Visionist Strategist Storyteller

“Armed with the right mindsets, thinking tools and structures, individuals and teams do their best work. That’s when visions are achieved, barriers overcome and a powerful sense of fulfilment abounds.”

STEFAN WISSENBACH

  • "Stefan was a speaker at Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, which was attended by over 4,300 of the world’s top hoteliers and luxury travel advisors and diverse providers. His presentation was amongst the highest scoring over the three days."

    Matthew Upchurch - Chief Executive Officer - Virtuoso

  • “Stefan has a personable, relatable, and energetic presentation style coupled with a deep passion and insight into culture and engagement. He is a highly credible, compelling presenter who injects just the right blend of humor, data, and stories to keep the audience engaged and inspired. Stefan’s keynote at the Southern Innkeepers Association and for our Executive team was a resounding success, sparking meaningful conversations and actionable ideas throughout the remainder of the conference and within my leadership team. We came away with a renewed passion for embracing our team members as individuals and an understanding that keeping them at the heart and forefront of everything is paramount to rebuilding and shaping a successful future for hospitality.”

    Richard Delany - President and Managing Director - Old Edwards Hospitality Group

  • “Stefan’s engaging keynote provided excellent content with tangible takeaways. Stefan was a home run with our group and an absolute pleasure to work with.”

    Deborah Burns - Executive Director - New England Inns & Resorts Association

  • "I regard Stefan as a unique, talented, and visionary entrepreneur. His approach to simplifying the complex is simply inspiring. Hundreds of thousands, if not millions of individuals will have their futures enhanced by the tools and capabilities Stefan has created. Stefan, I salute you for your vision, your application and for the difference you will make in the world."

    Mark Westcott - CEO - Strategic Evolution Pty Australia

  • "Stefan’s two day leadership offsite inspired our team and equipped them with the right tools and mindsets to achieve The Beaumont’s three year vision. Months afterwards the strategies he shared are being applied as we make fabulous progress as a team."

    Duncan Palmer - Managing Director - The Beaumont Hotel

  • “Stefan’s effusive energy and passionate communication style drives home the power and possibilities of engaging your team…You will leave with a head full of possibilities AND the suite of tools to make them into realities.”

    Catherine Nomura - Director of Business Development - Strategic Coach

  • “Stefan, when I think of you I’m reminded of the words from the late Benjamin Disraeli: ‘Every production of genius must be the production of enthusiasm.’ You inspire and motivate others to take their lives to a higher level.”

    Dave LaRue - Entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer - Baldwin Supply Co.

  • “As the chief executive of a 20-year-old Chicago-based digital agency, I have had the pleasure of working with brilliant entrepreneurs, established companies, and household brand names. It is not often that I come across a person who inspires such positive change both professionally and personally in my life. Stefan offers an honest, transparent approach to business and his overwhelming desire to truly leave a person better than when he first met them is a testament to his character.”

    Todd Brook - Chief Executive Officer - Envisionit

  • “Since the first day I met Stefan I have been impressed with the success he has created in his life as a successful entrepreneur [and] most of all, his impeccable character, his infectious charisma, and the feeling of total positive focus he gives to everyone he meets from the bellman to the company president.”

    Vic Conant - Former Chairman - Nightingale-Conant Corp

  • "Stefan joined us in 2018 for our annual International Relais & Chateaux Congress in Quebec bringing together 700 of our members from throughout the world. Stefan’s deep knowledge and understanding of the HR challenges in our properties was of great insight and enabled us to focus on the greatest challenge in our profession today; recruiting and retaining talents. Not only is he a wealth of knowledge and wisdom but the way he puts messages across is something quite special – keeping the audience on the edge of their seats and remaining in the memories of those present for a long time. He has since become a friend of the Relais & Chateaux family working closely with our members and participating at regional meetings to build on the foundations initiated in Quebec."

    Anthony Torkington - Managing Director - Relais & Chateaux

Stefan is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, international keynote speaker, coach and business strategist – with a vision to enable 100 million people to lead more productive, purposeful and engaged lives. He has been an engaging keynote speaker for over 20 years and spoken to thousands of people all over the world.

He is passionate about equipping people and organisations with the right strategies, capabilities and mindsets, so they can fulfil their potential and thrive.

His unique approach is to simplify the complex and provide a framework for people to bridge the gap between aspiration and achievement, distilling a lifetime of learning into simple success strategies that anyone can master.

Over the last 20 years Stefan has personally advised over 400 businesses on creating cultures that thrive. His work is specifically recognised in the hospitality profession where he has worked with numerous leading hoteliers and brands.

Stefan Wissenbach

In September 2019, tragedy struck Stefans family when their eldest of three children, Oli, died aged 25 whilst the family were on holiday in Menorca. Channelling energy and the principles Stefan speaks about and coaches, the family are building 100 Schools in Oli’s honour through The Magic Future Foundation – with the help and support of a wonderful community of volunteers. Currently 27 schools have been built. You can learn more about Oli and the 100 Schools Project here: www.oliverwissenbach.com.

Stefan and his wife Diana live in Warwickshire, England, with their Dachshund, Ralphy. Their two surviving children, Alexandra and Max are pursuing rewarding careers in London.

Books

The Engaged Organisation

The Engaged Organisation, describes how easily a thriving business can be created where employees do their best work.

Slaying Dragons & Moving Mountains

Slaying Dragons & Moving Mountains explains Stefan’s MAGIC Formula™- a strategy people can master to fulfil their potential and enjoy productive and purposeful lives.