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It's an Inside Job(Rerun) Resilience & Self-Leadership: Mastering Emotional Intelligence in Uncertain Times.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "Emotions are these chemical messengers that communicate from our physiology to our psychology... I think all emotions are important for us. And I think all emotions have positive intent." (11:40)In this episode, we unpack the essentials of resilience, self-leadership, and emotional intelligence. Discover actionable strategies to navigate uncertainty, foster self-compassion, and maintain your calm in challenging conversations, both personally and professionally.How can you leverage your emotions and inner dialogue to build unwavering resilience, even when ch...2025-07-2850 minIt's an Inside JobSolo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 9: Practice CourageGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "Courage is not the absence of fear—it’s choosing to lean into fear, to learn from it, and to act despite it." In this BiteSize Friday episode, Jason explores the concept of contrarian courage—a mindset that challenges conventional thinking about fear and resilience. He dives into the importance of embracing fear as an ally, redefining vulnerability as strength, and practicing courage as an intentional, incremental process. Through the contrarian lens, Jason offers strategies to transform fear into a driving force for personal...2025-03-1423 minIt's an Inside JobSolo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 7: Accepting Imperfections as NaturalGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "Your imperfections are not just natural—they’re extraordinary. Embrace them as a testament to your resilience and growth."In this episode of BiteSize Fridays, Jason dives into the third skill in the "Mastering Perspective" cluster of the Contrarian Mindset series: Accepting Imperfection as Natural. Drawing inspiration from Japanese philosophy, personal stories, and practical insights, this episode unpacks how embracing imperfections strengthens resilience and fosters authentic connections.Jason explores the idea that imperfections aren't flaws to fix but gifts to cherish, offeri...2025-02-2837 minIt's an Inside JobSolo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 6: Embracing Obstacles as OpportunitiesGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "Obstacles aren’t barriers; they are the stepping stones to becoming your best self."In this BiteSize Fridays episode, Jason explores the second skill in the "Mastering Perspective" cluster of the Contrarian Mindset series: Embracing Obstacles as Opportunities. He unpacks the psychology behind challenges, the natural human aversion to failure, and how adopting a contrarian mindset can reframe obstacles as stepping stones for personal growth, resilience, and creativity. Jason shares personal insights, psychological strategies, and practical tools to help listeners approach life...2025-02-2128 minIt's an Inside JobHow to Build Resilience, Mental Clarity, Cognitive Hygiene and Healing with Jason Liem.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “The heart pumps blood, the lungs pump oxygen. The brain—well, for me, it has always pumped survival. .. Everything the brain does has a positive intent, but sometimes the way it goes about it is counterproductive. Fortunately, we can change that." - Jason LiemThis week's episode, is from a conversation I had with Annette Dragland on her fascinating podcast, Leger om Livet (Doctors about Life). This conversation is about the challenges I've faced beginning in the early months of 2024...2025-02-171h 02It's an Inside JobSolo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 5: Challenging Unrealistic StandardsGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "By letting go of unrealistic standards, we reclaim our autonomy and align our actions with what truly matters, creating a life of authenticity and fulfillment."In this Bite Size Fridays episode, Jason explores the second cluster of skills in the Contrarian Mindset series: Mastering Perspective. Specifically, he delves into the importance of identifying, challenging, and reshaping unrealistic standards that often hinder personal growth and well-being. Jason discusses how these unattainable expectations, driven by societal norms, inner critics, or external pressures, can le...2025-02-1420 minIt's an Inside JobSolo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 4: Embracing UncertaintyGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "By challenging established fears and mindsets, we unlock the door to greater resilience, clarity, and the ability to thrive in life’s uncertainties."In this Bite Size Fridays episode of It’s an Inside Job, Jason Liem dives into the fourth and final skill in the Mastering Self cluster of the contrarian mindset: embracing uncertainty. Jason explores why humans have an inherent drive for certainty and how the contrarian mindset equips us to face life’s unpredictability with resilience and strength. This episode provides...2025-02-0721 minIt's an Inside JobSolo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 3: Letting Go Of Fixed & Desired OutcomesGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this Bite Size Fridays episode of It's an Inside Job, Jason White Birkevold Liem explores the third skill of the contrarian mindset—letting go of fixed outcomes and focusing on our actions and efforts. Jason delves into how this principle empowers us to live authentically and fully, embracing life’s uncertainties with grace. By emphasizing effort over outcome, we build resilience, develop a growth mindset, and find fulfillment in the journey rather than just the destination.Three Key Takeaways from This Episod...2025-01-3116 minIt's an Inside JobSolo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 2: Focusing on Reality Over Emotional Reality for ResilienceGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this Bite Size Fridays episode of It's an Inside Job, host Jason Liem continues the series on the contrarian mindset by exploring the second skill: focusing on reality over emotional reality. Jason delves into how we can use emotional wisdom and disciplined perception to interpret life events more accurately. By understanding emotions as valuable messengers rather than obstacles, we learn to make informed decisions and build resilience, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.Three Key Takeaways from This Episode:D...2025-01-2417 min
It's an Inside JobDiscover The Unlock Moment: Finding Clarity, Purpose & Resilience Through Life’s Turning PointsGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "The Unlock Moment is not about discovering something new—it’s about revealing what’s been there all along." – Dr. Gary CrotazIn this long-form episode of It's an Inside Job, Jason sits down with Dr. Gary Crotaz, world-renowned executive coach, award-winning author, and host of The Unlock Moment podcast. From his journey as a medical doctor to professional ballroom dancer to a sought-after coach, Dr. Crotaz shares how pivotal moments of clarity—what he calls The Unlock Moment—can transform our lives. Together, Jaso...2025-01-201h 29It's an Inside JobSolo - The Contrarian Mindset Skill 1: Focusing on What You Can Control for ResilienceGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this Bite Size Fridays episode of It's an Inside Job, host Jason Liem introduces the contrarian mindset and its first skill: focusing on what we can control. The contrarian mindset is about challenging the status quo in our minds, questioning our typical reactions, and discovering unconventional yet effective ways to enhance resilience and navigate life’s unpredictability. Jason explores how the practice of focusing on controllable aspects can alleviate stress, streamline decision-making, and