Lyon, April 11 – On May 28, 2026, Lyon will host the Mentoring Forums, organized by the Entrepreneurship Mentoring association. At the heart of the discussions will be a topic still rarely addressed in economic circles: the mental health of leaders, now considered a lever for performance and resilience.
A Topic Still Not Widely Visible in the Economy
Pressure, decisional solitude, mental burden. Behind the role of a leader, these realities often remain unspoken, despite their direct impact on businesses. The event aims to shed light on these issues, bringing together leaders, experts, and local stakeholders around a shared observation: the solidity of a leader determines that of their company.
This approach marks an evolution in how performance is addressed, integrating human dimensions that have long remained on the sidelines.
Mentoring as an Operational Response
Since its creation in Lyon, the Entrepreneurship Mentoring association has supported leaders through a system based on peer-to-peer exchange. More than 800 entrepreneurs have already benefited from this framework, with a high recommendation rate.
The principle relies on a relationship of trust between an experienced leader and an entrepreneur, allowing them to gain perspective on decisions and break isolation. Beyond individual support, mentoring is part of a collective logic, with regular exchanges and shared reflection times.
Feedback at the Heart of Discussions
The main conference will be dedicated to the mental health of leaders, with an intervention by Nolwenn Bernache-Assollant, specializing in supporting leaders facing demanding environments. A round table will also bring together several profiles, including former leaders who have experienced burnout situations, providing concrete insights into the mechanisms at play and warning signs. The objective is to go beyond diagnosis to identify directly actionable levers.
A Performance Issue for Businesses
Beyond the human dimension, the mental health of leaders is increasingly seen as an economic factor. The ability to make decisions, manage uncertainty, and drive transformation – these elements are directly linked to the leader’s state of lucidity and resilience. In an environment marked by rapid transformations, these skills become crucial for the sustainability of businesses.
Lyon, a Testing Ground for These New Challenges
With this event, Lyon is part of a dynamic aimed at integrating these issues into local economic discussions. Mentoring, long perceived as individual support, is being recognized as a structuring tool for business development and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through these Forums, the objective is also to evolve managerial practices and to place the leader back at the center of performance strategies.
Source: https://www.lyon-entreprises.com/actualites/article/sante-mentale-un-enjeu-strategique-pour-les-dirigeants-debattu-a-lyon
