Speaker & Trainer

Carsten Ullrich

Leading When It Matters Most – Clarity in Uncertain Times

Carsten Ullrich, an expert in crisis communication, disinformation defense, and resilient leadership, impresses with practical approaches and a remarkable hands-on mindset. As a former mayor and experienced keynote speaker, he inspires decision-makers with deep expertise gained from politics, business, and public administration. With his clear, empathetic, and implementation-focused style, he advises organizations on topics such as deepfakes, social engineering, and digital disinformation. Book Carsten Ullrich for your event to benefit from his expertise and compelling stage presence.

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Resilience Meets Reality – Leadership & Communication with Substance

Carsten Ullrich is one of the leading experts in crisis communication, disinformation defense, and resilient leadership in organizations. As a repeatedly elected mayor, experienced keynote speaker, and sought-after business coach, he brings deep expertise from politics, business, and public administration to the stage. With his practical approach and impressive hands-on mindset, he inspires decision-makers who rely on clarity and confidence in action during times of uncertainty and digital deception.

Keynotes, Coaching & Projects – Leadership That Makes an Impact

Today, Carsten Ullrich supports companies in strategically addressing deepfakes, social engineering, and digital disinformation. As a speaker, he provides impulses for building a “human firewall” — a corporate culture that strengthens critical thinking and decision-making. He coaches leaders in business and public administration, guides change processes, and teaches communication, information literacy, and stress management. His style is clear, empathetic, thoughtful — and always focused on real-world implementation.

From Hesse’s Youngest Mayor to a Sought-After Crisis Expert

Carsten Ullrich became mayor in his late 20s — elected three times and serving for 18 years. Alongside this role, he built a successful career as a senior leader in a major corporation, founded his own company, and chaired numerous committees, emergency response operations, and political projects. His career path includes roles as key account manager, lecturer, moderator, and organizer of large-scale events — always close to the realities of people and organizations. This unique combination makes him a bridge-builder between government, business, and society.

Why Carsten Ullrich Is the Best Choice for Your Business Event:

Crisis-tested & credible: 18 years of leadership under real conditions — not just theory
Highly relevant for companies: Protection against CEO fraud, disinformation, and decision traps
Motivating & tangible: He creates clarity without alarmism — with real stories and humor
Practical & actionable: Tools, routines, and models for leaders and teams
Compelling stage presence: A rare blend of expertise, authenticity, and moderation experience

Book Carsten Ullrich for Your Event Now

Secure a keynote speaker who delivers substance, inspires action, and creates lasting impact — Carsten Ullrich is your expert for communication, resilience, and leadership in uncertain times.

Topics

Leadership Decision-making Media Mental Strength Resilience Rhetorics Social Media Stress Management Communication

Facts Over Fake – The Do’s & Don’ts of the Resilient Organization

How to protect your company from disinformation, deepfakes, and social engineering
Why information literacy becomes a key resource for crisis resilience
How to build a “human firewall” to detect and neutralize digital deception

Leading When It Matters Most – Clarity in Uncertain Times

How leadership succeeds under pressure when information is missing but decisions are still required
Which routines, guardrails, and communication strategies work in critical situations
How to show integrity, provide orientation, and build trust as a leader

Communication That Holds – Even in Crisis

Why communication determines impact — especially when things are on fire
How to prevent misunderstandings, defuse conflicts, and strengthen teams
How dialogue, feedback, and presence foster trust and the ability to act

References & Press

“For Carsten Ullrich, information literacy is not a theoretical discipline, but a practical craft. In his keynotes, he delivers the code for building a human firewall within resilient organizations. A must for anyone who wants to protect their business from costly damage caused by disinformation in an increasingly complex environment.”

Thilo Baum, communication trainer, initiator of the Information Literacy Network & author of Immun gegen Unsinn

Additional references available upon request.