foster a proactive approach to achieving personal and professional goals.2025-01-1715 minIt's an Inside JobPart 2 – Discover the Power of The Contrarian Mindset: A New Approach to Rewiring Your Brain for Resilience and GrowthGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this solo episode, Jason continues laying the groundwork for The Contrarian Mindset series by delving deeper into the roots of negative thinking, rumination, and overthinking. Building on Season 7 Episode 1, he explores the interplay of evolutionary biology, neurochemistry, and cognitive distortions that shape our mental patterns. Jason introduces the 12 contrarian skills as practical tools for challenging negativity and fostering resilience.This episode provides insights into why negative thinking persists, how it impacts mental health, and how understanding these mechanisms can help us break fr...2025-01-1327 minIt's an Inside JobSeason 7 Premiere: Part 1 – Discover the Power of The Contrarian Mindset: A New Approach to Rewiring Your Brain for Resilience and GrowthGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Welcome to Season 7 of It’s an Inside Job! In this episode, Jason introduces a groundbreaking series focused on The Contrarian Mindset, a toolkit designed to counter unhelpful fears and mindsets while building resilience, tenacity, and psychological strength. Jason also explores how the brain’s negativity bias shapes our perceptions and how neuroplasticity empowers us to reshape those patterns for personal growth.This episode lays the groundwork for a season dedicated to mastering the brain’s potential to overcome challenges and unlock a fulfilli...2025-01-0629 min
It's an Inside JobLeadership Skills for Transitioning from Technical Roles to Management: Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management & Team Collaboration.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Psychological safety and accountability are two sides of the same coin.” – Jonathan BennettIn this episode, Jason sits down with Jonathan Bennett, an executive coach and advisor with extensive experience helping leaders navigate transitions, manage stress, and foster team accountability. They explore the dynamics of leading oneself and others, emphasizing psychological safety, self-awareness, and work-life balance. Jonathan shares actionable strategies for building resilience, creating cohesive teams, and navigating the complexities of leadership in modern organizations.This episode explores the challeng...2024-12-161h 01It's an Inside JobWelcome to It's an Inside Job podcast!Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. I'm Jason Birkevold Liem, and welcome to It’s an Inside Job—the go-to podcast for coaches, leaders, and professionals who are feeling the weight of managing career challenges while striving for personal growth. This podcast is designed to help you enhance your coaching, communication, and collaboration skills, all while thriving both personally and professionally.Have you ever been caught in cycles of overthinking, dealing with rumination, or finding it hard to achieve emotional clarity? These struggles can cl...2024-10-1703 minIt's an Inside JobSolo - Seven Actionable Strategies to Stop Rumination, Build Mental Resilience & Emotional Wellbeing.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Jason delves into what rumination is, how it manifests in our lives, and why it's crucial to break free from its negative cycle. He offers seven practical strategies designed to help you overcome these mental loops and reclaim your emotional and mental resilience.Three Key Takeaways from This Episode:Understanding Rumination:Jason explains how rumination traps us in a cycle of negative thoughts, affecting both our emotional and physical well-being. While reflection can be beneficial, persistent overthinking cl...2024-10-1434 min
It's an Inside JobCreating Transformative Change: Strategies to Leverage Inner Resources for Personal Growth.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered how focusing on present barriers instead of past traumas can facilitate lasting change? If you're curious about a goal-oriented approach to therapy that empowers individuals to leverage their inner resources effectively, this episode is for you.Welcome to this episode of "It's an Inside Job," hosted by Jason Lim. In this episode, we delve into an in-depth discussion with Betty Kuss, a renowned therapist known for her unique approach to facilitating lasting change by focusing on present barriers. Betty's methodology draws fr...2024-08-261h 03
It's an Inside JobThe Power of Letting Go: Slingshot Strategies for Simplifying Life.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered how your past struggles could be the key to unlocking a brighter future? What if you could turn your challenges into stepping stones for success? If you're ready to take control of your destiny, this episode is for you.In this episode, I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Moustafa Hamwi, the insightful author behind "Slingshot." Our discussion centers on the compelling theme of the book: taking the reins of your destiny and employing practical tools to surmount life’s chal...2024-02-051h 03
It's an Inside JobSimple Self-Confidence Strategies: Actionable Steps to Overcome Self-Doubt from a Top Neuroscientist.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Do you struggle with self-doubt and managing stress? What if you could transform stress into a positive force and build unwavering self-confidence? If you're ready to understand your mind better and harness the power of neuroplasticity, this episode is for you.In this episode of the "It's an Inside Job" podcast, host Jason Lim explores the topics of self-doubt, self-confidence, and managing stress and pressure. His guest, Ian Robertson, a professor emeritus of Psychology at Trinity College, shares insights from his books on th...2024-01-0857 min
It's an Inside JobPioneering Diversity: Ana Gabriela Juarez's Impact on Mining.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Feeling inspired by stories of resilience and determined to make a difference in a male-dominated industry? What if you could learn from a trailblazing professional who has overcome significant challenges and is empowering others to do the same? If you're ready to be inspired and empowered, this episode is for you.In this episode of the It's an Inside Job podcast, host Jason Lim introduces Ana Gabriela Juarez, a resilient and determined professional from Guatemala who has made significant achievements in the international mi...2023-11-2753 min
It's an Inside JobInnovative Education in Wartime: Lessons from American University Kyiv.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered what it takes to open and lead a university during wartime? What if you could hear firsthand from an esteemed economist and Rector about this unique challenge? If you're curious about the intersection of higher education and resilience, this episode is for you.Welcome to this episode, where we have a very special guest with us - Dr. Roman Sheremeta, an esteemed economist and the Rector of American University Kyiv. Dr. Sheremeta's impressive accomplishments include being recognized as a Top Economic Th...2023-07-1054 minIt's an Inside JobThe Double-Edged Sword of Excellence: Insights and Skills on Overcoming Perfectionism.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered if striving for excellence can sometimes become a double-edged sword? What if you could hear firsthand about the impact of setting unattainable standards on mental well-being and personal growth? If you're curious about finding balance and cultivating resilience, this episode is for you.Welcome to another exciting season of "It's an Inside Job"! In this season's opening episode, we explore the captivating topic of Perfectionism and its profound impact on our lives. As resilient individuals, we often push ourselves to meet hi...2023-07-0327 min
