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Philip Keil

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In the cockpit, your actions count. Pulling over is not possible!

Philip Keil, known as "Germany's most famous pilot," captivates his audience with insights from the cockpit translated into business, leadership, and change. As an experienced professional pilot and internationally acclaimed speaker, he embodies clarity, responsibility, and genuine teamwork. Through practical presentations on fostering a positive culture around mistakes, decision-making strength, and resilience, he demonstrates how organizations can confidently navigate through change. Philip Keil combines engaging aviation insights with effective leadership skills in his keynotes, motivating, approachable, and leaving a lasting impact on everyday work life. As a professional pilot, top speaker, and nominee for "Speaker of the Year," he is an ideal choice for leadership events, change initiatives, team development, and corporate culture. If you are seeking a speaker who rethinks leadership, inspires people, and elevates your event to new heights, Philip Keil is your top choice for keynotes with integrity, clarity, and a goosebump-inducing factor.

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Philip Keil – The Pilot Among Top Speakers

Philip Keil, known as "Germany’s most famous pilot" (ERFOLG magazine), captivates audiences with real-life insights from the cockpit – directly applied to business, leadership, and change.
As an experienced commercial pilot and internationally award-winning speaker, he stands for clarity, responsibility, and true teamwork – even in turbulent times.

Leadership Above the Clouds – Grounded Impulses for Business Success

Philip Keil knows leadership from a unique perspective: the cockpit.
In his keynotes, he speaks practically about positive error culture, decision-making strength, and resilience.
Through gripping stories and concrete tools, he shows how organizations can navigate change safely and successfully.

High-Altitude Storytelling – Emotional, Powerful, and Unforgettable

Having spoken in over 20 countries to tens of thousands of enthusiastic listeners, and nominated as "Speaker of the Year," Philip Keil touches, inspires, and empowers audiences.
His keynotes blend fascinating aviation insights with actionable leadership expertise – motivating, relatable, and creating a lasting impact on everyday work life.

Why You Should Book Philip Keil for Your Event

Commercial pilot, top speaker, and internationally award-winning presenter

Expert in teamwork, change management, and positive error culture

Captivating keynotes with storytelling, practical relevance, and lasting impact

Red Fox Award nominee for "Speaker of the Year" 2019 & 2020

Ideal for leadership events, change programs, team development, and corporate culture initiatives

Looking for a speaker who redefines leadership, inspires people, and takes your event to new heights?
Then Philip Keil is your first choice: keynotes with clarity, impact – and that unforgettable "wow" factor.

TEAMWORK, COMMUNICATION, EMPOWERMENT

Flying is teamwork. What is the secret of successful teams? What causes teams to fail? This award-winning keynote speech transfers “Crew Ressource Management” from aviation to the corporate world.

  • Courage to make “survivable” mistakes:
    Trust comes from “daring”
  • Strengthen personal responsibility:
    Clear roles instead of steep hierarchies
  • The crew makes the difference:
    Achieving goals means reaching people
     

LEADERSHIP, CULTURE OF MISTAKES, TRUST

A wrong decision is better than no decision - even in the corporate cockpit. As a manager above the clouds, Philip Keil talks about positive culture of mistakes and what makes a good decision.

  • Driving on the right is not an option:
    Making safe decisions with a clear focus
  • Trust is the fuel for success:
    Growth outside the comfort zone
  • How a positive error culture works: 
    Don't ask WHO, understand the WHY
     

MOTIVATION, CHANGE MANAGEMENT, RESILIENCE

What role does the “inner compass” play in our thoughts and actions? And what often stops us from following it? A captivating motivational talk about comfort zones, hard landings and the courage to change perspective.

  • Pilot or passenger?
    Accepting challenges and growing
  • The inner compass: 
    A guide in times of change
  • “We've always done it this way":
    When routines become a brake pad
     

References & Press

  • E.ON
  • Siemens
  • Volkswagen
  • SAP
  • German Railways
  • Allianz
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • German Telekom
  • IBM
  • Henkel
  • BASF
  • Savings Bank
  • Audi
  • Bosch
  • Commerzbank
  • DHL
  • Cisco
  • Deutsche Börse Group
  • Telefonica


“Philip Keil knows the challenges that managers have to face today. His keynote speech enriched our event enormously!”

Jochen Forstner, Mercedes-Benz Group

 

”1,200 participants from all over the world were inspired and absolutely thrilled by your keynote speech on positive error culture.”

Florian Martini, Siemens AG

 

“As a keynote speaker, he inspired tens of thousands of people across Europe”

Handelsblatt
 

Publications

Cover: Du bist der Pilot: Wie Sie selbstBEWUSST Ihre Ziele im LEBEN erreichen.: Wie Sie selbstBEWEUSST Ihre Ziele im LEBEN erreichen.

Du bist der Pilot: Wie Sie selbstBEWUSST Ihre Ziele im LEBEN erreichen.: Wie Sie selbstBEWEUSST Ihre Ziele im LEBEN erreichen.

ISBN : 3981611896

24.95 €

Amazon: Du bist der Pilot: Wie Sie selbstBEWUSST Ihre Ziele im LEBEN erreichen.: Wie Sie selbstBEWEUSST Ihre Ziele im LEBEN erreichen.

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Hard-hitting Interview - with airplane pilot Philip Keil

Hard-hitting Interview - with airplane pilot Philip Keil

Philip Keil, a renowned pilot with over 8,000 flight hours, shares insights on leadership and teamwork. Known for his expertise in change management, he is a sought-after speaker and media expert. Visit his speaker profile and subscribe to Speakers-Excellence Youtube Channel.

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Checklist for Good Decisions

Checklist for Good Decisions

FORDEC is a structured decision-making method from NASA used in aviation and now in other fields. It involves Facts, Options, Risks/Benefits, Decision, Execution, and Check steps to make sound decisions, especially in high-pressure situations. It is crucial to write down the process and regularly assess outcomes for effectiveness.

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Aviation safety

Aviation safety

The text discusses the impact of bomb threats on air travel, with every plausible threat leading to immediate landing, costing airlines significant amounts. Pilots are trained to handle security threats and ensure passenger safety.

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