In her inspiring and entertaining keynote speech, Henriette Frädrich explores why change often triggers fears and resistance. She explains how we, along with our employees, can tackle the challenges of transformation with ease and commitment. She highlights why motivation doesn’t simply “fall from the sky” and how we can authentically and sustainably strengthen it.

Henriette Frädrich debunks the common misconception that motivation only appears in a perfect moment, showing instead that the key to success lies in a deep understanding of how motivation truly works. In this talk, participants will discover how to lovingly and sustainably activate their own motivation and that of their employees – without empty phrases or shallow success stories.

In this inspiring talk, you will learn how motivation truly works and why so many people struggle to motivate themselves for change.

Through Aha! moments and fresh perspectives, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the inner mechanisms of motivation and resistance.

You’ll discover how authentic motivation is rooted in an individual understanding of your own motivational factors and develop practical strategies to break routines and embrace new paths with courage and curiosity.

The talk not only provides valuable insights into self-motivation but also into team motivation and performance enhancement during times of change.

You will receive tools to motivate yourself and your team, igniting enthusiasm for transformation.

After the talk, you’ll feel sustainably motivated to pass this energy on to your employees, creating a “Let’s do this!” spirit that fosters positivity and drive within your organization.

This talk is designed for leaders who want to inspire their teams from within - with enthusiasm, purpose, and authentic motivation.

If your organization is facing changes or has already initiated them, but excitement and transformation have yet to take hold, this is the perfect keynote for you.

It also resonates with anyone seeking to be bolder and explore new paths, whether in a professional or personal context, to experience more joy and meaning in life.

For companies that, despite their success, feel stagnant and aim for further development, this talk offers essential insights. When success is present, but the willingness to embrace change and improvement is lacking, this keynote demonstrates how to motivate and excite your teams toward greater engagement and a passion for growth.

Henriette Frädrich’s inspiring keynote demystifies the world of artificial intelligence. She explains in clear terms what AI really is, how it came to be, and why it’s so relevant for businesses and individuals today.

Through practical examples, she demonstrates how companies successfully leverage AI to automate processes, analyze data efficiently, and enhance customer experiences.

The talk also addresses the challenges and risks associated with AI, including ethical concerns, data privacy, and potential workplace transformations.

Henriette Frädrich provides a balanced perspective on the technology, helping participants set realistic expectations and use AI responsibly and effectively. She concludes with a forward-looking view of AI’s future, showing how businesses can prepare for technological shifts to gain a competitive edge.

This keynote delivers not only in-depth knowledge but also the inspiration to use AI as a strategic tool for the future while cutting through the hype. Whether you’re a company, a leader, or a tech enthusiast, Henriette Frädrich offers valuable insights and actionable tips to harness AI and actively shape the future.

In this talk, you’ll gain valuable insights into how AI is transforming society and the economy, and how you can leverage this technology to your advantage. You’ll learn about specific applications and tools that can be integrated into your daily work, as well as a balanced perspective to help you understand the AI hype and make informed decisions.

Henriette Frädrich inspires you to approach AI with courage and curiosity, offering practical tips on how to successfully implement AI in your business or everyday life.

This talk is designed for leaders, entrepreneurs, teams and employees, technology experts, developers, academics, and researchers.

• Leaders will learn how AI can optimize business processes and create competitive advantages.

• Entrepreneurs will discover ways to integrate AI into their products and services.

• Teams will gain an understanding of how AI impacts their areas of work, while

• Technology experts will stay informed about current trends.

• Academics and researchers will explore the role of AI in the economy and society, and

• Government and policy representatives will gain insights into how AI influences public policy and ethical standards.

This talk introduces an innovative mindset that inspired Aristotle and has been reinterpreted by modern innovators: First Principle Thinking. It means questioning everything and breaking away from established thought patterns to achieve real change.

The talk demonstrates how discarding "fixed truths" can open new horizons - whether for groundbreaking innovations or personal growth.

Through success stories, you’ll see how companies and individuals have effectively applied this approach to achieve breakthroughs.

You’ll learn how to implement First Principle Thinking in your own organization and discover methods to replace existing structures with creative solutions.

The talk also provides practical tips on fostering a cultural shift toward creative, systematic thinking within companies.

First Principle Thinking is an invitation to leave well-worn paths and develop new, innovative ideas. This talk highlights why this mindset is essential today for achieving sustainable, long-term success and actively shaping change.

In this talk, you will discover how First Principle Thinking can inspire you to break through existing thought patterns and foster a culture of continuous improvement, both professionally and personally.

You’ll gain practical tools to apply this mindset directly and use it as a driver for innovation.

The talk challenges you to question the status quo and step outside your comfort zone.

