Global Denmark Podcast
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsThe Global Denmark Podcast explores important issues and ideas about Denmark in a global context.
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Lise Walbom
June 12, 2022 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBIn this fascinating episode of the Global Denmark Podcast, co-host Thomas Mulhern and Brian Woodward interview CEO of Food Nation, Lise Walbom. In this conversation, we take a dive into the agriculture in Denmark. We learn about its importance, Danish exports, and how the industry is using technology and cooperative ways to move to more sustainable solutions. We also learn about opportunities and challenges in the Danish food sector, the role of Food Nation, how restaurants influence our c...
Ulrik Pram Gad
May 29, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this fascinating episode of the Global Denmark Podcast, co-hosts Thomas Mulhern and Brian Woodward interview Senior Researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies, Ulrik Pram Gad. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into Greenland's political and historical aspects. We learn more about why countries like the United States are interested in Greenland, the relationship with Denmark, geopolitics, economic and political influence, The Monroe doctrine, lessons to and from ...
Melina Shannon-DiPietro
May 15, 2022 15:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this episode of the Global Denmark Podcast, we have the pleasure of presenting a fascinating conversation as co-host Thomas Mulhern and Brian Woodward talk to Managing Director for the MAD-Academy, Melina Shannon-DiPietro. The MAD-Academy is a Copenhagen-based educational institution that trains professionals in more sustainable business practices and effective leadership within the hospitality industry. In this episode, we talk about how Melina helps change the industry by bridging the ...
Pernille Sandberg Bech - Goodtalks & Growth
December 19, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBIn this week’s episode of the Global Denmark Podcast, we have the pleasure of welcoming back CEO and Founder of GoodTalks, Pernille Sandberg Bech. In this episode, Pernille and co-host, Thomas Mulhern, share a big announcement, talk about the state and direction of GoodTalks, how sharing is key for vulnerability, the role of vulnerability and growth, how to navigate imposter syndrome, and much more.
Signe Biering Nielsen
December 05, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this week’s episode of the Global Denmark Podcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Signe Biering Nielsen. Signe is an executive coach and leadership advisor with more than 20 years of international experience. She has advised top leaders from a variety of public and private organizations, including politicians and diplomats to the intelligence service, CEO’s and business owners. Signe has also worked and lived in several regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, the Middle...
Nigel Edmondson
November 21, 2021 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBIn light of Covid, global supply chain disruptions and climate change, the question of whether offshoring all manufacturing makes sensehas never been more relevant. In our latest episode, we talk with Nigel Edmondson, Managing Director at the Manufacturing Academy of Denmark (MADE). MADE works with everything from robotics, to virtual reality, to 3-D printing and many more new ideas to explore how - and how much- manufacturing should happen in Denmark. Join Thomas Mulhern, Brian Woodward...
Helle Østergaard Kristiansen
June 29, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBOur guest in this episode was named one of the 30 most influential women in global business by Forbes Magazine. Her name is Helle Østergaard Kristiansen, and at 43 she is the CEO of Danske Commodities, a 15-year old energy trading company that has become a major player in international energy trading. We talked to Helle about what energy trading is all about, why it matters so much in the green transition and what it means to be the only woman in an industry that is overwhelmingly dominate...
Louise Overgaard
May 23, 2021 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIs technology a basic life skill? In this episode we meet Louise Overgaard, the mastermind behind Coding Pirates. Louise is on a mission to help both children and adults better understand how technology is affection their lives. Louise argues that its a lot more than just programming. Understanding technology has become a basic life skill! Join us as we discuss digitalization, technology and coding pirates.
Majken Kalhave
May 16, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBWhat do Oscar-winning films, sustainable furniture, and ostomy bags have in common? Majken Kalhave can tell you! In this episode, we meet Majken Kalhave, she is the director of Creative Denmark and she is working to export Denmarks unique creative DNA to the world. But how do you sell something as abstract as creativity and why is Denmark creativity so unique anyway? We sat down with Majken to learn more.
TechVelopment
April 11, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode, we meet three Danish startups with huge ambitions. Individually they are working to solve problems such as eradicating poverty, water shortage, and economic empowerment. Now they have joined forces, together with a dozen other Danish SME's, to create TechVelopment. In this episode we discuss Danish innovation and entrepreneurship, the goals behind TechVelopment, and making a positive impact on the future.
