The Unexpected People podcast highlights the unexpected commitments of BNP Paribas employees. Interviewed by journalist Hélène Carbonnel, each of them tells us about their career path, their passions and the way they get involved thanks to the support of their company.
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Chez BNP Paribas, le mentorat fait partie des engagements qui donnent du sens au quotidien. À Paris, Esther accompagne des étudiants dans leurs premiers pas vers la vie professionnelle. À Bruxelles, Pieter guide de jeunes actifs en quête de repères et de confiance. Deux parcours inspirants qui montrent comment transmettre son expérience peut transformer à la fois le mentoré… et le mentor.
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5 Nov 2025
6th Episode: Getting involved as a Mentor
At BNP Paribas, mentoring is one of the commitments that brings real meaning to everyday work. In Paris, Esther supports students as they take their first steps into professional life. In Brussels, Pieter guides young professionals looking for confidence and direction. Two inspiring stories that show how sharing experience can transform both the mentee… and the mentor.
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6 Oct 2025
5th Episode: Getting involved as a professional network advocate
At BNP Paribas, professional networks bring the values of inclusion and diversity to life. In Mumbai, Anagha is active in Women in Cyber, working to strengthen the role of women in IT. In Munich, Jürgen is involved in the BNP Paribas PRIDE network to raise awareness and create a work environment where everyone can integrate and thrive, regardless of their emotional orientation or gender identity. Two testimonies that illustrate how the company encourages each employee to get involved beyond his or her job.
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6 Oct 2025
Episode 5 : S'engager en tant qu'acteur d'un réseau professionnel
Chez BNP Paribas, les réseaux professionnels donnent vie aux valeurs d’inclusion et de diversité. À Mumbai, Anagha s’investit au sein de Women in Cyber pour renforcer la place des femmes dans l’IT. À Munich, Jürgen est impliqué dans le réseau BNP Paribas PRIDE pour sensibiliser et créer un environnement de travail où chacun et chacune puisse s’intégrer et s’épanouir, quelle que soit son orientation affective ou son identité de genre. Deux témoignages qui illustrent comment l’entreprise encourage chaque collaborateur et collaboratrice à s’impliquer au-delà de son métier.
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2 Sept 2025
4th Episode: Getting involved as a Fresk Facilitator
Virginie and Hervé, BNP Paribas employees, go beyond their day-to-day roles: one raises awareness of climate issues through the Climate Fresk, while the other helps shift perceptions of disability with the immersive game “The Disability Strikes Back”. Two inspiring journeys that show how it is possible to engage and motivate colleagues with kindness and humour.
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2 Sept 2025
Episode 4 : S'engager en tant que Fresqueur ou Animateur
Virginie et Hervé, collaborateur et collaboratrice de BNP Paribas, s’engagent au-delà de leur métier : l’une sensibilise aux enjeux climatiques grâce à La Fresque du Climat, l’autre change le regard sur le handicap avec le jeu immersif « Le Handicap Contre-Attaque ». Deux parcours inspirants qui montrent que l'on peut s’engager et mobiliser ses collègues avec bienveillance et humour.
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26 May 2025
3rd Episode: Getting involved through sport
Élodie and Nicolas recount their participation in the We Are Tennis Cup, detailing how the internal tournament at Roland-Garros transformed their daily lives and deepened their passion for tennis; this is an interview episode.
26 May 2025
Episode 3 : S'engager grâce au sport
BNP Paribas collaborators Élodie and Nicolas share their transformative experiences participating in the We Are Tennis Cup at Roland-Garros, reigniting their passion for tennis and strengthening teamwork in this interview episode.
9 Apr 2025
2nd Episode: Getting involved as a reservist or volunteer firefighter
Committed as a member of the operational reserve or as a volunteer firefighter, Anne-Sophie and Romain, employees at BNP Paribas, share their double life. In this episode, find out how they are committed with passion and determination to serving the nation in addition to their day-to-day work.
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9 Apr 2025
Episode 2 : S'engager en tant que réserviste ou sapeur-pompier volontaire
Engagés en tant que membre de la réserve opérationnelle ou en tant que sapeur-pompier volontaire, Anne-Sophie et Romain collaboratrice et collaborateur chez BNP Paribas témoignent de leur double vie. Dans cet épisode, découvrez comment ils s’engagent avec passion et détermination au service de la Nation en plus de leur travail quotidien.
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7 Feb 2025
Episode 1 : S'engager en tant que volontaire
Découvrez les témoignages d'Hélène et Laurence, collaborateur et collaboratrice de BNP Paribas qui partagent avec nous leur expérience, après avoir participé à des initiatives solidaires sur leur temps de travail dans le cadre du programme international de volontariat 1MillionHours2Help.
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7 Feb 2025
1st Episode: Getting involved as a volunteer
Listen to the testimonies of Hélène and Laurence, BNP Paribas employees, who share their experience with us after taking part in solidarity initiatives during their working hours as part of the 1MillionHours2Help international volunteering programme.
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