Monika Sattler

Monika Sattler is a sought-after keynote speaker, mental coach, author and two-time record holder in cycling.

With her special blend of business experience and high-performance sport, she helps people and companies to overcome mental hurdles, take bold steps and achieve long-term peak performance. Her focus is on mastering uncertainty, actively shaping change and strengthening resilience in a targeted manner.

Her personal story is as extraordinary as it is inspiring: Monika originally wanted to become a secret agent and studied international security with a focus on nuclear weapons in the USA. After working at the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, she decided on a radical change of direction – towards professional sport and later into management consultancy.

Monika Sattler turned the setbacks, especially the failures in her sporting career, into valuable insights into perseverance and mental strength.

Monika Sattler Lecture topics

• Achieve the impossible – even in times of change

Big goals often seem unattainable – especially in times of change. In this talk, Monika shows how to make even the seemingly impossible possible with the right mindset, a clear purpose and realistic strategies. It’s not just about motivation, but about concrete implementation – even when circumstances are constantly changing.

Take-aways: Clear goal setting, dealing with change, implementation in small steps.

• Take the first step! – How to gain the courage and take action

Many people have good ideas – but often lack the courage to really get going. This talk is about how to overcome inner blocks, make decisions and take action. Monika shows what it takes not just to dream, but to get started – even if the path is uncertain.

Take-aways: Dealing with fear, mental aha-effects, first steps towards implementation.

• You are stronger than the setback – Turning setbacks into successes with resilience

Failure is part of success – but only if you learn how to deal with it properly. In this talk, Monika shares how to not only endure setbacks, but how to turn them into valuable experiences. She shows concrete ways to get back up with confidence and clarity and come back stronger.

Takeaways: Resilience, dealing with mistakes, long-term perspective

Monika Sattler – the story behind

At the age of 30, Monika experienced a decisive reorientation. She realized that many people struggle with change, the fear of leaving their comfort zone and coping with uncertainty. This realization became the foundation of her mission: to help others overcome their own limitations and achieve their goals with confidence and resilience.

Monika Sattler is also a two-time record holder in cycling. Her most recent achievement, the 124 Swiss Passes Challenge, not only set a new record, but was also documented in an 80-minute film “Freigefahren” that shows the mental strength and endurance required for such an extraordinary endeavor. This achievement, as well as her latest book “Because success is not what you think”, reflect her belief that with the right mindset, even the most impossible goals can be achieved.

As an international keynote speaker and sought-after interview guest, Monika Sattler shares her expertise on overcoming setbacks, embracing resilience and achieving success. Her work continues to inspire people around the world, helping individuals and teams use obstacles as stepping stones on their path to greatness.

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