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Matthias Weiss

Communicate with Impact – If Not Now, When?

Matthias Weiss is one of the leading experts in impactful leadership communication and compelling public speaking. For more than 30 years, he has helped executives, entrepreneurs and business leaders communicate with clarity, build trust and create lasting impact. As the founder of Wort & Wirkung, he combines strategic communication with over three decades of professional stage experience, demonstrating how language becomes a powerful driver of leadership, transformation and collaboration. His unique career as a communication consultant, executive coach, speechwriter, entrepreneur, musician and stage performer gives him a distinctive perspective on effective communication. With practical insights, inspiring real-world examples and subtle humor, Matthias Weiss shows how authenticity, language and executive presence work together to inspire audiences and move people to action. Whether at leadership conferences, customer events or international congresses, Matthias Weiss delivers keynote speeches that inspire fresh thinking, provide practical takeaways and create immediate value for everyday business. Organizations looking to turn communication into a competitive advantage and truly engage people—rather than simply inform them—will experience a speaker who combines expertise, inspiration and outstanding stage presence in a truly memorable way.

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  • Wenn nicht jetzt, warum nicht? (Ausschnitte)

  • 5 Minuten über das Jetzt

  • Coaching – behind the scenes

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Professional Background & Achievements

Matthias Weiss is an experienced entrepreneur and the founder of Wort & Wirkung, a consultancy specializing in communication, executive presence and persuasive public speaking. With extensive expertise and more than 30 years of experience, he helps executives, entrepreneurs and teams strengthen their communication skills, enhance their personal impact and inspire others through authentic leadership.

Current Work & Impact

Through Wort & Wirkung, Matthias Weiss combines proven communication strategies with practical insights that can be applied immediately in everyday business. His approach enables leaders to communicate with clarity, confidence and credibility, ensuring their messages resonate and inspire action. Through keynote speeches, executive coaching and communication training, he empowers individuals and organizations to use communication as a strategic driver of leadership, collaboration and sustainable success.

What Makes Matthias Weiss Different

  • Tailored communication strategies for executives, entrepreneurs and leadership teams
  • Practical, business-focused methods with immediate real-world application
  • Greater executive presence, influence and persuasive communication
  • Clear, compelling messaging that builds trust and engagement
  • Communication as a competitive advantage for leadership, change and business success

Why Book Matthias Weiss

Organizations book Matthias Weiss because he transforms communication into measurable business impact. His tailored keynotes, workshops and executive coaching help leaders communicate with greater clarity, strengthen their executive presence and inspire people to take action. Combining over 30 years of stage experience with deep communication expertise, he delivers practical insights that create lasting results for leaders, teams and organizations.

Topics

Communication Impact Presentation Presentation Technique Leadership Mindfulness Change Decision-making Body Language Self-Development Rhetorics

Speak with Confidence

How to gain confidence on stage and harness the power of the present moment

  • How to strengthen your executive presence and personal impact
  • Why your voice, language and body language determine the success of your message
  • How to build a genuine connection with any audience—in presentations, meetings and on stage
  • How to benefit from over 30 years of stage and media experience to perform with confidence

Leadership Begins with Communication

Win people over instead of simply informing them

  • How leaders provide clarity and direction—even in challenging situations
  • How to communicate messages that build trust and inspire action
  • Why communication is the key driver of collaboration, leadership and transformation
  • How authenticity and executive presence increase your influence
  • How to turn "We should..." into "Let's do it now."

If Not Now, When?

Harness the power of the present moment for change and success

  • Why the present moment offers the greatest opportunities for growth and success
  • How to stay present, positive and energized—even in challenging situations
  • Why postponing decisions is often the most expensive choice you can make

References & Press

Speaking Engagements & Professional Experience

  • Keynote Speaker at the Hamburg Night of Speaking 2026 (German Speakers Association)
  • Finalist, GSA Newcomer Casting 2026 (German Speakers Association)
  • Member of the German Speakers Association (GSA)
  • Executive coach and speechwriter for business leaders, entrepreneurs and public figures
  • Event moderator and facilitator for conferences, panel discussions and corporate events

Awards

  • Reinheim Satire Lion Award (2018)
  • Emerging Artist Award, Baden-Württemberg Cabaret Prize (2016)
  • Audience Award, Troubadour Chanson & Song Competition (2013)

Testimonials

"In politics, even the best arguments need the right words. Matthias Weiss finds them—thoughtful, clear, powerful and memorable."
Dr. Benjamin Seifert, Former Head of Communications, German Federal Ministry of Justice

"Since your keynote, my life has become more beautiful."
Karin Burger, Founder & CEO

"Matthias is a born coach—empathetic, inspiring and always with a great sense of humor."
Robert Rausch, Speaker and Experiential Learning Trainer

"Matthias is an exceptional person… I recommend him without reservation."
Dr. Ulrike Lehmann, Art Historian and Keynote Speaker

Podcasts

Podcast: Matthias Weiss - #29 Public Speaking: Warum Persönlichkeit und Mindset das Sagen haben – mit Matthias Weiss

Dig Deeper

#29 Public Speaking: Warum Persönlichkeit und Mindset das Sagen haben – mit Matthias Weiss

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Required equipment

Equipment: Microphone
Microphone
Equipment: Headset
Headset
Equipment: Apple notebook
Apple notebook
Equipment: Projector
Projector