Espresso Series pt.3
March 21, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 8.05 MBIn recent months, we at the Global Denmark Podcast have followed three startup companies that are a part of Urbantech, a Copenhagen-based program that pairs small and large companies, which share a common ambition of creating more sustainable cities. In this episode, the third in our Espresso Series on Urbantech, we speak with these startups about what, how, and why they do what they do and how this unique startup-corporate partnership has helped them.
Koen Bogers
March 14, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBWhat are some keys to be being a successful international leader in Denmark? Start with the newly appointed CEO of Stedin, former Managing Director, executive VP and global partner for Bloxhub. We discuss tips for international leaders working in Denmark, how to navigate differing cultural power distances, how Denmark stacks up to the Netherlands and are Danes really direct.
Urbantech: Espresso Series pt.2
March 07, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBThe Urbantech Program is built around the idea that in order to have an impact on the world, startups need to integrate deeply into their ecosystems to be successful. We do that by working closely with some of the biggest built-environment partners in Europe. Urbantech is an innovation program for the world’s most promising and innovative technology startups. Three Danish corporates, COWI, VKR Holding / VELUX and EWII are behind the initiative with support from the philanthropic organisati...
Christoph Houman Ellersgaard
February 28, 2021 20:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBHow much power do the danish elite hold? Who is the Danish elite? Join the Global Denmark Podcast as Brian Woodward interviews Christoph Houman Ellersgaard, one of Denmark's top headhunters and co-creator of the project ‘Tied up?'. In this episode, we discuss how strong is the Danish elite influence, what makes a good leader, and Christoph's lessons to and from Denmark.
Who are the Danish Power Elite?
February 28, 2021 20:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBWho are the Danish Elite? And how much power do they really have? Join the Global Denmark Podcast as Brian Woodward interviews Christoph Houman Ellersgaard, researcher at Copenhagen Business School, author of the book "Magteliten" (The Power Elites) and co-creator of the project ‘Tied up?' which investigates how powerful people in Denmark wield their influence. In this episode we discuss, among other things, the taboo of being called powerful in Denmark, what the composition of power net...
Urbantech: Espresso Series pt.1
February 21, 2021 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBAccording to the UN, up to 70 percent of the world’s population is expected to live in cities by 2050.This creates major challenges and calls for new innovative and digital solutions that can push construction and urban development in a more efficient and sustainable direction. This is done through Urbantech – an innovation program for the world’s most promising and innovative technology startups. Three Danish corporates, COWI, VKR Holding / VELUX and EWII are behind the initiative with sup...
Niels Bjerre - Poulsen
February 14, 2021 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this episode, co-hosts Thomas Mulhern and Brian Woodward sit down with GDP alumnist Niels Bjerre Poulsen; author, Ph.D. in American studies, lecturer at University of Southern Denmark’s center for American studies, and key contributor on American politics and American history. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore, the legacy of Donald Trump and the potential breaking of presidential libraries, racism in America, "fraud" in the 2020 election and so much more.
Niels Bjerre - Poulsen
February 14, 2021 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this episode, co-hosts Thomas Mulhern and Brian Woodward sit down with GDP alumnist Niels Bjerre Poulsen; author, Ph.D. in American studies, lecturer at University of Southern Denmark’s center for American studies, and key contributor on American politics and American history. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore, the legacy of Donald Trump and the potential breaking of presidential libraries, racism in America, "fraud" in the 2020 election and so much more.
Jillian C. York
February 07, 2021 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWhat is surveillance capitalism? Why aren't more people talking about censorship? Join the Global Denmark Podcast as Brian Woodward interviews an American free-expression activist and author, Jillian C. York. In this insightful episode, we discuss how censorship takes place on different platforms, whether all platforms are being censored, what change would Jillian like to see towards censorship and much more.
Morten Winther
January 17, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBWhy does the world of headhunting seem to be so shrouded in secrecy? What are the qualities of a good leader and can foreign executives succeed in Denmark? Join the Global Denmark Podcast as Brian Woodward interviews Morten Winther, one of Denmark's top headhunters and managing partner at the global executive search firm Boyden. In this episode, we discuss how headhunters work, what makes a good leader, and Morten’s lessons to and from Denmark.
