I am a seasoned international business speaker with over 20 years of corporate experience in Europe and ten years of experience delivering talks to audiences from all corners of the globe for corporations, associations, and the public sector . I use my own unique multi-cultural background to work with leaders worldwide who place great importance on themselves and their company’s brand, image, and reputation.
From American Express, American Airlines, Hilton, Nespresso, Prudential to the US Air Force, I’ve helped emerging leaders and top management with my significant insights, content depth, and substance during in-person, hybrid, or virtual events with audiences sized 20 to 3000.
With unique audience interaction techniques, tangible takeaways, and a level of never-before-experienced excellence during my highly customized presentations, I make your participants the star of my show.
I am one of less than 12 percent of speakers worldwide who received the Certified Speaking Professional designation, the author of “The Image of Leadership,” “Fair Advantage,” and the mind behind dozens of innovative mobile online courses, including “How You Impress.”
When I’m not working, I volunteer with the National Speakers Association. When I’m not volunteering, I am traveling with my family around the amazing country I’m so lucky to call my home, or I’m cruising around on my boat in sunny Florida.
Whether you’re based in Europe, Asia, Africa, or the Americas, my talk will be relevant to your audience. For anyone in customer-facing roles, internally and externally, and therefore in any business, first impressions matter. The business problems I’m often hired to address, apply to any professional and are usually related to
» customer perception, customer experience, customer retention
» sales tactics, sales effectiveness, sales growth
» leadership reputation, leadership culture, leadership morale
Having worked in customer-facing roles in international businesses myself for 20 years, I have a deep understanding of international business and the challenges businesses face when it comes to their employees representing them. I use my experience and insight to deliver relevant, engaging, and inspiring talks.
I have a proven track record of delivering engaging, insightful, and inspiring talks that inspire audiences worldwide. In the past decade, I have presented in nearly two dozen countries worldwide, and you can find reviews and testimonials from some of my past clients here.
It is not enough for me to just think about your event’s theme and objectives but also consider the cultural context in which your audience lives. To ensure that my talk resonates with your audience, all examples, stories, and analogies I use are therefore carefully customized and chosen to align with their lives and experiences.
I am familiar with the challenges that can potentially arise when a presentation is delivered to an audience whose first language is not English, as well as the difficulties that may result. With a clear structure and slow, precise delivery, I make sure your audience understands everything I say.
In addition to speaking English and German fluently, I have worked with interpreters throughout the world. By sharing my training material in advance, interpreters can prepare for my presentation with accurate interpretation. Together with your interpreter, I will ensure that my talk meets your expectations and objectives. For events without interpreters, I can use artificial intelligence-powered multilingual subtitling in my presentations.
The importance of possessing cultural intelligence has never been greater than in today’s globalized world. By utilizing my cultural intelligence, I tailor my presentation to every audience I serve. By researching your audience’s cultural context, I deliver an engaging, appropriate, and relevant talk. A global event requires careful preparation, so it is essential not to make assumptions or stereotypes about countries. To provide accurate information about each country’s culture, customs, and norms, it is crucial to conduct thorough research.
I use language appropriate for a global audience that will connect with people from all corners of the world. I avoid using polarizing or obscure examples, religious or political references, slang, or idioms in my talks, as well as making assumptions or stereotypes about countries or cultures.
My value and content are the same worldwide, so I do not charge extra for international engagements, unlike other speakers. For your convenience, I’ll charge a flat travel fee that covers airfare, rebookings, cancellations, ground transportation, meals, and incidentals. The only thing I require from you is a booking in a hotel of your choice; preferably the event location billed to your master account. As well as help with any visa-related paperwork, if necessary.
International travel can be unpredictable, so I always arrive early to ensure that I’m there for your event – no matter what. As part of my commitment to providing an engaging and inspiring talk, I will stick around after the event to answer any questions your attendees may have.
This includes everything from dress code to time limits or Covid-related restrictions. While requirements and regulations are different for each client or country, I want you to know that I am fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, have received two booster shots, and I am happy to get tested before, during, or after your event and will follow all your guidelines and requirements.
From the moment I was born into a family with a Spanish grandmother, an Italian grandfather, a French father, and an Austrian mother, I’ve been a global citizen. As an international citizen who has worked and lived in more than one country, I am familiar with a variety of cultures. This gives me a unique perspective that allows me to connect with people worldwide.
I am passionate about working with international audiences and strive to continue learning about different cultures so that I can better serve them. It would be an honor for me to be your next international business speaker.
