Discover inspiring talks by Celine Santini, where each word weaves the golden thread of Kintsugi, inviting you to embrace transformation
Kintsugi is a centuries-old Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold—transforming cracks into beauty. Beyond technique, it offers a powerful metaphor for life, healing, and resilience. Celine Santini, international speaker and Kintsugi expert, explores its wisdom through inspirational talks. Below, discover a few examples of how this golden path invites transformation.
Story-telling format: Global Womens’ summit in New York
Conference Format: Strand Book Store in New York
TALKS In French
Keynote Format : TEDx TAlk in France
Panel Format : DPA in France
AN INSPIRING SPEAKER
Celine Santini is an award-winning author of over 50 books, including her book Kintsugi: Finding Strength in Imperfection. She speaks in both English and French on stages around the world—from the Olympia in Paris to the Sharjah International Book Fair, from Las Vegas to Spain. She has collaborated with global organizations like Netflix, IKEA, Brother, and the Red Cross. Whether you’re a major corporation or a small organization, she tailors each intervention to your unique context.
Hello, I experienced a truly beautiful journey with Céline. It was a wonderful discovery, a deeply personal journey filled with kindness, a certain sense of modesty, and at the same time something very profound. It was beautiful to come together, and there was also a strong sense of sisterhood that felt very special. We were among women. Here is my Kintsugi: a mountain. Thank you, Céline.
Tom Clarke, Hope & Glory PR (for IKEA)
Both Insightful and Integral
“Céline Santini was both insightful and integral to our campaign with Ingka Centres, bringing the knowledge and focus to our Beauty of Remaking and Kintsugi workshops – a real pleasure to work with!”
Frédéric Andorra, Dynabuy Business Leaders Network
A beautiful parallel with the life of a leader
“What if the art of Kintsugi could also inspire our companies?” Last June in Angers, Céline Santini led an exceptionally powerful workshop for the Dynabuy Le CEP business clubs of Angers, Tours and Le Mans. It was a suspended moment in time, where every crack became a source of strength and every scar a golden point of light — a beautiful parallel with the life of a leader, made of challenges, rebuilding, and rebirths. Thank you, Céline, for your art, your authenticity, and your transformative energy.”
Caroline, Paris
Full of surprises, emotions, smiles, joy, and discoveries!
“It was quite an incredible moment ; almost outside reality. A collective introspection, which made it even more powerful. Guided by Celine Santini, an exceptional coach and facilitator, the experience was full of surprises, emotions, smiles, joy, and discoveries! It was truly a beautiful experience, and I’m so glad I lived it. This interlude helped me reflect on my life, my wounds, the bruises and bumps I carry, and transform them. That was the purpose! I turned them into gold, into beauty, into who I am. I’m deeply grateful to have experienced this with Celine, and with the group. Doing this alone, with a book, would have been nothing like the power of the collective, the immersion, the shared energy of two full days. Thank you, Celine.”
Dynabuy Club, Angers
Subliming, together as a team!
“Subliming, together as a team!”
Véronique, Montargis
A magnificent discovery of myself
“A magnificent discovery of myself… Seeing these two pieces come back together warms my heart. I made it through! It feels like the birth of a new self: different, stronger. Thank you for the sparkles, the magic, the strength growing inside me: one that may now allow me to continue forward, and perhaps pass this strength on to others. Thank you, Céline, from the bottom of my heart.”
Dynabuy Club, Angers
A wonderful discovery, a beautiful metaphor for life.
“I found it a great experience, interesting and inspiring — it makes you want to do it again with more time to go deeper. – Yes, it’s truly calming. We were in the same group. It was lovely, soothing, and beautiful. – It makes me want to learn more about Japan. – Personally, I really enjoyed it. A beautiful discovery, aesthetically very pleasing, and symbolically meaningful. – Ah, it’s powerful! – It’s a great moment of introspection. I love self-reflection, and this approach was original. – A wonderful discovery, as the group said. A beautiful metaphor for life.”
Vincent, Tours
Peaceful and introspective
“I really enjoyed this experience, first because it helped me discover so much about myself. It offers a space to reflect inwardly. And simply dedicating that time already creates a deep introspective process that helps you move forward. Beyond that, it’s also highly contemplative, aesthetically rich, and truly soothing. In two words: peaceful and introspective.”
