The beginning of the year is a defining moment for many organizations: strategic objectives are refined, teams are realigned, and expectations clearly communicated. Effective kick-off events focus not on short-term motivation but on providing direction, strengthening mental resilience, and fostering reflective leadership.
The following speakers explore these topics from different practical perspectives.
Team Leadership under High Performance:
As head coach, André Henning led the German national hockey team to the World Championship title in 2023 and the European Championship in 2025. His approach to leadership is deliberately designed to be transferable beyond sports. In his talks, he addresses modern team leadership, clear communication, and the mindful use of responsibility. Henning illustrates how teams can maintain high performance in the long term without risking overload – an approach highly relevant for leaders and project teams alike.
Resilience as a Learnable Skill:
Six-time marathon canoe world champion Anna Hemmings had to end her sporting career prematurely due to a serious illness. From this experience, she developed a resilience methodology that is now applied internationally in corporate contexts. Her keynotes combine insights from sports psychology with personal experience and practical tools for the workplace. The focus is on resilience as a trainable skill – both individually and collectively, particularly in times of change and uncertainty.
Mental Strength in Dealing with Pressure:
As a three-time Olympic champion and one of the world’s most successful ski racers, Maria Höfl-Riesch draws on extensive experience in managing constant performance and expectation pressure. In her presentations, she discusses mental strength, self-leadership, and constructive approaches to setbacks. Her perspective, shaped by clarity and groundedness, appeals to teams aiming to understand peak performance in a sustainable and realistic way.
Decision-Making under Public Scrutiny:
Felix Brych is among the most renowned football referees worldwide. His assignments at World Cups, European Championships, and Champions League finals have shaped his expertise in making decisions under intense time pressure and scrutiny. In his talks, he explores decisiveness, error culture, and personal integrity in critical moments. The emphasis lies on maintaining composure and consistently taking responsibility, even under public observation.
The featured insights are suited for strategy kick-offs, leadership events, and corporate launches where sustainable impact matters more than short-term motivation.
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