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Jacques H. Paget

Jacques H. Paget Illusionist, negotiation expert and speaker

Avocat de formation et créateur d'une méthode de négociation particulièrement efficace combinant ses connaissances juridiques et son savoir dans le domaine de l'illusionnisme le plus pointu, Jacques H. Paget est depuis des années le conseiller particulier de nombreux dirigeants pour la mise en application de ses méthodes de persuasion, de leadership et de prises de décisions dans le domaine du closing d'affaires.
Languages
English, French
Duration
45 to 90 minutes
Formats
Talk, keynote, performance talk, workshop

Biography

Persuading without coercing

L’approche de Jacques H. Paget en négociation repose sur une distinction fondamentale : persuader ce n'est pas manipuler.

En conférence, il démontre la puissance de l'écoute, comment construire ou contrecarrer une argumentation, utiliser le silence et surtout comment obtenir ce que l'on souhaite en agissant en ne contrôlant que soi-même, jamais l'autre, et d'atteindre l'objectif visé sans contraindre ses interlocuteurs.

Ses enseignements s’adressent particulièrement aux dirigeants, commerciaux, managers, avocats et négociateurs confrontés à des situations à forts enjeux.

A spectacular and immediately practical experience

Au cours de ses conférences et animations de séminaires en ateliers, chaque démonstration devient un apprentissage. Les managers expérimentent directement la manière dont la psychologie appliquée sur soi produit des effets bénéfiques sur les autres.

Jacques H. Paget associe illusionnisme, humour, expérience et méthodes opérationnelles. Ses conférences ne se contentent pas d’exposer les principes : elles permettent à chacun de les mettre en œuvre avec efficacité en sortant de ses interventions .

Mental strength, presence and fascination

Convaincre suppose également de savoir maîtriser ses propres réactions.

Ayant également conseillé sur le plan mental des sportifs de haut niveau Jacques H. Paget explique également au cours des ses interventions les mécanismes permettant d'acquérir une force mentale exceptionnelle, une concentration puissante et une confiance en soi à toutes épreuve. Il montre comment rester lucide sous pression, renforcer sa présence et rendre un message plus mémorable.

La Magie de la vie : utiliser les forces invisibles pour favoriser la réussite

Dans son nouvel ouvrage La Magie de la vie, publié chez Plon en 2026, Jacques H. Paget pousse ses recherches vers la manière d'utiliser avec profit et facilité les facteurs non-rationnels de nos existences pour atteindre nos objectifs avec moins d'efforts.

Il nous explique comment les éléments non-rationnels qui influencent nos trajectoires et nos destinées peuvent être favoriser pour atteindre un objectif concret. Son approche invite à ne plus considérer l’opportunité comme un simple coup de chance, mais comme la combinaison entre la préparation mentale, attitude psychologique et gestion des opportunités.

The only person you can work on to make them convincing is you!

— Jacques H. Paget
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Conferences

Jacques H. Paget delivers talks in which the mechanisms of illusionism become practical tools for negotiating, persuading, capturing attention and making decisions more effectively in complex situations. His format combines stage demonstrations, teaching, real-life experiences and immediately applicable methods.

01

Negotiating with the Art of Illusion

Persuading without coercing and securing lasting buy-in.

Jacques H. Paget reveals the psychological principles of illusionism used to direct attention, build trust and guide a line of reasoning without forcing it.

He transposes them to negotiation: preparation, framing, objections, concessions, silences and maintaining the relationship when the stakes are high.

  • Preparing a negotiation methodically
  • Creating a climate conducive to dialogue
  • Anticipating resistance
  • Persuading without damaging the relationship
Ideal for Sales teams, executives, buyers, lawyers, managers and negotiators
Format Talk or keynote · 45 to 90 min
02

The Power of Mental Strength

Keeping a clear head in high-pressure situations.

In professional life, mental strength is what allows you to stay clear-headed, make decisions and bounce back under pressure.

Jacques H. Paget draws on mentalism, concentration and emotional control to show how to overcome fear, doubt and self-sabotage.

