From SWISS to Mercedes, from SAP to Telekom: Many of the best-known brands have relied on Ilja Grzeskowitz for years, and there's a very simple reason for that. His keynotes let people experience change instead of just explaining it. With plenty of humor, with clarity and with a contagious enthusiasm for actively shaping the future. And that's exactly why people come away really wanting to put things into action.
On this page you'll find feedback from decision-makers at DAX companies, at mid-sized businesses and at international organizations. Plus a list of the companies Ilja has already spoken for. And these are the 5 statements that run like a common thread through almost all of the client testimonials:
Gets people taking action, not just thinking.
Entertaining, sharp and captivating from start to finish.
Complex topics explained clearly and immediately applicable.
Perfect preparation and seamless collaboration with the event organizers.
Likeable, approachable and creates a real connection with the audience
Lieber Ilja, was für ein Auftritt! Du bist auf die Bühne gekommen, und der Saal war sofort hellwach. Mit deiner Energie, deinem Humor und deiner Botschaft, dass Menschen sich verändern wollen, aber nicht verändert werden, hast du unsere Apothekerinnen und Apotheker mitten ins Herz getroffen. Man hat richtig gespürt, wie es im Raum Klick gemacht […]
Ilja engaged actively with the audience and fostered strong interaction, while providing practical, hands-on recommendations. He delivered his key messages with a great sense of humor, making the session both insightful and entertaining. His modern virtual presentation style – using dynamic background changes instead of traditional slides – was refreshing and kept the energy high. […]
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.
Ilja supported our leadership conference on the integration of two large companies with an excellent keynote speech and managed to spark a positive spirit.
„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.
SPIEGEL Bestseller award for "Im Kopf beginnt die Freiheit"
Fellow of the PSA (FPSA), awarded by the Professional Speaking Association UK & Ireland
Business Book Award for over 100,000 copies sold, presented 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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