It's an Inside Job
Are you overwhelmed by managing career and leadership challenges, overthinking decisions, or facing uncertainty? I'm Jason Birkevold Liem, and welcome to It's an Inside Job—the go-to podcast for coaches, leaders, and professionals striving for career and personal growth.
Whether you're caught in cycles of rumination, dealing with uncertainty, or under constant pressure to perform at your best—whether as an individual or a leader—this podcast provides practical skills and solutions to help you regain control, find clarity, and build resilience from within. It's designed to enhance your coaching, communication, and collaboration skills while helping you thrive both personally and professionally.
Every Monday, we bring you long-form discussions with thought leaders on resilience, leadership, psychology, and motivation, offering expert insights and real-life stories. Then, on BiteSize Fridays, you'll get shorter, focused episodes with actionable tips designed to help you tackle the everyday challenges of leadership, stress management, and personal growth. So, if you're ready to build resilience, equanimity, and well-being from the inside out, join me every Monday and Friday.
After all, building resilience is an Inside Job!
It's an Inside Job
Leading Through Uncertainty: Lessons from a Conference Hotel Owner.
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Imagine being the owner of one of Norway's largest independent conference hotels, only to see all your bookings canceled overnight as a pandemic sweeps the world. How would you move forward when your revenue completely dries up? If you're curious about navigating crisis and leading through unprecedented change, this episode is for you.
Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of speaking with Cecilie Læskogen, the owner and operator of Sundvolden Hotel & Conference Centre. Cecilie, along with her husband and their dedicated team, faced the immense adversity brought on by the pandemic. With 273 rooms and 130 employees, Sundvolden Hotel had to navigate a period of extreme uncertainty and change.:
Imagine gaining insights from a leader who managed to steer her business through one of the toughest challenges the hospitality industry has ever faced.
By listening to this episode, you can:
- Learn Crisis Management: Discover strategies for dealing with crisis and change in your business.
- Leadership Insights: Gain practical advice on leading through unprecedented and unexpected change.
- Develop Resilience: Understand the importance of maintaining resilience both personally and organizationally.
Three Benefits You'll Gain:
- Crisis Management Techniques: Practical advice on how to lead your business through times of crisis.
- Learning Mindset: Strategies for instilling a learning mindset within your team.
- Maintaining Resilience: Insights on how to keep yourself and your organization resilient during challenging times.
Are you ready to learn how to navigate crisis and lead through unprecedented change? Scroll up and click play to join our inspiring conversation with Cecilie Læskogen.
Gain the insights and strategies you need to overcome adversity and build resilience in your organisation.
CECILIE LÆSKOGEN'S CONTACT INFORMATION:
Email: cl@sundvolden.no
Website: Sundvolden Hotel & Conference Centre
LinkedIN: @CecilieLæskogen
OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:
S1 E16: How to Empower Leaders for Culture-driven Business Growth. Interview with Tone Ringstad: Founder of Culture Intelligence
S2 E6: Surviving the Pandemic & Learning to Build a Resilient Organisation: Restaurateur Markus Gjelseth
S2 E17: The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Facing Adversity, Buffering Setbacks & Finding Success. Interview with Knut-Magnar Aanestad.
S2 E24: Mapping Threats & Mitigating Risk: Advice on Building Organisational Resilience from a Former Detective &
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