You’ll learn to critically examine common assumptions, unlocking new opportunities to develop innovative approaches, optimize change management processes, and build stronger customer relationships.

This talk is tailored for CEOs, leaders, and anyone who loves change and is ready to challenge conventions.

• Entrepreneurs and creative minds will discover how radical rethinking can lead to innovative business models and the exploration of new markets.

• Doers and visionaries will learn how to break traditional thought patterns and turn challenges into opportunities for themselves, their teams, and their organizations.

• Innovators, tech enthusiasts, students, and researchers will gain insights into solving complex problems and developing fresh ideas.

• For anyone seeking personal growth, the talk offers inspiring approaches to gain new perspectives and unlock their full potential.

In this talk, Henriette Frädrich reveals how the cortex - the brain's center for rational, creative, and forward-thinking decisions - helps us stay calm amidst turbulence. She explains how we can leverage our brain to think more clearly, act with resilience under stress, and make better decisions through the conscious use of the cortex.

The talk addresses "neural pitfalls" that can lead to poor decisions in stressful moments and demonstrates how taking deliberate pauses can help avoid them.

With practical techniques, participants will learn how to stay focused in a world of constant distractions, confidently handle conflicts, and strengthen their resilience.

“Cortex, Baby!” is an invitation to better understand the brain and make smart, well-thought-out decisions—both professionally and personally.

The talk offers valuable insights on how to train your "thinking and decision-making muscles" and navigate the challenges of a complex, volatile world with greater composure and clarity.

This talk provides valuable insights into how the brain works and offers practical strategies to help you act with confidence, resilience, and empathy amidst the chaos of everyday life. You’ll learn how smart breaks can enhance your resilience and empower you to make calm, intentional decisions.

Discover how to reclaim your focus in a world full of distractions and boost your mental strength and productivity through mindfulness.

The talk also equips you with tools to better navigate uncertainty and change, fostering empathetic and composed leadership as a leader or team member.

In addition to resilience and stress management, the focus extends to strategies for promoting mental and emotional well-being, creating a supportive work environment that drives higher productivity, health, and satisfaction.

This talk is ideal for leaders who want to confidently guide themselves and their teams through changes and crises, as well as for anyone looking to strengthen their resilience and mental well-being.

Professionals and individuals who aim to become more stress-resistant and maintain their composure will find valuable insights here.

Additionally, the talk is perfect for creative thinkers and visionaries seeking to nurture their creativity while staying resilient during challenging times.

In her inspiring keynote, Henriette Frädrich reveals how stories create powerful connections with people - both within a company and with its customers. She demonstrates that great stories are far more than simple narratives: they are the invisible threads that build trust and move people.

This talk illustrates how storytelling can be used in business to open doors, build bridges, and drive transformation.

Henriette Frädrich explains how stories serve as the foundation for successful marketing, sales, and change processes. Participants will learn how to craft their own authentic stories and leverage them effectively in a corporate context.

This talk demonstrates how storytelling creates connections, builds trust, and strengthens human relationships.

You’ll learn what makes a great story, why challenges and crises are essential, and how stories enable growth and transformation.

In a business context, you’ll discover how storytelling can be effectively used for sales, marketing, and communication, with real-world examples that showcase its success. Authentic stories help reinforce brand identity and inspire people, while storytelling serves as a powerful driver for change, supporting transformation processes, conveying values, and advancing progress within organizations.

This talk is designed for leaders and managers who drive change processes and want to emotionally connect with their teams and clients.

• Marketing and communication professionals will learn how to strengthen their brands through storytelling, while

• Sales teams will discover how to craft compelling stories to build customer relationships.

• HR experts will gain insights into using storytelling for employee engagement and fostering a positive workplace culture.

• Entrepreneurs and freelancers will explore how to leverage storytelling to successfully market their vision, products, and services.

• Educational and training institutions will benefit from creative methods to make complex topics engaging and easy to understand.

Keynote in English needed? Great and also available for you!

A short trailerclip of an English speech and performance of Henriette you can watch HERE or another excerpt HERE.

References English speeches, e.g.: Deutsche Post DHL II “DPDHL First Choice Training meets First Principle Thinking” // Evonik II The First Principle & Let´s Grow into the new // MERCK II “Women@Merck meet First Principle Thinking - DRIVE YOUR OWN DEVELOPMENT!”

Whether live on-site, remote, online, hybrid, or in a studio—everything is possible!

Henriette prefers being live on-site with an audience, but all her talks are also available in digital and online formats of every kind. Whether she delivers her talk live in front of a camera at your studio or joins remotely from her home studio—everything is doable.

We’ll find the right, tailored, and hassle-free solution to meet your needs and requirements, always with a focus on responsibility. Totally flexible and adaptable up until just before your event.

Very short-notice inquiries and bookings are generally no problem at all - provided your desired date is not already "booked."

