‘In the past, jobs were about muscles, now they’re about brains, but in the future they’ll be about the heart.’

Departing from the Scandinavian leadership model based on cooperation and co-creation, I guide individuals and companies in creating a culture of courage, curiosity and creativity. My mission now is to help others navigate their transformation journeys and flourish in the face of uncertainty.
After 20 exciting years as an IKEA executive and some intense personal challenges, I reinvented myself and discovered my own voice.
This new era calls for a new paradigm of leadership where we bring our authentic selves to the table. By going beyond the old hierarchies and success models and becoming more open and inclusive, we can unleash our full potential and build a brighter future.
Innovation as usual instead of business as usual
If you want to do business as usual - create your strategies “top-down”, but if you want to go “innovation as usual” you will have to get closer to the people who work closely with the end user, that is - include all the talent.
My five signatures
These are elements that are woven throughout my life and work.
I use soul music at the beginning and end of my sessions to connect to our heart space and lift our spirits.
Everything in life revolves around human relationships. It is my eternal Why.
I use art to jumpstart creativity, provide new perspectives and to enter a state of flow.
Nature oxygenates my brain and helps me generate new thinking. It is essential for well-being.
Tea soothes and energizes, and creates a ritual that adds warmth and brings us together.
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Let’s connectPublications
Delve into thought-provoking discussions and insights by Liesbeth through a collection of videos, articles, interviews, and podcasts. All categorized for your convenience.
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