project for Asia and International Relations in New Delhi in 2022. During these events, Leslie passionately highlighted the social and environmental impact of social media and mainstream media, prompting critical conversations.<\/p>\n

In a testament to her dedication, Leslie Coutterand founded FlashWorld Productions, a progressive Los Angeles-based production company. Through insightful podcasts and visually compelling content, the company aims to broaden perspectives, shed light on environmental crises, and challenge harmful dominant narratives.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n Redefining Success for a Fulfilling and Sustainable Tomorrow <\/h3>\n <\/summary>\n\n
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Drawing from her personal journey, Leslie invites us to question our habits and behaviors and understand their impact on our well-being and society.<\/p>\n

In this engaging talk :<\/p>\n

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  • We will embark on an insightful journey, exploring the micro and macro impact of social and cultural conditioning on both individual and collective levels.<\/li>\n
  • We’ll also delve into cognitive biases, uncovering how these psychological mechanisms influence our thoughts and beliefs without us even realizing it.<\/li>\n
  • Additionally, we’ll shed light on the significant role of media and social networks in shaping our relationships, choices, and aspirations.<\/li>\n
  • Beyond these external influences, we’ll explore the realm of our emotions and the unmet needs that often drive us to seek approval and conform to social norms. The intrinsic longing to belong and fit in can prompt us to adopt certain behaviors or adhere to societal expectations, sometimes neglecting our true selves and the well-being of our shared environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Amidst the climate crisis, economic uncertainty, and uncertain future, it is crucial to ask whether our notions of success and happiness lead us in the right direction or contribute to our harm.<\/p>\n

    Through this thought-provoking talk, we’ll reconnect with our core values and receive practical tools to instigate personal, social, and environmental changes. Embrace your authentic self and join us in paving the way for a brighter and more fulfilling, cooperative and sustainable future.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/details>\n\n \n

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    \n Redefining Beauty Norms and Happiness in the Age of Influencers and Selfie Culture <\/h3>\n <\/summary>\n\n
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    In this captivating talk, Leslie takes us on a transformative journey, inviting us to challenge the influence of social norms, selfie culture, and the impact of influencers on our perception of beauty, success, and happiness. In today’s digital age, influencers wield significant power in shaping social norms, often perpetuating unsustainable, heteronormative, gender normative, capitalist, and unattainable ideals.<\/p>\n

    During this thought-provoking talk:<\/p>\n

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    • We’ll explore the profound impact of social conditioning and cognitive biases on our beliefs and behaviors, with a special focus on how influencers subtly influence our emotions and daily lives.<\/li>\n
    • We’ll address the detrimental effects of the constant comparison culture, leading to addictive behaviors and feelings of inadequacy, particularly in the pursuit of unrealistic beauty standards and specific lifestyles.<\/li>\n
    • We’ll question the concept of success, often based on external approval, and guide us to embrace a deeper appreciation for our authentic selves.<\/li>\n
    • Together, we’ll break free from societal constraints, celebrating self-acceptance and shaping our own definitions of achievement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of trends and consumerism, Leslie will empower us to make mindful choices that align with our genuine values, considering their social and environmental impact.<\/p>\n

      With a touch of humor and vulnerability, Leslie invites us to liberate ourselves from the confines of external pressures, finding fulfillment in genuine self-expression and contentment.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/details>\n\n \n

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      \n How to deal with social media addiction: log out & tune in! <\/h3>\n <\/summary>\n\n
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      In this Digital Age, social media have become part of our daily lives and our smartphone the continuity of our hands. Through contextual storytelling, the digital landscape is rapidly changing how we live, feel and think. Constant ads, influencers, friends or strangers\u2019 posts have a deep impact on our health, happiness, and choices.<\/p>\n

      How can we know our true selves, develop self love and feel supported to make our own choices if we are being constantly conditioned by such addictive media?<\/p>\n

      With a touch of humor and total vulnerability, Leslie will help us find happiness and harmony in the digital era, and create a balanced, healthy relationship with our \u201cpost\u201d and \u201clike\u201d buttons. This interactive keynote will focus on 3 steps:<\/p>\n

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        • Understanding social media conditioning<\/li>\n
        • Discover the long term impact of social media posts, influencers, and ads on our well-being and our society<\/li>\n
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            • Identify our needs, lacks and childhood wounds and how it translates in our social media usage<\/li>\n
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                • Learn the detox process<\/li>\n
                • Create a meaningful personal guide line for a healthy social media usage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Option<\/strong>: Interactive Workshop – Take a deep look at our social media profile, understand the underlying messages behind our posts and discover our level of addiction<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/details>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n<\/section>\n\n\n

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