GLOBAL EXPERIENCE - RADICAL CLARITY - LASTING RESULTS
GLOBAL EXPERIENCE -
RADICAL CLARITY -
LASTING RESULTS
“Sonja is a powerhouse of inspiration,
on stage and beyond!"
Sonja is a powerhouse of inspiration, on stage and beyond!
Heinz Seidel, CEO, Ultradent Europe
WHY GLOBAL BRANDS
CHOOSE SONJA
In times of rapid change and growing complexity, average is no longer enough - least of all in leadership.
Sonja Piontek partners with organizations
that strive for extraordinary,
empowering leaders to unlock new levels of
growth and impact.
6
LIVED IN 6 COUNTRIES
In 51
SPOKEN IN 51 COUNTRIES
10
INTERNATIONAL
AWARDS
500.000+
PEOPLE INSPIRED
SPIEGEL BEST-SELLING AUTHOR
FORMER MARKETING DIRECTOR
BMW ASIA
AWARD-WINNING ENTREPRENEUR
CORPORATE EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE ✓
Senior-level leadership role, former Marketing Director at BMW Asia
TOP SPEAKER AWARDS ✓
CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) and Top 100 Speaker
REAL IMPACT ✓
Reached and inspired over 500,000 people
BOOKED WORLDWIDE ✓
International stage experience from performances in 51 countries
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE ✓
Lived and worked in 6 countries
(Germany, Indonesia, New Zealand, China, Singapore, Austria)
SPIEGEL BESTSELLER AUTHOR ✓
Words with substance that provide lasting inspiration
AWARDED INTERNATIONALLY ✓
10 Awards – for impact, not for buzzwords
SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR ✓
No theory. No empty phrases. Just results
EXPEDITION LEADER ✓
The woman behind one of the most transformative formats of our time
AUTHENTIC AND GENUINE ✓
A life full of ups and downs, with successes, losses, and genuine vulnerability
NO STANDARD KEYNOTE ✓
Tailored, highly engaging solutions for your business that deliver real ROI
"Most speakers seek applause. Sonja seeks resonance— that’s what reshapes the way people think."
Dr. Hashim Adil, entrepreneur, India
"Most speakers seek applause. Sonja seeks resonance— that’s what reshapes the way people think."
Dr. Hashim Adil, entrepreneur, India
"Sonja is absolutely inspirational - and grounded in reality.
The way she translates learnings into the business world is phenomenal."
Adam Charles, Senior Vice President, Freeman Group USA
YOUR BENEFIT
Sonja changes the way people think and act.
She brings radical clarity and inspires people to take action.
International executive experience, a life lived in six countries, two companies, and her extraordinary ventures open up perspectives that go way beyond conventional business thinking.
No standard keynotes.
No empty buzzwords.
Just impact that lasts.
It's not about inspiration.
It's about change.
Sonja combines international executive experience with unique insights and provides insights and clarity that lead to lasting results.
Sonja Piontek has been booked,
when real impact matters.
"Sonja's spirit is contagious!"
Patrick Bornstein, Vice President, SICK
MOST POPULAR KEYNOTES
BEYOND COMFORT LIES OPPORTUNITY
CHANGE IS A BITCH OR A BLESSING – YOU DECIDE
Impactful Leadership Lessons from the Namib Desert Expedition
Success begins when people find the courage to consciously step outside their comfort zone. Drawing on the globally unique Namib Desert Expedition, Sonja demonstrates how extraordinary leadership emerges when people redefine their limits and recognize opportunities where others see obstacles. An inspiring keynote speech offering immediately actionable insights for greater courage, clarity, and lasting impact.
CHANGE — BITCH OR BLESSING?
BEYOND YOUR COMFORT ZONE LIES A UNIVERSE OF POSSIBILITIES!
Powerful tools to turn change into a competitive advantage
Change is neither a curse nor a blessing—it is a choice and a tremendous opportunity. Sonja shows how leaders and teams can turn uncertainty into clarity, actively shape change, and achieve extraordinary results even in challenging times. An inspiring keynote with immediately actionable insights for greater courage, personal responsibility, and sustainable success.
IF YOU WANT TO FLY, SURROUND YOURSELF WITH EAGLES, NOT PENGUINS
THE PRAISE TRAP
A paradigm shift that helps high performers move beyond their own success
What if success is the biggest obstacle to future success and growth? With a radically new perspective on recognition and top performance, Sonja shows why even extraordinary people unconsciously stop growing—and how companies can create a culture in which high performers, in particular, can continually unlock their full potential.
"Sonja was a tremendous help to us during an important transformation process."
I can highly recommend her as a keynote speaker.
Marcus Kramer, CEO, Bayerische Landesbank
THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS,
WHEN SONJA TAKES THE STAGE
SONJA PIONTEK
SONJA PIONTEK
"Powerhouse of inspiration" BUNTE
Sonja Piontek transforms. She not only inspires - she motivates people to take action. With radically clear thought-provoking ideas, uncompromising implementation power, and infectious energy, she breaks down barriers and sparks the courage to achieve great things.
Coming from a modest background, she has achieved everything on her own. Significant losses and challenges have shaped her life, made her strong, and taught her valuable lessons.
As an award-winning entrepreneur and SPIEGEL bestselling author, expedition leader, and sought-after keynote speaker, she stands for extraordinary success - on stage, in business, and in life.
The Kitzbühel resident by choice has already lived in six countries and was marketing director for BMW Asia.
Today, as a high-impact executive coach, she guides entrepreneurs with 6- to 8-figure incomes, top-level executives, and world-class athletes to maximum success.
With appearances in 51 countries and tens of thousands of inspired people worldwide, Sonja knows exactly what it takes to make a real impact. She is clear, demanding, and uncompromising in her mission:
Transformation that lasts.
Success that sets standards.
Because ordinary won't change the world!
WHAT SONJA'S CUSTOMERS SAY
Sonja's touching keynote at our global CSO conference was a huge success.
She was rated 'best speaker' of the three-day event.
UTE BRAUN
CMO, BMW Group Financial Services
Sonja is absolutely inspirational. But she is also grounded in reality.
The way she translates learnings into the business world is phenomenal."
ADAM CHARLES
Senior Vice President Freeman Group, USA
"Sonja is an extremely nice person... It happens rarely that you meet someone and immediately think "wow she's incredibly nice" but it sure happened with Sonja."
WOLFRAM KONS
TV ICON
Sonja has helped us tremendously in an important transformation process.
I can highly recommend her as a keynote speaker.
MARCUS KRAMER
Member of the Board of Management, Bayerische Landesbank
“Thank you for your
"Fantastic work!"
Ernesto Bertarelli, owner of Alinghi,
9-time billionaire
“Thank you for your fantastic work!”
Ernesto Bertarelli, owner of Alinghi, 9-time billionaire
©2026 by Sonja Piontek, Kitzbühel / Singapore
©2026 by Sonja Piontek
Kitzbühel / Singapore