Bastian Lindberg - Coach & Trainer

Q: Where is Bastian based?

Bastian is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Bastian speak?

Bastian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Bastian have?

Bastian has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Bastian has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months . Note that Bastian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Bastian's latest experience?

Bastian's most recent position is Coach & Trainer at IDEO U .

Q: What companies has Bastian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bastian has worked for IDEO U , A Tribe Called Humans , and RUF Jugendreisen .

Q: Which industries is Bastian most experienced in?

Bastian is most experienced in industries like Tourism and Hospitality , Education , and Professional Services . Bastian also has some experience in Telecommunication , Advertising , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas is Bastian most experienced in?

Bastian is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Customer Service , and Project Management . Bastian also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Marketing , and Research and Development (R&D) .

Q: Which industries has Bastian worked in recently?

Bastian has recently worked in industries like Tourism and Hospitality , Professional Services , and Education .

Q: Which business areas has Bastian worked in recently?

Bastian has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Customer Service , and Project Management .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Sep 2020 - Dec 2024

4 years 4 months

Coach & Trainer

IDEO U

Supporting the online courses as an Alumni Coach for Creative Leadership & Human-Centred Systems Thinking

Mar 2020 - Dec 2024

4 years 10 months

Founder and Managing Director

A Tribe Called Humans

Building a collective of 20+ free-range humans with individual capabilities who believe, what works better for people works better for business.
As a collaborative network we cut through complexity and facilitated a human-first approach to strategy, innovation and culture.
Working with small and large organisations on our quest to make business more human, and ultimately, perform better.
Developing workshops and trainings on Facilitation, Design Thinking and Leadership Skills

Nov 2018 - Mar 2020

1 year 5 months

Germany

Head of Human Centred Design

Deutsche Bank

Reporting directly to the CMO of Germany's largest Financial Services Provider, I created and led the new Human Centred Design department. Our purpose was to transform the Private and Commercial Clients Business into a truly brand & customer-centric organisation.
To drive business impact by driving cultural change and developing relevant customer insights, experiences and innovations.
Facilitation trainings and workshops on agile working

Nov 2018 - Mar 2020

1 year 5 months

Regional Director

Superunion

Drove 84% revenue growth and 73% increased profitability and doubling in staff size by fostering a winning culture, strengthening network collaborations, developing client relationships and streamlining operations.
Created award-winning brand strategies, brand engagement and training programmes for clients including O2, Airbus, BMW Group, and Porsche.

Jan 2009 - May 2013

4 years 5 months

Munich, Germany

Teamlead Brand & Communication Strategy

Telefónica Germany

Joined as a Junior Brand Manager in January 2009, became Brand Manager after 9 months and was promoted to Senior Client Manager 12 months later.
Established the new brand and communication planning role, developing necessary processes and tools.
Managed the team and budget while aligning with C-suite and international stakeholders.
Initiated and delivered strategy projects, created propositions with marketing teams, and drove international brand training and alignment across markets, including a month-long placement in Brazil.
Brand Induction and Tone of Voice Trainings

Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

2 years

Copywriter Internship & Freelance

Jung von Matt/Necker

Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

2 years

Bangkok, Thailand

Management Internship

Merck Ltd.

Sep 2005 - Dec 2008

3 years 4 months

Trainer for Communication, Rhetorics and Presentation

Self-Employed

Training students in the fields of rhetorics and communication and professional and innovative presentation.
Developing new methods for seminars and coaching.

