Yohann Rivaud - Outdoor Teambuilding Coach

Since 2000, Yohann Rivaud has coordinated and led Outdoor and Teambuilding Camps, Seminars and Traini Yohann was born in 1974 and raised in France.

He studied Enterprise & Administration Management and graduated in Human Resources Management at the University of Haute Alsace in Mulhouse, France in 1995. He has lived and worked in Mali (West Africa) for over 2 years where he managed a Private Primary School, then in Hawaii (USA) for 6 years where he was trained in Outdoor Camps, then in Hong Kong for 15 years, and he now lives in France. Sinc

e 2000, Yohann Rivaud has coordinated and led Outdoor and Teambuilding Camps, Seminars and Trainings in about 40 countries across 6 continents. His main audience and students are from Local and International Schools, Non-profit Organizations staff and students, Summer Camps, Families, Drug Rehab Centers and Corporates. Therefore, his scope of expertise extends from young ages (preteens) to mature adults alike and soars when it comes to work in a multinational and multicultural context. For companies, he has provided services in Teamworks for different companies such as:
• Tropical Reforestation and Ecosystem Education (TREE) Hawaii, USA
(Discontinued) 2003-2005
• Hawaii Forest and Trails, USA (https://www.hawaii-forest.com/) 2005
• YMCA of Hong Kong (http://www.ymcahk.org.hk) 2005
• The Boys Brigade, Hong Kong (https://www.bbhk.org.hk/) 2011
• White Squall Adventure School, Taiwan (http://whitesquall.com.tw) 2013
• VEIT, Hong Kong (https://www.veit.de/en/) 2013-2019
• Yung Ching Property Agency, Taiwan (https://www.yungching.com.tw/) 2014-2015
• VEIT, Bangladesh (https://www.veit.de/en/) 2015-2019
• Giles Agency, Hong Kong/Singapore (https://www.gilesagency.com/) 2019
• Hope Services Hawai'i (https://hopeserviceshawaii.org/) 2025
• Etc...

For schools, he has led Camps and Trainings with many Schools such as:
• Seabury Hall Maui, USA (https://www.seaburyhall.org/) 2003-2004
• Hong Kong International School (HKIS), HK (https://www.hkis.edu.hk/) 2006-2011
• Chinese International School (CIS), HK (https://www.cis.edu.hk/) 2009-2011
• International Christian School (ICS), HK (https://www.ics.edu.hk/) 2009-2013
• Canadian International School (CDNIS), HK (http://cdnis.edu.hk/) 2011-2015
• Singapore International School (SIS), HK (http://www.singapore.edu.hk/) 2012
• Christian Alliance International School (CAIS), HK (https://www.caisbv.edu.hk/) 2012-2014
• Almitas Academy, HK (http://www.gca.edu.hk/) 2012-2014
• HK University of Science & Tecnology (HKUST), HK (https://www.ust.hk/) 2013
• Island School, HK (https://island.edu.hk/) 2014-2015
• and more…

As a freelance Teambuilding Expert, he has partnered with many Outdoors and Teambuilding companies such as:
• Asia Pacific Adventure (APA), HK (https://www.asiapacificadventure.com/)
• Mountainbiking Asia, HK/China (https://www.mountainbikingasia.com/)
• TRM Consultants, HK (http://trm-consultants.com/)
• Chorev Consulting International, HK (http://www.chorevconsulting.com/)
• White Squall Adventure School, Taiwan (http://whitesquall.com.tw)
• Lime Hallow Nature Center, NY, USA (www.limehollow.org)
• Camp Squeah, BC Canada (squeah.com)
• Tabtour Asia, Thailand (https://tabtourasia.com/)

Yohann’s unique style of teaching stands out by the way he incorporates life coaching elements, drawing out the lessons through Socratic discussions as best applied for each individuals and for the team to achieve long term goals or breakthroughs.

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07/07/2025

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