Nordic Business Forum is the podcast that empowers leaders to change the world. Each episode features insights from a top business expert on topics such as leadership or innovation - and everything in between. Learn about all things business from all of the best in business.
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Nordic Business Forum is the podcast that empowers leaders to change the world. Each episode features insights from a top business expert on topics such as leadership or innovation - and everything in between. Learn about all things business from all of the best in business.
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May 19, 2026
Stop Optimizing Everything: The Real Path to High Performance
<p>From the crucial difference between performance and productivity to the spillover effect between your personal and professional life, this episode unpacks the deeper mechanics of human efficiency. Expect sharp insights on the reality of wearable tech and a step-by-step blueprint to optimize your energy from your morning arrival to your evening wind-down. Plus: how to conquer the post-lunch slump, ways to measure mental well-being, and the single biggest hidden habit that is quietly killing your daily performance.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – Intro: What We’ve Gotten Wrong About Performance</p><p>01:15 – Why More Optimization Often Makes Things Worse</p><p>03:59 – James Hewitt’s 3C Model: Capacity, Control, Coordination</p><p>06:10 – Why Doing Less Is a Performance Strategy</p><p>07:37 – Wearables, Tracking, and the Data Obsession Trap</p><p>11:03 – Sleep, Stress, and Leadership Performance</p><p>13:42 – What Formula 1 Teams Teach Us About Performing Under Pressure</p><p>17:47 – Managing Mistakes Without Losing Control</p><p>19:05 – The Science of High-Performing Teams</p><p>21:11 – Why Most Teams Fail to Coordinate Properly</p><p>23:13 – Plan, Brief, Execute, Debrief: System for Teams</p><p>26:30 – The Importance of Psychological Safety and Failure</p><p>29:22 – High-Performance Teams Succeed in Organized Hybrid Settings</p><p>34:23 – Cognitive Load of Online Meetings</p><p>37:30 – Boundary Management Between Work and Non-Work Time</p><p>39:01 – Building Better Attention Habits</p><p>41:14 – The 3C Model Applied to Personal Life</p><p>43:43 – Attention Is Our Most Valuable Resource</p><p>45:00 – Attention Is an Act of Love</p><p>45:33 – Why Self-Compassion Improves Performance</p>
April 28, 2026
Is This the End of the Neutral CEO?
<p>In a world where silence is no longer safe, today’s CEOs face a new reality: take a stand or risk losing relevance. But what does it really mean to lead in an age of polarization?Host Heli sits down with Annika Arras (CEO, Miltton New Nordics) and Thomas Kolster (marketing advisor & author) to unpack the rise of corporate activism.From the tension between profit and purpose to the risks of “performative” values, this episode explores why neutrality is fading and what replaces it.Expect sharp insights on leadership, trust, stakeholder pressure, and the messy intersection of business and politics. Plus: real-world examples, hard truths about money and morality, and a practical playbook for navigating activism without breaking your company.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – Intro: The End of the Neutral CEO</p><p>03:00 – What Corporate Activism Really Means Today</p><p>04:10 – From Milton Friedman to Modern CEOs: What Changed?</p><p>05:58 – The “Hero Trap”: When Activism Becomes Self-Serving</p><p>07:48 – US vs. Nordics: Why Context Matters in Taking a Stand</p><p>10:39 – Should CEOs Follow Values or Customers?</p><p>13:00 – The Three Drivers of Activism: Material, Societal, Existential</p><p>18:06 – “Everything Is Politics”: Why CEOs Are Already Political</p><p>25:22 – It’s Sustainable to Be Inclusive</p><p>28:02 – Leaders Need to Create the Space for Difficult Discussions</p><p>29:45 – Challenger Brands vs. Corporates: Who Can Take Stronger Stands?</p><p>32:37 – When Activism Works: Examples from Finlayson and Others</p><p>35:15 – Short-Term vs. Long-Term Thinking in Leadership</p><p>37:14 – Why CEOs Must Stay Curious and Close to Society</p><p>39:25 – What Kind of Money Do You Want to Make?</p><p>44:14 – Practical Guidelines: Why, What, How, and When to Act</p><p>58:55 – The One Thing Leaders Should Remember</p><p>01:02:28 – Outro: It’s Okay to Disagree</p>
April 8, 2026
How to Use AI Without Letting It Rot Your Brain
<p>AI can boost your thinking but it can also replace it completely. In this episode, we explore how to use AI in a way that strengthens your brain instead of weakening it. Host Olivia Ojala is joined by neuroscientist Mona Moisala and Pactum AI co-founder Kaspar Korjus to discuss what research says about AI’s impact on cognition, memory, and decision-making. When does AI enhance learning, and when does it lead to shallow thinking?</p><p><br /></p><p>You’ll hear practical insights for professionals and leaders: how to use AI as a co-thinker, what tasks to delegate, how to avoid “AI slop,” and why “think first, prompt second” might be the most important rule of all. A must-listen for anyone navigating AI at work and wanting to stay sharp while doing it.</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 – Intro: Is AI Enhancing or Rotting Your Brain?</p><p>02:21 – The Neuroscience of AI: Cognitive Offloading vs. Atrophy</p><p>04:52 – Think First, Prompt Second: The Golden Rule for Brain Health</p><p>06:55 – AI Agents as "Graduate Students": How to Train Your Tools</p><p>12:29 – The Fears and Misconceptions around AI</p><p>17:34 or 18:46 – Integrating AI at the Workplace: Useful Strategies for Companies and Leaders</p><p>20:47 – The Adoption Inequality Gap: Winners and Losers of AI</p><p>26:57 – The Fine Line between Outsourcing Tasks for Productivity and Killing Expertise</p><p>33:50 – Beware of "AI Slop": Spotting Hallucinations and Fake Citations</p><p>36:36 – How AI Really Works: Next-Character Prediction vs. Human Logic</p><p>41:26 – Using AI as a Co-Thinker: The Active Way of Using AI at Work</p><p>46:17 – Building Your Brain Muscle Back</p><p>47:54 – The 3x Productivity Trap: Why AI Makes Us More Stressed</p><p>49:13 – Leading with Empathy: Mental Health in the AI Era</p><p>53:48 – Bridging the Generation Gap: How AI Impacts us Across Generations</p><p>56:03 – Outro: How to Stay Human in an Automated World</p>
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