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May 19, 2026

From RYE to Rotex – the journey continues | PLZ34 | PLZ35 |PLZ36 | PLZ60 | PLZ61 | PLZ62 | PLZ63 | PLZ64 | PLZ65

From RYE to Rotex – the journey continues | PLZ34–36 | PLZ60–65

A Year That Changes Lives—and a Community That Endures: Rotary Youth Exchange & Rotex in District 1820

Every year, Rotary enables young people worldwide to spend a school year abroad, immersed in new cultures, languages, and unforgettable encounters. In her presentation, an active Rotex participant offers an authentic insight into the Youth Exchange program in District 1820: from the programs themselves to the significance of Rotex, and on to our work and our team. Depending on the club’s interests, she will focus on the Youth Exchange itself, the work of Rotex, or both. She is always open to questions and further discussion afterward. A presentation for anyone who wants to understand how the Youth Exchange brings about lasting change in the lives of young people and their communities.

For better readability, the generic feminine form is used; all references to people apply to all genders.

Bild: Rotex 1820

The speaker is a former Rotary Long-Term Exchange student and an active member of Rotex in District 1820. She volunteers to mentor pre-departure, outbound, and inbound students and is involved in organizing Rotex events. She is between 17 and 27 years old. A member of the Rotex association in District 1820 will visit you; the specific person will vary depending on your content preferences and our availability.

Contact:
To make an appointment, please email constantin.klesar@rotex1820.de or call +49 160 3200287.

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May 19, 2026

From Silence to Courage | PLZ21 | PLZ20 | PLZ22

From Silence to Courage | PLZ21 | PLZ20 | PLZ22

Why we often remain silent even when we have something to say, and how courage can emerge in that very moment.

In her talk, Fiona Stumm explores a moment that many people are familiar with but rarely notice: the hesitation before speaking. Drawing on personal experiences, she shows how seemingly minor situations give rise to a recurring pattern that prevents people from voicing their thoughts. This is not about volume or provocation, but rather the question of why we hold ourselves back—often out of fear of the impact and judgment. The talk invites us to become more aware of these moments and to reflect anew on our own approach to silence and courage.

Bild: Privat

Fiona Stumm is a dual-track student majoring in Digital Media and Marketing and is actively involved in social and volunteer projects. Her goal is to bring socially relevant issues to light and encourage people to engage in dialogue. In her talk, she draws on personal experiences to explore how we deal with uncertainty, silence, and courage.

Contact:
To make an appointment, please email fionastumm0@gmail.com or call +49 171 6475119.

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April 10, 2026

Digital Euro vs. Stablecoins | PLZ61

Digital Euro vs. Stablecoins | PLZ61

Digital Euro vs. Stablecoins – the (brave) new world of money. An accessible look into the future of digital payments.

In addition to cash and book money (what we have in our checking accounts), another form of payment is gaining increasing importance in the digital world: so-called stablecoins. Backed by (supposedly) secure assets such as the U.S. dollar, they promise users access to the digital world of payments: global, in real time (24/7/365), and extremely cost-effective. The European response to this is set to be introduced in three years—the digital euro. In plain language, the former head of capital markets at the private bank Metzler examines the opportunities and risks of these new payment methods and offers a glimpse behind the scenes of the (brave) new world of digital money, into a future for which we should be prepared.

Bild: Erstellt mit Google Gemini

Michael Klaus (RC Kronberg) spent nearly his entire professional career at Bankhaus Metzler, where, as a partner and general partner, he was responsible for all capital markets operations, human resources, the U.S. real estate business, and corporate communications. Since leaving the bank, he has devoted himself to his charitable and Rotary interests (President of RC Kronberg 25/26) and lectures at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management as well as at WHU.

Contact:
To make an appointment, please email michaelklaus313@gmail.com or call +49 162 6124277.

