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The following topics are some of Franziska’s most popular keynote topics.
Each presentation is customized to suit your event and engage your audiences.
THE COURAGE MAP
Taking the road
A keynote based on her bestselling book The Courage Map (foreword by Sir Richard Branson).
As leaders, we’re often called to take the road less travelled in order to lead with confidence, stay innovative, and face uncertainty with courage.
In this captivating presentation, Franziska shares experiences gleaned from her motorcycle journey around the world, seamlessly weaving together profound insights on courage rooted in the realms of neuroscience and psychology.
Commencing her expedition from the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland, she embarked on an awe-inspiring journey spanning over 12,000 kilometres, tracing the historic Silk Road until reaching the expanse of Kazakhstan, with a stop at the Iranian border, where she was denied entry due to an unexpected mishap.
In this keynote, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey of discovery, delving into a multifaceted array of themes:
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Courage Unveiled: A profound exploration into the essence of courage as a cultivated skill, capable of not only fortifying your own resolve but also serving as a contagious beacon of inspiration to those in your orbit.
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Perspectives Unearthed: A revelatory exploration into the art of uncovering fresh, unexpected perspectives from the most seemingly ordinary sources, enriching your capacity for insight and innovation.
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The Zen of Resilience: Insights into cultivating resilience and unlocking the wisdom of maintaining a tranquil state of mind, even in the face of adversities.
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Travel Tunes: An introspective examination of the vital “mantras” — the guiding principles and attitudes — that shall fortify your courage as you embark upon the road less travelled.
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Pit Stops: A contemplative exercise exploring the most incisive and enlightening questions to pause and reflect upon.
Prepare yourself for an enthralling odyssey filled with captivating narratives that inspire and motivate. You’ll walk away energized, equipped with the essential tools to lead with unwavering courage, and with a newly awakened sense of adventure.
PERCEPTION
How Perception Shapes Reality
(and How to Take Control of Yours)
Based on Franziska’s bestselling book Perception, this keynote unpacks one of the most powerful forces shaping our world — how we see and how we are seen.
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Why do engagement rings almost always feature diamonds?
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Why has the socks-and-sandals look made a comeback?
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Why did Dolly Parton lose a look-alike contest — of herself?
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Why do some ideas spread like wildfire while others fizzle out?
The answer? Perception.
Perception doesn’t just shape reality — it creates it. And it works both ways: the way you see the world and the way others see you directly influence your success, relationships, and opportunities. But instead of leaving it to chance, what if you could take charge of perception and use it to accelerate success?
In this session, you’ll discover:
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How to take control of how people perceive you in both business and life.
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How to reshape your own perception to create a more fulfilling reality.
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How to attract the right people and opportunities with intentional influence.
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How to be in the driver’s seat of your results by mastering the power of perception.
Franziska shares practical tools and strategies you can apply to both your business and personal life, including eye-opening case studies and examples from throughout history.

UNshakable
Embracing Change, Choice, and Courage
in a Fast-Paced World
In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, the only constant is change. But amid uncertainty, you have a choice: to let circumstances shape you or to rise above them. The power to thrive lies in your ability to adapt, choose boldly, and lead with courage.
This keynote will guide you on a journey to becoming truly unshakable by mastering three powerful forces — Change, Choice, and Courage.
Through engaging stories, actionable insights, and proven tools grounded in neuroscience and psychology, you’ll explore how to:
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Embrace Change: Transform the fast pace of life and business into opportunities for growth and innovation.
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Empower Your Choices: Align your decisions with your values, even when faced with tough options.
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Build Courage: Develop courage as a skill to take bold action, conquer fear, and become unshakable.
Prepare yourself for an enthralling odyssey filled with captivating narratives that inspire and motivate. You’ll walk away empowered, energized, and equipped with the tools to navigate change with confidence, make choices that feel good, and embrace courage in the face of life’s challenges.
You’ll have your very own roadmap to becoming unf*withable** — ready to thrive, no matter what comes your way.

UNreasonable
Creative Courage in the Age of Conformity
The world doesn’t need more people following the script. It needs more people willing to rip it up.
In an age of rapid disruption and uncertainty, being UNreasonable is no longer a risk — it’s a requirement. It’s about thinking differently, acting bolder, and breaking the wrong rules for all the right reasons.
This keynote is an invitation to stop waiting for permission and start leading the future. Discover the four future-ready mindsets that will help you break convention and lead the future:
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UNscripted – Expand your thinking, fuel creativity, and embrace unstructured innovation.
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UNconventional – Challenge assumptions, break comfort zones, and reimagine what’s possible.
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UNbreakable – Build the inner resilience and courage to thrive in unpredictable environments.
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UNstoppable – Execute bold ideas with clarity and conviction — even when the world says you can’t.
Packed with vivid storytelling, insights based in psychology, and unconventional wisdom, this keynote will leave you rethinking what’s possible — not just for your work or your business, but for the future you’re creating.
Because the future doesn’t belong to the reasonable.
It belongs to the courageous ones who dare to colour outside the lines.
It belongs to the UNreasonable.

