Dr. Katrin Prüfig – coach & consultant

„I want to ensure your public appearance is a success. Whether it's in front of employees or in front of a microphone and camera. I work on this with heart, mind, humour – and with you!"

Areas of focus

Over 20 years of experience as a media and communications trainer and communications coach for top management in international corporations, SMEs & startups
Strategic preparation and consulting in the area of crisis communication

Professional background

Education

Journalism, political science and law in Mainz
Doctorate (Dr. phil.), 1995
Master's degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, completed in 2020

Professional experience

Founding member and 10 years on the board of the Bundesverband für Medientraining in Deutschland (BMTD e.V.)
2022 Book publication: „Führungsinstrument Stimme / Akustisches Charisma"
2015–2020 Lecturer and professor of TV journalism at the University of Applied Science Europe (UE), Hamburg
2018 Publication of „Workbook Medientraining"
Until 2014, morning news anchor for Tagesschau and Tagesschau24
Since 2002, media and communications trainer in Germany and abroad
Since 1989, journalist, reporter, presenter

Training and qualifications

Certified Scrum-Master (2022)
Training as an Agile Coach (2021)
Certified Media Trainer (2015)

A little more about me

Mother of one daughter. Based in Hamburg. I always aim to create a work-life balance through moderate exercise, yoga and healthy, home-cooked food.

Contact details

Email: katrin.pruefig@plan-a-consulting.de