In this episode I talk with Executive and Team Coach Inger Beate Botheim. We deep dive into the topic of Toxic Behaviors in the workplace and teams. These are often referred to as Team Toxins and are behaviors we all have, consciously and unconsciously and that makes us relate in less sophisticated ways at work or at home.

What characterizes toxic behaviors? What are the most common ones and how do they show up? How do we work with them in teams and leadership development?

We share how we work on normalizing these behaviors and make it safe to talk about in the workplace when we develop teams. As we are passionate about understanding human behaviors and ourselves, we share our own favorite toxic behaviors that we have a tendency to use (yes, we still got them). This is really about awareness, normalizing these behaviors and bringing them to the surface.

To read more about Inger Beate Botheim and the services Viib offers, check out their web page:

https://viib.no/

In this episode I talk to Celine Halvorsrud, about life and her story. In the battle of not wanting to stick out, be different and how that ended up being a battle with her own body and a journey of self- acceptance. In 2010 and 2017 she had to amputate both her legs below the knee. She is now a double prosthetic user and describes herself as “unstoppable” at the moment! She embraces life and is an inspiration for others with disabilities to see the freedom and opportunities in life by choosing it intentionally.

We talk about what is really limiting you in life? Is it your physical body or your own mindset and fears? That our underlying need to fit in and not be different can be such a deep driving force of how we navigate life. She now uses fear as a positive force to change and grow. 

As a double amputee, Celine has truly faced life's challenges head-on. Having to learn the power of choice, mindset, and self-love. Discover how she transformed fear into growth, shattered limitations, and became a spokesperson and inspiration for others. Through her journey, we learn valuable lessons on courage, authenticity, and the transformative power of believing in oneself.

Celine sits on the executive board of Momentum, which is an interest organization for amputees and, dysmelia and orthotic users. She is leading the activity committee for these users in Momentum, is a member of the user council for pre-hospital services. She is a speaker and talk about her journey, experiences and life being a double amputee. Celine is truly passionate about inspiring diversity into the world. 

To get in touch with her or follow her:

Email: [email protected]

IG: https://www.instagram.com/celinehal/

TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@celinehal?lang=en

In this episode I speak with Chocolako Agburu about connecting to the wisdom of the body and the womb. As a Nigerian-American, she was the first in her family's lineage to not have an arranged marriage. We follow her story of believing in the power of choice.

What happens when life throws a challenge at you and forces you to pause. What options are available? 

Finding a tumor in her womb sent her off on years of research and study of the rhythms of the female body to understand her options, though connecting the latest research to the ancient wisdom from Mayan women in Mexico. This sparked a calling to help women connect to the rhythms of womanhood. We talk about the importance of seeking counsel in major life decisions, and learning to pause and listen to your body's whispers and the body's feedback system.

Chocolako brings a unique blend of spiritual wisdom and professional expertise. For nearly 20 years, Chocolako has guided people to cultivate inner energy through yoga, meditation, embodied introspection and compassionate presence. Before teaching yoga internationally, Chocolako worked in the high-pressure worlds of pharmaceuticals and hospital administration at GlaxoSmithKline in London and Nigeria. Chocolako holds an MBA from Bayes Business School in London, an MPH from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Human & Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She also holds an E-RYT500 and YACEP with Yoga Alliance.

Get in Touch with Chocolako

Webpage: https://chocolako.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chocolako/

Womb Wisdom Yoga Teacher Training: https://chocolako.com/yoga-teacher-training/

Cacao Ceremony Facilitator Training: https://chocolako.com/cacao-ceremony/

In this highly digitalized world, knowledge intensive firms are still people-to-people business, and the power and maturity of relationships are even more important to distinguish high performing organizations. Tale Skjølsvik is a professor in technology management and works in the intersection of the fields of strategy, innovation and digitalization at Oslo Metropolitan University. This leads us into a conversation about:

- What is the role of strategy in today's fast changing business world?

- What can we learn from basketball in imagining the future we want for our business?

Join us in discovering how our identities as professionals have evolved and how organizations now play a significant role in shaping who we are. We'll discuss the pros and cons of work becoming an integral part of our identity and the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between work and our personal lives.

We explore the need for new financial models and incentives that foster collaboration between government, businesses, and consumers to facilitate a large-scale transition towards a more sustainable future.

What is it like to be a disruptor at heart and determined as a woman? In this week's raw reflection with Nada Ahmed we follow her story from growing up as a girl in Pakistan and how her adventurous soul and determination takes her on a journey and into corporate positions and leadership. What do you face when you try to challenge existing norms and concepts in an organization? We talk about the subtle pressures to conform and how hard it is to be rejected, and at the same time what doors open when things do not go as planned. 

Leadership positions are full of duality and complexity that you first sense when you move up into higher positions in business. Furthermore, how much pressure it is for a woman to meet expectations and embody what is accepted as feminine in society, a culture or in business. She shares the resilience you build from going out of your comfort zone again and again, and the importance of daring to speak up and act for what you belive in.

Get in touch with Nada: https://nadahmed.com/

This week I talk to Helene Banner, a former senior communication advisor and speech writer at the European Commission who founded “Let's just be imperfect, Ladies” based on her experiences as a young woman in senior meeting rooms and power corridors. 

We talk about our experiences as women and young female leaders trying to adapt, read the power play, and socially accepted ways of being in corporate or politics and how it is exhausting over time. What are the obstacles for showing our authentic selves? Why we believe in the need to share our stories to normalise and bring awareness to the feminine qualities of leadership. How our need to fit in takes us away from who we really are. How we observe that also men are longing for more authenticity and safe arenas to explore their emotional side and allow for more male diversity. Come along for our raw reflections and passion for creating safe spaces for new conversations around diverse leadership, and how women don't need to become stonger. 

Connect with Helene on Instagram or though her webpage:

https://www.instagram.com/helene.banner/

https://www.helenebanner.com/

This week I talk to René Carayol, an executive coach and leadership speaker who has supported a series of Fortune 500 leaders, and is specialized in helping businesses find a path for growth and an Inclusive culture. We talk about the challenges we face with four generations in organisations today. What differentiates leaders from managers? What we can learn from President Zelenskyy and his leadership? In essence, the power of touching people in their heart in order for people to experience inclusion and to create a truly thriving workplace. Come along for his stories. 

Learn more about his work. Visit:

https://www.carayol.com/

https://theeveryonegroup.com/everyone/our-team/ 

In this solo episode I share with you intention and idea behind Raw Reflections. What do we need for people and businesses to thrive together? Why is it so hard to create organisations and cultures that are brave, full of trust and openness? How do we raise awareness of leaders when so many of us are unaware of what is driving our behaviour? What if we all were a little bit more curious and let go of our inner expert for a while?