POTENTIALLY LIFE CHANGING
Inspiring keynotes, one-on-one consulting and mentoring to help brands and people unlock their full potential on the journey toward a regenerative economy.
“We can be heroes. Forever and ever.”
– David Bowie
It's not about playing the hero. There are already enough of those. It's about unlocking human potential, both within individuals and within brands. It's about finding the courage of a hero time and time again.
„You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide, what kind of difference you want to make.”
– Jane Goodall
We are not victims of circumstance. Each of us has the ability to shape our future. We want a flourishing and just future for all. But that takes courage – the courage to lead the way.
„Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.”
— Arundhati Roy
After all, a future where all life thrives requires a different mindset, different structures and a different world.
The world today, with its multiple crises, has one central cause: humanity’s lost connection to itself, to fellow human beings, and above all to nature.
The dominance of the material world over the natural world is deeply tied to our economic system and the beliefs that drive it. A different world calls for a different economy. One that places the well-being of people and ecosystems at its heart.
That's the transformation I'm working towards. As a keynote speaker, consultant and mentor, I'm here to support individuals, teams and organizations in unlocking their potential and finding the courage to lead the way.
Potentially Life Changing
POTENTIALLY
Human potential is limitless. And yet, most of us never fully reach it, whether as individuals, teams or organizations. The good news? You have the power to shape your future exactly as you want it to be.
➔ UNLEASHING POTENTIAL
LIFE
Life is our greatest asset. We exist within a natural ecosystem bursting with diversity, and only by respecting and protecting it can we truly thrive. Thinking sustainably is no longer enough. As part of a larger natural intelligence, we must actively nurture regenerative processes to preserve the foundations of life for generations to come.
➔ REGENERATIVE ECONOMY AND LEADERSHIP
CHANGING
Outer change begins with inner change. The Inner Development Goals framework helps us keep pace with an increasingly complex world and build the skills needed to create a society worth inheriting, for our children and grandchildren.
➔ INNER DEVELOPMENT GOALS WITH THE IDG GUIDE
HUMAN
Christian Schneidermeir, Managing Director, European Outdoor Group, EX-CEO ORTOVOX
Many influences have shaped my journey. These are the professional ones that have left the deepest mark:
Managing Director at ORTOVOX – An intense immersion in constant change and values-based leadership, across both people and brand. Culture development and brand building from the inside out.
My studies in Sports Economics – The basics: sales, marketing and brand building.
IDG Ambassador Workshop, Kilimanjaro Cohort – Life-changing insights and the missing link to inner conviction.
Coach for Potential Development with Gerald Hüther — You can only change yourself. All you can do for others is invite, encourage and inspire them to change themselves.
IDG Masterclass on Compassionate Systems Leadership with Peter Senge and Gustav Böll – The confirmation that we generate impact every day by influencing the social field around us.
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I am European. Born, raised and living in Bavaria.
After studying sports economics, I gained my first brand experience at GORE BIKE WEAR.
As Deputy Managing Director of Sport-Marketing Tauberbischofsheim, I was responsible for the marketing of Germany's top fencers at the Olympic training center in Tauberbischofsheim.
As Sales Manager at HARO Sportböden, I was responsible for Eastern Europe.
At ORTOVOX, I worked in sales, then moved into marketing as Marketing Director and Brand Manager, before being appointed the sole Managing Director. Leading an incredibly motivated team, we got to write a sensational success story, taking the brand from niche player to recognized mountain sports specialist.
Today I represent not just the interests of one brand, but of an entire industry, as Managing Director of the European Outdoor Group.
MY INVITATION to YOU
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Inspiration
"There are essentially two triggers for change: crisis or inspiration."
– Gerald Hüther
Don't wait for the next crisis. Let yourself be inspired. Through talks, panel discussions or keynotes.
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There's no shortage of topics:
Successful Brands: The Secret to Success
Inner Development Goals and the IDG Guide: How the IDGs Can Make the Difference
Regenerative Leadership and the Regenerative Economy: The Winning Approach of the Future?
Get in touch — I'm happy to tailor topics to your needs.
Examples of recent talks:
European Outdoor Summit Berlin 2023
Outdoor Impact Munich 2025
International Congress of Outdoor Sports Portugal 2025
Skinnovation Italy 2025
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Consulting
”Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”
– Peter Drucker
One of my favorite quotes. The right culture makes all the difference. Let's explore together where potential is lying dormant.
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No off-the-shelf recipes, just honest, open engagement with different perspectives. We'll inevitably land on culture, and the foundations that underpin it: purpose, vision, mission and values. The IDG Guide can be a valuable tool here, helping to assess your current direction and unlock new potential.
Where needed, I can help you and your team find your own inner compass, the foundation from which new strategies can grow. Future-fitness through inner development, in service of meaningful growth.
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Mentoring
”You can’t get to courage without walking through vulnerability.”
– Brené Brown
Vulnerability is not weakness. It is the sister of strength and self-confidence. Real challenges call for fresh perspectives.
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Fresh perspectives and different experiences can open up new solutions and give you the courage to finally take the steps you know you need to take.
Honest and open exchange can also foster inner development.
Get in touch to discuss personal mentoring or advisory/supervisory board involvement on a regular basis or around specific topics.
philosophY
Purpose
I want to leave behind a better world — for my children, and for all generations to come.
VISION
A world in which people are deeply connected to themselves, each other, and the planet and where economic and social systems are designed to allow all life to flourish.
MISSION
Dare To Advance inspires leaders and brands to to unlock their potential and become a driving force for regenerative business models and structures.
Brand Personality
Visionary
Grounded
Authentic
Human
Natural
Values
Integrity
Responsibility
Trust
Interconnection
Courage
Potential
Collaboration
Ready to unlock your potential?
