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Richard and Yalda are making remarkable podcasts at Sky News

Dec 28, 2025 | Blog

Richard and Yalda are creating truly remarkable podcasts at Sky News.

In particular, The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim stands out for its depth and authenticity. What makes today’s special session especially compelling is the personal layer they bring to the conversation—moving beyond headlines to reveal who they are as people. That warmth and humanity carry through every moment, making the listening experience both insightful and engaging.

It was precisely this sense of connection that accompanied me during an outdoor kettlebell training session in –1°C, turning the cold into a backdrop for something genuinely absorbing.

https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/the-world-with-richard-engel-and-yalda-hakim/id1770317795?l=en-GB&i=1000742549794

Let the board meeting conclude and release the room — send the members out into a museum

Let the board meeting conclude and release the room — send the members out into a museum

Nov 30, 2025 | Joakim, Blog

Let the board meeting conclude and release the room — send the members out into a museum, where insight awakens and creativity begins. I take a board into a walking workshop to break routine, expand perspective, and unlock the kind of thinking that transforms organizations. Today, we explore how groundbreaking inventions reshape the business landscape, and what the next defining breakthrough might be.

Without Gutenberg, I am nothing — I would be a voice confined to silence. As a communicator, my entire craft is built on the foundation he created.

Johannes Gutenberg, the visionary behind the movable-type printing press, opened the world to shared knowledge and empowered the modern storyteller. His invention remains one of history’s greatest engines of human progress.

Spartan is a timeless geometric sans-serif known for its clean modern balance and bold clarity — and I’m in love with it.

Red and grey letters displayed on a white background, including the letter U and the word 'Spartan'.
Letters displayed in red and grey on a white background.
Insights from ‘The Crown’ Auction: Exploring Business Synergies and the Value of Storytelling

Insights from ‘The Crown’ Auction: Exploring Business Synergies and the Value of Storytelling

Feb 9, 2024 | Business Development, Joakim

In London earlier, I studied and gained inspiration from The Crown auction. As a business concept, this has been a success, featuring a fully booked exhibition and a subsequent auction with high prices. Netflix’s tremendous TV series, The Crown, has been both a success and a fantastic production.

The team behind the TV series allowed Bonhams to set up an exhibition with auction events. Studying this concept provides insight into the value of trademarks and stories, and how cooperation between different businesses can generate new opportunities.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t manage the high bidding at the auction, so I lost all my bids and couldn’t bring the “royal heritage” with me.

Wisdom and Wit: Lessons from ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’

Wisdom and Wit: Lessons from ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’

Feb 5, 2024 | Joakim

Hello again. In the midst of all sessions, it’s wise to take a clever break for a cider, much like the famous fox.

‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ by Roald Dahl is a story about a clever fox who outwits three farmers to feed his family and fellow animals.

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.