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Franziska Bittner
Workshop Facilitator | Strategy Director | Organizational Change Consultant | Mindfulness Trainer | Team Building
Experience
Aug 2025 - Present
6 monthsMarketing Strategy Trainer (Global Programs)
Merck Group
- Design and delivery of marketing and brand strategy trainings for international marketing teams
- Training and facilitation of established strategic frameworks focused on market analysis, stakeholder behavior and value creation
- Translation of complex strategy models into practical, actionable workshop formats
- Facilitation of hybrid learning journeys (onsite & remote) with a strong focus on equal participation and engagement
Jan 2025 - Jul 2025
7 monthsLeadership Trainer (Global Programs)
NIIT Limited UK
- Delivery and implementation of global leadership development programs within Managed Learning Services
- Facilitation of leadership workshops for international audiences
- Adaptation and application of existing learning frameworks to diverse organizational contexts
Sep 2024 - Present
1 year 5 monthsBerlin, Germany
Mindfulness Trainer | Yin Yoga Teacher | Women Circle Facilitator
Slows
- Facilitation of mindfulness-based movement, meditation and embodiment formats
- Design and facilitation of women’s circles focusing on emotional intelligence and reflection
- Corporate offerings around stress prevention, resilience and somatic practices
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
4 monthsBerlin, Germany
Strategy Director
TLGG Consulting
- Leadership of the global brand strategy for a B2B company in the building technology sector
- Conducting an international brand value study and competitive analysis
- Developing a global brand positioning based on customer and employee feedback
- Integrating brands from corporate acquisitions into the brand strategy
Mar 2021 - Jan 2024
2 years 11 monthsBerlin, Germany
Strategy Director | Senior Strategist
TLGG Agency
- Led customer-centric, data-driven brand and marketing strategy projects across B2B, D2C and public sector clients
- Conducted deep market, customer and stakeholder analyses (qualitative research, interviews, benchmarks) to inform positioning and growth strategies
- Developed differentiation strategies, messaging architectures and actionable recommendations for channels, content and budgets
- Created scalable strategy frameworks and toolkits enabling marketing and creative teams to translate insights into execution
- Clients: Alfred Landecker Foundation, Heel, XM Cyber and Bosch
Aug 2019 - Present
6 years 6 monthsBerlin, Germany
Workshop Facilitator | Strategic & Organizational Change Consultant | Mindfulness Trainer
Freelance
- Design and facilitation of team building workshops focused on values, trust, vision and commitment
- Facilitation of strategic and mindful team offsites integrating alignment, reflection and growth
- Design and moderation of team alignment and recalibration processes (purpose, priorities, feedback, future focus)
- Support of teams in navigating collaboration, trust and role clarity during periods of change
- Development of conscious (self-)leadership and inclusive team practices
- Organizational development work informed by systemic, participatory and mindfulness-based approaches
- Large group facilitation (Open Space, World Café, Fishbowl)
- Team building, communication & conflict navigation
Aug 2018 - Present
7 years 6 monthsBerlin, Germany
Strategic Brand & Communication Consultant
Freelance
- Development of data-driven brand and communication strategies
- Analysis of target groups, markets, and brand performance
- Development of creative briefings, campaign strategies, and customer journeys
- Consulting for clients: VW, Skoda, Audi, Porsche, Adobe, Credit Suisse and partnerships including TLGG, Razorfish, Innocean, Webfox, AKQA, lawpilots
Apr 2014 - Dec 2017
3 years 9 monthsBerlin, Germany
Senior Strategist | Strategist
SapientRazorfish & Razorfish Germany
- Delivered digital business, brand and customer experience strategies across automotive, finance and energy sectors
- Led qualitative user research, journey mapping and experience strategy to identify value-driving opportunities
- Built behavior- and needs-based B2C and B2B segmentations to support innovation and growth initiatives
- Synthesized inside-out, outside-in and behavioral data into actionable strategic recommendations
- Collaborated closely with consulting, UX, design and analytics teams on digital transformation projects
- Clients: Audi AG, Credit Suisse, Volkswagen, Porsche, E.ON
May 2010 - Mar 2014
3 years 11 monthsBeijing, China
Brand Consultant & Brand Manager
GREENKERN Group, Skoda Brand Management & Volkswagen Group China
- Developed strategic positioning, communication platforms and brand strategies based on qualitative and quantitative research
- Led the conception and launch of Skoda’s first digital brand presence and online co-creation platform in China
- Designed and implemented new business models and digital service concepts for B2B and B2C clients
- Conducted market, user and usage analyses to inform brand, service and innovation initiatives
- Supported pitches, new business development and international stakeholder coordination
Summary
I support teams, leaders and organizations in times of transformation – creating the conditions for trust, collaboration and sustainable performance.
My work connects strategy, facilitation and leadership development, always grounded in real-world practice.
Skills
- Strategic & Organizational Consulting
- Leadership Development & Facilitation
- Workshop & Offsite Design (Onsite & Remote)
- Large Group Facilitation (Open Space, World Café, Fishbowl)
- Team Building, Communication & Conflict Navigation
- Mindfulness, Resilience & Somatic Practices
- Stakeholder & Client Management (C-level To Teams)
- Qualitative Research: Interviews, Surveys, Needs Assessments
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedChinese
IntermediateEducation
Oct 2005 - Jun 2008
Design Akademie - Hochschule für Design
Diploma Communication & Management · Communication & Management · Berlin, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Yin Yoga Teacher
Slows (Berlins 1st Mental Health Studio)
MBCL | Stress & Burnout Prevention
Sabina Ahmetspahic, Berlin
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