Keynotes
Impulse. Mindset. Impact.
As a former professional footballer, long-time captain of the Austrian national team and strategic thinker, I bring real experience, strong values and practical insights to the stage.
My keynotes combine performance mindset, leadership, resilience and diversity with concrete impulses for organisations, leaders and teams.
Where I speak
Organisations and events that have already placed their trust in me.
A few examples of conferences and panels where I have contributed as a speaker or panellist in recent years.
Digital X
Panel with Ralf Rangnick on the topic “How digitalisation is changing football”
HR Summit
Panel with former Federal President Dr Heinz Fischer on the topic “Leadership from two worlds: is the difference really that big?”
UEFA GROW Conference on Communications, Marketing and Commercial
Panel on the topic “Player-Led Social Media and Content Partnerships”
UEFA Medical Symposium
Panel on the topic “Mental Health in Football”
Football Congress
Panel with Dominic Thiem on the topic “Comeback – the long road back”
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Why I speak
My motivation is to move people, inspire them and give something meaningful forward and back.
Elite sport has taught me a great deal – about performance, pressure, responsibility, setbacks and starting again.
In my keynotes, I combine personal experiences with my Master’s degree in Business Psychology, with the goal of creating reflection and encouraging growth. Honest, relatable and at eye level.
My keynote topics
Each keynote is tailored to the occasion, audience and context. Here is an overview of selected topics – designed for large stages as well as internal company events.
Success Factors of High-Performing Teams
What truly enables teams to perform at their best: vision, appreciation, clear roles and people who lead by example. Insights from elite sport for sustainable team success in organisations.
Champion Mindset
How clarity about values, goals and mindset creates focus – and enables people to grow beyond themselves.
Female Empowerment — Key Learnings for Confidence and Strength
Experiences from a male-dominated environment and practical insights on how women can recognise, use and make their strengths visible.
Fail Forward: Resilience as a Success Factor
Setbacks are part of every career and every life. What matters is how we deal with them. A keynote about resilience, learning culture and the power of perseverance.
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I design keynotes for corporate events, HR conferences, leadership summits, diversity & women-in-business formats and incentive events.
The Courage to Take Responsibility
Why responsibility is not a risk but an opportunity. A keynote about values, decision-making and the courage to follow your own path.
Mental Strength as a Success Factor
Mental health and performance go hand in hand. Strategies from elite sport to build focus, stability and sustainable energy.
Trust. Empower. Inspire — The Impact of Leadership on High-Performing Teams
Leadership begins with trust. How leadership creates real impact, encourages responsibility and empowers people — especially in challenging times.
Diversity as a key to success — Success Through Inclusion
Diversity is not a trend, but a success factor. How different perspectives strengthen innovation, team dynamics and long-term performance.