“Sustainable performance is born when all generations finally work in the same direction.”

Frédérique Jeske

Speaker · Consultant

A committed leader who has become an expert in organizational transformation, Frédérique Jeske supports companies and leaders in the face of profound changes in work. A recognized specialist in intergenerational issues, engagement, and the power to act, she transforms complex challenges into concrete levers for collective performance. Her conferences, both inspiring and practical, allow for an immediate transition from awareness to action.

Frédérique Jeske

Frédérique Jeske is a recognized leader and speaker known for her expertise in the transformations of work, employee engagement, and intergenerational performance. Graduating in political and social communication, she began her career in influence communication before joining large media groups where she held leadership positions for nearly twenty years, notably within the Elsevier Masson group, a leader in medical and scientific publishing.

She then committed herself to serving entrepreneurs and territories by joining the Medef (UPE13), then the International Federation Réseau Entreprendre, where she supports hundreds of leaders in their growth, governance, and transformation issues. This immersion in the heart of business challenges feeds a deeply operational and results-oriented approach.

From 2019 to 2022, she became the General Director of the national league against cancer alongside Axel Kahn. At the head of an organization gathering 750 employees and 12,000 volunteers, she leads a major transformation, at the intersection of management, engagement, and societal impact. This experience has a lasting impact on her approach to leadership and collectivism.

A certified executive coach from HEC, an independent board member, and an expert in organizational transformations, she supports leaders, managers, and teams in building more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable organizations, by integrating CSR, corporate culture, and managerial innovation issues. A recognized expert in the inclusion of seniors and intergenerational cooperation, she is also the founder of the citizen movement Senior for Good, dedicated to enhancing the talents of experienced individuals in the workplace. Author of several reference works, columnist for Courrier Cadres, and expert for BFM Business, she today establishes herself as an essential voice on the transformations of work and management.

As a certified professional speaker "Headliner," Frédérique Jeske provides high-value-added interventions, mixing strategic vision, executive experience, and concrete tools. Her style, both energetic, interactive, and deeply human, enables the creation of durable awareness and triggers transformation dynamics within organizations.

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Manage intergenerational performance!

In a workplace where four to five generations coexist, companies face an unprecedented challenge: transforming age differences into a lever of performance. With divergent expectations, varying cultural codes, and profound changes in the relationship to work, managers today must reinvent their posture to unify heterogeneous teams.
Frédérique Jeske proposes to go beyond generational stereotypes and tensions to construct a new understanding of management. She shows how to shift from a difference-centered approach to a complementary-based approach, where each generation becomes a strategic resource for the organization.
Through concrete examples from her experience as a leader and her interventions in companies, she shares operational tools to manage uniqueness, establish a framework of trust, and develop a high-performing collective dynamic. She notably addresses the concepts of psychological safety, the right to make mistakes, and management by influence.
This conference allows managers and leaders to leave with a clear framework of understanding and immediately actionable levers to make intergenerational collaboration a driver of engagement and sustainable performance.

Enable intergenerational collective intelligence

What if age diversity was the main lever of cohesion and performance in the company? In an era of accelerated transformations, organizations must mobilize all of their living forces to remain competitive.
Frédérique Jeske deconstructs the myths related to generations and sheds light on the mechanisms that hinder cooperation. She reminds us that ageism is currently the leading discrimination in the workplace, often silent, but with profound consequences on engagement and performance.
She offers a renewed reading of collective intelligence, where intergenerational cooperation becomes a strategic lever to strengthen connections, develop meaning, and improve the quality of work. Through an interactive and engaging approach, she invites teams to break out of "generational boxes."
Participants learn how to create inclusive dynamics, promote cooperation, and transform differences into collective wealth, serving the overall performance of the organization.

Seniors, so what? Making seniority a competitive advantage!

