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Dear Gordon,
Your participation as speaker at our SAP People & Culture Kick-Off event was a slam dunk, merging basketball with HR! Your keynote on coaching and leadership was very inspiring, and your insights on handling a transformational phase through a clear vision deeply resonated with us. We appreciate the time you took to connect with all of us from P&C through photos, on-the-court tips, and shared video sessions. Thanks again and good luck for the Olympic Games!

Caroline HankeSVP People & Culture

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As a seasoned coach and thought leader in the world of basketball, Gordon Herbert's insights not only transcend the court, offering invaluable lessons to both sports and business realms. His presence also enriches ISPO's commitment to fostering dialogue, inspiring excellence, innovation and shaping the future of sports. Gordon Herbert's contribution to the platform adds a profound layer of expertise and inspiration, elevating the experience for attendees and reaffirming our dedication to driving positive change within and through the sports industry.

Tobias GröberHead of ISPO

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We had invited Gordon Herbert to our first inaugural continental European Partners Meeting. As one of the premier US law firms, we embrace high performance and dedication for our clients in our day to day life. We had the pleasure to have Gordon Herbert sharing his strategies and insights on how to build and manage a high performing team. His keynote was amazing and the used video clips gave us goosebump moments. Gordie shared his story and insights in a very honest, authentic but passionate way. As an ambitious sports leader he follows his instincts, his beliefs, his humanity and his values, that made him achieving his goals. His ability to captivate the audience with a blend of his experience, real-world examples, and interactive elements was truly remarkable. His strategies for enhancing communication, leveraging individual strengths, and cultivating a shared vision resonated deeply with our Partners. Thanks so much for having enriched our meeting.

Stefano SciollaOffice Managing Partner – LATHAM & WATKINS LLP

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In 2024, we had the privilege of inviting Gordon as a speaker to our Global Leadership Offsite. His deep insights and wealth of experience in building high-performing teams, overcoming setbacks, and fostering a culture of peak performance provided invaluable input to our leadership discussions.

Beyond his outstanding credentials as a coach, Gordon proved to be a truly inspiring speaker, engaging our management team with compelling stories, actionable strategies, and a profound understanding of leadership dynamics. His session was not only insightful but also energizing, leaving a lasting impact on our team’s perspective on collaboration, resilience, and sustained excellence.

We highly recommend Gordon as a speaker for any leadership event that seeks to combine expert knowledge, practical takeaways, and an inspiring presence.

Jan BechlerCo-Founder and Managing Director @ Front Row Germany

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As a guest speaker at our Baader Investment Conference in Munich, Gordon Herbert impressed our audience of executives and financial experts – it was one the best speeches I ever heard about leadership.

His insights into sport and his understanding of how team culture and leadership actually work enriched our event with a great perspective on the bigger picture.

Marlene HartzSenior Manager Group Communication, Baader Bank AG

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Gordon as an outstanding coach inspired us with keynote speech and
locker room board member talk during our ARAG convention. Our management
team benefited from his huge expertise as a top leader driven by
clarity, consistency, ambition and humanity.

Klaus HeiermannMember of the Board of ARAG Holding SE

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Gordon Herbert hat unser internationales Führungsteam inspiriert! Er hat Beispiele aus dem Leadership im Sport auf die Unternehmenspraxis übertragen, dabei Gemeinsamkeiten und Unterschiede herausgearbeitet. Und: Mit einer gewissen Portion Charme für Unterhaltung gesorgt.

Ellen TrappSenior Manager Learning & Development, SUSS MicroTec SE

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Listening to Gordie’s keynote felt like being coached as one of his
own players, right there with him in the locker room. He forged a unique
spirit, chemistry, and sense of togetherness during his keynote. His
words were captivating, breathtaking, and created true goosebumps
moments. Gordie is approachable and authentic, sharing powerful lessons
on building and managing high-performing teams, and reminding us that
TEAM is everything in company building.

Alexander SchmoeckelAssociate AM Ventures

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The coaches of the Football UEFA-Pro License had the opportunity to listen to a great personality -Gordon Herbert.
I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for his inspiring visit and powerful presentation.
Gordon´s insights into leadership, team culture, and the mindset of a real champion have left a lasting impression on all of us.
It was truly enriching to hear how he guided his teams to the pinnacle of world class basketball- his words will surely influence , how we approach our own teams and challenges.

Arno MichelsAusbildungsleiter Pro Lizenz DFB

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Gordon Herbert captivated the room with a keynote that went far beyond sports, speaking directly to the heart of leadership. His powerful metaphor — 'I would rather try to tame a lion than teach a cat how to roar' — left leaders inspired to trust their teams, lead with passion, and build resilience together.

Head of Personal Banking & Private Bank Germany, former player under Coach Herbert

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Gordon Herbert delivered an outstanding keynote at "TOP-PERFORMER x TEAM-PLAYER – Volume 2: VISION. CHANGE THE FRAME. CHANGE THE GAME." at the Carl Benz Arena Stuttgart, captivating the audience with his composed, clear, and highly practical style. In a truly compelling way, he translated complex principles from professional sports - particularly around team dynamics, leadership, and sustainable high performance - into a business context that felt both precise and immediately relevant.

Overall, the keynote was deeply inspiring and impactful - not driven by grand effects, but by exceptional substance, profound experience, and sharply articulated insights that can be put into practice right away.

Dominik SchweizerGeschäftsführer, NICER Spaces GmbH

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Gordon Herbert was the highlight of our conference. Honest, value-driven, and genuinely challenging in the best way. His line that life is a mountain, not a beach stuck with me. And what set him apart was how he engaged with our guests well beyond his talk. A world-class speaker and an even better conversation partner.

Peter WaleczekManaging Partner, FLEX Capital

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Gordon was a keynote speaker on Leadership at a Private Equity Conference in Berlin. I was deeply impressed by the clear and concrete examples, the few brilliant principles and the lighthearted way in which he talked to us. I have read Gordon's book "Die Jungs gaben mir mein Leben zurück" directly afterwards with great pleasure.

Prof. Dr. Cordula MeckenstockCEO, lawpilots GmbH