👋 Michael Alf
🇳🇿 🇩🇪 Aussie-German Entrepreneur Operating Globally from 🇵🇹
Keynote Speaker
AI-Coach for Executives
AI Empowered Key Account Management (KAM)
GenAI Simulations and Education
Author
Hi, with my backround I bring both German engineering and an Aussie spirit of innovation into my work, which means I focus on solutions that are both well-built and highly practical. My passion is helping you in today's tech-driven world.
Start your AI/Gen AI enabled Digital Transformation with Michael - that is why:
30+ years experience in B2B: Michael understands the complexities of corporate business including large account management.
Michael is a cross-continental advisor who’s comfortable working across geographies and can inject fresh and global perspectives.
As an AI-savvy entrepreneur, Michael can translate advanced tech into practical business outcomes (he is both executive and a bit of a techie).
Michael is an easy-to-work person who values the human connection above all the technology.
Keynotes
Keynote Engagements,
Talks & Presentations
With experience presenting on stages across Australia, the Middle East, and Europe, I deliver thought-provoking, pragmatic insights that inspire action.
My keynotes are designed to leave audiences with ideas they can implement the very next day.
I specialize in topics that matter in today’s fast-evolving landscape:
• AI/Generative AI Transformation
• Key Account Management
Available in English/German and tailored for Global/Virtual audiences.
Executive Coaching
The AI-Ready Leader:
Coaching to Navigate Change & Technology
With extensive leadership experience across industries, countries, and diverse teams, I’ve witnessed the evolving challenges executives face—and the transformative power of embracing new technologies.
My passion lies at the intersection of leadership and technology. I specialize in helping leaders not just understand emerging technologies like AI but also integrate them effectively to elevate their impact and drive organizational success.
If you’re looking for a coach who blends executive-level expertise, a deep understanding of technology, and a proven track record in transformation, let’s connect. Together, we’ll unlock opportunities to future-proof your leadership.
AI AGENCY for KAM
Agency for AI-empowered KAM
1+1 is more than 2 when you combine strengths.
That is why I decided to combine my extensive key account management background including some of the largest companies in the world with my passion for AI and GenAI solutions.
Key Account Management is and will remain a people business.
And my vision is to infuse the work with solutions that create better results for key account managemement and more work satisfaction amongst the key account managers by streamlining and optimising the processes.
GenAI Simulations
Modern Executive Education on AI/GenAI
Alongside my two partners Markus and Rob, we’ve developed interactive simulations designed to help executives and managers better understand and apply Generative AI in their businesses. These simulations offer a modern, engaging, and effective way to accelerate learning—making the experience both impactful and enjoyable.
Simulations are a modern way to accelerate the learning whilst having more fun.
Loved having Michael at our conference 👍🏻
A huge shoutout and special thanks to our speaker Michael at the Blockchain Conference 2.0 in 11/2022.
Mahmoud Jawwad
Global Community Team @Binance, Stuttgart
Innovative approaches
Michael Alf has accompanied us intensively in various formats within the framework of a broad-based corporate culture process. In this context, he has made and initiated a significant contribution to the necessary change management in our company, for which I would like to express my gratitude. He has shaped the always pleasant and professional cooperation with numerous innovative approaches.
Dr. Thomas Stoffmehl
Speaker of the Executive Board, Vorwerk Group
Incredibly knowledgable 🚀
I sat in on a talk by Michael recently on Digital Literacy and found him to be incredibly knowledgable. His technique on delivering information made it easy to understand, his theories were very useful and his presentation was fantastic.
Claudia Buttazzoni
"Take the opportunity to take yourself to the next level. "
"Thank you, Michael, for the last months and for working with you on the High Performance Habits. And we both know that every habit is the most important habit.
Thanks for your impulses, the acceleration, and the all-time challenges to bring me to my next personal and business level.
Michael brings his extensive experience as a manager and his understanding of leadership, business, and personal success to coaching. It is a very individual coaching and that is the key to success.
Take the opportunity to take yourself to the next level. I can recommend the High Performance Coaching with Michael.
It was a pleasure to work with you on the different habits and looking forward to our next exchange."
Mario Renneberg
Director CGI
"My perspectives have broadened and I have become much more open to new ideas because of the program."
