Kintsugi Talks

Speach is golden

Discover inspiring talks by Celine Santini, where each word weaves the golden thread of Kintsugi, inviting you to embrace transformation

celine santini on the Olympia stage in Paris to speak about kitnsugi and resilience for the Restart awards

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.

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TALKS In english

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.

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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.

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Celine Santini holding a kintsugi bowl on a TEDx stage to speak about resilience
a black japanese bowl being repaired with the kintsugi technique
A pile of books about kintsugi as a symbol of resilience and a philosphy of life

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