Michael Sandvoss: «Be Smart – Be Human»
Michael Sandvoss is a SMART:HUMAN® expert, speaker, trainer and mentor.
His insights and strategies for the AI era are based on a long career as a media and sales manager (including Huber Burda Media, Ziff-Davis USA & Germany, Axel Springer SE), entrepreneur, mentor and coach. He combines his business expertise with insights from neuroscience, communication psychology and spiritual depth.
As the founder and brand owner of SMART:HUMAN®, he offers lectures, the Human Ready training programme and mentoring.
His concept impressively demonstrates that human intelligence, especially emotional intelligence, is one of the key skills of the future.
Michael Sandvoss Keynote topics
- EQ Leadership: The art of controlling emotions and creating resonance.
- Humans and their magic mirror:
Why it is not enough to become AI-ready, but also to be human-ready.
- Magical communication & the power of emotions
Why neuroscience, EQ research and communication psychology are crucial in AI transformation.
- FLOW: From survival mode to experience mode in business.
Self-leadership, resilience and purpose for leadership in flow.
In his keynotes and workshops, Michael Sandvoss complements technological expertise with the decisive human factor: emotional sovereignty, resonance and clear, responsible communication.
AI amplifies impact – it does not replace leadership.
That is why he combines neuroscience, emotional intelligence, communication psychology and leadership practice into a pragmatic approach that empowers leaders in complexity, change and decision-making pressure.
His work is aimed at leaders who think holistically about people and technology – for effectiveness, resilience and sustainable success.
Michael Sandvoss trains executives to become Human Ready for the AI era. His training programme includes:
- EQ: Emotional sovereignty
- RQ: Resonance
- SQ: The art of persuasion
It is possible to combine a keynote speech with a workshop or mentoring programme.
Why you should book Michael Sandvoss:
- 35 years of international leadership, publishing and sales experience
- Expert in emotional intelligence, resonance and sales
- 20 years of moderation and stage experience
- High relevance for transformation and cultural change in the AI era
- Clear, concise language and strong presence
In 2025, he launched the SMART:HUMAN Circle – a series of exclusive peer-to-peer entrepreneur and leadership circles with selected leaders. The focus is on the question of what role humans have in the AI era and how they can become effective, resilient and distinctive.
“Humanity is not a soft skill – human intelligence is the superpower of the future.”
With his Human Ready strategy, Michael Sandvoss is an important addition to AI experts and the AI Ready strategy. With his strong presence, precise language and warm, engaging manner, he succeeds in touching people and providing valuable inspiration. His lectures inspire and transform.