The keynote
Own the Climb
Keep going when the path gets steep
From the cycling record to the boardroom
124 Swiss moutain passes. 26 days. One bike.
No rest day. No plan B.
Weather shifts, construction zones, flat tires, and the daily search for the next pass.
Uncertainty, constant change, and often no visible progress defined this project.
But the real challenge was not the passes.
It was to maintain energy, focus and direction for weeks on end - even when progress was barely visible.
Because ambitious projects rarely fail at the beginning.
They come to a standstill when the path becomes steeper.
This keynote translates the principles of this project into a clear execution system for organizations that must deliver under pressure.
Own the Climb.
Take-Aways
The CLIMB system
Clarity - Defining direction and priorities in complex environments
Loyalty - Commitment and accountability for execution
Infrastructure – Routines and structures that hold under pressure
Milestones - Making progress visible before results appear
Balance – Sustaining performance over time
CLIMB turns strategy into consistent action.
Impact for Leaders and Teams
Impact for Leaders and Teams
Leaders learn how to:
-remain able to act under uncertainty
-clarify priorities and protect focus
-create clear ownership across the team
-make progress visible before outcomes are measurable
-sustain performance over extended periods
The audience leaves with a practical approach to execution when pressure rises.
Typical applications
Typical applications
Execution of strategic initiatives
Leadership in high-uncertainty environments
Complex, cross-functional projects
Transformation and reorganization
Phases where momentum slows and alignment is critical
Popular format
20 - 30 min keynote + Q &A
Optional: a 30–60 minute interactive session to apply the principles to current projects.
Available in person and virtually.
About Monika
Monika Sattler is an international keynote speaker, executive performance coach and two-time cycling record holder.
She began her career at the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and in strategy consulting before focusing on leadership, execution and performance in complex business environments.
Today, she works with leadership teams that need to deliver in demanding phases and maintain momentum under pressure.
She lives in Lenzburg, Switzerland and travels worldwide for her work.
Feedback
Celeste Storchenegger
Client Community Manager, LGT Private Banking
Monika combines extreme performance with concrete implementation. Our managers left with clear responsibility and concrete next steps.
Christian Baumann
CEO, House of HR Germany
Inspiring and immediately implementable. A clear recommendation for organizations in change processes.
Julia Restani
Senior Associate for Banking & Finance, GOERG
Inspiring, personal and lastingly impressive.
Your impulses will be remembered - a clear recommendation.
Thanks to Adrian Trickett, GM & VP Sales EMEA, Boomi - for the great feedback and the connection between my cycling record and the company values.
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