Olaf Dupke, born in Lübeck, brings more than 26 years of experience in sales and human resources within international hospitality.
His career across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland was marked not only by professional excellence in leadership, employee development, and strategic sales, but also by a deep commitment to humanity and values in everyday business life.
In 2021 and again in 2025, life confronted him with two cancer diagnoses that profoundly reshaped his perspective. Rather than stepping back, Olaf chose to realign his path. He discovered that resilience is not only a personal strength but also a strategic resource for organizations and society. This realization became his mission: to help people and companies build mental strength, embrace change, and redefine hope as a driving force.
Olaf Dupke Lecture topics
- Resilience is not a gift – it is a choice: taking responsibility for one’s own thinking and actions.
- Leadership with attitude: leading with values, authenticity, and humanity.
- Hope as a strategic force: understanding hope not as naïve, but as a resource that shapes the future.
As the author of “Tagebuch eines Vogels” (German edition: ) and “Cancer Mindset – What cancer taught me about life” (English edition), and as a Cancer Resilience Speaker, Olaf Dupke shares his story on stages and digital platforms worldwide. His clear message, “Giving up is not an option”, inspires audiences to rise above setbacks and explore new ways forward. His talks combine authenticity, depth, and practical strategies, offering profound insights that leave listeners both moved and empowered.
Alongside his speaking engagements, Olaf serves as an HR Leader, integrating resilience into corporate culture. For him, leadership is more than achieving metrics—it is about value-driven decisions, employer branding that reflects genuine humanity, and fostering long-term motivation among employees. He firmly believes that sustainable business success depends on nurturing the inner strength of people and recognizing hope as a strategic resource.
Olaf Dupke embodies the journey from seasoned hospitality executive to inspiring speaker and HR leader. His story is living proof that even the most difficult challenges can give rise to new strength, meaning, and transformation.