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Franziska Iseli · New book
Dangerously
Alive
Your life is happening.
Are you in it?
Get my signed copy
Another hack, another morning ritual, another habit to squeeze into an already full day. So much advice for living better gives us more to do, more to become and more ways to feel like we’re falling behind.
Dangerously Alive begins with a different idea: aliveness comes from subtraction, not addition.
Unlearn the rules you never chose. Unhook from the need for approval. Loosen your grip on how everything should unfold. Uncover the curiosity, courage and connection that get buried when life becomes something to get on top of.
Through stories from the road, honest reflections and a few dangerous questions, my new book invites you to discover what you can let go of, so you can engage more fully with being here.
Be one of the first 111.
Before the official launch on 11 January 2027, I’m releasing 111 signed physical copies, exclusively here on my website.
I’ll personally sign each one. I’d love one of them to find its way to you.
Come with an open mind. Bring your sense of humour.
Get my signed copyFranziska Iseli
Entrepreneur. Author. International keynote speaker. Eternal optimist.
Bring more aliveness into the room.
Think freely. Lead bravely. Stay curious.
My keynotes bring together entrepreneurial experience, unexpected stories and practical ideas to help business owners, leaders and teams ask better questions, approach uncertainty with courage and connect more deeply.
Expect laughter, honest reflection and ideas your audience can put to work the very next day.
Explore my keynotesHi, I’m Franziska or Frankie as my friends like to call me.
I’m a Swiss-born Australian (or Swaussie) entrepreneur, adventurer, author and speaker.
I’ve built businesses, written books, ridden a motorcycle along the Silk Road and spent a considerable amount of time wondering why we humans do the things we do.
Across all of it, I keep coming back to a few questions. What becomes possible when we’re a little braver? What are we missing when we stop being curious? And how can we contribute something useful while enjoying our time here?
These questions find their way into my books, my businesses, my talks and probably far too many dinner conversations.
A little more about me
Businesses and projects
close to my heart.
The Wonderists
A community for curious humans, meaningful conversations and adventures that remind us to be alive while we’re alive.
Oceanlovers
Sustainable ocean-inspired products that bring a love of the sea into everyday life.
Moments of Humanity
A purpose-led project celebrating kindness and encouraging us to make a positive difference in each other’s lives.