Keynotes & talks: a talk people will still be talking about
Michael Sinnhuber gives keynotes and talks on persuasive speaking: why the person who speaks matters more than ever in the age of AI, how to win people over on camera, how to make presentations inspiring instead of boring, and how new ideas get a yes. For conferences, kick-offs, industry events and company celebrations, across Austria, Germany and Switzerland or online, in English or German. 30 to 60 minutes, from €2,500 net (€3,000 gross).
“The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending, and to have the two as close together as possible.”
attributed to George Burns
A talk doesn't need to be long to make an impact.
It needs to move the audience and set something in motion.
My keynote topics
Every talk is built on the House of Speaking method and my own story. We adapt the focus to your audience and your industry.
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Signature talk
What AI can't do
The more machines write, the more it matters who speaks.
AI writes copy and builds slides in seconds. What it can't do is stand in front of people, build trust and win them over. A talk about why speaking is the skill of the future, and why anyone can learn it.
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Signature talk
Camera rolling: everyone's a broadcaster now
Win people over on video and you get noticed. Everyone else gets swiped away.
LinkedIn videos, recruiting clips, video podcasts, online meetings: today every employee is a face of the company. How to come across naturally on camera and hook your audience in the first few seconds.
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Still boring them, or already inspiring them?
Dull presentations cost you time, attention and business.
Most presentations are forgotten the moment they end. How to make talks memorable, with stories, images and one clear message.
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Pitching ideas that get a yes
Good ideas rarely fail on content. They fail in the presentation.
How new ideas, products and projects win approval, from senior management, clients or investors.
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3, 2, 1… anyone can be a speaker
Persuasive speaking is a craft, not a talent.
From a student who dreaded every presentation to a keynote speaker. A personal story that gives people the courage to stand up and speak.
Which event is it for?
For any occasion where your audience should take away more than a few slides.
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Conferences and industry events
A highlight that stands out from the programme and gets people talking over coffee.
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Kick-offs and annual launches
For sales, for leadership or the whole company. Start the new year or project with energy.
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Company celebrations and networking evenings
Entertaining and full of substance. A talk your guests will enjoy.
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Schools, universities and professional development
For training programmes, academies and education days. Why speaking is the skill everyone needs.
Want your team to practise afterwards? A team workshop is the perfect follow-on to a keynote.
Previous talks
I have given keynotes and talks at the E-Day of the Austrian Economic Chamber in Vienna, to innovation managers at the inno x network in Vienna, at the Digital Didactics congress at Schloss Neubeuern grammar school in Bavaria and at a CIPRA conference in Salzburg. At PinzHub Coworking I have given my talk “Langweilst du noch oder begeisterst du schon?” several times. I have also spoken on public speaking and presentation skills at vocational schools and at WU Vienna.
Over the past few months, as managing director of Mittersill Plus, I have also presented the new international long-distance hiking trail, the Alpina Antica Trail, to a wide range of audiences.
What these talks have in common: the audience shouldn’t just listen, but do something differently afterwards. That’s why I tell stories instead of reading out slides, and why every talk is a little different.
What your audience takes away
What they often get
- A talk full of slides and facts
- Ten minutes in, everyone is checking their phone
- By the evening, nobody remembers it
What they get with me
- Stories, images and real-life examples
- An audience that thinks along and laughs along
- An idea that sticks and that they can put into practice
How your keynote comes together
- Intro call short · free The occasion, the audience, the setting and what your guests should do differently afterwards.
- Briefing Topic, title and length. If you like, with references to your company or industry.
- Preparation I tailor the content and examples to your audience and agree the running order with you.
- Tech check On site: sound, screen and stage, so everything runs smoothly.
- Your event A talk people will still be talking about.
- Length
- 30 to 60 minutes
- Where
- Austria, Germany, Switzerland · online
- Languages
- English and German
Your speaker
I'm Michael Sinnhuber, public speaking coach, speaker and author of “3, 2, 1… Reden ist jetzt Deins”. As a student, I dreaded every presentation. Today I speak on stages in Austria and Germany and show audiences that anyone can learn to win people over.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a keynote cost?
A keynote or talk costs from €2,500 net (€3,000 gross). The exact fee depends on the length, the preparation and how much we tailor it to your event. Travel within Austria is included.
How long is a keynote?
Usually 30 to 60 minutes, depending on your programme. A Q&A afterwards is possible.
Can the keynote be tailored to our company?
Yes. In the briefing call we look at who will be in the audience and what they should take away. I adapt the examples and the focus accordingly.
Can a keynote be combined with a workshop?
Yes. A keynote for everyone in the morning and a workshop for one team in the afternoon is a proven combination.
Do you give keynotes in English?
Yes. Every talk is available in English and German.
How far in advance should we book?
The earlier the better, especially for autumn dates and annual kick-offs. But feel free to ask at short notice too.
When is your event?
Tell me about your event and your audience in a short, free intro call. We'll work out which talk fits.