Petra Pinder · Speaker for leadership and digital transformation
The digital future needs people who shape it.
Technology is changing how we work, lead and interact. How can we maintain our mental performance through these changes? My talks connect our digital future with healthy self-management and the conditions that help people stay focused and able to act.
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An open-minded view of the digital future.
About me
I know change from hands-on experience.
As a graduate industrial engineer, I spent many years working in international industry, leading teams and supporting organisational change. I saw how closely technical decisions, business needs and human behaviour are connected. As an inventor and co-inventor, I contributed to technical developments. Today, I develop new services under my own registered trademarks.
Today I combine this experience with my work as a Heilpraktikerin licensed in Germany to practise psychotherapy and my focus on Digital Brain Health. My central concern is how people can maintain their mental performance as digitalisation advances. This matters to individuals, businesses and their leaders.
With Off-Grid Coaching Europe® I explore these topics further through coaching and workshops.
Digital change has been part of my life for decades, both professionally and personally. My own digital journey began with a Commodore VC20 in 1982. Being the mother of two digital natives later brought a new perspective: my son discovered programming on a Raspberry Pi when he was just six. For me, digital change is also about how we learn, stay curious and use technology thoughtfully.
I enjoy complex ideas and clear explanations. I take action, ask questions and keep my sense of humour, even when the subject is serious.
Patents and trademark rights
Developing technology.
Shaping change.
During my career in industry, I developed technical solutions and was named as an inventor and co-inventor in patent publications. These include a roller blind for vehicle side windows, solutions for vehicle interiors and a folding roof rack.
Selected patent publications
- roller blind arrangement for a motor vehicle side window
Co-inventor as Petra Dreesen · DE10163203B4 · Patent grant published 2009. - Illuminated moulding for the vehicle interior
Inventor · GB2489813B · Patent grant published 2017. - Interior design with metal foam
Inventor · DE102008027431A1 · Patent application published 2009. - Odour-adsorbing textile interior trim
Inventor · DE102008027432A1 · Patent application published 2009. - Collapsible roof rack for a motor vehicle
Co-inventor · DE102015013245A1 · Patent application published 2017.
These publications document my development work within Opel and GM. They record my role as an inventor and do not indicate whether patent protection remains in force today.
Off-Grid Coaching Europe® is a registered European Union trade mark of Petra Pinder. MindUnplugged®, NeuroShield® and TranceBreaker® are registered trade marks of Petra Pinder in Germany.
Qualifications & practice
Business, digital change and therapeutic practice.
My perspective connects technology and business with people’s lived experience. It draws on my industry and leadership background, professional training and work in my psychotherapy practice.
Graduate in Industrial Engineering and Management (German Diplom)
The foundation of my many years in international industry and leadership roles.
Heilpraktikerin licensed in Germany to practise psychotherapy
Therapeutic experience from my own practice informs my understanding of how people experience stress, change and personal development.
Certified Digital Transformation Manager
Digethic Business School · 600 teaching units · Completed in August 2026.
Professional certification by Quality Austria, based on EN ISO/IEC 17024.
Certified Digital Marketing Manager
Digethic Business School · 800 teaching units · Completed in August 2026.
Professional certification by Quality Austria, based on EN ISO/IEC 17024.
Completion with the intended ISO personnel certification is expected in October 2026.
Gen Z & Emerging Adults
PESI training: “Gen Z & Emerging Adults Mental Health Specialist”. Further professional training on anxiety, identity, relationships and digital culture in young adults aged 18–30.
VFP member
Member of the German association Verband Freier Psychotherapeuten, Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie und Psychologischer Berater e. V. (VFP).
Supplementary training courses
Digital self-defence · DGB Bildungswerk · 19th to 23rd April 2022. Participation in the seminar on protection against digital surveillance. Proof: Digital Self-Defence (PDF)
Digitalisation and sustainability · DGB Bildungswerk · 9th to 14th October 2022. Participation in the seminar „Smart Green World or Eco-Collapse 4.0 – Do Digitalisation and Sustainability Go Together?“ with an excursion to the climate community of Saerbeck. Certificate: Digitalisation and Sustainability (PDF)
Engaged with change since the 1990s
Technical information systems, business processes and project management were part of my professional development from an early stage. Later, leadership, conflict resolution and the responsible shaping of change were added.
