Reflecting on History: My Journey to 1956 Budapest, Embracing the Spirit of an Era

Mar 16, 2024 | Blog, Joakim

The Almighty asked me, ‘Which age would you like to live in?’ My answer led me through Hungary to Budapest in 1956. I find myself in the old man in this trailer; my eyes mirror his, looking back in time to the era of heroes. I see the masses of people in Budapest rising up in 1956.

When it is dark enough, you can see the stars of Europe. So, I made the decision to book a ticket to Budapest. I will be the old man in the trailer on the streets of Budapest, yes I will, and the stars will shine brightly.

Unlocking Board Potential: A Copenhagen Blueprint for Inspiration, Growth, and Diverse Perspectives

Sep 22, 2023 | Board of Directors, Joakim

A research trip to Copenhagen aims to enrich upcoming meetings for a variety of external boards of directors (not my ordinary assignements, in this case upcoming new clients), thereby broadening their perspective. Many boards rigidly follow a set agenda, a practice I find insufficient and shall be action based. I believe that board activities and business development initiatives are crucial for increasing shareholder value. The role of a board of directors is not just a ceremonial title; it’s a mission to help the company scale and adopt a broader view.

I am exploring Copenhagen to identify a mix of board workshops, cultural experiences, and themed restaurant visits. These elements will be woven into upcoming new clients – the board’s developmental agenda, focusing on themes and subjects designed to inspire growth.

This post also highlights the importance of personality. Each board is teeming with unique personalities that contribute to its DNA and, in turn, influence the company’s character. How can we draw inspiration from external standout personalities? Moreover, how can we learn from their successes, even if those have been achieved in other sectors of society?

–This time, the path led me to the Labour Museum in Copenhagen, where I saw a wall poster featuring none other than Anker Jörgensen (Danish politician who served at various times as Prime Minister). The museum’s basement houses the classic Smørrebrød restaurant Café & Ølhalle “1892,” (a comimg destination on my board trips and workshops) complete with workers’ beer—a darker classic lager that exudes natural personality, much like Anker himself. Exemplified by Ankers refusal to move into the official Prime Minister residence Marienborg, preferring to stay with his wife in their small apartment in a working class area of Copenhagen.

Blending Work and Play: A Creative Pro’s Approach to Investor Relations and Style

Blending Work and Play: A Creative Pro’s Approach to Investor Relations and Style

Apr 24, 2023 | Tie of the day

As a creative in investor relations, I excel in captivating presentations and astute business insights. My enthusiasm for personal styling complements my diligent work ethic, blending sophistication and amiability to leave a lasting impression in every business meeting. I’m embracing squares and dots as my go-to style for engaging with a company’s task force at a conference today.

At the tie of the day, one adeptly blends work and play, striving for excellence while constantly immersed in both pursuits.

Inspired by the day, I write a poem as every businessperson should, channelling emotions and transforming them into ideas and inspiration. Transforming a well-known source like this into new lines crafted for today’s special occasion. My version:

-So, you think you can mix
Squares with dots?
Grey in blue?
Can you show the style
From a button-down?
A view of renown?
Do you make the look?

Understanding how business, society and the market are connected

Understanding how business, society and the market are connected

Feb 21, 2023 | Joakim & Dahl AB

My favourite position on the board of directors is when I add business experience and knowledge in combination with intelligence and creativity. It provides the extra dimension that leads to the development of companies. It’s about monitoring the environment and an understanding of how business, society and the market are connected.

With a background in the above and creating inspiration and developing in a board of directors, I was cicerone for a visiting council in London. No other city is at the centre of the world, in a transformation and constant development, on all levels, from market to politics, as London.

Today’s theme was development and creativity in the position of the market. Bishopsgate is developing into a modern financial hub that strengthens London’s trademark. The neighbourhood next door, Shoreditch, fosters creativity in business development.

Sometimes magical also happened, where the final stop of our bus journey was Primrose Street, Benjamin Disraeli’s favourite flower and one of my favourites in England’s history. Magic.
“A simple primrose wreath amidst the mass of floral tributes. It had been sent by Queen Victoria, with a simple message attached: His favourite flowers.”

London Calling

London Calling

Feb 12, 2023 | Joakim & Dahl AB

My treasure map of London is not so secret anymore.

A unique map and a teamwork session with a board of directors when I guide them and create creativity and provide inspiration.
As one of the highest decision-making constitutions, they must be at the forefront and constantly be in line with the outside world to show unique insight into the business.

Through my unique experience in London, they gain creativity, intelligence and action power from a new perspective that affects their management and the company’s development.
Let’s start at Trafalgar Square. I have a true story about shareholder value and how to…