Trainer

Waltraud Hermann

Expert in Change, Smart Working & Digital Futures!

Waltraud Hermann, physicist, IT developer, systemic coach, and long-standing executive at Bosch, combines analytical clarity with human depth. As an expert in leadership, qualification, and cultural transformation, she supports companies in shaping change with purpose and impact. As an author and networker, she advocates for a new learning culture that places humanity at its core. With impulses drawn from science, experience, and strong values, she inspires holistic thinking and delivers actionable strategies as a speaker and trainer. Book Waltraud Hermann for your event and turn it into a milestone for shaping a meaningful future.

Rates

Vita

People. Technology. Education. – Rethinking and shaping the future

As a physicist, IT developer, educator, and long-standing executive, she unites analytical clarity with human depth. Over more than 30 years at Bosch, she shaped the topics of leadership, qualification, and cultural transformation – always with a focus on what truly matters: Digitalization succeeds when technology meets attitude and responsibility is embraced.

Today, she supports organizations that realize:

PowerPoint strategies are no longer enough. What’s needed are people who actively embody change – with conviction, purpose, and impact.
Her trademark: She builds structures where trust, joy of learning, and innovation become the standard, not the exception.

Author of “We Can Do Everything – Even the Future!”

A passionate call for digital competence as the key resource of our time. She advocates for a new learning culture – one that connects economy and society, reimagines education, and puts humanity at the center.

A powerful networker

As a former association chairwoman and long-time speaker of interdisciplinary networks, she knows: Transformation is teamwork.
She brings together people, ideas, and organizations – across industries, sectors, and generations. Her goal: Creating a meaningful future.

Charity & Commitment

She champions digital future skills as a societal responsibility.
As a jury member and ambassador for initiatives like “Creating a MINT Future”, Wissensfabrik and NATEC, she empowers children, youth, and schools to take more responsibility in the digital age.

Inspiration with substance – grounded in science, experience, and values

Waltraud Hermann makes the future tangible – with intellect, heart, and consistency.
As a speaker, trainer, and thought leader, she inspires wherever companies seek to live change, not just manage it.

Why companies book Waltraud Hermann for their events:

Because she communicates complex transformations in a relatable, tangible, and human was
Because she not only inspires, but delivers actionable and effective implementation strategies
Because she thinks and brings leadership, digitalization, and cultural change together
Because she moves audiences – with depth, clarity, and a focus on what truly matters
Because she motivates teams to not just endure change, but to shape it actively

Book Waltraud Hermann now as a keynote speaker or thought leader and make your event the turning point for real future design.

Topics

Self-Development Change Digitalization Knowledge Transfer Education

We Can Do Everything – Even the Future! How to achieve digital sovereignty

What digital sovereignty truly means and why it determines tomorrow’s business success
Why AI and digital competence will become key resources of the next decades
Building digital strength in teams: How to sustainably foster collaboration, growth, and performance

Driving change effectively – When stability becomes an accelerator

What really motivates people to embrace transformation
How leadership can provide direction during times of upheaval
What organizations can do to anchor change from within

The Power of Appreciation – How culture drives performance

How trust and recognition measurably boost results
Why appreciation is the No. 1 competitive factor
What employees need for cultural change to become an economic force
How the 4 stages of psychological safety lead to high-performance teams

Smart Working – How experienced and young generations become a success catalyst together

How to become the employer of choice for talent
Why meaningful work outweighs any recruiting tool
How to build cross-generational power teams that boost business success

Additional Topic:
Digital Strength – Why People Make the Difference!

References & Press

Participant Comments:

"A first glance at your book makes it clear that you've essentially written a polemic intended to awaken people."

Welcoming speaker at the book launch "We Can Do Anything"

"The conference ended with a small fireworks display for us. The lecture 'How to Make Training Sexy' was so well attended that several listeners had to stand. After a long day of frontal lectures, the audience was visibly impressed by the lively and didactically well-prepared presentation."

"Your lecture was a hit!!! Both in terms of content and the participants' interest. The place was packed!"

Lecture at the DSAG Annual Congress

"Very, very inspiring! Thank you, I took away a lot, a lot to think about, a lot to listen to. I'd love to hear more from you!"

Participant Comments

"It wasn't a dull minute. On the contrary – there's a lot of new things I'd like to dig deeper into! Great lecture. Thank you very much!"

MBA Agile Management Lecture

Additional Qualifications

Academic Speaker Certificate
Systemic Transactional Analysis (Change, Consulting, Coaching)
Systemic Integral Coach
Agile Coach and Agile Leadership
SAFe Program Consultant
Organizational Change Management (Consultant, Trainer, Coach)