It's an Inside JobThe Growth Mindset Culture: How to Develop Innovative Leadership Capabilities.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered how to develop high-performance teams that thrive in disruption and drive growth? What if you could learn from a seasoned executive and global leader in strategic leadership and transformation? If you're curious about building resilience and innovative leadership, this episode is for you.Welcome to this episode, where we have a very special guest with us - Marc Siles, a seasoned executive and expert in strategic leadership and individual/group transformation processes. With a passion for developing high-performance teams that drive in...2023-06-261h 12
It's an Inside JobPurpose and Collaboration in Leadership: Expert Tips for Success.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. With over 23 years supporting team and individual performance from local to global organizations, Sonia uses her focused strength of perspective to leverage direction, clarity, potential and business insight that drive teams and organizational performance, adding tangible value to the lives of many. Driven to create a more equal and just society, she naturally cultivates community to create significant, scalable impact, and mutually supportive, meaningful relationships. She is an expert in leading and cultivating high-performance teams, creating a safe space for learning and growth, and...2023-06-191h 17
It's an Inside JobTransforming Cities: The Role of Electrification in Sustainable Urban Growth.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered how the future of transportation can create more resilient and sustainable cities? What if electrification is the key to transforming urban environments? If you're curious about the role of electrification in urban development, this episode is for you.Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of speaking with Tor Krog, the Nordic Head of eMobility at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Today, we will be exploring the future of transportation in cities and how electrification plays a crucial role in building re...2023-06-121h 00
It's an Inside JobRestorative Cities: Designing Urban Spaces for Mental Wellbeing.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered how the design of our cities and infrastructure can influence our mental health and wellbeing? What if the key to better mental health lies in the quality of the spaces where we live, work, and play? If you're curious about the intersection of urban design and mental health, this episode is for you.Welcome to today's episode, where we'll be discussing the critical role that design and infrastructure play in our mental health and wellbeing. Our guest today is Jenny Roe, Pr...2023-06-0554 min
It's an Inside JobTransforming Leadership with Military Principles: Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered how military principles can transform business leadership and drive innovation? What if you could learn firsthand from a seasoned entrepreneur who has applied these principles to turn around failing companies and build successful start-ups? If you're curious about the intersection of military strategy and business resilience, this episode is for you.Welcome to today's episode where I have the pleasure of speaking with Torbjørn Krogen, a former army officer turned business manager and serial entrepreneur. With over 20 years of experience in...2023-05-2949 min
It's an Inside JobHandling Rejection and Adversity: Learn the Art of Opportunity Creation.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered how to build an entrepreneurial mindset and find resilience in the face of adversity? What if you could learn from a successful entrepreneur who has navigated through personal and professional challenges with remarkable positivity? If you're curious about overcoming obstacles and creating opportunities, this episode is for you.Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of speaking with Iselin Ogre, a Norwegian entrepreneur and founder of Skillsbox AS. Skillsbox is a sales and project company that provides Freelance Sales Ma...2023-05-2258 min
It's an Inside JobWhy Do Conversations Misfire? Learn the Secrets to Effective Communication.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered why some conversations flow effortlessly while others are riddled with misunderstandings and conflict? What if you could master the art of communication to build stronger relationships in both your personal and professional life? If you're curious about enhancing your communication skills and understanding its profound impact, this episode is for you.Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of speaking with Marianne Mark Larsen, a seasoned communication expert with over 20 years of experience. Marianne has dedicated her career to co...2023-05-151h 00
It's an Inside JobPart 2: Overcoming Adversity: A Former Gangster’s Journey to Redemption. Interview with Mikael Ali.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Mikael Ali, who once lived a life as a member of the notorious gang "Young Guns," one of the oldest and most feared gangs in Oslo and Norway. He was part of the gang during the 2006 shooting incident that took place in Aker Brygge in the middle of a crowd.But today, Mikael is working to prevent others from making the same mistakes he did. Listen to Mikael's journey from a former gangster and enforcer to a man who is now dedicated to hel...2023-05-081h 28
It's an Inside JobPart 1: Overcoming Adversity: A Former Gangster’s Journey to Redemption. Interview with Mikael Ali.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Mikael Ali, who once lived a life as a member of the notorious gang "Young Guns," one of the oldest and most feared gangs in Oslo and Norway. He was part of the gang during the 2006 shooting incident that took place in Aker Brygge in the middle of a crowd.But today, Mikael is working to prevent others from making the same mistakes he did. Listen to Mikael's journey from a former gangster and enforcer to a man who is now dedicated to hel...2023-05-011h 04
It's an Inside JobFrom Adversity to Leadership: Career Lessons from an Award-Winning Executive Assistant.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Have you ever wondered how to build a successful career strategy while developing resilience and leadership skills? What if you could gain insights from an award-winning Executive Assistant with over 20 years of experience? If you're ready to embrace transformation and face adversity with confidence, this episode is for you.In this episode, I sit down with Julia Schmidt, an award-winning Executive Assistant known for her passion for people development and leadership advocacy. With over two decades of experience across various industries, Julia has be...2023-04-241h 00
It's an Inside JobStruggling with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Your Organisation? Learn How to Make a Real Impact.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered how gender equality and sustainability intertwine to create a better world? What if strategic thinking and actionable solutions could pave the way for a more equitable and sustainable future? If you're curious about these powerful dynamics, this episode is for you.Welcome to today's episode, where we'll be exploring the powerful impact that gender equality and sustainability can have on creating a better world. Our guest today is Astrid R. Skaugseth, CEO of SHE Community since January 2022. With almost 20 years of ex...2023-04-171h 15