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April 7, 2026

Stability in Motion | PLZ40 | PLZ42 | PLZ44 | PLZ45

Stability in Motion | PLZ40 | PLZ42 | PLZ44 | PLZ45

Leadership and Change Beyond Concepts – Why Awareness Is Becoming a Key Competency

Our society is shaped by knowledge, analysis, and solutions. Much is achieved this way – and yet there are situations where nothing seems to work anymore: decisions remain unclear, conflicts resurface, and progress stalls. Often, the unconscious is at work here – emotional patterns and inner tensions that shape our actions without being visible. That is precisely where my work begins. I create spaces for awareness, where the invisible becomes tangible. A central skill of our time is the willingness to feel what needs to be felt. For true stability does not arise from control, but from awareness – in connection with ourselves.

Lectures are preferably held in person.

Bild: Julia Pahlke generated with ChatGPT

For over 20 years, I, Julia Pahlke, worked in procurement, process management, and organizational development – until burnout brought me to a halt. It showed me that the mind and control alone aren’t enough. Since then, I’ve been following the path of consciousness. Today, I support people and companies when, despite their best efforts, they’ve reached a dead end. I work with the unconscious mind that guides us. Change begins when we reconnect with who we truly are. This gives rise to clarity, trust, and inner stability.

Contact:
To make an appointment, please email info@juliapahlke.de or call +49 152 29233128.

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March 24, 2026

Too many hats. Not enough of me. | PLZ3 (A) | PLZ06

Too many hats. Not enough of me. | PLZ3 (A) | PLZ06

Too Many Hats. Not Enough of Me. Role Clarity as an Underestimated Success Factor in Leadership and Life.

Leader, parent, team player, problem-solver—today we juggle more roles than ever before. But role overload saps decision-making ability, creates conflicts, and, in the long run, drives people into a purely functional mode. Anett Stimmeder shows how role clarity and genuine tolerance for mistakes not only strengthen self-esteem but also noticeably improve team dynamics and leadership quality. A keynote talk featuring personal stories, concrete approaches, and the central question: Who are you, really, when you take off all your hats?

Bild: FASZINATIONS-FOTOGRAFIE by Holger Bulk

Anett Stimmeder is a coach, speaker, and expert in role clarity and tolerance for mistakes based in Neulengbach (Lower Austria). She helps working mothers and executives find their footing amid the chaos of juggling multiple roles—and delivers lectures and seminars for companies and organizations throughout the DACH region.

Contact:
To schedule an appointment, please email kontakt@stimmederanett.com.

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February 26, 2026

Exnovation – Strategically ending things at the right time | PLZ80 | PLZ81

Exnovation – Strategically ending things at the right time | PLZ80 | PLZ81

In order for new things to emerge and for us to develop focus, we must let go of the things that no longer have any effect.

Innovation has always been on everyone’s lips and is constantly celebrated: the world needs great new products, initiatives, and services. This is important and understandable. However, if we only ever offer new things from our organization and don’t “prune the branches” on the other side, there is a great danger that we will get bogged down and unable to focus. In order to create new effectiveness, we must consciously end things that no longer have an impact, either now or in the future. The crux of the matter is that no one is celebrated for ending products, projects, etc. Strategic letting go is less of a purely cognitive-logical decision and more strongly influenced by corporate culture and emotional attachment. That is why organizations need rituals that suit them.

Bild: Sandra Pretzer

As an OKR expert and (agile) team coach, Sandra Pretzer helps teams and organizations worldwide to gain clarity about their strategy, internal structures, and collaboration, and to effectively drive necessary change. She sees herself as a travel companion, keen to ensure that her clients can continue their journey confidently on their own as quickly as possible.

Contact:
To make an appointment, please email rattay@yvonnerattay.de.

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February 20, 2026

George Washington and Frederick the Great

George Washington and Frederick the Great

“Children of the Enlightenment” who admired each other yet treated each other critically.

On July 4, 2026, the USA will celebrate its 250th anniversary. Relations between Germany and the USA have been eventful and diverse. But one aspect has received little attention on either side of the Atlantic. That is the relationship between George Washington and Frederick the Great. They were contemporaries but never met, although both developed a lasting interest in the other’s activities and also developed an unusual appreciation for each other. In his lecture, Manfred Richter attempts to shed some light on this aspect of German-American history.

