François Aélion helps executives and managers strengthen their charisma, their influence and their ability to rally others. Founder of Danthros, he combines hands-on experience, public speaking, behavioural psychology, history, philosophy and cinema to make leadership tangible and immediately applicable.
François Aélion helps executives and managers strengthen their charisma, their influence and their ability to bring others on board.
A graduate of Sciences Po Paris, François Aélion began as a reporter during the fall of Saigon. After a military career that took him to the rank of major, he moved into the business world and took part in several company turnarounds.
Founder of Danthros, he has spent several decades exploring the mechanics of charisma, influence and managerial courage. His aim: to help leaders develop a natural authority that inspires commitment without slipping into authoritarianism.
Voice, eye contact, posture, emotion and storytelling: François Aélion decodes the mechanisms behind communication that convinces, reassures and mobilises, particularly in high-stakes situations.
A film enthusiast, he draws on memorable movie scenes to reveal the mechanics of leadership, negotiation and decision-making. A visual, lively and memorable approach.
Charisma is not about taking power over others, but about making them want to commit.
François Aélion gives leaders and teams practical tools to increase their influence, strengthen their leadership and mobilize people when it matters most.
Make people want to follow rather than impose.
Charisma is not a gift reserved for a few. François Aélion shows how to develop presence, vision and natural authority that can mobilize others.
Dare to act when fear tells you to step back.
Fear of failure, conflict, change or the judgement of others can paralyse action. François Aélion shows how to turn these fears into energy for commitment.
Powerful communication can change a decision.
Voice, eye contact, posture, rhythm and emotion: François Aélion reveals how to capture attention and turn public speaking into a genuine tool of influence.
Transform tension rather than confront it.
When faced with objections, conflict or difficult behaviour, a power struggle is rarely the best answer. François Aélion shows how to stay calm, understand relational dynamics and regain initiative without escalation.
See behaviours to understand them better.
Using scenes from major films, François Aélion decodes the moments when an attitude, a word or a decision changes the course of a situation. Leadership, negotiation, courage and influence become immediately visible.
François Aélion speaks at the key moments where people, performance and impact matter.
Formats adaptable to your goals and context.
A unique experience serving strong, useful messages.
Discover François Aélion in action on charisma, courage, stress, change and negotiation.
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François Aélion explores the drivers of charisma: emotional control, contextual awareness and the ability to embody a vision.
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How to withstand pressure by recreating a space for freedom and decision-making.
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Courage as a source of clarity, commitment and action when facing responsibility.
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Using emotions to better understand and navigate the different phases of change.
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How non-verbal communication and the voice become decisive tools in negotiation.
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