Sonja Piontek
Keynote Topics
- Positive Leadership for Sustainable Growth
- Science-Backed Wellbeing at Work
- Motivation Through Meaning
- Optimising Human Performance
- Creating Positive Workplace Cultures
Harness Creative Thinking to Stay Agile, Relevant, and Ahead of Disruption
An acclaimed global speaker on UltraCreativity, agile mindset, and unlocking human potential, Sonja Piontek helps organisations inspire innovation, embrace change, and build bold future-focused cultures. In her dynamic and transformational keynotes, the award-winning marketer, entrepreneur, and visionary leader combines powerful storytelling with practical insights to help audiences think differently, challenge limitations, and elevate performance. Her work focuses on empowering individuals and teams to unlock creativity, adaptability, and meaningful growth.
Sonja built an impressive international executive career with BMW, where she served as Director of Marketing for BMW Asia before leaving the corporate world to pursue entrepreneurship and speaking full-time. In 2017, she founded Sonnenkind, a boutique agency creating extraordinary experiences for high-net-worth clients and globally recognised brands including Leica Camera and Land Rover.
Having spoken in 22 countries, Sonja is recognised for her ability to create lasting impact that extends far beyond the stage. Clients consistently describe her sessions as catalysts for real behavioural change, inspiring individuals and teams to increase performance, embrace innovation, and lead with confidence in rapidly evolving environments.
A passionate global citizen, Sonja has lived across six countries and speaks five languages, bringing a deeply intercultural perspective to leadership, communication, and brand building in the digital age. She is also the author and co-author of bestselling books focused on intercultural experiences and authentic communication.
Beyond her professional achievements, Sonja is an adventurer, motorbike rider, and passionate traveller who believes growth begins outside comfort zones. Her core message is clear: when people embrace creativity, courage, and authenticity, they unlock extraordinary potential in business and life.
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Why Organisations Book
- Authority in science-based positive leadership and wellbeing
- Combines psychological research with practical organisational application
- Helps leaders build cultures rooted in positivity and human flourishing
- Renowned for evidence-based approaches to motivation and performance
- Engaging delivery that bridges wellbeing and results
Audience Takeaways
- Apply science-based wellbeing strategies in the workplace
- Build positive leadership habits
- Increase team motivation and energy
- Strengthen resilience through wellbeing practices
- Foster healthy, high-performing cultures