Dr. phil. Peter Widmer
Achtsamkeit & Zen
Schwerpunkt: Coaching
Sprache: Deutsch & Englisch
Peter Widmer is a Zen teacher (Sensei), philosopher, author and founder of Zen-integral and achtsameselbstentwicklung (mindfulselfdevelopment).
He has practiced Zen since 1982 and is a Zen teacher in the Glassman-Lassalle Zen lineage since 2004. From 1998 to 2025 he worked as Zen teacher and seminar leader at the Lassalle-Haus and the Lassalle-Institut for Zen, Ethics & Leadership in Switzerland and other institutions.
His work integrates developmental psychology, contemplative practice, integral thinking, parts work and embodied awareness. He is the creator of the “Inner Peace Conference”, an original approach to parts work and inner integration.
He is also the developer of the Intensive Body Awareness Practice (IBAP), a structured embodied awareness practice integrating movement, interoceptive awareness and contemplative meditation. A pilot research design investigating the effects of IBAP on stress regulation, wellbeing and body awareness is currently in preparation.
Peter Widmer has taught and worked at various universities and educational institutions in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. He is certified in SCTi-MAP assessment and coaching and collaborates with Cook-Greuter & Partners.
Corporate mandates of Dr. phil. Peter Widmer (among others)
Vita
Core Competencies and Experience Project Management: Leading projects from initiation to completion with average budgets of approximately USD 2 million. Responsible for defining project scope and schedule, creating project charters, risk management, developing response strategies, and performance monitoring. Experience with both traditional (Waterfall) and agile project methodologies. Team Leadership: Leading globally distributed, interdisciplinary teams (including in the USA, UK, India, Singapore, Canada, and Switzerland). In typical projects, direct leadership responsibility for approximately 10 employees (permanent staff, external consultants, and union members). Change Management: Proven experience in managing change processes within technological transformation projects. Implementing communication strategies, training and coaching programs, and developing KPIs for measuring success and realizing benefits. Stakeholder Management: Extensive experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders – including top management. Responsible for establishing governance structures, project strategies, communication plans, status reports, and leading steering committees. Supplier and Contract Management: Experience with tendering and procurement processes (e.g., RFP, SOW, PoC, supplier selection) as well as contract negotiations and managing external partners. Financial Management: Preparation of project budgets, budget control, and ongoing cost management during implementation. Technical Expertise: Leading technology projects in the areas of infrastructure, data analysis and reporting tools, and software solutions. Professional Experience Career Break (Aug 2024 – present) Organizing a family relocation to Switzerland, intensive German language courses, and volunteering at the Eurovision Song Contest and the UEFA Women’s Euro. Senior Project Manager Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA), Canada – Pharmaceutical Industry Apr 2023 – Jul 2024 Project Manager Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), Canada – Health Data Jul 2016 – Mar 2023 Project Manager Innovapost, Canada Post, Canada – Logistics Industry Jan 2015 – Jun 2016 Project Manager Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), Canada – Investment Management Apr 2014 – Jan 2015 Project Manager Bank of Montreal Financial Group (BMO), Canada – Banking Jan 2013 – Apr 2014 Business Analyst / Project Manager Credit Suisse Group, Switzerland & United Kingdom – Banking Jul 2007 – Jul 2012 Selected Projects Modernization of Analytical Tools (CIHI): Company-Wide Transformation Program for Migration Migration from SAS to R and Python. Leading technical teams for the planning and implementation of IT and business deliverables. Implementing a cloud-based analytics environment and establishing a governance framework for open-source software. Developing and implementing a training program in data science (R, Python, machine learning). Leading workshops with executives, creating decision-making documents and presentations. Portfolio of pharmaceutical research projects (CDA): Developing and managing the overall program plan, budget management, and Power BI dashboards. Coordinating research teams and clinical experts, creating reports and meeting materials. Optimizing PMO processes to increase efficiency and adapt to organizational needs. Master Data Management (CIHI): Multi-year, company-wide project to implement a central data source for customer data. Leading the analysis, planning, and vendor selection phases. Collaborating with procurement teams on tenders, proofs of concept, and contract negotiations. Education & Certifications Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) – 2025 Project Management Professional (PMP) – 2011 Prosci Change Management Certificate Program – 2018 Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Marketing & International Management, University of Ottawa, Canada (2004) Diploma in Information Systems Development, Willis College of Business and Technology, Canada (2003) Technical Skills Project Management Tools: MS Office (Project/Online, Visio, SharePoint, Teams, Power BI), Confluence, Jira Languages: English (Native), German (B1), French (A2) Technology Experience: Infrastructure (AWS Cloud) Data Analysis and Reporting (SAS, R, Python, Master Data Management, Oracle BI, MicroStrategy, SAP BO) Software Solutions (Workday, Java, IBM, SAP, SEO Projects)
