I am

an Explorer

a Designer

an Investor

an Engineer

In Human Intelligence.

Léa Peersman

We live in an era of deep transformations, all questioning the place of Human Intelligence (HI), and sometimes even the very nature of our Humanity.

The work and learning experiences are especially changing, in all aspects, provoking a big shift in the way organizations think about talent and the way people think about their careers. 

It is crucial to bring together the best of human expertise and cutting-edge technology to design and build the future of People Management.

This is how we stop administering and start investing and harnessing our HI strategically, in organizations and in life, for higher purposes and returns.

Forward-looking managers and people leaders are making the shift, will you ?

Our best
Is to be human.

human nature is complex
managing is hard

Boost People Performance,
Engagement and Fullfilment

AUDIT
& CONSULTING
SPEAKING
& RESEARCH
COACHING
& TRAINING
RECRUITING
& NEW BUSINESS

Curious about the whole Human Potential at your disposal?

It’s time to leverage science, technology and human expertise to your advantage. 
I’m here to help invest in yourself and your team - for the long run. 

Contact me
lea peersman

Léa Peersman

I am a people engineer and designer, focusing on Human Intelligence (HI) and talent related technologies and solutions. I specialize in the future of work and learning, as a consultant, a coach, and a professor. I collaborate with pioneering organizations and leaders so they can imagine new ways to attract, harness, and invest in human potential.

Originally from Biarritz in the Basque Country, I have worked, studied and traveled around the world to explore more facets of human nature. I now live in Paris with my husband and two children, Ulysse, and Nina. I enjoy running along the Seine pushing a stroller, discovering a new favorite restaurant, deep work in cafés, huge tables full of friends and laughter, and anything making analog life meaningful and beautiful.

Experience

work
OpenClassrooms
2019-2023
work
CHANEL, Watches & Fine Jewelry
2019-2023
work
SYPartners
2019-2023
work
Steelcase
2019-2023
Non-profit
Cartes Blanches Hackathon
spring 2015
Non-profit
People People
2017-2019
Non-profit
MIT Sloan Leadership Club
2015-2017
work
Lynx Educate
2022-2023
work
Galileo Global Education - Dean of HETIC
2018-2019
work
ESSEC
2014-2015
work
MIT - Teaching Assistant to Bill Aulet
2015-2017
non-profit
Mirror Network World Trip
Summer 2014
work
Fondations Edmond de Rothschild
2009-2013
work
Metalsa
2018
work
L'École de la Philanthropie
2011 to present
non-profit
The Future of People Conference
december 2016

Conferences

sommet gouvernemental

World Government Summit

The impact of AI on the future of work and learning, AI Policy Affiliate 
february 2019 - dubai, UAE
changer d'ere 2019

Changer d'Ère

A la conquête d’un autre soi
2019 - Paris, france
Conference
CES vegas

CES

Introducing Lynx, AR european leader 
2019 - las vegas, usa
cusp

Cusp Conference

Designing the next Human
October 2018 - Chicago, USA
Conference
responsive conference

Responsive Conference

The Left Hand – unlocking innovative potentials
September 2018 - NYC, USA
Conference

Northside Festival

Innovation ecosystems and creative people curation, facilitated a conversation between the founders of Betaworks Studio
June 2018 - Brooklyn NY, USA
Conference
artificial intelligence and the future of work

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work by Tata

Selected and invited as an expert contributor amongst 20 participants
May 2018 - NYC, USA
sxsw

SXSW

Designing tomorrow through products, services, and people” with David Webster, Partner at IDEO - Fast Company Grill
April 2018 - Austin Tx, USA
Conference
budapest

Brain Bar Budapest

“The People Economy” – 400 people
May 2017, Budapest
Conference
conference mit

The Future of People Conference, MIT Media Lab

Conference and Foresight Challenge on what it means to be human, today and tomorrow. 
december 2016 - boston, usa

Positive Economy Forum

“Human Talent in the digital age” – 600 people
April 2015, San Patrignano
Conference
changer d'ere

Changer d'Ere Conference

"The future of talent” – 500 people
June 2015, Paris
Conference
ecoplus tv

Eco Plus TV

On Cartes Blanches
June 2015, Paris
Conference
carte blanche

Cartes Blanches - Hackathon & Conference

Explore the future of work and learning across the public and private sector, 300 people
June 2015, Paris
economy spring

Economy Spring

On Cartes Blanches
SPRING 2015 - Paris
Conference
osons la france

Osons La France

“Let’s redesign the way we grow!”
december 2014 - paris, france

MOOC

Future of Decision Making with Edgar Morin on Coursera - 1200 subscribers
September 2014
Conference
TEDX

