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People find their drive in a four-letter word: SENSE.

Those who know their reasons, their why, are already intrinsically motivated.

The keynote speeches by CEM (Chief Executive Motivator) Gabriel Schandl remind us of this. His verbal “KITA” (friendly kick in the ass) is a popular reason that he uses to give employees and managers a friendly shake-up in his talks. Participants leave the lecture with a new smile on their face and a willingness to get back to work. Numerous best-practice examples encourage and inspire people to think outside the box.

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"Mission: Helping to shape a world I want to live in through my work and my being."

- Gabriel Schandl

What drives me?

Since the beginning of my business studies in Linz and Italy, at the Università degli Studi in Siena and various other training and further education courses in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the USA, I have had one particular goal:

To decode the myth of performance and motivation.

Long before the first books on the subject of peak performance conquered the bestseller lists, I wanted to research outstanding (leadership) performance both empirically and through life experience and, as a trend scout, examine the success personalities that I had already studied in my diploma thesis in 2002. This resulted in extremely interesting findings, which I will pass on in my presentation.

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Very inspiring and motivating

“Dear Gabriel Schandl, thank you for your very enthusiastic presentation yesterday at the WKO. Very inspiring and motivating :-) What inspires me about you: professionally very committed and successful AND a passionate father and family man.”
Jennifer Steinwandtner
Muckenschnabel Personnel Consulting & Business Coaching, Vienna

Thank you very much for an excellent presentation!

“Dear Mr. Schandl, thank you very much for an excellent presentation today at the Salesleaders. Stefan Gössler recommended you to me and didn't promise too much! Best regards!”
Bernd Kosnar
Director Sales, Vienna

Young, intelligent and one for the future.

“Young, intelligent and one for the future.”
Bernd Hohmann
Excellent Life

Thank you again for the great presentation!

“Hello Mr. Schandl, thank you again for the great presentation!”
Christian Rau
Golfanlage Berchtesgadener Land Betriebs GmbH & Co KG

Lots of positive feedback

"Dear Mr. Schandl, we can look back on a very successful VLOU Workshop 2022, also thanks to your support, and would like to thank you very much on behalf of the entire Executive Board for your excellent keynote speech at this year's annual conference in the new format. You shed a lot of light on the importance of the topic of "resilience" and we received a lot of positive feedback."
Prof. Dr. med. Dr. med. habil. Stefan Rehart, Prof. DDr. med. Wolf Robert Drescher
Association of Senior Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeons

Thank you for your support!

"Dear Gabriel, thank you very much for your support & valuable advice!"
Dr. Georg Christian Steckenbauer
MSc, Managing Director

The eyes are opened

"Mr. Schandl asked the right questions from his rich pool of knowledge in a very appreciative and empathetic way to get closer to my goal. Your eyes are opened in a practical way and you are shown what the next steps are. Thank you very much for the great support and cooperation. I can only recommend Mr. Schandl!"
Markus Kroner
Certified Business Trainer and Consultant

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Speaker, Gabriel Schandl, Speaker Salzburg, Grazer Wissensforum

From pressure to perform to happiness in the team

Problem: The rose-colored glasses are only good for riding a bike, positive thinking only helps to a limited extent with demotivation, there is a lack of desire and joy in doing, the sense is no longer in view

Solution: Discover new and proven strategies for self-motivation and team motivation

Benefit: Overcome new challenges with fresh energy as a team - TEAM finally stands for Together.Everyone.Achieves.More

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Performance happiness in the company:
“Boss, I quit!” -
How to find and keep the best employees

Problem: Many companies are looking for employees and lose existing ones due to a lack of social skills among managers

Solution: You attract the best employees by consciously building employer branding through practiced values

Benefit: No more losing valuable know-how through the departure of experienced employees and find new employees more easily instead of looking for them

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Performance happiness & stress:
Resilience in times of change

Problem: We often feel like a pawn in the hurricane of life

Solution: The stronger the storm rages, the deeper the roots should reach

Benefit: Take a deep breath, build inner security and calm, cope more easily with new and unexpected situations

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Achievement happiness & change:
Opportunity thinking in a digitalized world

Problem: Many people are spotan if you tell them in good time. It just doesn't happen that way in life.

Solution: The change muscle can be trained - with valuable impulses and suggestions

Benefit: Increase the desire for change and embrace it instead of rejecting it. This creates an open culture for change in the company

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Performance happiness in sales:
The sales boost -
How to maximize your income, inspire
customers and stay motivated

Problem: How to find new customers? How to increase turnover?

Solution: Satisfied customers are no longer enough, you need enthusiastic customers and fans. You will learn how to do this in this presentation

Benefit: New ideas for more punch and more wow in your customer contacts through best-practice examples that work and have proven themselves a thousand times over.

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Performance happiness & personality: discover and use your talents:

How to finally do what you do best

Fact: We spend most of our waking hours at work.

Problem: People are too often in a leisure-oriented protective attitude because they neither know nor use their talents. They become ill, depressed, give up, work towards the weekend, after work and vacation. It doesn't have to be like this!