Sandra, Tours
Everything makes sense…
“Thank you, Céline, for this moment. I built, deconstructed, and rebuilt my Kintsugi. It was a beautiful interlude, a precious experience. My intention was to repair and to accept. And I truly feel that I’ve healed certain things and that I can now move forward with trust, which has become something of a mantra for me. The most illuminating moment was the revelation of my artwork and of my inner beauty, which I’m now fully aware of. Everything makes sense… Thank you, it was a very beautiful experience.”
Samira, Tours
I discovered parts of myself that had been buried and were finally expressed
“I loved it. There was so much emotion. I discovered parts of myself that had been buried and were finally expressed. We managed to put words to many feelings and to release what had been heavy. I loved the whole concept. It’s truly beautiful !”
Elizabeth, Paris
A moment of gathering
“It was a moment of gathering: between participants, but also within ourselves. And I think it was a success.”
Caroline, Issy-Les-Moulineaux
Pure Wonder
“These two days were pure wonder. Magic, childlike spirit, symbolism, kindness. Something within me was repaired,and something new began.”
Yehven Shkurov, University Professor, Ukraine
An ability to translate profound ideas into practical strategies
“I had the great pleasure of welcoming Céline Santini to the State University of Trade and Economics (Kyiv) as an invited lecturer. She delivered an engaging open lecture for students of Journalism and Marketing. Her presentation masterfully combined the philosophy of kintsugi – the Japanese art of visible repair – with practical insights for communication and marketing professionals. Drawing on real-world examples and a deeply humanistic approach, Céline demonstrated how authenticity, emotional intelligence, and resilience can strengthen brands and teams in times of crisis. I warmly recommend Céline as an author and lecturer for academic and professional audiences alike, for her depth of thought, empathy, and ability to translate profound ideas into practical strategies.”
Nadine, Tours
A beautiful moment, blending introspection, creativity, and gentleness
“I had the chance to take part in a workshop inspired by an ancestral Japanese art: Kintsugi — the art of repairing a broken bowl by highlighting its cracks with gold. A symbolic way of saying that our wounds, far from diminishing us, can become the most beautiful parts of our story. Celine, who leads this workshop, has turned this ancient craft into a model of emotional repair. Like those bowls, we all have our fractures — moments that broke or marked us. Yet when we look at them with kindness, they can become sources of strength, beauty, and resilience. A beautiful moment, blending introspection, creativity, and gentleness. Everyone left with a unique bowl — a reflection of their own journey. Thank you, Celine, for this soft and powerful interlude. I leave with a richer bowl — and a heart a little more golden.”
Julie, Brazil
Everyone absolutely loved it!
“Thank you so much, Celine: everyone absolutely loved it!”
Géraldine, Tours
A delicate process where every step carries meaning
“A moment suspended between gold and light — a wonderful experience I didn’t expect at all. This morning, I had the chance to join a Kintsugi workshop led by Celine Santini, as part of the Femmes de Territoires network gatherings. I’m still filled with this gentle yet powerful introspection. Everything was there: the harmony of the space, the warmth of the welcome, the light dancing on the walls, and above all, Celine’s generosity — so open, sincere, and attentive. I knew Kintsugi as a technique, but had never considered it as an inner journey. Now, it feels obvious. Celine guided us through a delicate process where every step carried meaning. You can feel that everything is thought through, yet nothing is rigid. Her approach reflects who she is — beautiful, coherent, inspiring, and never forced. I leave with a precious object — one I’ll keep secret, as part of the magic — and with a new conviction: our scars don’t need to be erased. They can be revealed. And even become strength. Thank you, Celine, for this moment of alignment, and for your gentle, luminous presence.”
An intervention that perfectly embodied the theme of our conference
“If there was one intervention that perfectly embodied the theme of our conference, it was yours. Like the two bowls you passed around, I believe we all felt somehow larger, more whole, after your ‘repair.’ ”
Hélène, Tours
An inspiring workshop
“Thank you so much, Celine, for this inspiring workshop!”
Johan Girard, National Delegate, French Red Cross
It was perfect!