It's an Inside JobHow to Foster Psychological Safety in Your Team for Better Collaboration & Communication: Expert Strategies from a Former Military Leader.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered how to foster psychological safety within a team and why it’s crucial for effective teamwork? What if you could learn from a former military leader turned researcher who specializes in this very topic? If you're curious about creating a safe and productive team environment, this episode is for you.Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of speaking with Bård Fyhn, a PhD scholar at NHH Norwegian School of Economics and a former leader in th...2023-04-101h 25
It's an Inside JobManaging Compassion Fatigue & Navigating Stress and Burnout: Insights from a Seasoned Humanitarian.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered what it's like to dedicate your life to helping others in some of the most challenging environments on earth? What if you could learn from someone who has not only done that but also shifted focus to mentoring and coaching others in the field? If you're curious about resilience, empathy, and creating a lasting impact, this episode is for you.Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of speaking with Alan Lefevre, HR Director for Doctors Without Borders Norway. Al...2023-04-031h 14
It's an Inside JobMastering Leadership in Crisis: Insights on Team Resilience and Hybrid Work.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered how leaders in the financial services sector responded to the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic? What if you could gain insights from a seasoned professional on fostering resilience, managing hybrid teams, and encouraging psychological safety? If you're curious about leadership and team dynamics in challenging times, this episode is for you.Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of speaking with Arbab Dar, Head of CFO Advisory Services Nordics and Financial Services at EY. With a vision to become th...2023-03-2751 min
It's an Inside JobMastering Crisis Leadership: Building Resilient Teams with a Former WHO Doctor.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered how leaders in public health navigate through emergencies like HIV/AIDS, polio, and Ebola? What if you could gain insights from a seasoned professional who has dedicated over 40 years to addressing these challenges? If you're curious about building resilient teams and effective leadership in crisis situations, this episode is for you.Welcome to this episode, where I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Rui Gama Vaz, a retired medical doctor from the World Health Organization (WHO) with over two decades of...2023-03-2054 min
It's an Inside JobEffective Crisis Management: Building Resilient Organizations with HR Expertise.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered how HR professionals can build resilient organizations and teams? What if you could learn from a seasoned HR leader with over 20 years of experience in strategic HR and talent management? If you're curious about developing resilience in the workplace and navigating crises, this episode is for you.Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of speaking with Svitlana Bielushkina, an international business-driven HR professional with a proven track record in strategic HR, talent management, and organizational development. With over tw...2023-03-1358 min
It's an Inside JobStep Outside Your Comfort Zone: Strategies for Personal Growth and Resilience.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered what it takes to build personal resilience and thrive amidst life's challenges? What if you could learn from an internationally recognized coach and consultant with over 25 years of experience? If you're curious about developing resilience and maximizing your potential, this episode is for you.Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of speaking with Agnes Cserhati, an internationally recognized speaker, trainer, consultant, and qualified coach. Agnes is the founder of AC PowerCoaching, a boutique consultancy that specializes in inspiring pe...2023-03-0639 min
It's an Inside JobHow to Build Confidence, Master Stress & Squash Self-Doubt. Interview with Ian Robertson - Neuroscientist & AuthorGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Welcome to this episode of the podcast, where I have the privilege of speaking with Professor Ian Robertson, an esteemed psychologist and brain researcher. Ian is a Professor Emeritus in Psychology at Trinity College and was the founding director of Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience. He is Co-Director of the Global Brain Health Institute, a Member of the Royal Irish Academy, and a Member of Acadamia Europea.Ian is a highly-cited researcher on the brain's attention systems, and his most recent book, How Co...2023-02-2756 min
It's an Inside JobStaff Matters. Bonnie Low-Kramen - Author & Advocate for Better Working Environments & Inclusive CulturesGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we'll be diving into the post-pandemic workplace and discussing how to overcome the challenges facing both staff and leaders. Our guest is the internationally acclaimed speaker and trainer, Bonnie Low-Kramen, who has just released her latest book, Staff Matters. Drawing from her extensive experience as the Personal Assistant to Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis for 25 years, Bonnie offers a unique perspective on workplace dynamics and solutions. With over a decade of experience in teaching and speaking acr...2023-02-201h 09
It's an Inside JobBuilding Responsive, Resilient & Reflective Teams in the World of Logistics. Morten Sloth Madsen from DSV, Global Transport & Logistics.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Morten Sloth Madsen is the Managing Director, DSV Air & Sea AS (Norway) at DSV - Global Transport and Logistics.Welcome to the world of logistics where speed, efficiency, and resilience are the keys to success. But, have you ever wondered what it takes to build a team that can handle the pressure and still deliver results? Join us on today's episode as we sit down with Morten Sloth Madsen, who is the Managing Director, DSV Ai...2023-02-1344 min
It's an Inside JobBuilding Economic Resilience in Wartime: Ukraine's Success Stories.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered how a country at war manages to maintain and even grow its economy? What if you could learn from a seasoned expert about the resilience and strategies that businesses in such a challenging environment employ? If you're curious about economic resilience and the role of investment in rebuilding a nation, this episode is for you.:Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of speaking with Taras Yeleyko, an investment, financial, and asset management expert with 20 years of experience. Taras cu...2023-02-0651 min
It's an Inside JobLeading Through Uncertainty: Lessons from a Conference Hotel Owner.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Imagine being the owner of one of Norway's largest independent conference hotels, only to see all your bookings canceled overnight as a pandemic sweeps the world. How would you move forward when your revenue completely dries up? If you're curious about navigating crisis and leading through unprecedented change, this episode is for you.Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of speaking with Cecilie Læskogen, the owner and operator of Sundvolden Hotel & Conference Centre. Cecilie, along with her husband and the...2023-01-3049 min
It's an Inside JobStruggling to Lead Through Crisis and Uncertainty? Learn from a Logistics Executive's Experience.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Imagine leading a team of 1200 people in a global logistics company during a pandemic, while balancing the demands of family life with three young children. How do you navigate such challenges and still maintain strong leadership? If you're curious about leading through adversity and building resilient teams, this episode is for you.Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of speaking with Heidi van Eldik, a senior executive at DHL, a global logistics giant. With over 20 years of experience in supply ch...2023-01-231h 02
