Speaking

Bring the climb to your stage.

Keynotes, workshops and panels for leaders who are done coasting. Real stories from the racetrack, the gravel road and the boardroom, with one clear takeaway your people can use on Monday.

Certified

John Maxwell certified speaker, trainer and coach since 2016.

Author

Action Leadership From the Edge (2022).

40–60%

Typical revenue lift for the powersport dealers Kurt works with.

On air

Regular guest on WP-Tonic, The WP Minute and Membership Machine.

Kurt von Ahnen pointing to his From Chaos to Control presentation
From Chaos to Control
Kurt beside his Practical Use of AI for Startup Businesses presentation
Practical AI for Startups
Kurt at the front of a full conference room
A full room

Signature talks

Pick a line. We’ll tune it.

Each talk works as a 45 to 60 minute keynote or a half-day workshop, and every one is shaped around your audience before Kurt steps on stage.

01

Physical Fitness Leads to Fiscal Fitness

The habits that get you to the start line are the same ones that grow a healthy business.

  • Consistency beats intensity, on the bike and on the P&L
  • Recovery as a leadership strategy, not a weakness
  • Tracking the few numbers that actually move results

Best forKickoffs, sales conferences, wellness weeks

02

Action Leadership From the Edge

From Kurt’s book: the shift from managing tasks to leading people who actually want to follow.

  • Why the hardest worker isn’t automatically the leader
  • Doing the work on yourself before asking it of others
  • Building a culture people choose to stay in

Best forLeadership retreats, new and rising managers

03

Tune the Machine

You can’t control the terrain, but you can tune your machine: body, team and systems.

  • A simple check-up for the three machines every leader runs
  • Fixing the bottleneck instead of pushing harder
  • Lessons from turning dealer service departments around

Best forOwners, executive teams, dealer groups

04

Training That Sticks

Decades of corporate training, distilled into how to build training people finish, remember and use.

  • Designing for the job, not the classroom
  • Short, practical lessons that earn completion
  • Measuring behavior change, not attendance

Best forHR and L&D teams, associations, franchise networks

How it works

Three steps to the stage.

Send the inquiry

Tell Kurt about your event, your audience and what you want them to walk away with.

Shape the talk

A short call to learn your room, then a talk tuned to your people, your industry and your goals.

Deliver and follow through

Kurt shows up prepared and leaves your team with something to act on, not just a good hour.

Now booking

Check Kurt’s availability.

Share a few details and Kurt will reply personally within two business days.

  • Keynotes, workshops, panels and podcasts
  • Content tailored to your audience
  • No obligation, just a conversation
Speaking Inquiry

Questions event planners ask

Good to know.

What does it cost to book Kurt?

Fees depend on the format, length, travel and audience. Share your budget range in the inquiry and Kurt will put together options that fit.

Can the talk be customized for our industry?

Always. Every talk is shaped around your audience, from powersport dealers and franchise networks to corporate leadership teams.

Does Kurt speak virtually?

Yes. Kurt presents in person and online, and is a regular guest on podcasts and live streams.

Can we pair a keynote with a workshop?

Yes, and it’s often the best value. A keynote sets the idea; a workshop the same day turns it into a plan your team owns.

Ready when you are

Your audience deserves more than a speech.

Kurt von AhnenSpeaker · Trainer · Coach

Physical fitness leads to fiscal fitness. Leadership, training and the discipline to keep climbing.