THE MARKETING ECO-SYSTEMTM
A Smarter Way to Grow Your Business with Clarity
and Confidence
So many business owners have a scattered approach to marketing, which means that they are not getting a great return from their efforts. The Marketing EcosystemTM framework changes all that. It’s the essential blueprint every business needs to ensure that all marketing efforts — online and offline — work seamlessly together, creating a system that fuels growth, generates better returns, and brings consistency to your strategy.
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Maximizing Returns Across All Marketing Channels: Learn how to make every marketing effort count by aligning online and offline strategies for maximum impact.
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The Four Marketing Funnels Every Business Needs: Understand the crucial funnels that every business must build to attract, nurture, and convert leads consistently.
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Choosing the Right Marketing Strategies with Confidence: Say goodbye to feeling overwhelmed. We’ll help you choose the strategies that align with your unique business goals and target audience.
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Building a High-Impact Marketing Machine and Leveraging AI: Get hands-on insights into creating a marketing system that adapts with the latest trends and innovations, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.
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The Core Metrics for Growth: Discover the key metrics to track for a clear picture of your performance, helping you adjust and grow strategically.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners have transformed their marketing approach with the Marketing Ecosystem™. You’ll walk away with your personalized ecosystem mapped out and ready to implement, so you can start driving growth with clarity, consistency, and renewed focus.


THE BRAND ALCHEMY METHODTM
Transform Your Brand from Invisible to Irresistible
What makes a brand unforgettable? How do you create a business that becomes the most coveted name in its space — and sustain it?
In a world where consumers are more discerning than ever, building a powerful brand is no longer a choice; it’s a necessity. With the fast-evolving media landscape and shifting consumer behaviors, businesses need to be more than just visible — they need to be irresistible. Today’s consumers crave brands with a deep sense of purpose, authentic connections, and engaging communication that goes beyond transactions.
Branding isn’t just about being noticed; it’s about being chosen. While marketing may attract potential customers, branding is what makes them choose you. The strength of your brand determines whether your business thrives or fades into the background.
In this session, you’ll discover…
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The Brand Alchemy Method™ – A practical methodology to create a compelling, courageous, and impactful brand strategy.
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The ten essential elements of becoming the “go-to brand” in any industry.
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How to leverage AI to craft compelling content aligned with your brand strategy.
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How to win the minds and hearts of strangers and turn them into raving fans.
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The art of storytelling and how to leverage a bold narrative to captivate your audience.
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How to communicate with clarity and confidence, crafting messages that resonate with the right audiences.
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Practical examples from Franziska’s own successful, “tattoo-able” brands.
Join renowned entrepreneur and brand strategist Franziska Iseli as she reveals her proven strategies for building brands that people don’t just recognize — they want to be a part of.
With real-world examples from her own ventures — two of which have become so iconic that fans have them tattooed — Franziska will show you how to elevate your brand through the art of bold branding.
NEXT STEPS
Our approach
Franziska ensures every keynote, workshop, and presentation is customized to connect with your audience and delivered in an engaging, energetic, and memorable way.

Discovery & Evaluation
We’ll first have a conversation to understand your objectives and make sure we can create the impact you desire. We love raving fans and will be very honest with our assessment of whether we can work together to achieve your desired outcomes.
Please email info@basicbananas.com or call +61 2 9970 6785 to book in for an initial call and to check Franziska’s availability.
Please note that Franziska travels internationally from Sydney, Australia.

Research & Insights
Once we’re booked in, we’ll kick off with a conference call with your key stakeholder/s. On this call we’ll discuss objectives of your event, attending audiences and the experience you’d like to create for a world-class event.

Customization & Creation
Franziska then creates and customizes the perfect keynote for your audience to get inspired, motivated and ready to take action.

Presentation & Experience
The result of our preparation and experience is a presentation you and your audiences will love and remember. They’ll walk away with practical insights to fuel their growth, motivated and excited for the future.

Post-Event Insights
After the event, Franziska is available for a debrief and will share any relevant resources for your audience to continue their journey beyond the event if desired.
