Kati Wilhelm

Kati Wilhelm – from the Thuringian Forest to the top of the biathlon world.

Kati Wilhelm is one of the most successful female biathletes in the world and has inspired millions with her ambition, stamina and mental strength. As a three-time Olympic champion and five-time world champion, she knows what it means to set ambitious goals and deliver top performances under pressure.

Today, Kati Wilhelm brings her experiences as a competitive athlete and entrepreneur to the stage and inspires her audience with captivating talks and exciting discussions on the topics of motivation, team spirit, resilience and a culture of success. She impressively demonstrates how to turn setbacks into opportunities, how to motivate yourself again and again and how to surpass yourself with passion and discipline.

With her authentic, approachable and humorous manner, she inspires companies, managers and teams – and provides valuable impulses for sustainable success. Her presentations are not only inspiring, but also provide concrete strategies that can be directly integrated into everyday (professional) life.

Kati Wilhelm Lecture topics

  • Mental strength & motivation – How to develop the courage to make decisions, set goals and stay focussed even in difficult times
  • The secrets of a gold relay – teamwork as a success factor: What companies can learn from biathlon
  • Fit for Success – Dealing with pressure & setbacks: healthy body, mind and resilience as the key to success
  • Sprint to gold – peak performance through passion: secrets of success from top-class sport, talent, hard work and my 3 Olympic victories

Kati Wilhelm has won pretty much everything there is to win. With three gold medals, three silver medals and one bronze medal, she is one of the best biathletes ever at the Olympic Games.

Olympic Games:
3 gold medals: 2 x 2002 (individual, relay), 2006 (pursuit)
3 silver medals: 2002 (pursuit), 2 x 2006 (mass start, relay)
1 bronze medal: 2010 (relay)

World Championships:
5 gold medals: 2001, 2007, 2008, 2009 (3 x individual, 2 x relay)
4 silver medals: 2001, 2005, 2009 (1 x pursuit, 3 x relay)
4 bronze medals: 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007 (3 x relay, 1 x individual)

World Cup:
Overall World Cup winner: 2005/06 & second in the overall World Cup: 2004/05, 2006/07, 2008/09

Whether as a keynote speaker on big stages or as a source of inspiration for managers and teams – Kati Wilhelm inspires with her unique story and brings valuable insights from top-class sport into the business world.

Oliver Stoldt's opinion on Kati Wilhelm

Kati Wilhelm is one of the most successful biathletes in the world and knows from her own experience how to set ambitious goals, deal with pressure and motivate herself again and again. With her authentic, inspiring manner, she combines top performance from sport with relevant lessons for business and everyday life. In her talks, she provides practical impulses on motivation, team spirit, resilience and a culture of success – inspiring, approachable and with a pinch of humour. Kati Wilhelm is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a speaker with real experience and a lasting impact.

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