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Corporate Mentalism Keynote: The Art of Letting Yourself Be Surprised

A mentalism-based presentation where your guests become the stars of the experience. Designed for seminars, conventions, and key corporate events.

Over the course of 45 to 60 minutes, Harry Covert blends mentalism, public speaking, and audience participation. Your team members make choices, react, and directly shape the flow of this keynote—tailored for seminars, conventions, kick-offs, and client conferences—delivered in either French or English.

It all starts with a choice

A participant thinks of a word and keeps it to herself. Harry Covert watches, guides the experience, writes down a few letters, then turns over his slate.
His smile already gives away the answer. The room reacts a second later.

The room steps into the keynote

This first choice becomes the substance of the performance. Throughout the keynote, some participants contribute from their seats, others volunteer on stage, and the whole room follows the same progression.
Harry controls the pacing, the suspense, and every interaction. Mentalism thus gives the message a concrete, spectacular form tailored to the audience present.

When the revelation belongs to the whole room

On stage, a participant thinks of a word and keeps it to herself. Harry Covert watches, guides the experience, writes down a few letters, then turns over his slate. His smile already gives away the answer. The room reacts a second later.

Each sequence rests on a precise performance: writing, technical mastery, pacing, stage presence, and attention to those participating. The audience's choices make the moment unpredictable. Harry controls its progression, all the way to the silence that precedes the revelation.

One person may volunteer on stage, several rows may make a decision together, or the whole room may contribute from their seats. Everyone follows the same story and immediately understands what has just happened.

A keynote on the art of being surprised

At work, we're used to planning, deciding, and staying in control. This keynote invites the room to observe what happens when our certainties shift for a few seconds.

Mentalism gives concrete form to this reflection. An intuition becomes a choice. An individual decision merges with the group's. A prediction forces everyone to rethink what they thought they understood. Attention tightens, curiosity returns, and the room reacts as one.

The artistic performance fully carries the message. Harry's mastery creates amazement; his speaker's perspective then puts words to what just happened in the room. The reflection starts from a concrete fact, shared by all. The tone remains elegant, lively, and respectful of the participants.

Bringing the room together

For a few minutes, all participants watch, wait, and react to the same revelation. This shared moment brings teams closer, even when they work across different sites or know each other little.

Ideal for: conventions and plenary meetings.

Rebooting attention

The audience's choices, suspense, and interactions bring back energy after a series of presentations. Participants regain active attention without losing the event's thread.

Ideal for: seminars and kick-offs.

Personalizing the highlight

A theme, a value, a number, or an announcement can be woven into the keynote's script. The performance then takes on a flavor unique to your company and this gathering.

Ideal for: client conferences, executive events, and leadership events.

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A creation born from sixteen years on stage

For over sixteen years, Harry Covert has been designing performances for seminars, conventions, launches, and corporate events. He has performed for small groups as well as audiences of several hundred, in both French and English.

This experience has taught him how to craft an effect around a message without turning it into an advertisement, how to involve a participant without putting them on the spot, and how to sustain suspense even in the back rows.

Every keynote begins with a conversation with the organizer. Harry studies the audience, the schedule, the venue, the language, and the desired outcome. Depending on the project, elements from your world can be woven into the script: a theme, a value, a number, an announcement, or a highlight from your story.

Personalization serves the keynote's dramaturgy. A participant should feel that this sequence was designed specifically for this venue, this company, and this audience.

"Harry's positioning was spot on: neither too familiar nor too distant from the audience."

Organizer of an annual seminar — Google review

How is the keynote prepared?

1. Scoping. An initial discussion clarifies the objective, participant profile, date, venue, audience size, language, and the keynote's place in the program.

2. Writing. Harry selects the progression, experiences, and level of personalization. Sensitive or confidential elements are defined with the organizer.

3. Technical preparation. Stage, sound, lighting, access, and setup time are confirmed with the venue or production team. A tailored technical rider is provided.

4. The performance. Harry handles the pacing, volunteers, and engagement with the audience. The organizer can focus on their guests and the rest of the program.

Standard format: 45 to 60 minutes. The exact duration, audience size, and technical requirements are confirmed based on the venue and level of personalization.

Where to book Harry Covert for a corporate keynote?

Harry Covert is based in Saint-Jorioz, near Annecy. He regularly performs in Haute-Savoie, Geneva, French-speaking Switzerland, Lyon, Chambéry, Grenoble, and the Alpine resorts.

For seminars, conventions, and client conferences, he also travels to Paris, throughout France, Switzerland, and internationally. The keynote can be delivered in French or English. Travel, accommodation, and technical constraints are included in the proposal when travel is required.

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Frequently asked questions about the mentalism keynote

What is a corporate mentalism keynote?

A mentalism keynote is an interactive talk that combines structured speaking with experiences involving the audience. The participants' choices, intuitions, and reactions give concrete form to the speaker's message. The format creates attention, amazement, and a shared experience all at once.

What is the theme of Harry Covert's keynote?

The Art of Being Surprised explores our relationship with the unexpected, attention, and certainty. Mentalism allows participants to experience this subject live, then grasp its meaning through Harry's narrative and delivery.

How is this keynote different from a mentalism show?

A show primarily aims for artistic progression and the pleasure of performance. The keynote adds an explicit thread of thought, built around a subject that participants can connect to their professional lives. Here, performance and message move forward together.

How does the audience participate?

Participation takes several forms: choices made from seats, collective decisions, exchanges with Harry, or volunteering on stage. No one is singled out to be ridiculed or put in an uncomfortable position. Every participant remains free to contribute at their own level.

How long does the keynote last?

The standard format lasts 45 to 60 minutes. The duration can be adjusted to the convention or seminar program, subject to validation of the artistic progression.

How many participants is it suitable for?

The keynote works for groups ranging from several dozen to several hundred people. The exact capacity depends on the venue, visibility, sound, and interaction possibilities. Very large configurations require technical validation in advance.

Can the keynote be customized for our company?

Yes. The event theme, a value, an announcement, a number, or an element of the company's story can be included in the writing. The level of customization depends on the available lead time and information provided during the brief.

Is the talk available in English?

Yes. Harry Covert delivers this keynote in French or English. The format is suitable for international teams and events bringing together participants from multiple countries.

What are the technical requirements?

A stage or visible performance space, appropriate sound, and front lighting are generally required. Precise needs vary by venue and audience size. A technical rider is provided and can be reviewed directly with the production team.

How much does a mentalism keynote cost?

The fee depends on location, date, audience size, language, technical needs, and customization level. A precise proposal is prepared after a discussion about your event.

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Want to make a lasting impression?

Seminar, convention, kick-off, or client conference: Harry Covert creates mentalism keynotes where participants become part of the experience. An elegant, customizable talk in French or English that brings the whole room together around a single moment.

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Corporate Mentalism Keynote: The Art of Letting Yourself Be Surprised

It all starts with a choice

The room steps into the keynote

When the revelation belongs to the whole room

Your guests become the show.

Their choices give Harry the material for a performance that this room, on this day, will be the only one to experience.

A keynote on the art of being surprised

Bringing the room together

Rebooting attention

Personalizing the highlight

A creation born from sixteen years on stage

How is the keynote prepared?

Where to book Harry Covert for a corporate keynote?