Exploring the Prestige and History of St. James’s Square: A Blend of Business and Tradition

Exploring the Prestige and History of St. James’s Square: A Blend of Business and Tradition

Feb 5, 2024 | Joakim

Time to summarize, reflecting on all impressions and distilling the atmosphere into key points.

After a tour through St. James’s Square—a place characterized by a mix of corporate headquarters, private residences, and members’ clubs—it’s clear why it’s a significant location for businesses. It’s also home to my favorite club in the city. The East India Club.

Located in St. James’s Square, this private members’ club was originally founded for officers of the British East India Company, a key institution in the British Empire.

Lunch at Historic Sweetings: Blending Tradition and Business Wisdom in the Heart of London’s Financial District

Lunch at Historic Sweetings: Blending Tradition and Business Wisdom in the Heart of London’s Financial District

Feb 5, 2024 | Board of Directors, Joakim

Lunchtime at my hidden secret, Sweetings — a traditional British seafood restaurant located at 39 Queen Victoria Street in the City of London, operating at its current location since 1889. As per my ritual, I begin with their signature Black Velvet, a Guinness and champagne cocktail, followed by a Chardonnay from Burgundy paired with their exquisite fish in mustard sauce. It’s a splendid time, and I take great pride in presenting this almost unchanged menu, spanning 130 years, to my guests.

After lunch, the board will engage in a hands-on workshop to dissect the decline of one of the world’s largest companies alongside the British Empire. The key question: What lessons can we learn from this historical parallel?

This area around Bank station in London, seamlessly merging its deep historical roots with a vibrant present, offers a unique tapestry of cultural, historical, and business threads, mirroring the city’s diverse persona. It serves as a vivid window into the peak of the Empire, offering an insightful narrative into the financial hub during the era when the sun never set on the imperial United Kingdom.

Design as a Business Strategy: A Workshop about Design

Design as a Business Strategy: A Workshop about Design

Feb 5, 2024 | Board of Directors, Joakim

I am going to the Design Museum in London with a company’s board to provide a tangible experience and conduct a workshop on the importance of design in business.

Design in business is vital; it transcends aesthetics, fundamentally shaping product functionality and user experience, which are essential for driving innovation and market differentiation—key factors for a company’s success and adaptability in a fast-changing market.

The Seasonal Shift: A Sartorial Journey Through Business Quarters.

The Seasonal Shift: A Sartorial Journey Through Business Quarters.

Oct 30, 2023 | Joakim, Look of the day

I am a sinner; every time April and October come around, I find myself running out of “styling time” due to involvement in business projects like business management, corporate content production, and board meetings.
Consequently, my wardrobe ends up taking a backseat. It should be a priority for me to set aside a day to bring in the upcoming quarter’s collection from my own warehousing.

The last glimpse of the second and third quarters is when pink goes well with navy blue, reminding me of an English summer. Every time, I’m amazed by the color combinations. I look at this picture for so long that I almost believe this time will come back tomorrow. But with the first and third quarters ahead of us, we now move into the time of tweed and earth colors. And we will usher in a splendid era featuring crochet ties crafted from wool and cashmere, a choice that epitomizes the eccentric way to be.

Crafting Narratives One Cufflink at a Time: The Intersection of Personal Style and Corporate Storytelling

Crafting Narratives One Cufflink at a Time: The Intersection of Personal Style and Corporate Storytelling

Oct 28, 2023 | Joakim

Is today just a day when you’re going all out with random cufflinks, or do your cufflinks tell a specific story?

Today, I’m wearing cufflinks featuring the Falklands Islands, a British Overseas Territory known for its rugged beauty and rich history. As you know, storytelling is not just a facet of my eccentric personality, but also a cornerstone of my profession, specializing in the production of corporate storytelling and reports.