Michael S. was skeptical at the beginning of the program because he was investing all his energy in his board activities over a long period of time. In the course of the program, he developed various business ideas. He says,
"My perspectives have broadened and I have become much more open to new ideas because of the program. Also, because of the excellent course material, I still have the opportunity to review and correct my perspective after the fact. I highly recommend this program." 👍🏻
Michael Schmidt
now CEO purpleview GmbH
Charismatic Speaker
"Michael hosted a workshop in our company, which gave us all definitely an eye-opening experience how consulting business will be disrupted by technology in the future. It was enjoyable to participate as Michael is also a charismatic speaker.
Thank you for the experience!"
Mariel Aim
Consultant EY
"I have been successful in my career and life, but with Michael took it to another level."
"I highly recommend the High Performance Coaching from Michael to anyone who is serious about being at his/her best. What I truly appreciate is Michael's deep understanding of a leader and the challenges in a corporate environment. He does not give "text book" advice, but true life and career based support. If you are looking for a coach who actually has lived through crisis and success himself - Michael is the right guy.
He is incredibly humble and has a great sense of both energy and humor. As a coach I rarely recommend another coach, but I do recommend you to work with Michael!"
Markus Keiper
Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Coach and now Michael's Co-Founder of "Beyond the obvious"
Loved having Michael at our conference 👍🏻
A huge shoutout and special thanks to our speaker Michael at the Blockchain Conference 2.0 in 11/2022.
Mahmoud Jawwad
Global Community Team @Binance, Stuttgart
Innovative approaches
Michael Alf has accompanied us intensively in various formats within the framework of a broad-based corporate culture process. In this context, he has made and initiated a significant contribution to the necessary change management in our company, for which I would like to express my gratitude. He has shaped the always pleasant and professional cooperation with numerous innovative approaches.
Dr. Thomas Stoffmehl
Speaker of the Executive Board, Vorwerk Group
Incredibly knowledgable 🚀
I sat in on a talk by Michael recently on Digital Literacy and found him to be incredibly knowledgable. His technique on delivering information made it easy to understand, his theories were very useful and his presentation was fantastic.
Claudia Buttazzoni
"Take the opportunity to take yourself to the next level. "
"Thank you, Michael, for the last months and for working with you on the High Performance Habits. And we both know that every habit is the most important habit.
Thanks for your impulses, the acceleration, and the all-time challenges to bring me to my next personal and business level.
Michael brings his extensive experience as a manager and his understanding of leadership, business, and personal success to coaching. It is a very individual coaching and that is the key to success.
Take the opportunity to take yourself to the next level. I can recommend the High Performance Coaching with Michael.
It was a pleasure to work with you on the different habits and looking forward to our next exchange."
Mario Renneberg
Director CGI
"My perspectives have broadened and I have become much more open to new ideas because of the program."
Michael S. was skeptical at the beginning of the program because he was investing all his energy in his board activities over a long period of time. In the course of the program, he developed various business ideas. He says,
"My perspectives have broadened and I have become much more open to new ideas because of the program. Also, because of the excellent course material, I still have the opportunity to review and correct my perspective after the fact. I highly recommend this program." 👍🏻
Michael Schmidt
now CEO purpleview GmbH
Charismatic Speaker
"Michael hosted a workshop in our company, which gave us all definitely an eye-opening experience how consulting business will be disrupted by technology in the future. It was enjoyable to participate as Michael is also a charismatic speaker.
Thank you for the experience!"
Mariel Aim
Consultant EY
"I have been successful in my career and life, but with Michael took it to another level."
"I highly recommend the High Performance Coaching from Michael to anyone who is serious about being at his/her best. What I truly appreciate is Michael's deep understanding of a leader and the challenges in a corporate environment. He does not give "text book" advice, but true life and career based support. If you are looking for a coach who actually has lived through crisis and success himself - Michael is the right guy.
He is incredibly humble and has a great sense of both energy and humor. As a coach I rarely recommend another coach, but I do recommend you to work with Michael!"
Markus Keiper
Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Coach and now Michael's Co-Founder of "Beyond the obvious"
Free material for you
LinkedIn Newsletter
I love considering how modern trends and developments impact our life and our society.
And some of the ideas, I share in my bi-weekly LinkedIn Newsletter "Humanity in the Exponential Age".
And I promise, it will not be too theoretical but I aim to keep it pragmatic, relevant and also entertaining.
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