April 16, 2025

“See an opportunity and take it” - Delf Ness, Marketing & Communication Expert

49 minutes

From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.

This week with Delf Ness, marketing and communications expert (www.delf-ness.com)

Now and then we invite not only entrepreneurs from the hospitality industry but also specialist in psychology, marketing, personal and business development to reflect on what we learned. Delf Ness is a German marketing and communications professional with over two decades of experience in developing strategies, activations, and communications for brands, particularly in sponsorships and partnerships.

He has held significant roles in various organizations, including serving as the Marketing and Communications Director for the International Hockey Federation (FIH).

In addition to his professional endeavors, Delf has been actively involved in field hockey. And he has served as Vice-President Marketing & Communications of the German Hockey Federation (DHB). He is the founder of Alster Capetown Hockey project.

Delf has also held leadership positions in the corporate sector, including Chairman of the Board Deutsche Wasserkraft AG. Beyond his corporate and sports-related activities, he is involved in personal development and coaching, which focuses on personal growth, professional development, and sports. He recently published the book “Mutige Lebensreisen” (https://www.amazon.de/Mutige-Lebensreisen-verwirklichten-Erfahrungen-verändern/dp/300078750X?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=APLBV1JHFAE4S) where he interviews interesting individuals out of sport, business and society.

The main learnings from this conversation are:

Just do something. See an opportunity and take it

All comes down to people and communications

Mental strength is key

Get your kids to do teams sports – you learn to win and lose

You will never be your old self. Forget about the past but don’t ignore

You have to love yourself to be loved

Instagram: delfness

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/delf-ness-a7a85a81

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