Evolutionary Keynotes and Workshops

Matthias’ unique approach to peak performance, inner mastery and company culture transforms the leadership landscape - for the better!

Matthias turns the latest research into actionable insights that are easy to understand, entertaining, and practical.

As a 4x founder and Master Coach, Matthias delivers transformative insights through his signature keynotes and workshops. These powerful sessions explore the human psyche for lasting high performance, creating a culture of growth while safeguarding mental and emotional health. Equipping the audience with the tools to bridge business and personal growth without the burnout.

Transformational Keynotes

The world moves fast—and your insights should too.

Matthias regularly develops new keynotes that explore fresh areas of inquiry and push the boundaries of leadership. These talks reflect his latest thinking on emerging trends, frontier technologies, and shifting cultural dynamics. Designed to spark new conversations and inspire forward-looking action, these keynotes are ideal for audiences who want to explore what’s next - while staying grounded in Matthias’ proven framework of insight and clarity. Many organizations invite Matthias back year after year - knowing they’ll get entirely new content, fresh frameworks, and deep, actionable insight every time.

  • In today’s fast-paced world, entrepreneurs and their teams are often at the edge of burnout while trying to sustain high performance and keeping well-being a part of the daily life. In this talk, Matthias delivers cutting-edge science, easy practice, and valuable insights about working with hundreds of entrepreneurs to support them in integrating the world of productivity while staying balanced and grounded leading to 10x impact.

    3 main takeaways for the audience:

    • Tap into Unshakable Resilience: Learn how to stay grounded and navigate any challenge with clarity and confidence. Which elevates team culture and an atmosphere of success.

    • Avoid Common Leadership Traps: Discover the biggest pitfalls for high-performing leaders—and how to move past them with ease.

    • Emotional Mastery for a Fulfilling Life: Gain the tools to stay in control of your emotions and create the life you truly want, no matter what’s happening around you.

  • Often the exit is the big event all founders work towards. But what happens afterwards? Often, we find ourself in an identity crisis, struggling wit meaninglessness, or engaging into unfulfilling projects. This talk delivers the wisdom of an exited founder who has served dozens of exited founders on their journey after the big sell. Leave your audience inspired to build their next chapter with fulfillment, purpose, and clarity.
    Whether you have an audience thinking about exiting, transitioning after an exit, seeking deeper alignment in your work, or looking to lead from a place of aliveness, intention and impact — this session is a rare gem. The audience will walk away with tools for legacy-aligned growth:

    • Proven frameworks to clarify what truly drives them

    • Why our nervous system is the key to sustainable power, leadership, and legacy

    • a clear roadmap to design their next chapter with purpose, presence, and conviction

  • There’s a certain point in the founder’s journey, where big questions come up:

    • "How do I move beyond financial success toward more meaning and freedom?"

    • "What’s next for me after achieving my professional goals?"

    • "How do I become the architect of my life - not just the operator of my business?"

    This keynote gives practical frameworks and proven concepts so that the next chapter of your audience isone of fulfillment, impact and a deep sense of purpose.

    3 takeaways from the talk:

    Clarity on what’s next for them and their business: They will learn simple yet powerful frameworks to evaluate where they are now, uncover what truly matters to them, and design actionable next steps - whether they're considering stepping back, selling, or reinventing their role.

    Freedom through purpose-driven design:
    They will discover how to create more time, freedom, and fulfillment by aligning their life and leadership with a renewed sense of purpose - moving from operational intensity to intentional living and leading; the tools to shift from “Doing” to “Being” fulfilled.

    Insights from founders who’ve been there:
    They will gain practical tools and inspiration from real-life transitions of founders who have successfully navigated the shift from achievement to alignment—transforming their success into lasting significance.

  • We are living in times of unprecedented change. AI is transforming the way we live, lead, and make sense of the world. If used well, AI has the potential to be one of the greatest opportunities - in line with letterpress printing and the age of industrialization. We need to be well-equiped - not just with the skills to operate the AI but with the knowledge around the psychological, emotional, and mental factors that will influence the way we experience the world.