In a context of major demographic transition, companies can no longer ignore the place of experienced talents. However, seniors are often undervalued, or even excluded from transformation dynamics.
Frédérique Jeske proposes a radical shift in perspective on seniority. She shows that experienced employees are not the past of the company, but rather an essential part of its future, especially in the face of talent shortages.
She analyzes age-related biases, the mechanisms of ageism, and their impacts on organizations. She highlights the key assets of seniors: experience, perspective, transmission, engagement, and adaptability.
This conference provides concrete keys to build an innovative seniors policy, strengthen the engagement of experienced employees, and make seniority a lever for performance and transformation.

Mental health & generations: making psychological safety a driver of engagement

Mental health has become a central issue for organizations. However, this question arises differently depending on the generations, their expectations, and their work experiences.
Frédérique Jeske offers a novel approach by crossing mental health with intergenerational perspectives. She analyzes the causes of the deterioration of well-being at work and sheds light on the specificities and commonalities between generations.
She demonstrates how intergenerational dynamics can become either a source of stress or a powerful lever for psychological safety and collective well-being. She shares concrete tools to strengthen individual and collective balance.
This conference allows companies to better understand the issues of mental health and to take concrete action to create healthier, more engaged, and more efficient work environments.

Empowerment: understanding and implementing subsidiarity!

In the face of the increasing complexity of organizations, traditional hierarchical models are showing their limits. The challenge is no longer just to lead, but to create the conditions for collective engagement.
Frédérique Jeske explores the concept of subsidiarity and empowerment as key levers for transformation. She draws on her experiences as a leader to share practices that enable employees to take responsibility and unleash energy.
She demonstrates how to move from a vertical model to a more horizontal organization, centered on meaning, trust, and accountability. She addresses the necessary conditions for engagement: clarity of roles, autonomy, and a secure framework.
This conference provides leaders and managers with the keys to building more agile, more engaged, and more effective organizations, where everyone can fully contribute to the collective.

There is no generation clash: deconstructing stereotypes to unleash collective performance

Through an energetic and embodied intervention, Frédérique Jeske dismantles preconceived ideas about age and reveals the invisible impact of ageism in the workplace. She invites a change of perspective to make generational diversity a powerful lever for engagement and performance.

Too old to work? The true story that reveals the absurdity of ageism

Based on her own experiences, Frédérique Jeske unabashedly exposes the silent violence of age discrimination and dismantles generational stereotypes. She invites a radical change in perspective to build an intergenerational alliance for the common good and performance.

Change management: moving from the verticality of control to the horizontality of meaning

Frédérique Jeske dismantles the limits of French management, still too vertical, and highlights its impacts: disengagement, loss of meaning, and burnout. She proposes to return to the essentials — the human aspect, trust, and the power to act — to build more efficient and sustainable organizations.

Manage the generations in my work collective!

Frédérique Jeske offers here a practical workshop to help managers decode intergenerational dynamics dwithin their teams. Based on concrete situations, participants identify the sources of tensions, misunderstandings, or misalignment between generations. The goal is to transform these gaps into performance levers.
The workshop alternates between pedagogical inputs and collective intelligence to bring about a nuanced understanding of the expectations, communication styles, and engagement drivers specific to each generation. Participants step back from their managerial practices and question their own biases. This phase allows for a shared and clear diagnosis.
In a second phase, participants work in sub-groups or in collaborative formats (world café, hackathon) to envision concrete solutions. They co-construct operational modes adapted to their field reality. Emphasis is placed on experimentation and appropriation.
Each participant leaves with directly actionable tools to adapt their management on a daily basis. The workshop thus helps to strengthen cohesion, smooth interactions, and sustainably improve collective performance.

Develop a high-performing intergenerational collective!