Technology, processes and projects
- Design and practical implementation of technical information systems
Heinz Nixdorf Institute, University of Paderborn · 1994 · 50 hours. Certificate of attendance (PDF) - Business process optimisation
SYSTEC Lead Congress, Messe München · 1994. Certificate of attendance (PDF) - Project management
Intensive Course, University of Paderborn · 1998. Certificate of attendance (PDF)
Leadership and change
- Management responsibility for addiction issues
Vauxhall · 2003 · 4 hours. Certificate of attendance (PDF) - Starting persuasively
Vauxhall · 2003 · 21 hours. Certificate of attendance (PDF) - Recognise, understand and resolve conflicts
Vauxhall · 2004 · 21 hours. Certificate of attendance (PDF) - managing change responsibly
Vauxhall · 2004 · 14 hours. Certificate of attendance (PDF)
Older records are issued in my birth name, Petra Dreesen.
My GGB health adviser qualification, assessed by medical practitioners, adds to this perspective on health and everyday life.
Speaking topics
Fresh perspectives on leadership and the digital future.
For organisations, leaders and event organisers. We tailor the focus to your audience and occasion.
Focus in a world of interruptions
Messages, meetings and digital stimuli compete for our attention. A talk exploring digital habits, concentration and the working conditions that support focused work.
Leadership that supports people through change
What can people rely on when so much is changing? Where do they need direction? Leadership experience meets psychological insight in a talk for people with responsibility for others.
Human skills for the digital future
As technology expands what is possible, self-leadership, empathy and sound judgement become increasingly important. A talk about using technology thoughtfully and working together in a world increasingly shaped by AI.
Working together
Every talk starts with your occasion.
Planning an event, a team day or a session for leaders?
Together, we explore who you want to reach and the questions that matter to your audience.
Understand your aims
In a no-obligation introductory call, we discuss your topic, audience, occasion and preferred date.
Find the right format
We agree on a focus, length and format that suit your event.
A tailored proposal
You then receive a proposal setting out the scope and fee.
Further reading
Four books. Fresh perspectives.
I recommend these books if you would like to explore generations, mental strain and the choices that shape our future in more depth.
Understanding generations
Generations
An exploration of generational differences and the role of technological change. The analysis focuses on the United States and offers starting points for reflecting on our own working lives.
View the book on the publisher’s websiteCoping with overwhelm
Too much
Why do we seek control when everything feels too much? Psychological perspectives on feeling overwhelmed, letting go and finding ways to act again.
View the book on the publisher’s websiteThinking through the future
2035: Die Zukunft beginnt heute
A future scenario exploring technologies and changes that could shape everyday life and work. An invitation to discuss possibilities and take an active part in shaping the future.
View the book on the publisher’s websiteMaking change possible
Weltuntergang fällt aus!
An accessible look at the energy transition and climate action. The book focuses on technological possibilities and practical ways to bring about change.
View the book on the publisher’s websiteQuestions regarding your speaking schedule
The most important information for your enquiry.
What topics does Petra Pinder speak on?
My key areas are focus and attention in a digital world, leadership in change processes, and human skills in dealing with digital transformation and AI. We will tailor the focus to suit your audience and event.
Who are the talks suitable for?
The presentations are aimed at companies, executives and event organisers who want to look at digital change from a technical, economic and psychological perspective.
How can I request a talk?
Use this Contact form or book a free 30-minute initial consultation. We will discuss the topic, target audience, occasion and preferred date. The enquiry is non-binding.
How is the fee for a lecture agreed upon?
Following consultation, you will receive a bespoke quotation detailing the scope of services and fee. The price depends on the agreed framework, duration and format.
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