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Benefit from over 30 years of experience as an actor, director, screenwriter and communication trainer! Book me for
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Your advantages:
- Expertise in dramaturgy, directing and acting combined with modern training tools
- Increasing creativity, motivation and innovative strength
- Improved communication, efficient teamwork and an inspired working atmosphere
Find out more about my seminars, keynotes, team events & e-learnings
Credentials
Be inspired by examples of my previous assignments in a wide variety of industries:
AUDI AG
I have been working regularly as a trainer for my most loyal customer in Ingolstadt since 2004. The long-running favorite is the 3-day seminar “Persuasive Appearance and Work” (ÜAW), in which over 6,000 managers have now taken part. MINISTRIES & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Ministries & public administration
Since 2022, the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Ministry of the Interior and various city administrations (Regensburg, Esslingen, ev. Oberkirchenrat Stuttgart) have been regular recipients of my seminars in the spectrum of voice, body language communication, storytelling, presentation, etc.
BMW AG
As early as 2007, I was able to design and conduct assessment centers in the area of sales training for the Munich-based automobile group. In 2018, in cooperation with the BMW Group Academy, I developed a stage show on the subject of mental health, which was performed with great success in various departments under the motto "Agile and Stable".
Microsoft Germany GmbH
In 2001, I was able to work with the HR department over a period of 6 weeks to create a tailor-made play on corporate topics for the company meeting. This initial assignment developed into seminars and workshops in the areas of creativity, team building and staging infotainment contributions for other company meetings over a period of almost 10 years.
Universities
For the Zittau-Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, the Munich University of Applied Sciences and the LMU, I developed several formats for innovative teaching using virtual reality and enabling professors to produce entertaining educational films with feature film elements.
ZDF, ARD, RTL & Co
In addition to my participation in over 40 TV films and series as an actor, I developed a total of over 2,000 fictional episodes in various constellations, e.g. ARD Tatort, the successful series “Dahoam is Dahoam” for Bavarian Television / BR, and the series “Herzflimmern” for ZDF , “Ahornallee” for RTL and many more.
State Theatre Berlin, Munich, Essen, Nuremberg etc.
For several years I was a member of the ensemble as an actor and director at the Munich Kammerspiele, the Maxim Gorki Theater Berlin, and the Nuremberg and Essen State Theaters.
Consulting company
Among others, I was able to conduct various seminars for Cap Gemini Deutschland, Accilium GmbH / Equ:Woin Consulting and Dennemeyer Consulting GmbH to increase consultant competence in the areas of storytelling, presentation and moderation.
OMNICARE
Here, in 2023, I was able to accompany a manager in individual one-on-one coaching over a longer period of time.
BayernLB
Conception and implementation of assessment centers using actors to increase conflict management skills between 2008 and 2014.
SKY Deutschland GmbH
Planning and implementation of a total of 3 creative, alpine team-building measures for the “COMMUNICATIONS”, “LEGAL” and “Technology” departments. Here, a tailor-made script for a film (including a parody of the series “Game of Thrones”, which is broadcast on Sky) was developed - which was then produced in one day, to the surprise of the team members, divided into individual groups and reinforced by a camera team. was edited during dinner and then shown. (2014 - 2016)
Hessian Institute for Nursing Research (Hessip)
Over a period of 5 years from 2018-2023, I was involved in the development of an interdisciplinary training program for nursing staff that was purely media-supported to improve teamwork and communication. The resulting expertise flows into my current digital formats.
Sonax GmbH
On the occasion of the company's 100th anniversary, I wrote and staged a tailor-made musical about the company's eventful history - performed in front of 3,000 spectators in a specially set up beer tent.
AGENEO Life Science GmbH
For this recruitment “boutique provider”, I and my media partner “ThirdXeye” produced an entertaining, video-supported learning program to familiarize recruiters with the company's own CRM software.
Sonnenhalde Psychiatric Clinic, Basel, Switzerland
In 2021, in coordination with the clinic’s psychological and medical team, I developed the script for an exercise program for anxiety and trauma patients based on the so-called “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” (ACT) in Virtual Reality.
Federal Association for Burnout Prevention
I have been the voluntary federal chairman of this association, which is committed to destigmatizing the topic of burnout and certifying training courses for prevention in this area, since 2023.
Philosophy Museum Pommritz
Script and implementation of a virtual reality experience based on Plato's allegory of the cave.
Hiscox Insurance
In two team events, film products were created on the company values and on the topic of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility).
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG
As part of a conference for 220 managers, I was able to stage and moderate a theatrical team-building event.
Brainlight GmbH
I have been working for this market leader in relaxation technology since 2001 and have had the pleasure of delighting the sales team at several company anniversaries and team events as a speaker, entertainer and seminar leader.
BTU Trust GmbH
With 80 auditors and tax consultants, the open-air event will provide proof that this target group is also capable of exuberant comedic creativity.
Deutsche Telekom
Planning and implementation of a motivational production for 1,500 employees in the form of a circus with 16 managers as the main actors (2008)
ADAC Germany
Design of an entertainment program for employees, customers and partners. (2007)
PHARMA
For Schwarz Pharma and Lily Pharma I was able to develop comedic scenes for sales meetings with executives and sales managers and bring them to the stage.
DVA – German Insurance Academy
For the annual conference of the insurance industry in 2024, I was able to develop and perform a tailor-made comedic stage show on controversial topics in the industry.
About me
Lectures, keynotes, appearances as an entertainer
1488
Scripts implemented for film, TV & stage
2145
Seminars conducted for managers
662
Staged events for employee motivation
72
After my training at the Otto Falkenberg Academy for the Performing Arts in Munich, I worked as an actor, director and screenwriter in stage film and television for over 30 years. I worked in over 100 film and TV productions in front of and behind the camera, acted and directed at renowned stages in Munich, Berlin, Essen, Nuremberg and many more. I developed television formats in a leading position as chief author and director. From 2001 I began further training in the areas of systemic coaching, NLP, agile project management, etc. and started another career as a trainer, moderator and sparring partner to improve motivation, communication and innovation in companies. Even after many years, I still enjoy using my many years of expertise in the areas of storytelling, releasing creative resources and imparting professional acting tools for the further development of managers and teams.
Book “Geniale Gewohnheiten”
In this very special mixture of autobiography and advice book, I convey my own method combining professional acting and neuroscience. Overwriting old, no longer desired patterns with new, desired habits changes individuals as well as teams and organizations.
