I have always been very concerned about the well-being of others. It's been like that for as long as I can remember. I have a particularly high level of empathy, almost as if I have a sixth sense that allows me to anticipate how people are feeling. 

I'm easygoing, curious, and enthusiastic. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, hiking and walking in the forest with my dog. I love good things and I enjoy life. Perhaps it's because I had a happy childhood, surrounded by my parents (I am an only child) and by my circle of friends. 

I'm deeply concerned about societal issues and the environment. I do my best every day to contribute to a better future. I am convinced that if everyone does their part, it can truly make a difference. 

But it's at work, even more than in my personal life, that I engage to contribute to real change. This is reflected in various concrete actions. 

Firstly, I am heavily involved in a significant reorganization aimed at evolving the company culture. One of the issues to address is structural change designed to shake things up. The idea is to move from a traditional, sometimes even patriarchal, hierarchical organization to a horizontal management structure that empowers everyone.

I believe that everyone has value to bring to the company and that no one needs someone above them telling them exactly what to do and how to do it. It's not healthy, even for those in command. I have experienced it and know how detrimental it can be. Conversely, I also had the opportunity to experience this when I started to be supported and have a mentor who is now one of my closest friends. Thanks to him, I realized that another culture was possible, a fair and equitable culture where everyone has space to express themselves, and where we care about the well-being of all. 

So, based on this, I wanted to implement the same thing with my team. It's a lengthy process that requires a lot of patience. We're taking small steps to evolve things. For example, I organized workshops to share my experience and values by applying them to concrete topics within the company. This platform allows everyone to express themselves in a space of trust and security. I wanted the workshop themes to be disruptive, meaning far from the usual questions of efficiency and profitability. In this atmosphere of trust, we discussed topics such as frustration, values, and belonging. I felt a real team cohesion, which persists today. Communication and mutual trust have significantly improved. I truly want the team members to feel part of this change, and I have always encouraged them to speak their minds. 

Due to my desire to shake things up and improve them, my job title is likely to change to reflect the sustainable actions implemented. It's a new role created by the company, Strategic Process Manager, which I obtained through my experience, thirst for change, and following a series of conversations with the management teams. I shared some dysfunctionality, certain managers' poor practices, and the lack of corporate culture, and they were very understanding and supportive. 

In this spirit, I organize monthly collective meetings that mix top management and factory personnel. The idea is to break people out of their routines and comfort zones, inviting them to see things from a different perspective. I believe my new title will give a boost to all of this and I will officially be involved in creating this new corporate culture based on well-being, mutual respect, where everyone will be encouraged to speak up, and where local and global needs will be aligned. It's exciting because I'm forging my own path to create impact. It's not an easy path, but gradually, through perseverance, we will get there. 

In this context, I proposed the implementation of an "Engagement and Innovation Program". This program offers working groups on themes such as social engagement, team cohesion, communication, and innovation. The idea is for these groups to meet monthly and mix managers with employees, allowing them to discover each other's perspectives and develop their human qualities. The groups are also involved in charitable associations. 

I have a long journey as a changemaker, but my fondest memory was two years ago during an event organized with Ashoka as part of our "Committed & Different" partnership. I discovered topics and ideas that taught me and allowed me to use tools of change.

For example, during a meeting held in the UK two years ago, we were asked to share our experience. We prepared a presentation of the program that we broadcast to all the UK employees of my company. The feedback we received was extremely positive. It's such a joy, such happiness, and encouragement to see such enthusiastic reactions! Honestly, I have never felt anything so strong in my professional life.

I could visualize the impact I had, a kind of power but in the best sense of the word. People told me, "You are so passionate, it's incredible. I also want to become a changemaker!" It was simply magical. It greatly encouraged me.

We repeated this event the following year, and once again, we were very successful. Now, all the UK employees know me as a change agent; they respect my commitment and passion. For me, it's a real success, something that makes me say, "You know what, you were right!"