Ines Molfenter

Ines Molfenter is a Diplom Kommunikationspädagogin (Diploma Communication Educator), Diplom Stimm- und Sprechtrainerin (Diploma Speech & Voice Trainer), and Certified Mediator (university) who serves as a Lecturer at the University of Music Karlsruhe in the Department of Cultural and Media Technology. She also teaches at the Academy of Media Stuttgart and the University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart for the Master's program in Media Speaking. With a background in both communication education and German studies, she has developed a unique interdisciplinary approach combining media production, voice training, and psychological counseling.

Her educational background includes a Diplomstudium in Speech Education and Communication Pedagogy from the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart (1987-1992), followed by a Magisterstudium in Education and German Studies at the University of Stuttgart (1994-1999). She completed a speaker and editorial traineeship at SDR (now SWR) from 1993-1996.

Molfenter's research and professional interests span communication psychology, voice and speech training, media communication, counseling and coaching, mediation, burnout prevention, and conflict resolution. Her work integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application, drawing from multiple psychological frameworks including communication quadrants by Friedemann Schulz von Thun, non-violent communication by Marshall Rosenberg, and logotherapy by Viktor Frankl. She has developed specialized approaches for working with diverse populations including adolescents, people experiencing burnout, victims of bullying, and individuals navigating career transitions.

Her extensive body of work as a radio feature producer for SWR and DLF demonstrates a consistent focus on communication challenges, psychological phenomena, and social issues. Her articles reveal evolving interests from media production techniques toward deeper psychological exploration of human relationships, trauma, and personal development. The progression shows increasing specialization in communication psychology, with recent works focusing on conflict resolution, toxic relationships, and the psychological aspects of everyday communication.

• First Prize from State Communication Agency for journalistic contribution in Social category
• Audience Award at Stuttgart Times theater competition for 'studio gesprochene Wort' with Schiller's 'Demetrius'

Molfenter provides extensive counseling and coaching services through METIS training and consulting center in Stuttgart, working with diverse populations including long-term unemployed individuals, people with psychological conditions, and those with addiction experiences. She has developed specialized coaching programs for people over 40 seeking reinvention, burnout recovery, and navigating life crises. Her approach integrates voice and communication training with psychological counseling, creating a holistic methodology that addresses both expressive and psychological dimensions of personal and professional challenges.

Through her work at METIS and various university teaching positions, Molfenter has established interdisciplinary connections between media production, psychological counseling, and communication training. Her 'Was ich Dir schon immer sagen wollte' program, developed with Kilta Kuchenmüller, demonstrates her innovative approach to bridging communication gaps through creative media solutions. She has also produced numerous image films for social organizations, further extending her expertise into visual communication for social causes.