Speaker

Samuel Koch

There's no such thing as impossible! Achieving goals together makes you happy!

Samuel Koch, actor, author, and inspirational speaker, embodies resilience and courage in a unique way. His moving life story and compelling keynotes invite a shift in perspective. Despite his spinal cord injury, he is a symbol of joy and determination. With experience on national and international stages, he touches audiences with depth, humor, and self-deprecation. Book Samuel Koch for transformative talks full of hope and humanity.

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Vita

Samuel Koch – Motivator, Actor & Speaker with Genuine Impact

Samuel Koch is an actor, author, and speaker – and a true role model for resilience, inner strength, and shifting perspectives.
Few embody the ability to transform setbacks into opportunities as authentically as he does.
With sincerity, humor, and depth, he inspires people far beyond traditional motivational formats.

Change Begins in the Mind – Impulses for Courage and Humanity

Whether at leadership conferences, client events, or health forums – Samuel Koch touches audiences with his story and outlook.
He demonstrates how to live with hope despite adversity, embrace change, and move forward with inner strength.
His keynotes are an invitation to self-reflection – honest, humorous, and deeply moving.

From Competitive Sports to Acting – and Beyond onto Life’s Stage

Active in competitive sports from an early age, later a passionate acting student – and after his accident on the TV show “Wetten, dass…?” a symbol of willpower and zest for life.
Despite his quadriplegia, Samuel Koch performs at renowned theaters, appears in film and TV productions, and writes bestsellers.
His life proves: boundaries often exist only in the mind.

Why You Should Book Samuel Koch for Your Event

Authentic motivator with an extraordinary life story
Experienced speaker on national and international stages
Inspirational appearances for companies, associations, and nonprofit organizations
Keynotes full of depth, hope, self-irony, and powerful perspective shifts
Ideal for leadership days, health events, client gatherings, and cultural programs

Looking for a speaker who moves, motivates, and highlights what truly matters?
Then Samuel Koch is your first choice: keynotes with conviction, heart – and lasting impact.

Topics

Change as an opportunity – about the power of rethinking

Decide for yourself which perspective you choose!
What do you really want? Find the values that drive you
How we shape the future as a team with courage, creativity and confidence

Life goes further than you think – a plea for joy in the future

How to actively and self-determinedly master challenges
How a “mental protective vest” shields you against negativity and pessimism
How to move forward creatively, courageously and with perseverance

Different strength – how we benefit from diversity

Why we should help each other and accept help
How we strengthen strengths and create community
What we need to do to ensure diversity doesn't remain a buzzword

References & Press

Audi, Allianz, Techniker Krankenkasse, Volksbanken und Raiffeisenbanken, Microsoft, Red Bull, Sparkassen, Henkel, Federal Employment Agency, Ministry of the Interior of North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony Police, Evangelische Bank

Selected comments from participants:

“That was goosebumps on a continuous loop! Everyone who was able to attend this talk was spellbound, captivated and inspired from the very first sentence. Inspired by Samuel Koch as a person and his messages: The range was enormous - sometimes moving and touching; but much more often inspiring and encouraging, humorous and tongue-in-cheek. But above all, and this is what impressed me the most, every moment was filled with an honest yes to life. This attitude earned us all respect and admiration.”

Sparkasse Vest Recklinghausen

“Samuel Koch was terrific and it was great fun working with him. He is charming and funny and was very well received by our guests. He actively involved the audience in his presentation by answering questions. He received a well-deserved standing ovation at the end.”

Evangelische Bank Kassel

“We would also like to thank Mr. Koch once again for his very inspiring presentation! Afterwards, we received a lot of positive feedback from the managers about this part of the program.”

Ministry of the Interior of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia

“On behalf of the management of the Schwerin Employment Agency, I would like to thank Mr. Samuel Koch once again. We experienced a very enriching, emotional but also thought-provoking event. The feedback from employees and employers was consistently positive and impressive. We wish Mr. Koch and his team all the best, say THANK YOU and maybe see you again soon...”

Schwerin Employment Agency

“The customers enjoyed the presentation so much! Thank you also for the time you took for our customers after lunch.
That's something special and I'm sure nobody expected that. The feedback forms from the customers indicate enthusiasm.”

Bank für Kirche und Diakonie eG - KD-Bank

“The evening with Samuel Koch was a great success and a really big highlight for us - a great atmosphere and a Samuel Koch who conveyed depth, but also a lot of wit and charm and was able to win everyone's hearts - it was simply an outstandingly successful evening.”

Dr. Ulf Elmhorst, Neustadt

“We received a lot of positive feedback from the guests.”

Korbach Employment Agency

“Samuel's presentation was really great and very impressive. Overall, he touched, encouraged and made the participants think like no other presentation in our format before.”

State police headquarters, 30169 Hanover