Ellen Kocher: Speaker

We Don’t Need More Answers. We Need Better Questions. Changing the questions that shape healthy organizations. Economist • ICF MCC • Workplace Wellbeing & Longevity Expert • Speaker

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Leadership • Wellbeing • Longevity • Menopause • Performance • Change

25+ years working with global organizations

International speaker & facilitator

Economist & Master Certified Coach

Why Ellen?

What if we're trying to solve the right problems with the wrong questions?

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Burnout. Mental health. Ageing workforces. Inclusion. Sustainable performance. Behavior change.

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Ellen Kocher challenges audiences to look again — and ask a better question.

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Bringing together her background as an economist, 25+ years working with organizations around the world, and deep expertise in coaching, health, wellbeing and longevity, Ellen connects the human side of work with the business realities leaders face every day.

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Her keynotes are provocative, practical and highly interactive. Audiences don't simply leave with more information. They leave thinking differently.

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"Ellen captivated the audience from the very first moment. Her energy, passion, and genuine engagement held attention throughout, making the time fly. An inspiring and memorable speaker with a natural presence and unmistakable aura on stage."

— Sophie Houngninou-Molango, PhD, Lead, Global Pharmacovigilance Operations, Incyte Biosciences International Sàrl

Signature Keynotes

THE BETTER QUESTION™

THE BETTER QUESTION™ ABOUT LEADERSHIP

What kind of leadership creates mentally healthy organizations in the first place?

Psychological Safety • Trust • Curiosity • Belonging • Sustainable Performance

THE BETTER QUESTION™ ABOUT LONGEVITY

How do we turn longer lives and longer careers into an organizational advantage?

Healthspan • Experienced talent • Ageism • Purpose • Multigenerational Work • 50+

THE BETTER QUESTION™ ABOUT MIDLIFE & MENOPAUSE

What if menopause taught us something about designing healthier workplaces for everyone?

Energy • Cognition • Stigma • Inclusion • Flexibility • Prevention

"Ellen captivates her audience, guiding them on a journey of self-awareness, reflection, and growth with natural grace, warmth, and charisma."

— Zsuzsanna Zimonyi, Head of Leadership Advisory / Head of Spengler Fox, Switzerland

Not your typical keynote

Ellen doesn't just speak to an audience. She works with it.

"Ellen Kocher is a truly engaging speaker who delivers passion and wisdom with boundless energy that holds her audiences’ attention. Ellen leaves her audiences inspired and motivated to take action!"

— Izabella Natrins, BSc PSYCH Dip NLS (IHS) UKHCA BSLM CEO UK Health Coaches Association

Meet Ellen

Economist by training. Coach by profession. Curious by nature.

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Ellen Kocher is an economist, Master Certified Coach (ICF MCC), health and wellness coach, workplace wellbeing consultant, author and international speaker.

After beginning her career in finance, Ellen has spent more than 25 years helping individuals and organizations move from knowing what matters to actually doing something about it.

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Based in Switzerland and working internationally, her perspective sits at an unusual intersection: economics and human health, business and behavior, performance and prevention, longevity and purpose.

She is known for bringing evidence and serious subjects to life with energy, warmth, humor and questions that stay with audiences long after the presentation ends.

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ELLEN'S FULL BIO & MORE TESTIMONIALS (EN & FR)

"Ellen is an exceptional and motivational speaker, bringing lots of passion, insights and a high level of energy to the session. Our employees loved her engaging approach, interactive and personalized sessions and willingness to bring us to the next level."

— Christiane Kempers, Director Global Communications Biosimilars at Fresenius-Kabi

Sometimes the fastest way to a better answer is to change the question.

One Idea. Many Conversations. THE BETTER QUESTION™

Leadership • Wellbeing • Longevity • Menopause • Performance. • Change

Planning an event?

Let's start with what you want your audience thinking, feeling and doing differently when they leave.

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Selected organizations Ellen has worked with around the world

What to Expect When You Invite Ellen

Every audience is different. Every keynote should be, too.

Ellen works with event organizers to understand your audience, objectives and context, adapting each keynote to create a relevant and memorable experience.

You can expect:

A pre-event conversation to align on your audience and objectives
A keynote tailored to your event, organization and context
Engaging, evidence-informed content delivered with energy and interaction
Professional collaboration before, during and after your event
Keynotes available in English or French, in Switzerland and internationally

Speaking fees vary according to format, location and event requirements. Let’s start with a conversation.

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