    In this cutting-edge talk, the key audience will learn:

    • How to create a culture of transformation where everyone is empowered and noone left behind

    • Why understanding human psychology is key to navigating the biggest shift in human history so far

    • Practical insights to develop the skills needed to make the most of this situation and dive into a mindset of abundance and growth instead of fear and overwhelm

Matthias doesn’t just inspire change—he equips you with practical strategies to make it happen.

Drawing from his own experience—scaling businesses, leading high-performing teams, and overcoming burnout—Matthias connects with audiences on a deeply relatable level. He delves into the science of emotional intelligence and its critical role in driving motivation, clarity, and resilience. His keynotes empower leaders, executives, and teams to:

  • Harness emotional mastery for better decision-making and communication.

  • Foster collaboration and build a thriving, productive environment.

  • Achieve sustainable peak performance without sacrificing well-being.

Whether you’re a founder seeking clarity, an executive navigating high-stakes challenges, or a team looking for a competitive edge, Matthias’s keynote will give you the tools to unlock your next level of success.

Let Matthias guide your audience to new heights of clarity, purpose, and success… in the room!

Key Takeaways for Your Audience

When you bring Matthias Schmitt to your stage, you’re not just booking a speaker—you’re creating an unforgettable experience that transforms how your team thinks, feels, and performs.

  1. Emotional Mastery Techniques: Learn how to leverage emotional intelligence to improve decision-making, communication, and leadership skills, fostering a more productive and uplifting work environment.

  2. Peak Performance Strategies: Discover actionable strategies to maintain high levels of performance without sacrificing personal well-being, ensuring long-term success, higher revenue and satisfaction.

  3. Resilience Building: Gain tools to enhance resilience and adaptability, empowering you to navigate challenges and setbacks with confidence and composure.

Why work with Matthias?

Matthias Schmitt isn’t just a speaker; he’s a transformational force who bridges business expertise with emotional mastery to deliver impactful, actionable insights.

  • Proven Leadership: Matthias co-founded and scaled multiple businesses, including a SaaS fintech with 80 employees and 100,000+ B2B2C customers. He also built an events company hosting festivals for thousands annually, showcasing his ability to lead, innovate, and thrive in competitive industries.

  • Real-World Experience: With over 20,000 sales calls under his belt, Matthias has trained high-performing teams, navigated fast-paced environments, and faced the highs and lows of business leadership.

  • Transformational Coaching: After experiencing burnout and a profound identity crisis, Matthias embarked on a journey of healing and self-mastery. He studied and mastered cutting-edge emotional intelligence modalities, including NLP, Gestalt Therapy, Meditation, and Internal Family Systems, to empower others with the tools to balance success and well-being.

  • Unmatched Impact: Matthias merges his deep understanding of emotional intelligence with practical business strategies to inspire and equip teams to excel in both performance and personal fulfillment.

Ready to elevate your event and create lasting impact for your team?

Partners and Friends Matthias has Worked with

  • “Our sales team has closed bigger deals, deepened client relationships and learned the most advanced techniques in high-stake sales through working with Matthias.”

    Johannes Mueller, Founder & CEO Workpath

  • "With Matthias, we scaled from 2 sales executives to more than 10 in the course of a few months. His trainings are exquisite and were the cornerstones to create a highly successful sales team."

    Florian Biller, Founder & CEO Capmo GmbH

  • "Matthias transformed my approach to business development and opportunity management. He took the time to understand my workflow, offering tailored coaching and practical techniques that I still use today. His guidance on assessing opportunity health helped me unblock challenges and move forward. Personal, effective, and mindset-shifting—he helped me level up my game. Highly recommend!

    Konrad Preuninger, Senior Account Executive at Descartes

  • “Matthias offered a holistic training which improved the revenue and wellbeing in our team. We are having much more fun while performing at our best.”

    Mia Siemen, Head of Sales at ai.dopt

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