Marlene Wohlmuth
adult trainer
I work as a trainer in adult education, focusing on communication, mindset, and entrepreneurship. Thanks to my professional experience in various industries—from hospitality to IT and advertising to management consulting—I bring a broad economic perspective to the table. In my workshops, I support young people and adults in developing key future skills such as communication, self-confidence, entrepreneurial thinking, and problem-solving. It is particularly important to me to create an appreciative learning atmosphere in which people discover their strengths and develop the courage to implement their own ideas.
Education and Training
Education
- Bachelor's Degree: Health Management in Tourism
- Master's Degree: Leadership in Tourism
- Master's Module Plus: Communicating, Intervening, and Collaborating
Work Experience
- Project & Grant Management in a Startup
- Assistant in the advertising and real estate industry
- International experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry
Professional Development
- WE! Women’s Entrepreneurship Program
- Wifi: Positive Psychology for Work & Everyday Life
Career
My journey has been anything but straightforward—and that’s exactly what makes it worthwhile.
When I was 18, I packed my bags and moved to London on my own—with the clear goal of finding a job within six weeks. Otherwise, I’d have to fly back home. Of course, I’d imagined it would be much easier. But after four weeks, I found a job at a great restaurant near Baker Street. That experience taught me that we’re capable of so much when we really set our minds to it.
While I was in college, I worked at a 4-star hotel in Italy. There, too, a great deal of initiative was required. To better serve our Italian-speaking guests, I took a language course at the hotel and was subsequently able to perform my duties in all three languages—German, English, and Italian.
While I was still in my master’s program, I stood on a big stage and pitched to investors. I helped build a startup, establish structures, and develop financial plans. After that, I worked in management consulting, in a hotel—where I quickly negotiated a position for myself that didn’t even exist before—in the real estate industry, and at an advertising agency.
Eventually, I'd had enough, so I quit my job to start my own business and share what I'd learned.
I started out in an industry I had never worked in before. If I had done a market analysis first, I probably would never have gone into business for myself. Nevertheless, it was very important to me to delve deeply into the subject matter and build up theoretical knowledge. That’s why I completed the master’s module in Communication, Intervention, and Cooperation at the University of Graz and the trainer training program at WIFI. There, I built on what I was still lacking: teaching methods, communication, and group leadership.
Today, I help people stand up for themselves, develop technical and social skills, and gain greater clarity.