Keynotes

Keynotes
A shift in perspective on and regarding leadership
Some keynotes simply provide information, whilst others change the way we view leadership. Our keynote speeches do exactly that.
New Perspectives on Leadership
Musicians experience peak performance under conditions that businesses rarely encounter:
Impact is created in the moment.
Resonance determines collaboration.
Presence changes outcomes.
These experiences make classical music an exceptionally precise metaphor for modern leadership.
Our keynote speeches translate these insights directly into the reality faced by leaders.
No theory, just new perspectives
Our keynote speeches combine
- stories
- live musical elements
- scientific insights
- practical leadership experiences
- surprising perspectives.
This creates images that stick in the mind. Not because they are explained, but because they are experienced.
Possible Topics
- The metaphor of the conductor and its practical application in the workplace
- Where orchestras have the edge over management teams.
- Communication starts with listening.
- Recognising patterns. Changing the impact.
- Motivation and creativity
All topics will be tailored specifically to your event.

Take-aways for your participants
- new perspectives on leadership
- inspiring imagery rather than abstract models
- practical ideas for day-to-day leadership
- topics for discussion beyond the event
- motivation to approach their own leadership in a more conscious way
Florian and Dorothea Schönwiese
Florian Schönwiese combines international musical experience with many years of leadership expertise.
As a TEDx speaker, trainer and musician, he creates talks that inspire and move audiences whilst remaining academically sound.
Keynotes are often co-created with Dorothea Schönwiese. Her skills in facilitating dialogue and her expertise as a psychological counsellor bring fresh perspectives on communication, listening and collaboration.
Florian and Dorothea Schönwiese are also happy to be interviewed for podcasts, panel discussions and media programmes on the topics of leadership, communication and collaboration.
If you’re not looking for just another leadership keynote speaker for your event, but rather a fresh perspective on leadership and an experience that people will talk about for a long time to come, we’d be delighted to discuss this with you.
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For a proposal, in-depth discussions and further information