The picture shows the speaker with then US President George H.W. Bush in the Oval Office of the White House beneath a portrait of George Washington.

Bild: White House Press Office, Washington

Manfred Richter, former mayor and former member of the German Bundestag, was involved in current aspects of German-American relations for many years. He maintained close contacts with leading US politicians at the time and gained a thorough understanding of the situation there. He is an honorary citizen of the cities of Baltimore, New Orleans, Mobile, Alabama, and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Contact:
To make an appointment, please email manfred.richter@nord-com.net .

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February 20, 2026

Online addiction – help for self-help | PLZ8X | PLZ9X

Online addiction – help for self-help | PLZ8X | PLZ9X

Planet on drugs – ways out of humanity’s online addiction.

Are we all junkies? Online addiction is a global phenomenon whose symptoms can no longer be ignored: short attention spans, radicalization and polarization within society, and mental health problems among adults and young people are on the rise. Democracies and alliances of states are becoming increasingly unstable. Can we manage withdrawal? Combating online addiction is less a problem of awareness than one of acceptance and implementation. The biggest obstacle to overcoming online addiction is ourselves. Dr. Wandhöfer presents a toolbox that helps us free our children, ourselves, our environment, and our society from online addiction and once again make the most of both the online and offline worlds.

Bild: Mockup: placeit.net, Cover: bod.de 

Dr. Olaf Wandhöfer has been following the changes in private life, work, and society resulting from online addiction with increasing attention and concern. Based on extensive research and numerous discussions with those affected and experts, he sheds light on the topic of online addiction in an interdisciplinary approach from different perspectives across various social groups. He focuses on the development of concrete and implementable solutions.

Contact:
To make an appointment, please email wandhoefer@yahoo.de .

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February 11, 2026

Holistic health | PLZ80 | PLZ87 | PLZ70

Holistic health | PLZ80 | PLZ87 | PLZ70

Holistic health. How connecting body, mind, and soul can lead to greater stress resistance and a positive outlook.

In her interactive lecture “Holistic health – clarity, strength, and focus,” Katrin Loch invites participants to take a fresh look at health as an interplay between body, mind, and inner attitude. She demonstrates in a practical way how stress, self-perception, and mental focus influence personal performance and decision-making skills. Participants receive practical ideas and simple tools for strengthening inner stability, focus, and healthy self-management in their professional and personal lives. The lecture is aimed at people who bear responsibility and understand sustainable health as a resource.

Bild: Katharina Kraus 

 
As a physiotherapist and mental coach, speaker Katrin Loch focuses on holistic health, self-management, and mental clarity. In her work, she combines body-based stress regulation with mental focus and personal attitude. She helps people in positions of responsibility to strengthen their inner stability, presence, and sustainable performance. She has been named one of the Top 100 Excellent Speakers for her work as a speaker.

Contact:
To make an appointment, please email kontakt@katrinloch.de .

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February 10, 2026

From vision to real results | PLZ80 | PLZ81

From vision to real results | PLZ80 | PLZ81

All roads lead to Rome, but which one do we take? From vision to impactful action.

Developing a vision that is compatible, convincing, and also provides guidance is challenging enough. Many managers in organizations then give too little thought to how they should derive measures from this that have a real impact. They tend to leave it to chance or the “charisma” of the vision, which often leads to the whole thing petering out. In this short impulse, Sandra Pretzer uses a concrete example to build a bridge between vision and real results.

Bild: Sandra Pretzer

As an OKR expert and (agile) team coach, Sandra Pretzer helps teams and organizations worldwide gain clarity about their strategy, internal structures, and collaboration style, and effectively drive necessary change. She sees herself as a travel companion, keen to ensure that her clients can continue their journey confidently on their own as quickly as possible.

Contact:
To make an appointment, please email hello@sandrapretzer.com

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