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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

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 
 

Publications

Cover: Crash-Kommunikation: Warum Piloten versagen und Manager Fehler machen (Dein Erfolg)

Crash-Kommunikation: Warum Piloten versagen und Manager Fehler machen (Dein Erfolg)

ISBN : 9783869368306

19.89 €

Amazon: Crash-Kommunikation: Warum Piloten versagen und Manager Fehler machen (Dein Erfolg)
Cover: Der Zukunfts-Code: Wie Digitalisierung und künstliche Intelligenz unsere Arbeitswelt verändern und wie wir darauf reagieren können

Der Zukunfts-Code: Wie Digitalisierung und künstliche Intelligenz unsere Arbeitswelt verändern und wie wir darauf reagieren können

ISBN : 3990600788

16.95 €

Amazon: Der Zukunfts-Code: Wie Digitalisierung und künstliche Intelligenz unsere Arbeitswelt verändern und wie wir darauf reagieren können
Cover: Hudson River - Die Kunst, schwere Entscheidungen zu treffen

Hudson River - Die Kunst, schwere Entscheidungen zu treffen

ISBN : 3869365099

24.90 €

Amazon: Hudson River - Die Kunst, schwere Entscheidungen zu treffen
Cover: Kommunikation

Kommunikation

ISBN : 978-3869366364

16.99 €

Amazon: Kommunikation

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