Tova Brandt on Danish America
November 08, 2020 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBTova Brandt is Director of the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn, Iowa. In this episode, she talks with host Brian Woodward about the historical relationship and the longstanding ties between Denmark and the United States. Tova explains the waves of Danish immigration to America, the state of the current relationship between Denmark and the United States, and sheds some light on why eating medisterpølse with æbleskiver just makes damn good sense when in America.
GDP welcomes new co-host, Brian Woodward
November 01, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.11 MBBreaking News! The Global Denmark Podcast welcomes new co-host, Brian Woodward. In this mini-cast, we welcome Brain and learn more about his background as a communication strategist, journalist, and copy-writer as well as his vision for the continued growth of the podcast.
Mogens Lykketoft - Part 1
October 11, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWhat can we learn from the Danish model? Join us in part one of two in this special episode of the Global Denmark Podcast as Thomas Mulhern interviews Fmr. Minister, Speaker and President of the UNGA, Mogens Lykketoft. Mogens has had an incredible career, with more than 35 years as a member of the Social Democratic Party where he also served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Finance and Taxation. He’s also author of several books and a frequent commentator on Danish televisio...
Mogens Lykketoft
October 11, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWhat can we learn from the Danish model? Join us in part one of two in this special episode of the Global Denmark Podcast as Thomas Mulhern interviews Fmr. Minister, Speaker and President of the UNGA, Mogens Lykketoft. Mogens has had an incredible career, with more than 35 years as a member of the Social Democratic Party where he also served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Finance and Taxation. He’s also author of several books and a frequent commentator on Danish televisio...
Mogens Lykketoft
October 11, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWhat can we learn from the Danish model? Join us in part one of two in this special episode of the Global Denmark Podcast as Thomas Mulhern interviews Fmr. Minister, Speaker and President of the UNGA, Mogens Lykketoft. Mogens has had an incredible career, with more than 35 years as a member of the Social Democratic Party where he also served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Finance and Taxation. He’s also author of several books and a frequent commentator on Danish televisio...
Jonathan Tjoa Algreen
September 27, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBFrom profit-oriented gainer to a social entrepreneurship frontrunner. Join the Global Denmark Podcast as Thomas Mulhern interviews serial entrepreneur, investor, and CEO of 1People, Jonathan Tjoa Algreen. In this conversation, we discuss the meaning of business from a societal perspective, what investors look for in promising entrepreneurs, human well-being, and much more.
Kinga Szabo Christensen
September 19, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBWhat can we learn about Denmark from its largest and most influential business organisation? Join the Global Denmark Podcast as Thomas Mulhern interviews the Deputy Director General at Dansk Industri, Kinga Szabo Christensen. In this insightful episode, we discuss Kinga’s journey from Hungary to Denmark, initiatives to attract global talents, the impact of the UN sustainable development goals, Denmark’s competitive advantages, and much more.
Skip Bowman
August 16, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBHow do you cultivate a growth and global mindset? Join the Global Denmark Podcast as Thomas Mulhern interview Managing Director of Growth Mindset, Skip Bowman. In this value-packed episode, we learn about the safe to great tool, cultivating positive mindsets both in Denmark and abroad, how cultural aspects and barriers affect change in organisations, and much more.
Scott E. Page: Untapping the Diversity Bonuses
July 05, 2020 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBWhat is the true value of diversity? Join this week’s episode of Global Denmark Podcast; as Thomas Mulhern speaks with Scott E. Page who is a leading academic, social scientist, author and Professor at the University of Michigan. Listen as together they explore; compositional diversity and diversity bonus by digging into Scott’s book, The Diversity Bonus: How Great Teams Pay Off in the Knowledge Economy.
Pernille Sandberg Bech: Vulnerability & Goodtalks
June 21, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBVulnerability, Authenticity and Balance Global Denmark Podcast is back with another insightful episode; as Thomas Mulhern sits down with the CEO and Founder of GoodTalks, Pernille Sandberg Bech. In this wide-ranging conversation, we took a dive into Pernille’s journey from Group Head of Talent and Leadership to starting an empowering network that is adding tremendous value to women around the world.