It's an Inside JobThe Secret to Thriving Through Change: Insights from a Veteran CEO with over 30 Years of Experience.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Crisis, change, and challenge are inevitable in every business and industry. How leaders and business owners respond to turbulence can mean the difference between flourishing and failing. If you're curious about building resilience and navigating change effectively, this episode is for you.Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of speaking with Espen Asheim, a seasoned CEO with over 30 years of experience. Espen is renowned for his expertise in board work, advisory roles, strategy definition and revitalization, organizational effectiveness, change management, an...2023-01-161h 00
It's an Inside JobBuilding an Inclusive Workplace and Psychological Safety: Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Talent.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. How do you build an inclusive culture that attracts, retains, and develops employees while achieving ambitious goals? If you're curious about fostering psychological safety and inclusiveness in your organization, this episode is for you.Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of speaking with Tove Selnes, Executive Vice President-People at Storebrand ASA. Tove is also on the board of SPP Fonder AB and SKAGEN AS, and previously chaired the board at HR Norge. With a wealth of experience in human resources, To...2023-01-0957 minIt's an Inside JobSeason 3 Premier. Finding It Hard to Cope? Discover Strategies to Strengthen Your Resilience.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. As the year comes to a close, have you reflected on how resilience has played a role in your life? If you're curious about the different forms of resilience and how to strengthen it, this episode is for you.Welcome to this episode of "It's an Inside Job," where I reflect on the pillars of resilience. This year has broadened my perspective and deepened my insights through research, fascinating interviews, and work with highly interesting clients. Resilience has been a central theme in th...2023-01-0222 min
It's an Inside JobSuccessful Investing: Mental Frameworks and Strategies for Financial Stability and Resilience.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Ever wondered how to navigate financial uncertainty and build stability amidst chaos? If you're curious about developing a mental framework for successful investing, this episode is for you.Welcome to this episode of "It's an Inside Job," where I speak with Richard Stott, Founding Partner, Chief Executive, and Chief Investment Officer at Connectum Capital Management AS. Richard's expertise has guided clients across Scandinavia and around the globe towards financial success. He co-authored "The 7 Secrets of Money," a guide that demystifies investment st...2022-12-261h 04
It's an Inside JobFinding Resilience in the War in Ukraine. Sophia Opatska, Vice Rector at the Ukrainian Catholic University.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Sophia Opatska is Founding Dean of Business School at the Ukrainian Catholic University, which she led for ten years since 2008. In those years, the business school became well known in Ukraine and received international accreditation. Every year more than 200 executives, managers, entrepreneurs study at 5 different Masters programs (including Executive MBA) and more than 3000 participants take Executive Education courses at UCU Business School. Since 2016, Sophia has been a Vice Rector at the Ukrainian Catholic University. Currently, she is responsible for Stra...2022-12-1959 min
It's an Inside JobStories of Resilience from the Ukrainian Battle Front: Interview with Volodymyr Dehtyarov: Soldier, CEO & AthleteGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Before February 24, 2022, Volodymyr Dehtyarov he was the co-founder, and CEO of news, Newsfront Communication Agency. It is one of Ukraine's top consultancies with 30+ employees and a client pool including global industry leaders such as BMW, Takeda, Lenovo, Danone, and others.On the day of the invasion, he joined the Territorial Defense Forces, went through basic training, served in Kyiv region and then was deployed to the front lines in the east of Ukraine. In...2022-12-121h 02It's an Inside JobCommunications 101: How to Manage ExpectationsGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. What Are Expectations?Expectations refer to the beliefs we hold about the outcomes of events. While our expectations play an essential role in determining what happens and can contribute to goal-directed behaviour, they can also lead to disappointment when reality does not match what we had hoped would happen. Why do we frequently neglect managing expectations?From my experience coaching clients across several industries, it's not common for people to proactively address expectations. How...2022-12-0521 min
It's an Inside JobMapping Threats & Mitigating Risk: Advice on Building Organisational Resilience from a Former Detective & Soldier. Interview with Paul Henriksen.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Paul Henriksen has more than 20 years work experience from the Norwegian Armed Forces and the police, both in Norway and abroad, as military police NCO, police constable and head of investigations section. He has a Bachelor in Police Studies from the Norwegian Police University College, with further education within general and digital investigation, readiness management, crisis management, pedagogy and organization and management. Since 2017, he has been the COO of Einang Safety Consult, a con...2022-11-281h 08
It's an Inside JobHow to Escape the Addiction of Substances, Behaviours & Mindsets. Interview with Dr. Anne Lembke - Neuroscientist & AuthorGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Dr.Anna Lembke is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. In 2016, she published Drug Dealer, MD: How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It’s So Hard to Stop (Johns Hopkins University Press), which was highlighted in the New York Times as one of the top five books to read to understand the opioid epidemic. Dr. Lembke also appe...2022-11-2158 min
It's an Inside JobConstructive Conflict, Difficult Conversations & Radical Candor. Amy Sandler: Chief Content Officer at Radical Candor & Mindful CoachGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Amy Sandler is the chief content officer at Radical Candor, where she is also a Candor Coach and host of the Radical Candor podcast. She’s trained tens of thousands of people across a spectrum of roles, including CEOs and leadership teams, mid-level and new managers, and individual contributors just starting on their career path. An executive coach, corporate mindfulness trainer and professional speaker, Amy has more than 20 years of experience in senior roles including Young Presidents’ Organizati...2022-11-141h 13It's an Inside JobCommunications 101: How to Give Feedback: Learning to Communicate Directly & Diplomatically.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. One of the most important communication skills any of us can learn is how to give feedback. If done well it promotes learning, development, and confidence. If done poorly it can have the opposite impact.Learning to give feedback is like any other skill. We grow more adept at something the more we practice.RELATED EPISODES:S1 E12Venting, Sorting, Solving: Why Talking About Your Problems is So Liberating2022-11-0729 min
