5 April 2026 · 3 min read
Speaker of the day: Joana Heidrich — Individual and Collective Motivation
Every day we spotlight one voice from the UnoMe network. Today: Joana Heidrich, Individual and Collective Motivation — one of the keynote speakers we recommend for corporate events and conferences in Doha, Manama and across the GCC.
Who is Joana Heidrich?
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She rose to prominence in 2007 by becoming Swiss champion, followed by her first international appearance in 2009 alongside Marlen Brunner. She played her first Grand Slam in Gstaad in 2014 with Isabelle Forrer. Reaching a career milestone, she competed in the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games with Nadine Zumkehr.
This accomplished athlete already boasts an impressive track record and represents Switzerland across the globe through a sport that is little-known locally.Languages spoken by the speaker
- English
- German
Benefit from Joana Heidrich's keynote speeches, offering presentations in two languages. Through UnoMe, you can book Joana Heidrich for conferences dedicated to individual and collective motivation. She will share her mindset, drive, and establish herself as a truly talented speaker.
She will share her experience in Beach Volleyball championships and discuss a demanding, highly physical sport.
2011 : U21 World champion
2014 : 5th place Grand Slam Gstaad Swiss champion Award Swiss Most Valuable Player
2015 : Bronze FIVB Open Sochi Gold FIVB Open Xiamen
2016 : Gold FIVB Open Sochi Qualification Olympic Games, Silver Swatch Major Klagenfurt, 5th place Olympic Games Rio (Diploma), Silver World Tour Final Toronto
2017 : Gold Coop Beach Tour Zurich
Topics on stage
- Individual and Collective Motivation
Who is this keynote for?
A talk by Joana Heidrich fits annual kick-offs, leadership days, industry conferences and talent programmes. The format usually runs 45 to 60 minutes, with an optional Q&A or a closed-door executive workshop.
Booking in the UAE and the Gulf
UnoMe, the Swiss Speakers' Bureau in Dubai, handles everything: selection, negotiation, travel and preparation with your team. Contact us to check Joana Heidrich's availability for your date.