Solution: Discovering and using your own talents creates happiness and joie de vivre. Not because work is the only thing that fulfills us, but because we do what we enjoy doing. In doing so, we stop looking at the clock and ideally experience a state of flow.

Benefits: Greater happiness, productivity, success and health through better use of our own potential and talents.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Lectures

Why are keynote speakers often that expensive?

At first glance, keynote speakers may seem expensive. But when you break down the investment per participant, it is often a very manageable amount. What many overlook is that an impactful speaker must be highly skilled – and that requires years of preparation, continuous refinement, and professional coaching. Top speakers invest in themselves because they know: delivering a great keynote is not just about sharing content, it’s about creating a memorable, emotionally engaging experience. Unlike seminars or workshops, keynote lectures follow a different logic. They are fast, energetic, and designed to spark momentum – whether it’s for a new project, a cultural shift, or a strategic transformation. Ultimately, the value a speaker creates is what matters: if a keynote inspires a new direction or strengthens the mindset around a change initiative, the return on investment is significant. And let’s be honest: in many cases, the total cost of a keynote is still less than the coffee break budget for all attendees.

How can I evaluate the effectiveness of a keynote afterwards?

If a speaker delivers well, there’s a clear before-and-after effect – not always measurable in numbers, but often deeply felt in the mood and mindset of teams. Leaders in particular notice when their people become more open to new ideas after an inspiring talk. The right choice of an international conference speaker with experience and a multi-national background is critical. If the team keeps talking about the lecture afterwards, that’s already a great sign.
Of course, speakers mainly deliver impulses, not full transformations – that’s the job of training programs. If a company wants to increase long-term effectiveness, it makes sense to embed the keynote into a larger development concept. We offer that to our clients – for example with preparation questionnaires, mystery shopping, the keynote itself, short interactive workshops, and follow-up sessions. This combination creates real, lasting change.

How long will a keynote lecture last?

Keynotes typically last between 20 and 45 minutes, sometimes up to 60 minutes, and in rare cases even 90 minutes – but that’s usually the upper limit, since participants also need time to reflect and recharge. The most common formats are 45 or 60 minutes. Adding a Q&A segment (e.g. 15 minutes after the talk) can make the experience even more interactive and impactful.

Why do global companies choose Gabriel Schandl as a global conference speaker for performance, motivational and mindset topics?

Because he delivers. Gabriel combines intellectual depth with emotional intelligence. He challenges, encourages, and equips leaders, listeners and participants to unlock their full potential. His keynotes are content-rich, yet easy to apply – and always leave a lasting impression. Check customers feedbacks - they are more than happy about the results.

Is Gabriel Schandl available for speaking engagements worldwide?

Yes. Gabriel speaks across Europe and internationally, in-person or online. From Vienna to Vancouver – if you want to energize your team or audience, he’ll be there (physically or virtually).
Distance doesn't limit inspiration.

Which industries and companies benefit most from Performance Happiness keynotes?

Performance Happiness is industry-agnostic – it’s relevant wherever people and performance matter. Gabriel has worked with leaders in manufacturing, tech, healthcare, retail, education, and beyond. Whether you’re a start-up or a multinational, and anything in between :-) - your team will walk away inspired and empowered.

How are the lectures adapted for diverse, multicultural, and international audiences?

Gabriel’s keynotes are designed to resonate globally. He integrates cross-cultural insights, universal success principles, and interactive storytelling to reach international teams. Presentations are tailored to your audience’s cultural and business context – with empathy and relevance. One message. Global resonance.

Can we book Gabriel as a global conference speaker for our international leadership summit? Or as speaker on our cruise-ship?

Absolutely. Gabriel regularly speaks at international conferences, leadership summits, and executive events – both in English and German. Whether on-site, virtual, or hybrid, his content adapts to your audience and delivers value across borders. He worked event on luxury cruise-ships as speaker giving inspiring lectures.

How can Gabriel Schandl’s lectures inspire teams at international conferences and corporate events?

Gabriel combines real-world leadership experience with energizing storytelling and science-based strategies to activate your audience. Whether it's a global sales kick-off, a leadership summit, or a virtual all-hands meeting – his keynotes connect, inspire, and deliver impact across industries and continents. As his mother is from Hungary, his father from Germany and his roots further back from Vienna, Gabriel grew up with a multi-national background and bilingual. His grandparents and his father lived in South- and Nord-America for a couple of years, that also impacted his personality. That’s why he studied international economics in Linz, Austria and in Siena, Italy. Looking for an international speaker who truly moves people? You’ve found him.

What is “Performance Happiness” and how does it drive success in global organizations?

Performance Happiness is the powerful connection between achieving goals and finding deep fulfillment in the process. It's about creating a culture where high performance and genuine happiness go hand in hand – leading to stronger results, greater resilience, and sustainable success. In global organizations, this mindset is key to driving motivation across cultures and time zones.