Rolf Schmiel: From Polished Speaker to Authentic Stage Presence
"What happened, Rolf? Why do you suddenly seem so charming and engaging on stage? I remember you differently!" These words came from a longtime business friend after Rolf Schmiel's keynote at the 15th Stuttgart Knowledge Forum. What had changed?
The Transformation of a Top Speaker
In the past, his focus was on applause, money, and a luxurious lifestyle. He envisioned the speaker business as a world of standing ovations and high fees. However, reality was different: his career stalled. The key to his breakthrough? Shifting from taking to giving.
More Calmness and Self-Acceptance on Stage
Instead of striving for perfection, he embraced authentic interactions with the audience. Two factors played a crucial role:
Calmness: Instead of asking, "How do I come across?", he now asks, "What can I give my audience?"
Self-acceptance: A simple mantra before each performance helped him find inner peace: "I love my audience. My audience loves me."
A Talk That Truly Connects
Today, Rolf Schmiel's speeches are genuine human-to-human encounters. His mission is not just to inspire but to offer his audience new opportunities and perspectives.
