Speaker

Elke Schall

Mental Strength. Discipline. Passion. – Success principles from five Olympic Games for your everyday business life.

“Elke, I would never have thought you’d make it this far with so little talent!” That sentence became my greatest source of motivation. I wasn’t an exceptional prodigy, but the player who put in 3,000 repetitions when others stopped. HOW I HELP ORGANIZATIONS Many teams rely on existing talent. I demonstrate how to deliver real results through the “Doubles Principle” (synchronicity) and “Grit” (tenacity). MY FOCUS AREAS Doubles Principle: Seamless cooperation and success in teams The Grinder Mindset: Why perseverance beats talent Sustainable High Performance: 20 years at the top without burnout

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Keynote Speaker and Five-Time Olympian – Elke Schall-Süß

Elke Schall-Süß is one of the most influential figures in German elite table tennis. Five Olympic Games, multiple European Championship titles, and ten German national championships define an extraordinary career spanning more than two decades at the highest international level. Competing under maximum performance pressure for 25 years builds more than athletic excellence — it develops mental strength, discipline, resilience, and the relentless drive to continually prove oneself.

Today, she transfers this Olympic mindset into the business world. Whether at a leadership event, strategic kickoff, or change process, Elke Schall-Süß connects elite sports performance with entrepreneurial practice and inspires people to push beyond their limits.

Current Keynotes & Formats

As a keynote speaker, she stands for motivation with substance and lasting impact. Her talks address topics such as:

Success strategies from elite sports for organizations
Leading and performing under pressure
Enthusiasm as a driver of sustainable peak performance
Mental strength, focus, and resilience in competition

Optionally, she integrates interactive table tennis sequences into her events. This unique highlight makes concepts like concentration, competition, dynamics, and team spirit immediately tangible, creating an emotional experience that resonates long after the event.

More Than 20 Years on the World Stage

For over two decades, Elke Schall-Süß was part of the international sports elite. She understands the mechanics of high performance, success pressure, and constant change firsthand. This experience makes her insights authentic, credible, and highly practical. Her keynotes are clearly structured, energetic, and inspiring — with a strong transfer into everyday business reality.

Her credo: Enthusiasm surpasses talent.

Why Elke Schall-Süß is the perfect fit for your event:

Authentic peak performance from firsthand experience
Clear impulses for leaders and teams
A motivating blend of emotion and strategy
Interactive elements with a lasting experiential effect
Ideal for leadership events, high-performance formats, and change initiatives

Experience how enthusiasm ignites performance — and how a true Olympic mindset elevates people and organizations to the next level.

Topics

Business Growth Success Leadership Motivation Olympia

Olympic Mindset: Mental Strength Makes the Difference

Staying composed when it matters – focus under pressure
Mastering setbacks and coming back stronger
Discipline, clarity, and personal responsibility as success factors

Enthusiasm Surpasses Talent

How genuine motivation emerges and drives performance
Passion as the key to sustainable success
Why attitude, diligence, and consistency outperform talent

Success Is a Team Sport – In Business Too

Strengthening trust, ownership, and shared goals
Using performance pressure productively instead of feeling blocked
High performance through mindset, focus, and collaboration

References & Press

“Elke Schall combines discipline, teamwork, and strong social competence with extensive experience in elite sports. A convincing personality beyond the world of sport.”
Hans Wilhelm Gäb / Honorary Chairman of the Supervisory Board, German Sports Aid Foundation; Honorary President, German Table Tennis Federation; Honorary Chairman, Athletes for Organ Donation; Honorary Chairman, Children’s Organ Transplant Aid

“Elke Schall-Süß enriched our event both intellectually and emotionally with her keynote.
She has a remarkable ability to translate her experiences from elite sports clearly into the realities of business — particularly when it comes to handling pressure, expectations, and responsibility.
Her authentic style and concrete examples left a lasting impression on our leadership team. Many of the ideas from her talk continued to spark internal discussions long afterward.
A speaker with genuine credibility and noticeable impact.”
Matthias Lettermann / Managing Director, Jakob Becker GmbH & Co. KG