“Thank you Celine it was perfect!”
Françoise de Cartier, Diversicom Office Manager, Bruxelles
Creativity and Energy
“We are delighted to have shared this moment with you. Thank you again for your creativity and your energy!”
Tang Frères Team
Expertise and Support
“We would like to thank Celine Santini for her expertise and support throughout this Kintsugi workshop.”
Olivia N'Ganga, Filmmaker
She completely captivated the audience
“I highly recommend Celine Santini for her professionalism and her sharp expertise in Kintsugi and resilience. I organized a film debate on March 8th for International Women’s Day, inviting several experts to raise awareness about domestic violence. Celine spoke on the theme of resilience and completely captivated the audience as she explained the philosophy and stages of Kintsugi. She drew a moving parallel between the painful journeys of the survivors present and this Japanese art of repair, still too little known. To the delight of the audience and the other guests, Celine managed to raise awareness while making this art-therapy approach deeply accessible. If you are organizing conferences or debates on these topics, I wholeheartedly recommend Celine : she knows how to adapt to every audience. For your information, she also offers workshops tailored to each group’s specific needs.”
Soriya, Les Sables d'Olonne
A caring and safe space
“Thank you for these two beautiful days! Thank you for creating such a caring space, for shaping a group where we all felt safe, where we could each learn in our own way while benefiting from the collective energy. Thank you so much!”
"Les Nanotouristes" Association
A creative and deeply symbolic moment
“On behalf of the Nanotouristes Association, we wish to warmly thank Céline for the beautiful Kintsugi discovery workshop she led during our ‘Faire Ensemble’ Forum. Her kind listening, inspiring guidance, and sensitive pedagogy allowed each participant to experience a creative and deeply symbolic moment. This workshop offered everyone a precious opportunity to reconnect with themselves through the art of Kintsugi and contributed to making this forum a truly memorable experience. Thank you again, Céline, for your generosity and radiant energy. We hope to collaborate again very soon!”
Françoise, Angers
A discovery which makes me want to go further
“Thank you for this discovery. It makes me want to go further.”
Paul, Angers
A golden, delicate, and deeply symbolic moment.
“Thank you for this golden, delicate, and deeply symbolic moment.”
Flavie, Angers
A wonderful life lesson
“A beautiful experience and a wonderful life lesson — thank you :)”
Christel, Angers
A striking result paired with powerful symbolism
“A beautiful discovery. A striking result paired with powerful symbolism. Thank you.”
Olivier, Angers
A workshop that really makes me want to explore further
“Thank you for this workshop. It really makes me want to explore further.”
Nathalie, Angers
A thoughtful and Caring workshop
“Thank you for this thoughtful and caring workshop. Hope to see you again soon.”
What makes a Kintsugi conference different?
It is not only about delivering ideas or concepts. A Kintsugi conference creates a lived symbolic experience, combining storytelling, gesture, pauses and reflection, allowing participants to feel the message rather than simply understand it intellectually
Who are these conferences designed for?
They are designed for companies, institutions and events seeking a human, meaningful and memorable intervention. They speak to audiences facing change, tension or transition, and looking for a perspective that resonates beyond standard motivational talks.
Can keynotes be customised?
Yes. Each talk is adapted to the audience’s context, challenges and culture. While the Kintsugi framework remains intact, the examples, rhythm and focus are adjusted to ensure relevance and resonance with the people present.
Are keynotes available internationally?
Yes. Talks and keynotes are delivered in both English and French and have already been presented in several countries. The universality of the Kintsugi metaphor allows it to cross cultural and organisational boundaries with ease.
What impact do conferences aim for?
They aim to open a lasting space for reflection, invite new ways of looking at fragility and change, and plant seeds that continue to work long after the conference itself has ended.
Is a conference enough on its own?
A conference can be a powerful starting point and moment of insight. However, its impact is often strengthened when followed by workshops or longer support formats that allow integration and deeper transformation over time.
Contact us
If you have any questions, or would like more information, feel free to reach out. You can call us at +33 (0)6 63 00 19 71 or write to contact@esprit-kintsugi.com, we will be glad to assist you on your Kintsugi journey.