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Petteri Kaskenpalo Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Coach, Facilitator, Educator

areas of expertise
  • Design thinking and digital product management
  • Performance, life and agile coaching
  • Facilitation
  • Adult and professional education and training
  • Software projects
  • Information security

I am passionate about education and teaching, with over 20 years of experience in tertiary teaching and development. My favorite subjects include design thinking, user experience, and agile development, all of which emphasize innovation and creative thinking.

My coaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that every person and team is unique and capable of achieving great results. I collaborate with my clients to help them to create realistic and actionable plans for moving forward. I am dedicated to empowering people to discover their options and make positive changes.

bio

In his spare time, Petteri is training for the next trail running race, or doing some home DIY projects. 

Petteri has over 20 years of experience in teaching, researching, and consulting on digital products innovation, development and management. He is a university lecturer of innovation, design thinking, product development and software engineering.

Petteri has worked with various organisations and industries to help them design, implement, and evaluate their digital products and services. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and expertise with students and professionals who want to learn and improve their innovation, product development, team work, or information security management skills. 

In addition, Petteri is a certified professional coach, certified agile facilitator and coach, and holds a master’s degree in computer science and certificates in adult education and design thinking.  

education
  • MSc, Computer Science and Software Engineering, University of Helsinki
  • Adult Education Certificate, Auckland University of Technology
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate, Stanford University
  • Certified Agile Coach
  • Certified Agile Facilitator
  • Certified Professional Coach
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor
  • Tracking Lynx Prints in a Winter Wonderland

    Tracking lynx prints in southern Finland January 9, 2025 Posted by: Petteri Categories: Author – Petteri, Personal Blog – Petteri No Comments I had a wonderful Christmas and New Year’s holiday exploring the serene, snow-covered landscapes of southern Finland. Amidst the festive cheer, one of the most thrilling moments was discovering large lynx tracks imprinted

    January 9, 2025
  • New Year, New Ways to Work Together! Let’s Make Teamwork and Facilitation Fun in 2025

    As the holiday season envelops us in its warmth, I’ve been reflecting on a simple yet profound concept: joy. In our fast-paced, results-driven world, joy often takes a backseat to deadlines and metrics. Join me as we explore how to create environments where people feel safe, connected, and energized to do their best work. Let’s commit to spreading joy—not just during the holidays but every day.

    January 8, 2025
  • Spreading the Joy: Leadership and Teamwork Reflection for the Holiday Season

    As the holiday season envelops us in its warmth, I’ve been reflecting on a simple yet profound concept: joy. In our fast-paced, results-driven world, joy often takes a backseat to deadlines and metrics. Join me as we explore how to create environments where people feel safe, connected, and energized to do their best work. Let’s commit to spreading joy—not just during the holidays but every day.

    December 20, 2024
  • October Tioman island run

    “Lose your mind and discover your soul” was a very fitting motto for this ultimate jungle challenge!

    July 23, 2023
  • Ultimate Trails of the South, Kota Tinggi

    Ultimate Trails of the South, Kota Tinggi July 23, 2023 Posted by: petteri Categories: Author – Petteri, Personal Blog, Personal Blog – Petteri, Uncategorized No Comments A couple of exciting trail running competitions are coming up! The first one is the Ultimate Trail of The South at Kota Tinggi, Malaysia, in September, for which I’m

    July 23, 2023
  • The Coaching Path

    By looking into the future, coaching empowers the client to take charge of their own destiny and achieve their desired outcomes.

    July 15, 2023
  • Team challenges & solutions

    We help teams and individuals to identify and address issues like these through professional coaching and consulting at all levels of organisations.

    June 16, 2023
  • Constructing the best-in-class team

    A diverse team of certified professionals at your disposal is your best choice for continuous professional development, improving team productivity and developing a corporate culture.

    June 14, 2023

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