It's an Inside JobLearning the Whole Brain Approach to Leadership & Resilience: Interview with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor - New York Times Best Selling Author & NeuroscientistGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained and published neuroscientist. Her memoir, My Stroke of Insight, documenting her experience with stroke and eight-year recovery, spent 63 weeks on the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list. In 2008 she gave the first TED talk to ever go viral and was chosen as one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. Dr. Jill is a dynamic teacher and public speaker who loves educating all age groups, academic levels, as well as co...2022-10-311h 09
It's an Inside JobThe Entrepreneurial Mindset: Facing Adversity, Buffering Setbacks & Finding Success. Interview with Knut-Magnar Aanestad.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. As part of the ongoing series on building resilience from the perspective of business owners, entrepreneurs and business leaders, I am very pleased to have interviewed Knut-Magnar Aanestad.One of Knut-Magnar's main objectives for this episode is to share learning points and enhancers from personal stories that can be adopted by listeners on how tough situations that trigger negative emotions can be transformed to learning.After leading digital development and innovation in the leading Norwegian Law firms Klu...2022-10-2459 min
It's an Inside JobWelcome to The Emotion Revolution. Interview with Kathrine Aspaas - Author & JournalistGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Kathrine Aspaas is a Norwegian freelance writer, journalist, and commentator. She is a graduate economist and has worked for Aftenposten’s business editorial for 13 years. She currently works as an author, speaker, and presenter.She has written 3 bestselling books: The Age of Generosity, Pink is the New Punk, and The Emotion Revolution. Her work claims that brain research, recent economic research, and media development point towards moving towards a more open, more generous age. The Emot...2022-10-171h 11
It's an Inside JobAyurveda Wisdom & Science and How It is Key to Resilience. Interview with Katie SilcoxGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Katie Silcox, M.A. is the New York Times Best-Selling author of the book Healthy, Happy, Sexy - Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women. She is the founder of The Shakti School, a premier online certification school for women-centered holistic wellness. Her business focuses on the convergence of ancient holistic medicine, modern science and heart- centered spirituality. In a former life, she was a cover model for Yoga Journal magazine, was named one of “San Francisco’s Best...2022-10-101h 02It's an Inside Job“My Spider-Sense is tingling!” - When to Trust Your IntuitionGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. It can be tempting to view our gut instincts as a kind of mysterious ‘sixth sense’. . In the past two decades, psychologists and neuroscientists have made enormous strides in identifying the sources of our gut instincts, and their essential role in our lives.Along the way, their research has identified the specific situations in which our intuition is likely to lead us down the right path, and the times that it leads us astray – knowledge that can help us all to make better d...2022-10-0325 min
It's an Inside JobFood as Medicine & The Power of Adaptogens: Interview with Tero IsoKauppilaGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Tero Isokauppila is the founder and CEO of Four Sigmatic, a functional foods company that wants to make the world’s most studied and nutrient-dense foods more delicious and easier to consume to bring healthy upgrades into America’s daily routine. Tero’s roots (or mycelium, if you will) are in Finland, where he grew up growing and foraging natural foods on his 13th generation family’s farm. He later earned a degree in Chemistry, Business, and a Certificate in Plant-Base...2022-09-261h 07
It's an Inside JobPart 2 - Interview with Karina Hollekim: Base Jumper, Survivor, Motivator & Mental TrainerGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Karina Hollekim is a Norwegian free skier and BASE jumper. She is the first female athlete to complete a ski BASE. In August 2006 she had a near-fatal crash after her parachute failed during a routine parachuting jump. She hit the ground at over 100 km/h (60 mph), and her legs were fractured in 21 places. Although doctors said she would never walk again, after 20 surgeries she has recovered and was back skiing in 2007.Her biographical movie 20 Seconds of Jo...2022-09-191h 14
It's an Inside JobPart 1: The Long & Winding Road to Resilience. Interview with Karina Hollekim: Base Jumper, Survivor, Motivator & Mental TrainerGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Karina Hollekim is a Norwegian free skier and BASE jumper. She is the first female athlete to complete a ski BASE. In August 2006 she had a near-fatal crash after her parachute failed during a routine parachuting jump. She hit the ground at over 100 km/h (60 mph), and her legs were fractured in 21 places. Although doctors said she would never walk again, after 20 surgeries she has recovered and was back skiing in 2007.Her biographical movie 20 Seconds of Jo...2022-09-1257 minIt's an Inside JobThe Power & Science of Gratitude to Build a Greater Sense of Well-BeingGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Research has shown that gratitude can improve general well-being, increase resilience, strengthen social relationships, and reduce stress, anxiety and depression. The more grateful people are, the greater their overall well-being and life satisfaction.In this episode, we explore the underpinnings of gratitude:How do memories form & how are they linked to the sense of gratitude?What is the negativity bias & how does gratitude act as an antidote against it?What thoughts are and how they affect us own a neurological, psyc...2022-09-0527 min
It's an Inside JobHow to Foster Psychological Safety, Diversity & Feedback Culture: Interview with Kristin Omreng, Global HR Director at PGSGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Kristin Omreng, the global HR director of PGS, a leading provider of seismic data for the energy sector. In our conversation, Kristin shares her personal journey of balancing the demands of work and motherhood, and the three tools and practices she uses to stay grounded and present. We discuss the importance of taking time for oneself, showing self-compassion, and using mindfulness to reconnect with oneself.But our conversation doesn't stop there. Kr...2022-08-2959 min
It's an Inside JobAdvice for the overworked & the under appreciated. Lucy Brazier OBE: Publisher, CEO & Advocate of Administrative ProfessionalsGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Lucy Brazier OBE is one of the world’s leading authorities on the administrative profession. As CEO of Marcham Publishing, specialist publishers of Executive Support Magazine, Lucy’s passion is for the Assistant role to be truly recognised as a career and not just a job. With access to the most forward-thinking, passionate and knowledgeable administrative business leaders in the world, as well as personally meeting and speaking to literally thousands of Assistants over the last 10 years, Lucy’s knowledg...2022-08-221h 02
It's an Inside JobBuilding an Archive of Human Struggle & Triumph One Story at a Time. Interview with Jimmy Westerheim: Founder of The Human AspectGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this extended episode, I am joined by Jimmy Westerheim, founder and director of The Human Aspect.At the age of 13, Jimmy sat in a tree and planned how he would take his own life. From that moment on, his challenges became both his burden and his superpower. His life took him on a journey around the world via sports, Coast guard, international shipping and Doctors Without Borders. From there, he brought with him a wide range of...2022-08-152h 15
