Finn Petersen
Founder of IPM · Master Coach & Consultant
Finn Petersen is the founder of International People Management (IPM), an executive coach, consultant and leadership development expert with more than five decades of experience. He has worked internationally with leaders, teams and organisations to strengthen leadership capability, organisational culture and sustainable business performance.
Since 1972, Finn has supported more than 50,000 leaders, managers and professionals across 16 countries. His expertise combines extensive business experience, deep insight into human behaviour and a clear understanding of how organisations translate strategy into consistent everyday action.
Finn is the creator of the Power Education© methodology, a practical development framework that combines experiential learning, coaching and evidence-based profiling to create meaningful and lasting behavioural change. His work has helped organisations strengthen leadership effectiveness, improve collaboration, navigate change and unlock human potential at every level.
Known for his practical, results-oriented approach, Finn is a trusted advisor to leaders and organisations seeking greater clarity, resilience and long-term success.
Strategic insight.
Practical solutions. Lasting impact.
Leadership Development
Supporting leaders and organisations in strengthening leadership capability, navigating complexity and developing the behaviours needed for sustainable performance and long-term success.
High-Impact Learning Solutions
As the creator of the Power Education© methodology, Finn designs and delivers practical development programmes in leadership, management, sales, personal effectiveness, resilience and problem-solving.
People & Organisational Development
Providing expert support in talent acquisition, succession planning, organisational growth and leadership development. Finn has contributed to the recruitment of more than 1,000 leaders and served on over 30 boards internationally.
Team Development & Empowerment
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Designing and facilitating programmes that strengthen trust, collaboration, adaptability and high performance across teams and organisations.
Executive Coaching & Advisory
Working with senior leaders, executives and business owners on complex leadership and business challenges, strategic decisions, transitions and personal effectiveness.
Psychometric Assessment & Accreditation
Applying advanced assessment tools, including Facet5 and Belbin, to strengthen self-awareness, leadership capability and team effectiveness. Finn also delivers Facet5 Practitioner Accreditation programmes internationally.
Education & Certifications
Key contributor to establishing Dale Carnegie programmes in Scandinavia, 1975–1984
Let’s Talk
Looking to strengthen leadership, navigate complex business challenges or lead organisational change? Let’s explore how Finn’s experience, perspective and practical expertise can support your goals and create lasting value.