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Ursula Förschner is an award-winning keynote speaker, author and mentor, known for her ability to unlock human potential and ignite transformation in individuals, organizations and society. With her signature approach “Leb dich ganz – Live Your Full Self”, she inspires leaders and teams to move beyond old patterns and step into a new quality of impact and presence.
She is the founder of H.I.L. Holistic Impact Leadership™, a leadership model that unites five dimensions of human effectiveness: Mental Clarity, Integrated Mind, Embodied Presence, Leadership Energy and Systemic Impact. This paradigm empowers leaders to create resonance instead of resistance, sustainable strength without exhaustion, and cultures of innovation and trust.
For more than 25 years, Ursula Förschner has worked at the intersection of psychology, education, entrepreneurship and energy work. Her unique background – humanities studies at the University of Vienna combined with business training at the Vienna University of Economics – enables her to connect deep human insight with strategic organizational thinking.
In 2025 she was honored with the Excellence Award at the International Speaker Slam in Wiesbaden and was named one of the TOP 111 Upcoming Public Speakers 2025 by Expertenportal.
Her keynotes are described as “awakening, precise and transformative” – experiences that combine intellectual depth, emotional resonance and artistic intuition. Whether on stage, in mentoring, or in her upcoming books, Ursula Förschner challenges the status quo of leadership and invites people to bring their full selves to life and work.
Her vision: Leadership that strengthens instead of depletes, organizations that shine instead of burn out, and people who truly live their potential.
Ursula Förschner
Keynote Speaker on Potential & Impact | Founder of H.I.L. Holistic Impact Leadership™
German
Languages:
Location:
Neunkirchen, Austria
Can also give an online talk/webinar
Paid only. Contact speaker for pricing!
MY TALKS
Unlock Your Mind – Mental Clarity for Impact & Success
Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Diversity and Inclusion, Women in Tech, Innovation, Inspirational
We believe we act freely – yet many of our decisions run on autopilot, shaped by patterns we never consciously chose. These invisible programs drain energy, undermine self-efficacy, and limit growth – in life, leadership, and organizations. In this keynote, Ursula Förschner reveals how to break through mental routines and unlock the clarity needed for true impact and success. With more than 25 years of experience in transformation, she combines psychological depth, inspiring stories, and practical tools to show how mental clarity creates space for innovation, trust, and sustainable performance. Attendees will learn how to stop unhelpful inner scripts, access new perspectives, and lead with presence and authenticity. The result: stronger decision-making, more creativity, and leadership that strengthens instead of depletes. This keynote is not only an invitation to think differently – it is an experience that shifts mindsets and opens the path to untapped potential.
H.I.L. Holistic Impact Leadership™ – Leading with Clarity, Presence & Impact
Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Inspirational
Ursula Förschner is the founder of H.I.L. Holistic Impact Leadership™, a paradigm-shifting approach that redefines what leadership means in times of complexity, uncertainty, and cultural transformation. Instead of focusing on tools, control, or speed, H.I.L. integrates five essential dimensions of human effectiveness: Mental Clarity, Integrated Mind, Embodied Presence, Leadership Energy, and Systemic Impact.
This keynote demonstrates how the combination of these dimensions creates a new quality of leadership: leaders who act from clarity rather than pressure, who generate trust instead of fear, and who open spaces for innovation and responsibility. By breaking free from outdated command-and-control logics, leaders gain the ability to align inner strength with outer impact – resulting in organizations that attract talent, foster creativity, and thrive sustainably.
Drawing on more than 25 years of practice at the intersection of psychology, education, entrepreneurship, and transformation, Ursula Förschner combines research insights with inspiring real-life examples. She shows how leaders can recognize hidden mental patterns, cultivate authentic presence, and channel energy in ways that prevent exhaustion and create resonance.
Audiences leave with practical insights and renewed inspiration: how to build cultures that empower instead of restrict, how to navigate crises without burning out, and how to lead with clarity, humanity, and systemic awareness.
H.I.L. Holistic Impact Leadership™ is not just another leadership framework – it is an invitation to embody a future of leadership that strengthens people, organizations, and society alike.
Wholeness Leads – Why the Future Needs Holistic Intelligence
Diversity and Inclusion, Women in Tech, Innovation, Leadership, Inspirational
Creativity, intuition, and emotional intelligence are no longer “soft skills” – they are decisive competencies for modern leadership. These qualities, often cultivated through female socialization, enable leaders to see the bigger picture, sense dynamics early, and find solutions beyond prescribed paths. Yet, in many organizations, such holistic forms of intelligence remain undervalued or hidden.
In this keynote, Ursula Förschner sheds light on why the future requires holistic intelligence: the ability to connect analytical thinking with empathy, cultural awareness, and embodied presence. She demonstrates how organizations that embrace diverse perspectives gain a clear competitive advantage – in innovation, talent retention, and resilience against crises. By integrating competencies often associated with “feminine” leadership, companies strengthen both their humanity and their business success.
Based on more than 25 years of transformation work, Ursula Förschner combines psychological insights, lived experience, and inspiring stories. She reveals how unconscious patterns and cultural role models can limit potential, and how leaders can unlock untapped resources by encouraging wholeness. Participants experience a keynote that is both thought-provoking and deeply moving – opening the door to leadership that connects head and heart, strategy and empathy, performance and meaning.
Her message is clear: work is no longer just about results – people want significance, creativity, and genuine participation. Integrating holistic intelligence into leadership is therefore not a friendly option, but an urgent imperative for the future of organizations and society.
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