TEDx talk

Connected Autodidacts - 700 people
August 2014, Cordoba
Conference
festival

Youth Innovation Festival

The future of education - 900 people
June 2014, Buenos Aires
ecole philanthropique

L’Ecole de la Philanthropie

Launch of the first Service Learning program in France, in partnership with the Education Nationale
june 2013 - paris, france
future jovenes

Exploring the Future of Education

Representing the Edmond de Rothschild Foundations engagement in Service Learning - 200 people
2012 - Madrid, spain

Teaching

Sciences Po
January 2020 to present
“Disciplined Entrepreneurship” based on Bill Aulet’s class at MIT, elective available to all Master Students
Parsons School of Design, NYC
november 2017
MA Design Management, “The future of HR”
MIT “New Ventures” course 15
Teaching Assistant for Bill Aulet
Interdisciplinary Research Center
2014 - 2015
Teacher & Advisor, Paris - Master of Leadership in Education
MOOC
September 2014
Future of Decision Making with Edgar Morin on Coursera - 1200 subscribers

Publications

Le management, source sous-estimée de productivité en France

Octobre 2023
Le Figaro
media human ressource

From resourcing humans to investing in them

April 2018
Human Ressource Online
media el pais

Así será el futuro de la humanidad, según el MIT

December 2016
El Pais
media l'etudiant

Portrait: Lea Peersman - Elle fédère un ministre et des participants très variés autour d'un hackathon de l'orientation

june 2015
L'Étudiant
media medium

L’engagement, nouvelle valeur ajoutée des organisations ?

april 2014
Medium
media positive post

What citizen for the digital era?

MAy 2015
Following my talk at the Positive Forum in San Patrignano in April 2015, I was asked to write a Positive Post.
I chose to discuss citizenship in the digital era and what the 3.0 citizen should be like.
media medium

What C.V for the 21st century?

May 2014
Medium
media déconnexion des élites

La déconnexion des élites
- By Laure Belot

2015
I have been interviewed about the future of education, as a business, a key issue, and a huge opportunity. I met Laure at the CIY Education Day I had organized in May 2014 in Paris.
Book
livre l'espoir philanthropique

L’espoir philanthropique
- By Sandrine L’Herminier

2012
I have been interviewed about the School of Philanthropy program I started, enabling kids to engage socially while better understanding how what they learn at school can be used for good.
Book

Network Memberships

Le Millénaire
French business, society & politics young leaders network
WIN (Women In Innovation)
Ambassador
WIN
Sandbox
Member
Sandbox

Testimonies

Léa is exceptional for her creativity and commitment. This allows her to have an impact on the projects she takes on by combining speed, originality, and pragmatism.

Jean-Michel Blanquer

Professor, Lawyer and former French Minister of Education

Working with Léa means entering a world of curiosity, openness, and movement. Léa continually imagines what could be possible tomorrow while knowing what is necessary today. She connects ideas, people, and projects with an energy that is always warm, ambitious, and optimistic.

Nicolas Maitret

Managing Partners at SYPartners

Lea transforms complex challenges into innovative people-first strategies. She brings deep scientific insights into human behavior and a unique take on technology. Trust her to change your perspective and drive impactful results.

Deborah Hankin

Global CPO at Astound Commerce

It is rare to encounter individuals like Léa. She manages to effectively blend a passion for the subjects she champions with great situational intelligence, allowing her to easily connect with her clients, have an excellent understanding of the stakes, and the ability to provide innovative solutions. After working with Léa, I continue to regularly exchange with her to keep benefiting from her great intelligence and pragmatism.

Leonor Lopes Gil

Business Development & General Counsel @ Banque Populaire Méditerranée, Groupe BPCE

I appreciated Léa's visionary aspect, which allows for projecting the future, co-constructing the associated roadmap, and delivering the result. Commitment, resilience, and meaning have been key success factors in our partnership.

Vincent Magnon

President & CEO @ Anaveo Group

Working with Léa has been a transformative experience. Her thoughtfulness in every provoking question, recommendation and her relentless drive to challenge the status quo sets her apart. Collaborating with Léa is an investment in expertise, unparalleled determination and a journey to new territories.

Marta Axpe

Head of Innovation @ Culligan International

Thank you for coaching me and turning me into a better leader and manager. It allowed me to ask the right questions and your guidance throughout our sessions was always very personalized and inspirational. Your support has been incredibly valuable and has helped me grow personally and professionally.

Vincent Hammoudi

Head of Sales @ Fifty

Léa's illuminating systems-thinking, generous imagination, maker genes, and intense care about the problems she's solving (and the people she's solving for) make her an exceptional consultant and partner.

Lisa Maulhardt

Chief Marketing Officer, SYPartners