Ich kenne nicht nur die Theorie – ich habe die Realität selbst erlebt.
With a background in leadership coaching, elite sports, and the life lessons of a cancer therapy and fatherhood, I bring both experience and grit. As a former national team captain, ten-time Austrian water polo champion, and now ultra-marathon swimmer, I know what it means to continue when most people would stop. And as a former cancer patient and father of five, I don’t just talk about resilience & high performance — I live them, especially when it matters most.
Wenn ein Alltags-Sportler wie ich Ausdauer und Leistungsfähigkeit aufbauen kann, dann kann das jeder.
After years as a leadership coach in a global corporation, I now share my personal and professional journey on stage. My keynotes mix raw honesty, practical tools and one simple truth:
You don’t need Perfect conditions – you need a powerful why.
Bernhard Hengl
Mein Rahmenwerk
W.R.I.S.E. Principles
W - WHY
Start with your WHY. Motivation fades. Clarity stays.
R - RESILIENCE
Big goals are not built in a day - they come from small, steady actions.
I - INFLUENCE
Focus on what you can control. Release what you cannot.
S - STRENGTHS
High performance begins when you play your strenghts.
E - ELEVATE
No one succeeds alone. Lift others - and rise together.
Mein Weg
Praktische Erfahrung
I inspire and support people facing cancer (or rough waters) by sharing the lessons I have learned – in life in some of the hardest swims.