Timothy R. Clark: Creating Incubators of Innovation
June 07, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBHow can we enhance inclusion, integration and innovation? To explore these topics and a lot more, Thomas Mulhern joined with world renowned expert on psychological safety, best-selling author and CEO of LeaderFactor, Timothy R. Clark, took a deep dive into Tim’s new book, “The Four Stages of Psychological Safety.”
Meik Wiking: Happiness & Corona
May 17, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBHygge, Happiness and Corona. Join Thomas Mulhern and CEO of the Happiness Research Institute and NY Times best-selling author, Meik Wiking, in this week’s episode of the Global Denmark Podcast. Listen as they explore how to create happiness in the time of Corona, digital hygge, shaping memories, the new happiness museum in Copenhagen and a groundbreaking new report from the happiness institute that could dramatically change the well-being for humanity.
The Future of Global Talent with Nikolaj Lubanski
May 10, 2020 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this week’s episode of Global Denmark Podcast, Thomas Mulhern is joined by the director of Talent Attraction at Copenhagen capacity, Nikolaj Lubanski, as they discuss the value proposition for attracting and retaining top talent, the Talent to Denmark Project, and global talent in light of COVID’19.
Online Negotiation
May 03, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBHow should you negotiate virtually? Join the Global Denmark Podcast as we are pleased to have Keld Jensen, negotiation and trust expert, prolific author with over 20 publications in 36 countries and 30 years of diverse experience, once again, back on the podcast. In this insightful episode, we explore the impact of the Corona crisis in-terms of negotiation; how Keld has been devoting his time, do’s and don’ts of online negotiation, compare US and Denmark in managing its distributed workfor...
GDP - Ed Ley Says Goodbye
April 26, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBSay it ain't so Ed! Join the Global Denmark Podcast as we say tak for nu til co-host Ed Ley! Thomas and Ed send Ed off with a proper goodbye by reminiscing on the journey, discussing behind the scenes considerations into making the podcast, and talking about the podcast going forward.
GDP - Espresso Series: Technology is Incidental
April 19, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.17 MBThe Global Denmark Podcast is back with the final installment of our “Espresso Series” where we speak with Julia Gebert; Founder and CEO of RYSTA. In this wide-ranging conversation, we take a look at sensors designed for indoor and outdoor environments, the UrbanTech experience, partnering with EWII, and the elimination of mold.
Jesper Løvendahl - Creating Digital Networking Value
April 12, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBHow can you create networking value in the time of Corona? Join us as we welcome back CEO of ExpatRide and Founder of the DABGO organization, Jesper Løvendahl. We take a look at digital value-creation, keys to leading a distributed workforce and what it means to give in times of crisis.
Espresso Series: Timm Beyer – Human is Better
April 03, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBThe Global Denmark Podcast is back with the second installment of our Espresso Series entitled "human is better." In this episode, Ed Ley and Thomas Mulhern sat down with Timm Beyer, Managing Director of Powerfox, to discuss; their mission, the essence of capturing and managing energy data, the journey with UrbanTech, and what the Danish market can teach German companies.
Jessica Joelle Alexander: Parenting During Corona
March 29, 2020 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBHow do we as parents navigate the Corona pandemic? The Global Denmark Podcast is back with parental expert and bestselling author, Jessica Joelle Alexander. Join us as we take a look at the situation on the ground in Italy, navigating the Corona pandemic as a worker and a parent, creating paths of opportunity in the crisis and much much more.
"Espresso Series" - Catenda - Shorter is Better
March 15, 2020 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBGlobal Denmark Podcast wants to support exciting start-ups and Danish companies in creating innovation and growth in the years to come. Therefore, we have had the pleasure of collaborating with the Urbantech Project, which we stumbled upon at BLOXHUB. Urbantech helps promising start-ups from around the world connect with top Danish businesses. In this episode we sat down with Kirsti Svenning, Head Of Communications and Sustainability at Catenda, to discuss their journey, how digitalization ...