This workshop aims to go beyond the simple cohabitation of generations to build a true high-performing intergenerational collective. Frédérique Jeske supports teams in the creation of a work framework where each generation finds its place and contributes fully. The challenge is to make diversity a strategic asset.
Participants explore the levers of cooperation and collective intelligence between generations. They identify the invisible barriers that prevent smooth collaboration and the mechanisms that foster trust. This phase allows for laying the foundations of a solid collective.
Through collaborative exercises, teams co-construct common rules of play and effective modes of cooperation. Participatory formats encourage each person's expression and the mobilization of the group. The goal is to anchor concrete practices in everyday life.
At the end of the workshop, teams have a clear roadmap to strengthen their collective functioning. They leave aligned around a common vision and better equipped to work together over the long term.

Reengage senior employees (50+)

Designed as a true journey, this workshop is aimed at experienced employees wishing to give meaning to their professional trajectory. Frédérique Jeske creates a space for reflection and projection to support this key phase of the career. The objective is to transform experience into a driver of engagement.
Participants are invited to revisit their journey, their skills, and their aspirations. Through coaching tools, they clarify their desires and identify new perspectives for growth. This step fosters individual self-awareness.
The collective work then allows for sharing experiences and valuing expertise. The exchanges between peers strengthen trust and open new avenues. The workshop acts as a catalyst for motivation and energy.
At the end of the journey, participants leave with a clarified professional project and a concrete action plan. The company benefits from re-engaged employees who are more aligned and value-driven.

Empowerment: giving back the power to act to teams!

This workshop is aimed at managers who wish to develop the autonomy and accountability of their teams. Frédérique Jeske discusses the principles of subsidiarity and empowerment within organizations. The goal is to evolve managerial postures.
Participants become aware of obstacles to autonomy, whether they are organizational or related to individual practices. They analyze their way of delegating, controlling, and trusting. This phase allows for the deconstruction of certain reflexes.
Through role-playing and peer exchanges, managers experiment with new ways of functioning. They co-create concrete mechanisms to promote engagement and initiative. The workshop is situated within a very pragmatic logic.
As a result, managers have tools to create a secure and empowering framework. They are better equipped to unleash the potential of their teams and strengthen collective performance.

Pathway "head – heart – body"

This immersive program supports teams under pressure by working simultaneously on cognitive, emotional, and physical dimensions. Frédérique Jeske offers a holistic approach aimed at restoring individual and collective dynamics. The goal is to restore a healthy and sustainable functioning.
Each session explores a specific dimension: understanding mechanisms (head), managing emotions (heart), and grounding (body). Participants experience concrete tools to better know themselves and interact better. This approach promotes profound transformation.
Collective work helps to recreate connections, smooth relationships, and restore trust. Exchanges among participants strengthen cohesion and facilitate movement. The workshop acts as a space for breathing.
At the end of the program, teams regain balance and the ability to cooperate effectively. They leave with sustainable practices to prevent tension and enhance their performance.

Management Excellence Journey

This structured program aims to support the skills development of managers on several key dimensions. Frédérique Jeske offers a progression through thematic modules to develop a solid managerial posture adapted to current challenges. The goal is to sustainably professionalize management.
Each session addresses a specific lever: communication, leadership, management of complex situations, or team engagement. Participants alternate between theoretical contributions and practical implementations. This approach promotes active learning.
Group work allows sharing experiences and enriching practices. Managers gain perspective on their role and develop a more strategic vision. Collective intelligence plays a central role.
By the end of the program, managers have a complete toolkit and an enhanced posture. They are better equipped to support their teams and meet the challenges of their organization.

Cooperation and cohesion!

This workshop aims to strengthen team cohesion and develop effective cooperation. Frédérique Jeske accompanies groups in constructing an aligned and performant work framework. The objective is to create a high-performing team.
Participants identify the levers of cooperation and the barriers that hinder teamwork. They analyze their current functioning and become aware of relational dynamics. This phase allows for a shared diagnosis.
Through collaborative exercises, teams co-build adapted modes of operation. They define clear rules of the game and common objectives. The workshop encourages everyone's engagement.
At the end, teams leave with concrete tools to improve their collaboration. They are better aligned, more effective, and ready to face their challenges together.