It's an Inside JobSurviving the Pandemic & Learning to Build a Resilient Organisation: Restaurateur Markus GjelsethGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. As part of an ongoing series focusing on business leaders, business owners and entrepreneurs and how they face adversity and build resilience with themselves and their organisation, Markus Gjelseth joins me this week.He is a restaurateur who owns and operates, alongside his brother Joppe Gjelseth, three of Oslo's most known restaurants: Louise, Lekter'n, and Pastis.In our conversation Marcus speaks to how the pandemic and the subsequent health scar...2022-08-081h 12It's an Inside JobHow to Utilise the Power of Perspective: The Short Game & The Long GameGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Where we choose to place our focus dictates how we invest our cognitive energy. The big challenge is that we are not always conscious where we put the spotlight of our attention.When we feel crushed by pressure or uncertainty, our focus tends to favour pessimism and negativity.From my experience, when we are under pressure, we need to be selective of how we invest our attention. As our minds speed up, we tend to become too occupied with the outcome an...2022-08-0126 min
It's an Inside JobHow to Reclaim Your Power & Find Strength. Interview with Dr. Ann Kaplan: Award-winning entrepreneur, author, and media personalityGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Dr. Ann Kaplan is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, television host and former star of The Real Housewives of Toronto. Being corporate herself, she embodies the “unhousewife-housewife” – displaying her humorous antics and lack of tolerance for the intolerable weekly on SliceTv. In her “real” life, Ann Kaplan is the Founder of iFinance Canada Inc., the parent company to Medicard, Petcard, Dentalcard, iFinance Tech, and iFinance Home Improvement – a North American consumer finance company – she has taken the Company from Start-up (1996) to one of the largest c...2022-07-251h 08
It's an Inside JobThe Need for Empathy: Auschwitz Holocaust Survivor & Author Max EisenGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Max Eisen was born in Moldava, Czechoslovakia. When he was ten years old, Hungary occupied Slovakia and eventually in 1944 his family was deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau where most of them were immediately murdered in gas chambers. Max, his father and uncle worked as slave laborers, but 2 months later his father and uncle were selected out for experiments never to be seen again. Max managed to survive the Death March in January 1945 and camps at Mauthausen, Melk and Ebensee in Austria. He was li...2022-07-181h 24
It's an Inside JobHow to Discuss Suicide, Depression & Facing Adversity. Mark Henick: Author, Speaker & Suicide SurvivorGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Mark Henick’s hit viral TEDx talk about the stranger who saved his life has been viewed and shared millions of times.Over the last two decades, he has appeared in hundreds of television, radio, print and online features about mental health. His bylines include CNN, CNBC, USA Today, The Chicago Tribune, and many others. PEOPLE Magazine called Mark “one of Canada’s most prominent mental health advocates”.He's previously served on the board of the Mental Health Commission of Canada...2022-07-1157 minIt's an Inside JobCommunications 101: Learning How to Forge Psychological SafetyGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Welcome to Season 2! This episode we explore the psychology and neuroscience of forging psychological. safety.Anytime people work together there is a tendency for natural dysfunctions to creep into the relationship. An investment in time and effort is required to overcome these inherent challenges to relationships and to create strong bonds. In this episode, gain a fresh understanding of how the brain works and targeted strategies to build strong bonds of trust.. I elaborate on the fundamentals of psychological safe...2022-07-0437 minIt's an Inside JobSeason One FinaleGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Well here we are at the end of the first season. This short episode is a thank you for your listenership. Many have you have spread the word and the reach of this podcast has grown organically. It's showing up in small towns and big cities on every continent, So a big thanks for that.When I first started this sojourn back in January 2022, it started out as an inkling at the back of my mind as I sat with my kin around a...2022-07-0116 min
It's an Inside JobLearning How to Negotiate by Keeping The Brain in Mind. Interview with Roar WæggerGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Roar is a facilitator, advisor, and mediator, and he founded Waegger Negotiation Institute (WNI) in 2017. Up to 2017 has Roar been working as a lawyer with employment and labor law, and he has previously worked as a tax-lawyer.With his experience and training from Harvard PON's and Pepperdine’s Straus' Institute in negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution he helps his clients solve their challenges.He is a SIMI (Singapore International Mediation Institute) Accredited Civil/Commercial Mediator, actually the first one in Norway, he i...2022-06-2759 min
It's an Inside JobProven strategies to deal with your inner critic when moving into difficult conversations. Interview with Camile Costa:Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Camile Costa is a Brazilian lawyer and mediator, with experience in intellectual property, international and contractual law, business management and alternative dispute resolution. With an LLM in International Commercial Law and Dispute Resolution at the Swiss International Law School and Negotiation training in Harvard, organises workshops and in-company learning experiences, using the learn by doing methodology to help professionals develop self-awareness and human skills, including effective communication, negotiation, collaboration, systemic view, creativity and strategic thinking. She is the author of the bi...2022-06-2059 min
It's an Inside JobLearn how you can build resilience & confidence in demanding conversations with one of Singapore's top mediators. Interview with Aloysius Goh:Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Aloysius Goh is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Sage Mediation. Certified as an international mediator, Aloysius has a strong track record of achieving practical solutions to complex commercial disputes. His mediation clients include listed companies, as well as charities, non-government organisations, and public sector entities. In addition to having served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Singapore International Mediation Centre, Aloysius was the General Counsel of the Singapore Institute of Technology and had set up and led the Me...2022-06-1355 minIt's an Inside JobCommunications 101: The Art & Science of Constructive Confrontation & ConversationGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In this week's episode we explore how to improve our skills at constructive conflict.Many of us dislike having a challenging conversation with someone, especially if we consider them to be diligent workers who only need development in a couple of places. What happens quite often is instead of taking up the issue with the person when it is relatively minor, we procrastinate only to watch it balloon into a more severe performance issue later.What makes these discussions so tricky before we...2022-06-0627 min
