Delphine Margot

Communication / Media training / Prise de parole

Salary / Daily rate

Lyon, France

Freelance

Can come onsite

Skills

Communication CampaignPress Relations

Languages

English (Native)French (Native)German

About me

Intro

Avec +15 ans d’expérience en communication auprès d’organisations internationales, de grandes entreprises et de startups en hypercroissance telles que Captain Train / Trainline, j’accompagne les dirigeants à clarifier leurs priorités, aligner leur communication avec leurs objectifs business et détecter les angles morts. J’offre aussi des sessions de coaching en prise de parole, en français, anglais et allemand, pour aider à transformer la communication en un levier de croissance.

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Work experience

Sparring partner / conseil pour les responsables communication

Freelance

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 10 months

Lyon Area, France

🌟 What I do: I work with communications and PR professionals to share best practices, develop their skills, challenge them and play the role of sparring partner. 👇 Expertise: - Co-construction of the communication strategy and comms coaching (France and international) - Co-construction of the press relations strategy and PR coaching (France and international) - Director of timeshare communications - Support in the call for tenders process for communication / PR service providers - Definition of company messages - Pitch and storytelling - Media training - Coaching in speaking for leaders for external and internal purposes 🌍 Languages: I can work in French, English and German. 🏢 References: Casavo (ex Proprioo), eBikeLabs, Qonto, Hello Charly, Covid Anti Gaspi, Refectory (ex Dejbox), Ricoh, BeeMyDesk, Grinta, Planity, En Cavale, lePERMISLIBRE, PayFit, Pennylane, Heycar, Box, Rail Europe, Agicap, SNCF ,…

Startup Mentor

Kohortz (anciennement BeeMyDesk)

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 10 months

I have had the privilege of coaching over 20 cohorts of startups, covering a wide range of fields, from fintech to protech, including web3, edtech, and hrtech. My coaching focuses on strategic vision, positioning, value proposition, pitching, and storytelling, as well as pitch training. My involvement with Kohortz has allowed me to contribute to the growth and success of many promising startups, while also honing my skills in mentoring and business strategy.

Associate La Fabuleuse Cantine

La Fabuleuse Cantine

Nov 2023 - Present

3 years

Lyon, France

Joining La Fabuleuse Cantine as a partner represents an exceptional opportunity! Driven by Eric Petrotto and Boris Fontimpe, this ambitious project embodies values that are dear to me: sustainability, social commitment, and culinary innovation. As a part-time Chief Communication Officer, I define the strategy, structure the teams, and oversee communication, reaching both B2C and B2B audiences. Additionally, involved in the Chalet du Parc project, I manage its communication strategy and brand development alongside renowned partners.

Advisor & Investor

Maison Wacols

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 10 months

I bring my experience in mentoring, communication, and public relations. Maison Wacols has found a promising niche in France and internationally, with a unique market proposition. Their Breadly branch, focused on the general public, shows immense potential, as does their offering for professionals. I advise Maison Wacols on their growth and communication strategy.

Board Member

Safee

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 10 months

I bring my expertise in communication and public relations. I met Luc, the founder, during mentoring sessions at Kohortz. His project, recognized at CES in Vegas, offers a unique solution to enhance personal safety with a phone case and an anti-aggression app. I advise Safee on its growth, convinced of its potential in both B2B and B2C markets, with significant interest already in France and internationally.

Advisor & Investor

Anthm

Dec 2023 - Present

2 years 11 months

I advise startups on their communication strategy and growth. My initial involvement with Anthm stems from my role as a mentor at Kohortz, where I bring my expertise in strategic vision, positioning, and storytelling. I have been particularly impressed by the visionary entrepreneur Julien Ancel, with whom I work closely to strengthen his communication strategy, open my network to him, and support his fundraising and business development efforts.

Associée

TheTandem

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 10 months

Communications and PR Manager

Trainline

Apr 2015 - Jan 2020

4 years 10 months

Paris, France

- Design of the strategic communications plans to promote Trainline to Consumer and Corporate audiences - Development of the consumer and corporate press activities (press releases, media monitoring, developing the media network, ...) - Development of the PR work with key influencers for both corporate and consumer audiences - Support the Public Affairs activities and ensure the link between GR and PR activities - Organisation and coordination of partnerships and events - Set up of high-impact national consumer campaigns - Management of the communications team - Cooperation with the other PR teams in Europe ensuring best practice and campaign sharing across geographies

Communications and marketing strategy

Deutsche Bahn France Voyages et Tourisme SAS

May 2012 - Mar 2015

2 years 11 months

Paris Area, France

- responsible for the communications and marketing strategy of DB France - communications and marketing team manager - management of the website [www.bahn.com/fr](http://www.bahn.com/fr), including translations DE>FR and the adaptation of the content for the French market - implementation of the media strategy and coordination of the press activities (press releases, creation of a network, development of partnerships, press trips, press monitoring, ...) - responsible for the marketing budget for the Western Region (France, Belgium, Netherlands) - responsible for the internal communications - development of marketing campaigns - community management: Facebook ([www.facebook.com/dbfrance](http://www.facebook.com/dbfrance)), LinkedIn, Viadeo and Xing - partner management - events and fairs

Public affairs manager

Arriva

Jul 2012 - Dec 2014

2 years 6 months

- Market analysis for the transport sector (public transport and rail transport) - Lobbying activities - opening of the regional rail market in France - Business intelligence - Country analysis

Public relations consultant

Cap & Cime PR

Feb 2012 - May 2012

4 months

Paris Area, France

- Management of the press relations of four clients - Writing of communications documents - Organisation of press conferences - Media strategy

Communications advisor - international project manager

UIC (Union Internationale des Chemins de fer)

Sep 2007 - Feb 2012

4 years 6 months

- Project Manager – Sustainable Development Organization of the participation of UIC in the Earth Summit in Rio in 2012 Cooperation with international organizations to promote the rail sector and ensure that rail is mentioned as part of the solution to sustainable development challenges in international agreements Implementation and follow-up (reporting) of the UIC Declaration on Sustainable Mobility and Transport Content management of the website UIC/environnement and the portal UIC Sustainability - Communications project manager for the Sustainable Development and Freight departments - Communications project manager for the international communications campaign « Train to Copenhagen », promoting the rail sector in the context of the UN Climate Change Conference – project shortlisted as « best international communications campaign » for the Excellence Awards - Organisation of international conferences - Participation to the UN Conferences on Climate Change - Press activities - Focal point for the UNFCCC (UN Framework Convention on Climate Change) and cooperation with UN organisations (UNEP, Global Compact) - Communications project manager for the creation and management of an online portal on rail freight ([www.railfreightportal.com](http://www.railfreightportal.com/)) - Coordination of the publication of communications supports (proofreading in three languages, management of the providers, interface between different stakeholders, ...)

Translator

2p2l

Oct 2005 - Aug 2008

2 years 11 months

Translations and transcriptions of TV reports from English and German into French


Education

Université Paris Cité

Master ILTS, Technical Translation and Languages Industry

2007 - 2008

2 years

ISIT

Master, Cross-culture communications and translation

2004 - 2008

5 years

Université de Provence

L2 German, Languages

2001 - 2003

3 years

Université de Provence

L3 English, Languages

2001 - 2003

3 years

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