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Workbooks

I’m currently putting together workbooks and extra material which will help readers of The Edge of Enough make the most of the book. Stay tuned.

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The Book

The Edge of Enough is a must-read for those caught in this cycle of overachievement, their leaders, and the organizations that depend on them. Combining personal experience with compelling research and interviews, this book offers a pathway to sustainable high performance.

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Food for thought

The 34000-Hour Opportunity

26 September 2024

We spend a staggering amount of time on social media platforms—143 minutes per day, on average, according to 2024 research from GWI. That’s over 36 days per year spent on social media.

Spilling the Tea: Why a Full Cup Might Leave You Thirsty for Knowledge

4 April 2024

I came across this lovely story while doing research for my book. There was a Japanese Zen master named Nan-in who lived during the Meiji era (1868-1912). Once, a university professor came to visit him to learn about Zen. When the master had spoken for a while the professor interrupted and said ‘Oh I already know...

FROM DIVISION TO SYNERGY

5 February 2024

One of my favorite assignments last year was a Team Effectiveness Project for a consumer goods company. THE CHALLENGE The head of the Consumer Insights team approached me since his team struggled with collaboration. The team was divided between seasoned members and newcomers, leading to low engagement scores and a reluctance from other departments to collaborate....

I’M CRAZY BUSY RIGHT NOW

23 November 2023

I hear many people saying that work is crazy busy right now. It usually is this time of year. On top of the end of year frenzy, many of us struggle with pressure to deliver more with less resources, often with less clarity. I listened to a talk by an emergency physician about Triage – a...

WHO AM I IF I CAN’T RUN WITH THE BALL?

23 November 2023

If my business had a muse, it would be Louisa in Encanto 🏋‍♀️ I watched the movie again with my kids the other day. The lyrics really speak to my mission of helping high achievers perform sustainably. ❓❓ What would you say to Louisa, to the ‘Louisas’ in your team, to yourself if you identify? “I’m...

About me

I’m an independent Organizational Consultant and Interim CMO. In my practice I draw upon 20+ years of leadership experience in multinational companies and NGOs. I specialize in team effectiveness and sustainable leadership. My passion is helping high achievers perform sustainably and I love helping people gain new perspectives and understand themselves. Founder of Valevi Leadership Consulting and part of Oxy Group.

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Testimonials & Case Studies

‘Emma has a great ability to listen, to really listen. To pay close attention to what her client needs the moment they start their session. She masters the art of asking great questions and doesn’t hesitate to challenge the deeply held beliefs her client might hold about their situation, performance and learning’

Mairi Savage

Head of Leadership Development, Karolinska

‘I had the opportunity to participate in Emma’s workshop on self-leadership. I found the workshop truly inspirational. It created space for valuable reflection around authentic leadership and self-leadership practices and was packed with useful tools and exercises. Emma shares her personal story and learnings with both humor and depth. I can really recommend this workshop to anyone interested in self-leadership, personal development and sustainable achievement, both as employee and employer.’

Linda Rothan-Cederberg

Head of Operations Data and Analytics, Electrolux

‘Emma facilitated a great teambuilding session focused on improving communication for my team at Intrum. She really listened to my input during planning and tailored the session accordingly with fun collaboration exercises that engaged everyone, yet had tangible takeaways. She was a pleasure to work with – energetic, down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and well prepared. I highly recommend a session with her!’

Janelle Lindqvist

Head of Corporate Audit, Intrum

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