It's an Inside JobThe Key to Self-awareness, The Enneagram & Resilience. Interview with Christine Lindholt WittussenGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Welcome to this episode where I'm joined by Christine Lindholt Wittusen, a coach, speaker, and workshop facilitator, who is passionate about interpersonal relationships, communication, and personal development. Christine believes that the key to better relationships is a deeper understanding of ourselves and others, and in this episode, we dive into the topic of self-awareness and how it can make us more resilient.We explore the benefits of self-awareness, how to recognize if we lack it, and the tools we can use to...2022-05-301h 06
It's an Inside JobCultivating Intuition, Trust & Resilience for a Stronger You. Interview with Mikael EngströmGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Mikael Engström is a world-leading expert in the field of trust and intuition. During his career, he has built great knowledge within these areas and developed their meaning in todays society. Being the initiator of several ground-breaking projects, including Swedish TilliT Glada Nyheter, meaning Trust Happy News where Mikael has been a catalyst within the areas of trust and intuition.During 2000/2001, Mikael left the IT industry as communications manager for the listed company A Brand-New World to follow his...2022-05-2359 minIt's an Inside JobOverthinking Narratives 2: What do you fear most Failure or Regret?Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. From my experience, the fear of failure is one of the biggest hurdles we set in front of ourselves. Unfortunately, this irrational fear can prevent us from ever achieving our potential.The fear of failure stands in the present, but our gaze is toward the future. As a result, our minds fuel worse-case scenarios that could play-out if we commit to action. We fear the consequences of crossing bridges, and we don't even know if those budges exist.Then there is a...2022-05-1625 min
It's an Inside JobHow to Empower Leaders for Culture-driven Business Growth. Interview with Tone Ringstad: Founder of Culture IntelligenceGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Tone Ringstad has worked with leaders in large international corporations in Norway and Europe. She is a trained geophycisist and was part of Exxon Exploration. She has been Director of Global HR in Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines and later built living-the-brand solutions in Dinamo. She was trained as an executive leadership facilitation in Center for Creative leadership and delivered leadership programs world wide.In 2014 Tone founded Culture Intelligence in Silicon Valley. She is now leading a team of ten highly skilled people who...2022-05-0955 min
It's an Inside JobAdvice on Fostering Resilience From a Former Bosnian Refugee. Interview with Amela Koluder - Creative Leader & Writer.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Amela Koluder debuts as a Norwegian-Bosnian author with Yutoland - a true story fairy tale, a bilingual picture book.Originally from Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, she came to Norway as a war refugee in 1993. Her debut book shows the turbulent journey from a calm, happy youth life to an involuntary refugee life.Koluder is passionate about creativity and diversity where different perspectives are the driving force behind value creation.She works with development and marketing in...2022-05-021h 10It's an Inside JobThe Power of the Pen: How Writing Helps You to Process Emotions & ExperienceGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. PROCESSING EMOTIONSFrom my years of working in clinical and corporate settings, some of the most substantial roadblocks to development and growth are not dealing with the residual emotions of challenging events. Ignoring and shoving them away helps temporarily, but they come back with even more mite, and sometimes with such strength that they bowl us over. Unprocessed emotions can leave us staggered and stuck.There are two effective ways of unclogging our mental pipes. The first is to ta...2022-04-2526 min
It's an Inside JobEscaping the Addiction of Narcotics, Crime & Violence: Interview with Michel MateosGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. In the 1980s and 1990s, Michael Mateos was deep in the world of narcotics, crime and violence.That lifestyle took a toll on him physically and psychologically. When he hit the bottom, there were moments when he wanted to give up and let go. He asked himself, "How long will I keep this going?"Since then, it's been a long road he's travelled to the man he is today. Today he runs his own company and consultancy Ingenomvei where he...2022-04-1859 minIt's an Inside JobVenting, Sorting, Solving: Why Talking About Your Problems is So LiberatingGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. When we keep our troubles bottled up, this can create more unintended problems. The brain has the absurd ability to overthink a situation. It can turn a worry into an unmitigated crisis. Talking about our concerns with a trusted person can help us work out what is bothering us and to figure out what we can do about it. It also helps us to understand how and why we think and feel the way we do. Such insight increases our ability to handle fut...2022-04-1131 min
It's an Inside JobLeadership Resilience, Mindset & Culture with the Power of The Management Shift: Interview with Vlatka Ariaana HlupiGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Vlatka Ariaana Hlupic has been voted one of the top Most Influential HR Thinkers in the world since 2015 by HR Magazine. She is a founder and Chief Executive Officer of Management Shift Solutions Limited, providing leading edge services for individual and organisational transformation using her evidence-based The Management Shift approach. She is an activist for humanizing management and is also a Professor of Leadership and Management at Hult International Business School and an author of a ground-breaking, aw...2022-04-0452 minIt's an Inside JobActive Awareness: How to Properly Harness Your Focus to Build a Resilient MindsetGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Active awareness is the essence of resilience. Where we choose to invest our attention is what we have flagged as important. When something is important to us, it means we have assigned it with value, and we have given it meaning. This meaning defines the search parameters of the RAS, which in turn creates the lens of how we perceive the world around us. It determines what we pay attention to and how we either engage or disengage with the world.Psychologists found th...2022-03-2829 min
It's an Inside JobLeadership, Resilience & Transformation. Interview with Agnes Cserhati.Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Agnes Cserhati is an internationally recognized speaker, trainer, consultant and a qualified coach with 25+ years of experience of working in both private and public sectors; developing, designing and delivering successful programmes, workshops and keynotes with specific focus: on leadership, transformation and mindset.She has been regularly featured in the media, more notably in The Forbes, BBC and The Guardian. Her personal motto is: “share to inspire”. Her work is innovative and underpinned by the strong desire to “make people think differently”, promoting to think and...2022-03-2146 min
It's an Inside JobBuilding Resilience through Nutrition with New York Times Best Selling Author of Unlocking the Keto Code: Interview with Dr. Steven GundryGet in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. Dr. Steven Gundry is the Founder of Gundry MD and one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and pioneers in nutrition. He has spent the last two decades studying the microbiome and now helps patients use diet and nutrition as a key form of treatment. He is author of many New York Times bestselling books including The Plant Paradox, and The Plant Paradox Cookbook, and The Longevity Paradox: How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age and The Energy Paradox: What to Do When...2022-03-141h 13