Looking for a different topic or a customized talk? Not quite sure where the journey should lead? Can't find exactly what you're looking for here?

In addition to the topics and talks already offered—which are always tailored and adapted to your challenges, goals, and intentions, and can also be combined with each other - Henriette Frädrich is more than happy to create entirely new, customized talks on the topics and objectives of your choice.

Feel free to reach out for a non-binding inquiry - everything is possible!

Currently, topics like New Work, Leadership, Communication, Teamwork, Collaboration, Future Skills, and Female Empowerment are in high demand.

Henriette Frädrich is happy to provide inspiring, informative, and entertaining insights and ideas on these themes as well.

Yes. And no. Henriette's speaking style is always defined by her commitment to delivering content that is modern, surprising, humorous, yet heartfelt and soulful.

Content-wise, Henriette offers a variety of topics. These offerings are regularly updated and adapted to reflect the zeitgeist, current trends, and challenges.

Each talk is individually crafted and designed by Henriette Frädrich to suit your specific needs, goals, and challenges. While Henriette has her “building blocks,” these are constantly reimagined and rearranged. That’s why she never gives the same talk twice—it would be far too boring!

All topics can also be combined with each other seamlessly.

If you're looking for a speaker who’s a bit different - someone with character and individuality who delivers content that is modern, creative, surprising, humorous, and most importantly, heartfelt and soulful - then Henriette Frädrich is the right choice for you.

What you WON’T get from Henriette are agreeable, cliché motivational quotes or old-school cheerleading fluff.

Henriette isn’t afraid to ask tough questions or address challenging, uncomfortable topics. And it’s precisely this approach that can be incredibly valuable and impactful for driving meaningful change.

Completely flexible. What do you need? What are you looking for? Everything can be tailored to your needs. From a 15-minute impulse talk to a 90-minute keynote, workshop, or seminar - anything is possible. Multiple talks in one day? Absolutely doable.

Henriette has delivered talks in moving party buses, on mountaintops, outdoors and indoors, at festivals and private celebrations, in town halls, convention centers, and airplane hangars. Nothing is impossible. And don’t worry - a standard hotel conference room or event venue works perfectly fine too!

Talk and moderation bookings are possible anywhere—nationwide, across Europe, and worldwide.

Whether addressing 15 or 1,000 participants, in a corporate setting or a more private environment, speaking to a small startup or a global corporation, whether in the pharmaceutical industry, media companies, or public institutions, and regardless of age, gender, or diversity - Henriette adapts to all circumstances and requirements seamlessly.

Henriette does not follow a specific scientific methodology or ideology. Instead, she relies on common sense and values like connection, openness, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.

Her background as an entrepreneur, founder, journalist, editor, and author, combined with her distinct "scanner personality," enables her to quickly and comprehensively delve into various topics and industries, presenting them in an informative, modern, inspiring, moving, surprising, and humorous way - both on paper and on stage.

Henriette's talks are built on four pillars - the four important H's:

Brain (Hirn):
Scientific insights, challenging participants with complex content, examples from theory and practice, always aligned with current events. She simplifies and clearly explains complex interconnections to make them accessible.

Heart (Herz):
Henriette's goal is always to plant inspiring seeds in participants' minds with empathy, allowing those ideas to grow and flourish afterward.

Conviction (Haltung):
Henriette is deeply committed to the messages she shares. She strives to contribute to sustainable change in companies, economies, and society through her talks and inspirations: solidarity, equality, diversity, good intentions, sustainability, collaboration, cooperation, respect, and more.

Humor:
No transformation happens without humor, joy, lightness, and calmness. While the topics she addresses are important and urgent, it is equally essential to approach them with humor and not take oneself too seriously. Henriette’s talks inspire reflection and rethinking while also bringing smiles and laughter to her audiences.

Are you looking for a moderator for your event (in addition)? That’s also possible—Henriette Frädrich would be happy to take on this role for you. She has already moderated many major events. You can find more information about this here.

To give you a comprehensive view of the different event settings, talks, topics, types of clients, and customer feedback, you can find many interesting impressions of Henriette's diverse speaking engagements and appearances in the News section.

Additional references, client testimonials, and feedback can be found here.

More video impressions are available here.

The fee for professional keynote speakers typically ranges in the four-digit range. How is this fee structured, and why is this unique investment worthwhile for you and your company? You can find some helpful, valuable, and important information here.

Once you have decided on a binding booking, the agreements made up to that point (time, topic, fee, location, etc.) will apply.

Of course, content and organizational briefings (via phone or online meeting) will be arranged in advance as needed.

You will receive an official offer, and after the booking is confirmed, Henriette's terms and conditions (including cancellation or rescheduling policies) will be provided.