Vita
Core Competencies and Experience Project Management: Leading projects from initiation to completion with average budgets of approximately USD 2 million. Responsible for defining project scope and schedule, creating project charters, risk management, developing response strategies, and performance monitoring. Experience with both traditional (Waterfall) and agile project methodologies. Team Leadership: Leading globally distributed, interdisciplinary teams (including in the USA, UK, India, Singapore, Canada, and Switzerland). In typical projects, direct leadership responsibility for approximately 10 employees (permanent staff, external consultants, and union members). Change Management: Proven experience in managing change processes within technological transformation projects. Implementing communication strategies, training and coaching programs, and developing KPIs for measuring success and realizing benefits. Stakeholder Management: Extensive experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders – including top management. Responsible for establishing governance structures, project strategies, communication plans, status reports, and leading steering committees. Supplier and Contract Management: Experience with tendering and procurement processes (e.g., RFP, SOW, PoC, supplier selection) as well as contract negotiations and managing external partners. Financial Management: Preparation of project budgets, budget control, and ongoing cost management during implementation. Technical Expertise: Leading technology projects in the areas of infrastructure, data analysis and reporting tools, and software solutions. Professional Experience Career Break (Aug 2024 – present) Organizing a family relocation to Switzerland, intensive German language courses, and volunteering at the Eurovision Song Contest and the UEFA Women’s Euro. Senior Project Manager Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA), Canada – Pharmaceutical Industry Apr 2023 – Jul 2024 Project Manager Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), Canada – Health Data Jul 2016 – Mar 2023 Project Manager Innovapost, Canada Post, Canada – Logistics Industry Jan 2015 – Jun 2016 Project Manager Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), Canada – Investment Management Apr 2014 – Jan 2015 Project Manager Bank of Montreal Financial Group (BMO), Canada – Banking Jan 2013 – Apr 2014 Business Analyst / Project Manager Credit Suisse Group, Switzerland & United Kingdom – Banking Jul 2007 – Jul 2012 Selected Projects Modernization of Analytical Tools (CIHI): Company-Wide Transformation Program for Migration Migration from SAS to R and Python. Leading technical teams for the planning and implementation of IT and business deliverables. Implementing a cloud-based analytics environment and establishing a governance framework for open-source software. Developing and implementing a training program in data science (R, Python, machine learning). Leading workshops with executives, creating decision-making documents and presentations. Portfolio of pharmaceutical research projects (CDA): Developing and managing the overall program plan, budget management, and Power BI dashboards. Coordinating research teams and clinical experts, creating reports and meeting materials. Optimizing PMO processes to increase efficiency and adapt to organizational needs. Master Data Management (CIHI): Multi-year, company-wide project to implement a central data source for customer data. Leading the analysis, planning, and vendor selection phases. Collaborating with procurement teams on tenders, proofs of concept, and contract negotiations. Education & Certifications Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) – 2025 Project Management Professional (PMP) – 2011 Prosci Change Management Certificate Program – 2018 Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Marketing & International Management, University of Ottawa, Canada (2004) Diploma in Information Systems Development, Willis College of Business and Technology, Canada (2003) Technical Skills Project Management Tools: MS Office (Project/Online, Visio, SharePoint, Teams, Power BI), Confluence, Jira Languages: English (Native), German (B1), French (A2) Technology Experience: Infrastructure (AWS Cloud) Data Analysis and Reporting (SAS, R, Python, Master Data Management, Oracle BI, MicroStrategy, SAP BO) Software Solutions (Workday, Java, IBM, SAP, SEO Projects)