Sebastian Wächter

"Barrier-free in the mind - this is how Change works!"

Sebastian Wächter – From Life-Changing Injury to a Voice for Transformational Strength
Sebastian Wächter knows what radical change truly means—and how to grow through it. After a spinal cord injury left him paralyzed from the neck down, he fought his way back into life, became a national league wheelchair rugby player, earned a Master’s degree in mathematical finance, and worked as an equity analyst. Today, he is a powerful speaker, motivator, and change expert for businesses.

Change Starts in the Mind – and with the First Step
Sebastian doesn’t just talk about transformation—he lives it. With empathy, depth, and a sharp sense of humor, he takes his audience on a journey from loss of control to self-empowerment. His keynotes encourage people to take ownership, face uncertainty, and shape change—actively and courageously.

Rethinking Team Spirit & Diversity – Perspectives That Connect
As a wheelchair rugby player and long-time employee with a disability, Sebastian Wächter offers hands-on insights into team building, resilience, and diversity. Whether navigating change or shaping corporate culture, he speaks with clarity, creates understanding, and inspires people to recognize hidden potential—in themselves and others.

Why You Should Book Sebastian Wächter for Your Event
• True change expert with personal transformation experience
• Authentic speaker on change, diversity & team dynamics
• National league wheelchair rugby player, economist & former equity analyst
• Keynotes filled with depth, relevance, inspiration & positive energy
• Ideal for transformation initiatives, leadership trainings, diversity events & culture change

Book Sebastian Wächter Now
Looking for a speaker who embodies change, radiates emotional strength, and inspires your audience to take responsibility? Sebastian Wächter is your top choice: keynotes with impact, authenticity—and the courage to embrace the future.

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Change mindset - getting change processes rolling

“We've always done it this way” - How to create acceptance among your employees and lay the foundations for change
Why resistance to change is normal and how to deal with it constructively
How an open attitude helps you stay in control during “permanent change”

Diversity power - how diversity can help your company move forward

How pigeonholing arises and how we break it down
How inclusion attracts well-trained and loyal employees to your company
How diversity makes your corporate culture more colorful, unleashes creativity and creates a spirit of mutual appreciation

Team power - shaping the future together

Why asking for help and providing help is the basis for outstanding success
How to create a clear understanding of roles for each individual in the team and make conflicts a thing of the past
How a positive group dynamic is created and how it can be maintained

Growth mindset - breaking through mental barriers

How your employees recognize and overcome their own mental barriers and take responsibility
How your employees deal with setbacks correctly and emerge stronger from them
What resilience means and how you can build it up

References & Press

Company references:
Siemens Healthineers, Schwarz Group, Union Investment, ADAC, ING Diba, Oracle, Lufthansa, Johnson&Johnson, Lilly, Allianz, ThyssenKrupp

Customer testimonials:

“A welcome change!”
ARD

“Sebastian Wächter is someone who can motivate other people.”
Bayerischer Rundfunk

“Thank you very much for a refreshing presentation on the topic of change that clearly stands out from the mainstream! With his thoughts and his personality, Sebastian created an extraordinarily lasting effect in our team.”
Klaus Berger, Senior Director, Deutsche Lufthansa AG

“The high quality of the digital keynote due to the recording in the film studio was surprising for me. The presentation was professional, to the point and with good emotionality. The entire collaboration was as pleasant as it was uncomplicated and targeted. The keynote hit the nerve.”
Dr. Jörg Ehmer, CEO, Apollo Optik

“We were in the middle of an important internal change process at the time of the presentation and it was more than amazing how his experiences and approach could be transferred to our process. You could have heard a pin drop, we listened to him so attentively and with such excitement. We were thrilled.”
Peter Bochnia, Chief Sales Officer, LVM Versicherung