The winners of the imh Speaker & Trainer of the Year Awards reveal their secrets to success
Vienna (OTS) – The renowned “imh Speaker & Trainer of the Year Awards 2023” took place in the newly opened Vienna Museum. The best speakers in Austria were awarded the “Oscar” of the speaking industry: outstanding speakers who thrilled the audience with their inspiring contributions in 2023. Based on feedback from over 3,000 participants, the nominees were recognized on March 12, 2024 for their outstanding presentation quality and their outstanding professional expertise.
Innovation, specialist knowledge and enthusiasm as strategies for success
The response from the seminar participants, which was close to the top grade of 1, clearly shows that the speakers honored that evening are true luminaries in their field. But how do they do that? The internationally known profiler Thomas Müller reveals his secret: “Focus on the message and the words will flow.
“For him, tailor-made preparation for the diverse audience is crucial. Each person should be picked up and inspired individually.
From relationships to passion
Daniela Philipp, management consultant and coach, emphasizes: “Specialist knowledge and topicality are the foundation of success. But the real key lies in relationships – with others and with yourself.
“ Florian Stangl, lawyer, emphasizes the importance of being up-to-date: “Always stay up to date and bring a breath of fresh air into your presentations.
“Practical relevance is essential. And Gunda Gittler, pharmacy manager at the Barmfühlen Brüder Linz, adds: “The love of our job drives us to do our best.
“For them, the award is a confirmation and an incentive to continually grow and develop.
The top speakers of 2023 are:
- Lukas Feiler (Baker McKenzie Lawyers)
- Bernhard Freudenthaler (Association of Austrian Banks & Bankers)
- Brigitte Frey (ESG expert)
- Thomas Gaber (KPMG Austria)
- Gunda Gittler (Pharmacy of the Brothers of Mercy Linz)
- Claudia Glück-Hofbauer (ecoplus. Lower Austria’s business agency)
- Philip Gollmann (Financial Market Supervisory Authority)
- Stephan Heid (Heid and Partner Lawyers)
- Monika Herbstrith-Lappe (impulse & impact)
- Bernd Hufnagl (neurobiologist)
- Stefan Jezl (Executive Coach & Trainer)
- Andreas Joklik (Joklik Katary Richter Lawyers)
- Johannes Langthaler (Raiffeisen Bank International)
- Karin Lenhard (Erste Group)
- Thomas Müller (criminal psychologist)
- Petia Dutch (Austrian National Bank)
- Daniela Philipp (Training.Coaching.Consulting)
- Florian Stangl (Niederhuber & Partner Lawyers)
About the award
Austria’s leading provider of professional training, imh GmbH, is celebrating the best speakers and trainers of 2023, who will take the professional lives of their listeners to a new level with their gripping presentations and expert knowledge. With an impressive average rating of 1.42 for all speakers on a scale of 1 (= very good) to 6, imh sets a high standard for quality and professional expertise in the event industry.
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