ABOUT US
TRAINING AND CONSULTING FOR RESILIENT TEAMS AND STABLE STRUCTURES UNDER PRESSURE.
About
PRO Presence
PRO Presence is an officially recognised spin-off of University of Munich (LMU). We design, deliver and evaluate trainings and programmes for organisations in which people need to remain clear, stable and effective under pressure. In addition, we support clients through process consulting and long-term guidance in change processes. Our expertise lies in strengthening mental stability, leadership effectiveness and reliable performance in demanding, regulated and high-responsibility working contexts. The spectrum ranges from organisational health and resilience formats to leadership development and scenario-based training for critical situations. Our work is practical, clearly structured and focused on sustainable impact in everyday working life.
HISTORY
PRO Presence originated from a stress management programme developed at University of Munich (LMU).
In a study with around 150 soldiers of the German Armed Forces, the programme was evaluated for its effectiveness in supporting personnel dealing with deployment-related stress. At the time, it was the largest study worldwide on mindfulness in a military context and was conducted in cooperation with clinical partners and the Samueli Institute in the United States.
The results showed positive effects on key stress related parameters, including stress regulation, sleep quality and mental stability. The project therefore provided not only a scientifically grounded approach, but also a programme that could be applied directly in practice.
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Early enquiries came from the healthcare sector, particularly from organizations involved in health promotion and stress prevention programs. Over time, additional organisations from safety-critical and high-strain working environments began to engage with the program. This development gradually led to the establishment of PRO Presence as an independent training and consulting provider supporting organisations in which resilience, leadership effectiveness and reliable performance under pressure are essential.
Insights from this work were also incorporated into the NATO working group RTO-HFM-195 “Integrative Medicine Interventions for Military Personnel.”
REFERENCES
Companies and institutions from a range of sectors have booked our programmes.
The following selection offers an insight into our client portfolio.
Defence & Aerospace · Industry · Healthcare · Public Sector · Telecommunications & Tech · Pharma · Finance / Legal / Media / Foundations / Science · Energy & Utilities · Hospitality & Luxury
DEFENCE & AEROSPACE
Airbus Defence and Space
ArianeGroup
Aerotech Peißenberg
Eurojet Turbo
MTU Aero Engines
Tesat-Spacecom
INDUSTRY
Audi
BMW
Bosch Engineering
MAN Truck & Bus
Mercedes-Benz
Porsche
TRATON
CARIAD
Volkswagen
KraussMaffei Technologies
Clariant
Federal Mogul
Giesecke+Devrient
PUBLIC SECTOR
City Administration of Munich
Ministry of the Interior of Baden-Württemberg
German Patent and Trade Mark Office
PUBLIC SECTOR
Landeshauptstadt München
Innenministerium Baden-Württemberg
Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt, München
Landratsamt Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, Bad Tölz
Landratsamt Erding, Erding
Zweckverband Kommunale Dienste Oberland, Bad Tölz
TELECOMMUNICATIONS & TECH
Vodafone Kabel Deutschland
Microsoft Germany
ANSYS Germany
AppDirect Germany
Trimble Terrasat
PHARMA
Roche Diagnostics
Sanofi-Aventis Germany
FINANCE, LEGAL, MEDIA & FOUNDATIONS
Deutsche Bundesbank
Swiss Re Germany
IDEAL Lebensversicherung
Turner Broadcasting System
SCIENCE
Max Planck Society
Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics
University of Tübingen
HOSPITALITY & LUXURY
Energie Südbayern GmbH (ESB), München
HOSPITALITY & LUXURY
Lanserhof Tegernsee
Richemont Northern Europe (incl. Cartier, Vacheron Constantin)
WHY PRO PRESENCE
Psychological stability under pressure:
focus, clarity and capacity for effective action in demanding contexts
Führung unter Druck:
clear communication, confidence in decision-making and day-to-day effectiveness
Practical impact:
specific routines instead of theory, with measurable transfer
Holistic process support:
analysis, concept development, delivery and evaluation from one source
Sustainable implementation:
follow-ups and structural integration instead of one-off training
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
Dr. Fred Zimmermann
Dr Fred Zimmermann studied philosophy and business administration in Berlin and completed his doctorate at the Institute of Medical Psychology at University of Munich (LMU) on the question of how mindfulness training can support soldiers under deployment-related stress. As part of NATO Task Force HFM 195 “Integrative Medicine Interventions for Military Personnel”, he contributed to an integrative health concept for military personnel that serves as a practical guide for NATO armed forces. Today he supports organisations in strengthening psychological health, leadership effectiveness and the capacity for effective action in demanding working contexts.
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- German representative in NATO Technical Team HFM 195 “Integrative Medicine Interventions for Military Personnel”
- Doctorate (Dr rer. biol. hum.) at the Institute of Medical Psychology, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
- Magister Artium (M.A.)
Philosophy (Humboldt Universität zu Berlin), Focus: phenomenology, philosophy of perception
Business Administration (Freie Universität Berlin), Focus: organisation and leadership (applied systems theory)
- Senior Fellow at the Samueli Institute (Alexandria, USA)
- Academic project lead at the Generation Research Program (GRP), Center for Human Sciences, University of Munich (LMU)
- Lecturer at German universities
- Trainer and consultant for HR and organisational development as well as integrative workplace health promotion
- Several years of international experience in Australia, Southeast Asia, Greenland and the Middle East
- Former officer in the German Armed Forces
MISSION
WE STRENGTHEN MENTAL STABILITY, CLARITY AND EFFECTIVE ACTION IN PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS OPERATING UNDER PRESSURE.
CAREERS
Initiativbewerbung
PRO Presence is a university spin-off of University of Munich (LMU) and works with a selected network of experienced trainers and process consultants.
For larger programmes, multi-stage event series or specific sector requirements, we expand our team on a project basis with qualified specialists.
Requirements include:
- Proven experience in demanding organisational contexts
- Deep expertise in at least one of our core fields of competence
- Structured and independent way of working
- High professional standards in dealing with clients
Collaboration takes place exclusively on a project basis and after careful review.
Unsolicited applications with a short profile can be sent to [email protected].
Admission to our network is selective and based on long-term fit and quality standards.