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Peter Brandl

There are enough good weather captains!

Peter Brandl, experienced pilot, entrepreneur, and internationally sought-after keynote speaker, combines the world of the cockpit with the business environment in his presentations. With over 3,500 appearances in 23 countries, he is one of the most experienced speakers in Europe, applying aviation principles to decision-making processes, communication, and crisis management in companies. As a flight instructor and longtime coach of airliner crews, he brings a unique blend of safety, dynamism, and practical depth. Peter Brandl captivates audiences with professionalism, charisma, and humor, making him ideal for leadership events, management conferences, as well as crisis and change conferences. Book Peter Brandl for inspiring speeches that leave a lasting impact and provide relevant insights for leadership and change.

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Peter Brandl – Leading Through Turbulence with Aviation Expertise and Leadership Strength

Peter Brandl is a pilot, entrepreneur, author, and internationally sought-after keynote speaker. With over 3,500 appearances in 23 countries, he is one of Europe’s most experienced speakers. His specialty: building a powerful bridge between cockpit and boardroom—with compelling insights on decision-making, communication, and crisis management.

Leadership Lessons from the Cockpit – Clarity, Accountability, and Action

Whether as a commercial pilot or advisor to top executives, Peter Brandl translates aviation principles directly into business. His keynotes reveal how to avoid errors, seize opportunities, and make confident decisions in complex environments.

From Runway to Stage – Experience That Inspires Trust

As a flight instructor, former president of the German Speakers Association (2017–2019), and long-time coach for airline crews, Peter brings a unique mix of precision, dynamism, and real-world depth. He has shared the stage with the likes of Richard Branson, Steve Wozniak, and Steffi Graf—impressing audiences with professionalism, charisma, and humor.

Why You Should Book Peter Brandl for Your Event

• Commercial pilot & instructor with strategic business insight
• Top-tier speaker with over 3,500 international keynotes
• Specialist in decision-making, communication & crisis leadership
• Featured in major media: Capital, Impulse, Die Welt, Die Zeit
• Ideal for leadership events, management summits & change/crisis conferences

Looking for a speaker who combines real-world expertise, impactful storytelling, and a commanding stage presence? Peter Brandl is your top choice: keynotes with altitude, clarity—and maximum relevance for leadership and transformation.

Topics

Communication Change Decision-making Leadership Negotiation Techniques

Crash communication -
Why pilots fail and managers make mistakes

10 - 15 % of working time is lost to conflict - Why do we so often misunderstand each other?
The most important communication barriers and how to get around them
Arguing constructively to get the best out of it

Remove before flight - error culture and a learning organization

Positive error culture - really?
Blame Culture, Gain Culture or Cover your Ass - How to ensure that your team takes responsibility
Learning organization - a prerequisite for your success

Hudson River - The art of making difficult decisions

The four biggest decision-making myths and how to counter them
Good decisions, even when facts are still missing
The cockpit strategy for decisions in extreme situations

Be the captain - there are enough chatterboxes

Why nobody cares whether you like change or not
How to take responsibility and make sure your people do the same
How to make your change story a success

References & Press

“Mastering challenges and developing a culture of error, with Peter Brandl it's a precision landing! He brings things from the cockpit into the business. His way of presenting things in an exciting, lively and original way is entertaining. It's fun to follow him, whether virtually, hybrid or in person.”
Anthony Kahlfeldt, BGHW

“Simply great - funny, relaxed, motivating and understandable - illustrated true to life - for life as a whole, not just for work!”
Dr. Henry Widera, CIO, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe, BVG

“Our division is facing major challenges and changes both on the market and internally. Your presentation was ideally suited to initiate the upcoming change processes in the mindset of our international managers. Thank you very much once again.”
Volkmar Hauser, Executive Vice President, JENOPTIK l Automotive

“The professional pilot, flight instructor, entrepreneur, communications expert, author and qualified social pedagogue delivered an entertaining precision landing in the university auditorium and made his audience want to take off!”
Freiburger Zeitung

“Simply great: easy-going, funny, understandable, motivating, lots of visuals for the show... for life as a whole, not just for work!”
Jana Specker, Commerzbank

References:
AIRBUS, Allianz, AUDI, Böhringer Ingelheim, Bosch, Commerzbank, DHL, ERGO, Fraunhofer IPA, Lufthansa, Mercedes, MTU, Red Bull, Recaro, Sparkasse, Vodafone, Volkswagen, Wella, and many more