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Damien Lecouvey

Speaker Damien Lecouvey Explorer · Former Air Force commando · Risk management specialist

A former Air Force commando, explorer and security expert in extreme environments, Damien Lecouvey knows what it means to make decisions when time is short, information is incomplete and mistakes can be costly.

He turns this field experience into concrete lessons on crisis management, risk, leadership and team cohesion.

Languages
English (US), French / Français
Duration
45 to 90 minutes
Formats
Conference, Keynote, Masterclass, Workshop, Seminar, Panel discussion

Biography

Ancien commando de l’Armée de l’air, explorateur et spécialiste des environnements extrêmes, Damien Lecouvey explore une question essentielle : comment rester lucide et soudé lorsque nos repères habituels disparaissent ?

Formé par les commandos

Ancien sous-officier et chef de section au sein des commandos de l’Armée de l’air, Damien Lecouvey a évolué plusieurs années dans des environnements où préparation, discipline et cohésion conditionnent directement la réussite. Il y apprend à décider vite, gérer la pression et préserver la force du collectif.

Devenir explorateur

Il poursuit ensuite son parcours dans certains des environnements les plus exigeants de la planète : forêt amazonienne, régions polaires, déserts et territoires isolés. Membre de la Société des Explorateurs Français, il mène des expéditions mêlant aventure, science et protection du vivant.

Décider quand rien ne se passe comme prévu

Consultant en sûreté et sécurité pour des tournages et expéditions en milieux difficiles, il intervient sur l’analyse des risques, la préparation, les procédures d’urgence et l’accompagnement sur le terrain. Lorsqu’il parle d’anticipation, ce n’est pas une métaphore : c’est son métier.

Explorer pour protéger

Herpétologue spécialisé dans les reptiles et les serpents venimeux, Damien Lecouvey a notamment participé à l’expédition scientifique Les Écailles de la forêt, dans le parc national Yasuní en Équateur, au cœur de l’un des écosystèmes les plus riches de la planète.


When the plan no longer works, preparation makes all the difference.

— Damien Lecouvey
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Conferences

Damien Lecouvey does more than tell adventure stories. He uses real-life situations to show how to prepare, decide, communicate and stay united when the environment becomes uncertain.

01

Managing a Crisis: Decision-Making Under Pressure

Stay clear-headed when urgency reduces room for manoeuvre.

Stress changes our perception and can paralyse action. Drawing on situations experienced in the commandos, on expeditions and during security missions, Damien Lecouvey shows how to make decisions despite uncertainty.

  • Prioritise information
  • Make decisions under pressure
  • Simplify communication
  • Keep the team operational
Ideal for Executive teams, managers, safety, operations, teams exposed to pressure
Format Conference or Keynote · 45 to 90 min
02

Leadership and Cohesion in Extreme Conditions

Maintain trust as pressure rises.

How do you lead when the usual reference points disappear? Damien Lecouvey shows that a leader must do more than decide: they must reassure, clarify, empower and preserve the group's trust.

  • Strengthen cohesion
  • Clarify roles
  • Build trust
  • Adapt your leadership posture
Ideal for Senior leaders, managers, project teams, sales teams
Format Conference or Keynote · 45 to 90 min
03

Anticipating the Unpredictable

Prepare precisely for what cannot be predicted.

An expedition never unfolds exactly as planned. Neither does a crisis. Damien Lecouvey explains how to remain operational when the initial plan stops working: preparation, weak signals, alternative scenarios and adaptability.

  • Detect vulnerabilities
  • Prepare backup plans
  • Develop collective reflexes
  • Improvise without losing direction
Ideal for Industry, transformation, safety, HSE, operations, executive committees
Format Conference or Masterclass · 45 to 90 min
04

The Human Adventure: From Survival to Collective Performance

No one succeeds on an expedition alone.

When fatigue, stress and uncertainty set in, personalities are revealed. Damien Lecouvey shows how trust, mutual support and communication can turn individual vulnerabilities into collective strength.

  • Strengthen mutual support
  • Prevent tensions
  • Unlock collective intelligence
  • Create lasting engagement
Ideal for Conventions, management seminars, team building, teams undergoing transformation
Format Conference or Seminar · 45 to 90 min
05

The Scales of the Forest: At the Heart of Amazonian Biodiversity

Explore to understand. Understand to protect.

In the heart of Yasuní National Park, Damien Lecouvey takes part in a scientific expedition studying reptiles, amphibians and birds in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. A remarkable scientific and human adventure.

  • Discover Amazonian biodiversity
  • Understand field science
  • Explore our relationship with risk and living systems
  • Give biodiversity protection a concrete face
Ideal for CSR, biodiversity, environment, science, institutions, general audiences
Format Conference or Screening & discussion · 45 to 90 min

For which events?

Damien Lecouvey speaks at the key moments where people, performance and impact matter.

  • Seminars and conventions
  • Leadership committees and strategic talks
  • Product launches
  • CSR and climate events
  • Institutions, schools and universities

Possible formats

Formats adaptable to your goals and context.

  • Inspiring talk
  • Impactful keynote
  • Participative workshop
  • Panel
  • Webinar

Why choose them?

A unique experience serving strong, useful messages.

  • Field experience backing the message
  • Authentic and inspiring stories
  • Human, demanding and accessible approach
  • Tailored content aligned with your stakes
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Videos

Discover Damien Lecouvey in the field: exploration, leadership under pressure, team cohesion and biodiversity protection.

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Inside Yasuní National Park: Exploring to Protect 14:44
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Inside Yasuní National Park: Exploring to Protect

Damien Lecouvey partage l'histoire derrière une expédition scientifique en Amazonie, alliant biodiversité menacée, conditions extrêmes et respect des peuples autochtones.

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The Art of Survival: Leadership and Cohesion in Hostile Terrain 10:40
Conference clip

The Art of Survival: Leadership and Cohesion in Hostile Terrain

Drawing on his experience with commandos and extreme expeditions, Damien Lecouvey shows how trust, cohesion and mental preparation can turn fear into a force for action.

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The Scales of the Forest 01:42
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The Scales of the Forest

A short immersion into the Yasuní scientific expedition, combining exploration, reptiles and biodiversity protection.

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Publications

Auteur de Koh-Lanta – Le guide de l’aventurier (Solar, 2020), Damien Lecouvey partage également son expertise à travers des publications consacrées à l’aventure, à la survie et à l’herpétologie.
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