  • Stabilising your attention
  • Channelling stress
  • Preserving your energy
  • Regaining an action-oriented stance
  • Strengthening confidence in decisive moments
Ideal for Executives, managers, sales professionals, teams undergoing transformation and organisations facing uncertainty
Format Talk or workshop · 45 to 90 min
03

Develop Your Power of Fascination

Capturing attention without manipulating.

Why do some people or speeches capture attention instantly?

Jacques H. Paget decodes the drivers of fascination: rhythm, silence, scarcity, presence and mastery of storytelling.

He shows how to make a message memorable and strengthen its impact, within a clear ethical framework.

  • Strengthening your presence
  • Capturing and holding attention
  • Structuring a memorable message
  • Using silence and rhythm
  • Developing authentic charisma
Ideal for Executives, spokespeople, sales professionals, managers and professionals called upon to speak in public
Format Performance talk or keynote · 45 to 75 min
04

Non-Verbal Communication and Mastering Attention

Speaking with your whole body and securing your message.

In a meeting or a negotiation, words never stand alone: posture, eye contact, breathing and silences also shape perception.

Jacques H. Paget decodes these non-verbal signals and shows how to use them to gain clarity, credibility and impact.

  • Identifying non-verbal signals
  • Strengthening consistency between posture and message
  • Observing the other party more closely
  • Establishing a reassuring presence
  • Creating a climate conducive to buy-in
Ideal for Managers, sales professionals, executives, negotiators and spokespeople
Format Talk or workshop · 45 to 90 min
05

La Magie de la vie: Turning the Unexpected into Opportunity

How do you foster success when not everything depends on you?

Our paths are shaped by unexpected encounters, intuitions and opportunities.

Drawing on La Magie de la vie, Jacques H. Paget explores the factors that influence our decisions beyond the rational.

He shows that seizing an opportunity means knowing how to observe, prepare, listen to your intuition and act at the right moment.

  • Making decisions without all the information
  • Sharpening your attention to weak signals
  • Distinguishing intuition from impulsiveness
  • Welcoming the unexpected without losing your bearings
  • Recognising the right moment to act
  • Creating an environment conducive to opportunities
Ideal for Executives, entrepreneurs, sales teams, professional networks and organisations undergoing transformation
Format Talk or keynote · 45 to 75 min

For which events?

Jacques H. Paget 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

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The Power of Illusion: Mastering Attention to Negotiate Better 3:53
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The Power of Illusion: Mastering Attention to Negotiate Better

Jacques H. Paget reveals the secrets illusionists use to direct attention, decode biases and influence ethically. A captivating demonstration in which the stage becomes a school of strategy.
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Mental Strength: Keeping a Clear Head Under Pressure! 02:07
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Mental Strength: Keeping a Clear Head Under Pressure!

Combining psychology, breathing and anchoring rituals, Jacques H. Paget shows how to turn stress into controlled energy. A practical method for building resilience and clarity in critical situations.
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The Power of Fascination: Captivating Without Manipulating 1:00:50
Interview

The Power of Fascination: Captivating Without Manipulating

Jacques H. Paget explores the subtle art of presence and impact. How to inspire, command respect and hold attention through mastery of rhythm, eye contact and silence.
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Publications

La Magie de la vie — Le Pouvoir de l’illusion, volume 2

In this book, published by Plon in 2026, Jacques H. Paget explores the non-rational factors that shape our paths: chance, intuition, luck, coincidences, time and unforeseen events.

Other books

  • Le Pouvoir de l’illusion
  • Le Pouvoir de la force mentale
  • Le Pouvoir de fascination
  • Les Grands Secrets du monde de l’illusionnisme
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Workshops

Advanced Business Negotiation

Train for real-life situations and sharpen your reflexes.

Alongside his talks, Jacques H. Paget offers a hands-on workshop dedicated to business negotiation.

Participants work on concrete cases: objections, posture, silences, concessions, follow-ups and situations in which pressure threatens to derail the strategic thread.

  • Structuring your preparation
  • Testing different strategies
  • Improving how you handle objections
  • Working on your posture and your silences
  • Running more effective debriefs

Ideal for: sales professionals, executives, buyers, lawyers, managers and negotiators.

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