Jul 2002 - Dec 2022

20 years 6 months

Staff Trainer, Chief & Program Coordinator

RUF Jugendreisen

Training new staff for Europe's largest youth travel operator at their in-house Academy in leadership and management, customer service and group facilitation.
Management of travel destinations including finances, administration, partnerships, staff (up to 150), programme management and activities.
Designing and facilitating seminars and trainings

Munich, Germany

Facilitator & Coach

Inwards&Upwards

Working as an independent facilitator and coach with individuals, teams and organisations to design and deliver collaborative experiences and journeys for personal and systems evolution.
Blending an awareness-based approach with human-centred design, systemic coaching and organisational development and participative strategy and culture design.
Developing workshops and trainings on Facilitation, Systems Thinking and Leadership Skills

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Tourism (20.5 years), Education (7.5 years), Professional Services (5 years), Telecommunication (4.5 years), Advertising (3.5 years), and Pharmaceutical (2 years).

Tourism

Education

Professional Services

Telecommunication

Advertising

Pharmaceutical

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Human Resources (22.5 years), Customer Service (20.5 years), Project Management (20.5 years), Strategy (12.5 years), Marketing (7.5 years), and Research and Development (1.5 years).

Human Resources

Customer Service

Project Management

Strategy

Marketing

Research and Development

Skills

Financial/business Planning: In Various Leadership And Management Roles, I Developed And Executed Strategic Business And Project Plans In Collaboration With Stakeholders That Drove Significant Growth While Ensuring Sustainability.
Project Planning: Throughout My Career, I've Successfully Led Complex Projects With Diverse Stakeholder Landscapes, Bringing Mindful Attention To People, Process As Well As Outcomes.
Strategy & Development: My Experience In Strategy, Theory U And Human-centred Design Provides Frameworks For Co-creating Programme Visions, Innovation And Executional Roadmaps That Honour The Teachings Whilst Meeting People's Real Needs And Assuring Business Viability.
Team Management: I've Built And Led Teams And An Expert-collective Based On Principles Of Safety & Belonging, Self-management And Collective Wisdom.
Communications: My Experience In Copywriting, Working In Different Cultures And Large Organisations, Together With Training In Non-violent Communication And Coaching Has Developed My Ability To Collaborate, Communicate And Relate In Life-giving Ways.
Ms Office
Slack
Canva
Miro
Zoom
Butter
Notion
Trello
Circle (Community & Course Builder)
Asana / Jira

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

University of Koblenz-Landau

Intermediate examination · Psychology · Koblenz, Germany

University of Applied Science Pforzheim

Diploma · Business Administration · Pforzheim, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Project Management Associate - IPMA Level D

Certified Trainer For People Development

TÜV PersonalQualität

Creative Leadership / Designing Strategy / Human-centred Systems Thinking

IDEO U

Theory U- Presencing Foundation Program

Presencing Institute

Value-oriented, Systemic Coaching And Consulting (CAS/ISO/ICI)

Schweizer Coach Akademie

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Bastian based?

Bastian is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Bastian speak?

Bastian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Bastian have?

Bastian has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Bastian has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Bastian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Bastian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Bastian would be well-suited for roles such as: Coach & Trainer, Founder and Managing Director, Head of Human Centred Design.

What is Bastian's latest experience?

Bastian's most recent position is Coach & Trainer at IDEO U.

What companies has Bastian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bastian has worked for IDEO U, A Tribe Called Humans, and RUF Jugendreisen.

Which industries is Bastian most experienced in?

Bastian is most experienced in industries like Tourism and Hospitality, Education, and Professional Services. Bastian also has some experience in Telecommunication, Advertising, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Bastian most experienced in?

Bastian is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Customer Service, and Project Management. Bastian also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Marketing, and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Bastian worked in recently?

Bastian has recently worked in industries like Tourism and Hospitality, Professional Services, and Education.

Which business areas has Bastian worked in recently?

Bastian has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Customer Service, and Project Management.

What is Bastian's education?

Bastian attended University of Koblenz-Landau for Psychology.

Does Bastian have any certificates?

Bastian has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Project Management Associate - IPMA Level D, Certified Trainer For People Development, and Creative Leadership / Designing Strategy / Human-centred Systems Thinking.

What is the availability of Bastian?

Bastian is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Bastian?

Bastian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.