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About Swiss Academy

Home of Leadership
Communication.

Swiss Academy develops communication skills where they need to make an impact: in leadership, on stage, in front of cameras, and in decisive moments.

Swiss Academy
1000+
Training for executives, teams, and companies
500 m²
Exclusive facilities at Lumen Park, Schenkon (LU)
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Companies in the ecosystem, Swiss Academy, top speakers, SA Studios
Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Renowned SMEs and corporations from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Swiss Academy Training
What is Swiss Academy?

The Academy for Leadership Communication.

Swiss Academy combines training, methodology, and practical application for people who want to communicate more clearly, credibly, and effectively in business settings, on stage, and in critical situations.

Swiss Academy is revolutionizing leadership communication with the Triple Impact Model. It combines 2,500-year-old public speaking techniques, the latest findings from neuroscience (neurocommunication), and energy management from elite sports to transform the way top executives and leaders communicate today.

The Methodology

The Tradition.
The Innovation.
The Revolution.

The combination of cutting-edge insights and the most proven communication techniques in human history—that is the foundation of Swiss Academy.

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The Tradition

2,500-year-old public speaking techniques, proven by Steve Jobs, Barack Obama, Martin Luther King, and other great communicators throughout history.

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Innovation

The latest findings in neuroscience—the language of the brain. Swiss Academy combines communication science with modern research: neurocommunication.

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The Revolution

Triple Impact, public speaking, neurocommunication, and energy management combined into a single system. For clear, people-oriented, and energetic leadership communication.

Learn more about Triple Impact →
Our Values

IQL, Individuality,
Quality, Long-Term Commitment.

These values have guided us from the very beginning, and our clients see them reflected in us:

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Individuality

"...For several years now, we’ve been receiving customized communication training [...] with consistent success!" Stefan Gurtner - Landi Schweiz AG

Every program is individually tailored to the needs of the person or the company. No standard solutions—only customized communication development.

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Quality

“Best in class [...] Swiss quality, plain and simple,” Reinhard Dischner – Former General Manager, PUMA Group

We have dedicated experts in every area of communication. All our trainers regularly take the stage themselves.

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Long-term commitment

“Coming to you is like coming home,” Dr. Torsten Renneberg – Dentist

Sustainable development instead of short-term results.

Insights

Swiss Academy in action.

Training sessions, events, stages, and talks—insights into the world of the Swiss Academy.

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The Team

The people behind
Swiss Academy

Our team is made up of a wide variety of personalities. We’re united by our passion for personal development and communication.

Simon Hofer
Simon Hofer
CEO & Head Coach
Simon Hofer
CEO & Head Coach

Entrepreneur, expert in mindset, communication, and public speaking. One of Switzerland’s top keynote speakers. Trainer for top executives and public figures. He combines neuroscience and communication to create neurocommunication.

Kai Dahlhaus
Kai Dahlhaus
COO & Head Coach
Kai Dahlhaus
COO & Head Coach

Triathlon World Champion, expert in personal energy management, and professional keynote speaker. He has spoken in front of thousands of people and advises executives at SMEs and large corporations on energy, communication, and presentation skills.

Aleksandra Hofer
Aleksandra Hofer
CFO
Aleksandra Hofer
CFO

Studied at Karl Franzen University of Graz. Responsible for the finances of the entire Swiss Academy ecosystem, including SA Studios AG and the Top Speakers platform.

Valeria Strikova
Valeria Strikova
Head of Marketing & Social Media
Valeria Strikova
Head of Marketing & Social Media

Responsible for content, promotion, and marketing communications. Develops the social media strategy, coordinates content production, and manages advertising campaigns.

Reto Lipp
Reto Lipp
Moderator
Reto Lipp
Moderator

Reto is one of Switzerland's best-known business moderators. As a business journalist, he worked for many years on Swiss television, including as moderator of ECO Talk, on 10 vor 10, and the Tagesschau. He also moderated the WEF in Davos. Today he is part of the Swiss Academy SACT team and moderates our format SPEAK DIFFERENT der Talk (SA-Studios AG).

Barbara Brunner
Barbara Brunner
Trainer & Coach
Barbara Brunner
Trainer & Coach

Experienced coach, resilience trainer, and adult educator with over 30 years of leadership experience. Helps leaders strengthen their impact, presence, and visibility.

Michaela Benn
Michaela Benn
Voice & Speech Coach
Michaela Benn
Voice & Speech Coach

Actress in film, television, and theater. Since 2010, she has been a coach at the German Bundestag and for executives from business, politics, culture, and sports in the areas of speech development and presentation.

Rob Spence
Rob Spence
Comedy Trainer
Rob Spence
Comedy Coach

Has been performing on stage for 37 years in 35 different countries. TV shows, comedy festivals, Quatsch Comedy Club, and the SAT1 weekly show. Honored by the Arosa Humor Festival for his lifetime achievement.

Naomi Eigenmann
Naomi Eigenmann
Social Media & Video Editor
Naomi Eigenmann
Social Media & Video Editor

Content creator with extensive experience. Has worked on advertising campaigns for brands such as Coca-Cola, Sunrise, CSS, and Fanta, both in front of and behind the camera.

Volodymyr Strikov
Volodymyr Strikov
Website & IT
Volodymyr Strikov
Website & IT

Responsible for website development and the IT infrastructure of the Swiss Academy ecosystem.

Our Location

Lumen Park —
Schenkon (LU).

500m² exclusive event venue with a professional stage, TV studio, lounge, and bar. The physical home of the Swiss Academy ecosystem.

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Lumen Park
Lumen Park
Lumen Park
Lumen Park
Lumen Park
Customer Testimonials

What our customers
say about us.

Find out firsthand how Swiss Academy is transforming communication in SMEs and large corporations.
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“If you’re looking for top-level business communication and real progress in understanding, Swiss Academy is the right place for you. It doesn’t get any better than this.”

Jan Recknagel
Jan Recknagel
Managing Director, Kärcher Germany
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“In my opinion, this is the most professional and high-quality communication training in the DACH market. Real-world work with clients at the very highest level.”

Steffen Wetzel
Steffen Wetzel
Graduate Engineer, Top 5 LinkedIn Expert
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“The Swiss Academy impressively knows how to put together customized solutions with a young, highly dynamic, and innovative team.”

Beat Vonlanthen
Beat Vonlanthen
Political Consultant and Strategy Development
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