Recap Special for Our 2nd Roundtable
March 08, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBJoin Ed Ley and Thomas Mulhern on the Global Denmark Podcast in this recap special as we reflect on the lessons from our second roundtable with Louise Orbesen, Dr. Poornima Luthra and Sandy Mackenzie, followed by some exciting news of what’s next.
2nd Roundtable (Part 2)
March 01, 2020 17:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBThe Global Denmark Podcast is proud to present our second roundtable discussion. What is the relationship between hygge, comfort and growth? Join Ed Ley and Thomas Mulhern as we welcome back our podcast alumni Louise Orbesen, founder of Leading Humans, Dr. Poornima Luthra, founder and Chief Consultant of TalentED and educator at CBS, and Sandy Mackenzie, Director of Copenhagen International School. This is a 2 part series, where we discussed the future of work and leadership, cognitive di...
2nd Roundtable (Part 1)
February 23, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThe Global Denmark Podcast is proud to present our second roundtable discussion. Join Ed Ley and Thomas Mulhern as we welcome back our podcast alumni Louise Orbesen, founder of Leading Humans, Dr. Poornima Luthra, award-winning educator at Copenhagen Business School and Sandy Mackenzie, Director of Copenhagen International School. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discussed the future of work and leadership, cognitive diversity as well as openness and vulnerability. In part 1 of this t...
Recap Special for Our 1st Roundtable
February 16, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBJoin Ed Ley and Thomas Mulhern on the Global Denmark Podcast in this recap special as we reflect on the lessons from our first roundtable with Katja Iversen, Chris Shern, and Claus Lønborg, followed by some exciting news of what’s next.
Tina Mayn
February 09, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBJoin the Global Denmark Podcast as we sit down with Senior Vice President of VELUX, Tina Mayn. Tina has extensive experience working with innovation, R&D and transformation management. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explored; VELUX’s global presence, the innovation pipeline, leading large transformation and turnaround, the Urbantech project and scale-up accelerators, as well as the differences between Stockholm and Copenhagen in terms of attracting global talents. Tina, being the fir...
Sandy Mackenzie
February 02, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBHow do we give our children the tools to succeed now and in the future? Join the Global Denmark Podcast for an insightful conversation as we sit down with the Director of Copenhagen International School, Sandy Mackenzie. Sandy has been a school leader in China, the United States, the UK, and now in Denmark. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explored; innovation in the educational sector, the importance of emotional intelligence and global perspectives, the role of CIS, the 17 SDGs, in...
1st Roundtable (Part 2)
January 24, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThe Global Denmark Podcast is proud to announce a brand new roundtable format where we dig deeper into the lessons to and from Denmark. Join our inaugural roundtable as we welcome back podcast alumni Katja Iversen, CEO of Women Deliver, Chris Shern, Managing Director of IME Fond/Henley Business School and Claus Lønborg, CEO of Copenhagen Capacity. This is part 2 of a 2 part series where we discuss; the social welfare state model, Nordic leadership values, diversity and inclusion issues an...
1st Roundtable (Part 1)
January 19, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThe Global Denmark Podcast is proud to announce a brand new roundtable format where we dig deeper into the lessons to and from Denmark. Join our inaugural roundtable as we welcome back podcast alumni Katja Iversen, CEO of Women Deliver, Chris Shern, Managing Director of IME Fond/Henley Business School and Claus Lønborg, CEO of Copenhagen Capacity. This is part 1 of a 2 part series where we discuss; the social welfare state model, Nordic leadership values, diversity and inclusion issues an...
Global Denmark Podcast - 2020 Kick Off
January 12, 2020 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBThe Global Denmark Podcast is back and we kick off 2020 with a recap special with hosts Ed Ley and Thomas Mulhern. Join us as we recap key lessons to and from Denmark and take a look ahead of what it all means for 2020!
Natasha Friis Saxberg
December 20, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBJoin the Global Denmark Podcast for an insightful conversation as we sit down with Natasha Friis Saxberg; CEO of IT-Branchen, author, digital strategist, and entrepreneur. Natasha has worked with start-ups and corporations for two decades. She has previously worked as the Head of Venture Development at Maersk Growth and Head of Future Growth at Atea. She’s a TEDx Speaker, founder of several SaaS start-ups, and currently also serves as the Deputy Chairman at the Foundation for Social Respons...