Monika Sattler is a two-time cycling record holder, internationally sought-after keynote speaker, executive sparring partner and author of three books.
She works with executives and organisations facing challenging decisions and needing to consistently implement projects under difficult conditions – especially when motivation wanes, obstacles arise and setbacks become part of the journey.
Monika’s journey began with the desire to become a secret agent. She studied international security in the USA with a focus on nuclear weapons, worked at the IMF and the World Bank, and later moved into professional sports and management consulting.
Her methods have proven themselves under extreme conditions – including in two major cycling record projects, one of which was the 124 Swiss Passes Challenge, in which she crossed all Swiss Alpine passes in 26 days. She applies the insights gained from these projects directly to complex business situations.
In her keynotes and executive sparring sessions, Monika helps executives remain capable of acting when pressure mounts, uncertainty increases and decisions have real consequences.
Her credo: Success does not come from good intentions, but from consistent implementation.
Monika Sattler Lecture topics
- RESILIENCE · FOCUS · MOTIVATION · PERFORMANCE
Implementing when the going gets tough
Whether it’s a marathon, a transformation project or ambitious sales targets, the most challenging part begins: implementation.
Energy levels fluctuate along the way.
Motivation wanes.
The path becomes longer and more confusing than expected.
Setbacks and obstacles slow down progress.
How do you stay on course despite this?
In this keynote speech, Monika Sattler shows:
– what progress really looks like and how to make it visible,
– which crucial part of performance is often overlooked,
– why motivation is not the decisive factor for success – and what really is,
– how to regain the ability to act after setbacks,
– how the principles of competitive sport can be effectively transferred to the business world,
– and how to win over people who were not involved in the decision-making process for implementation.
The audience leaves the keynote with a realistic view of implementation, more confidence in their own approach and the ability to remain effective even in complex situations.
- COURAGE · DECISION-MAKING · RESPONSIBILITY · CLARITY
Making difficult decisions
Decisions are more complex today than ever before. We live in a world of constant change, technological upheaval and growing uncertainty.
It is often unclear what the right decision is – that is what makes decision-making so challenging.
And even when a direction becomes apparent, that is where the real challenge begins.
Deciding means committing – with consequences.
With loss.
With responsibility.
Without guarantees.
These moments are the focus of this keynote speech:
when it would be more convenient to keep options open,
but not deciding is already beginning to take its toll.
In this keynote speech, Monika Sattler shows:
- why most people fail not because of a lack of knowledge, but because of indecision,
- why not making a decision is the most expensive decision
- and how to make sound decisions even without guarantees.
The audience leaves the keynote with greater clarity, more confidence in their actions and a willingness to take responsibility – even when the next step is uncomfortable.