From Swiss to Mercedes, from SAP to Telekom: the world's biggest brands rely on Ilja Grzeskowitz. And for good reason.
His keynotes move. They present the topic of change not as a theory but as an experience from the stage. With humor, clarity, and an infectious enthusiasm for actively shaping the future and creating an immediate desire to take action.
On this page you will find testimonials from decision-makers at global brands, SMEs and international organizations as well as a list of companies that rely on his keynotes.
Five statements that repeatedly were repeatedly emphasized:
„Moves people to action, not just reflection."
„Entertaining, sharp, and captivating from start to finish.“
„Makes complex topics understandable and immediately applicable.“
„Professional preparation and very easy to work with.“
„Empathetic, genuine, and creates real connection with the audience.“
Your inspiring and encouraging words were a highlight at our management conference.
Highlight of the Group event! Using change as motivation has never been presented in such an understandable and humorous way.
„With your presentation, you brought the topic of change closer to the employees and us as the Executive Board in a humorous, pointed and captivating way. The inspiring content was a great enrichment.“
Ilja's presentation at our kick-off was great! He integrated the previous presentations brilliantly and inspired and motivated the team even more. I look forward to many more events with his support.
Dear Mr. Grzeskowitz, finally I would like to thank you very much for the wonderful presentation! I am in the fortunate position of being able to gather a lot of positive feedback. Many colleagues have already come up to me to tell me that they found your talk fantastic, rousing, motivating, inspiring and encouraging, and that they are now finally [...].
Thank you very much for your speech, dear Ilja. Your presentation was full of inspiration and aha moments. You captivated our international audience for 90 minutes, despite the difficult circumstances.“
Change begins in the mind. Ilja Grzeskowitz inspired us for 1.5 hours and gave us important impulses for this.
„Ilja Grzeskowitz managed to captivate the participants after lunch on one of the hottest days of the year and take them on an exciting journey of change. „Change. Simply. Do.“ - under this motto, he gave the managing directors and executives of the Upper Austrian Raiffeisen banks at the Digital Regional Bank Day 2017 in [...]
Ilja Grzeskowitz knows how to convey the topic of change differently than many others! And how? Quite simply in a way that makes you want to! And why? Because it's fun! Creating this emotionally through his presentation was not only a lot of fun, but also creates the best basis for change.
„Ilja Grzeskowitz made a valuable contribution to this year's management meeting with his inspiring presentation. In a phase of intensive change processes, he provided us with practical tools to actively shape change and effectively support our teams. His impulses have a lasting effect - motivating and clear.“
SPIEGEL bestseller status for "Im Kopf beginnt die Freiheit" (Freedom Starts in the Mind)
Fellow of the PSA, awarded by the Professional Speaking Association UK & Ireland
Best Business Book Award for over 100,000 books sold at the Frankfurt Book Fair
Speaker Bureau Award "Best Brand of the Year"
Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), awarded by the National Speakers Association in Phoenix, Arizona
First German admitted to the C-Suite Book Club in Boston and launch of the book "Think it. Do it. Change it." in New York City
Speaker Bureau Award "Best Performer of the Year"
Speaker Bureau Award "Best Media Creator of the Year"
Audience award for exceptional Speaking Performances
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