I share openly what I have learned over 25 years – the successes, the mistakes, and everything in between.
No polished facades. No consultant jargon. Just honest reflections on recruitment, leadership, and HR -
and what actually determines whether a company succeeds.
A CV tells you what someone has done. It rarely tells you why, or how – or whether they're the right person for your organisation, right now.
What a CV does not show — but determines whether the hire is right. Read More »
Giving feedback upward – to your manager or your board – is one of the more difficult conversations in working life. Here’s how to do it in a way that actually creates change.
How to give feedback upwards — to your manager or your board. Read More »
A personal perspective on what distinguishes a well-thought-out executive recruitment process from a poor one – and the mistakes I’ve seen being made time and time again, often for the same reason.
What 25 years in the industry have taught me about hiring managers. Read More »
Interim HR means accessing professional HR expertise when you need it – without having to hire a full-time employee. Here’s when it’s the right solution and what you can expect.
Interim HR — what it is, when it fits, and what to expect. Read More »
The companies that perform best in Q4 don't start preparing in Q4. They're gearing up now. Recruitment, HR structure, leadership – everything that needs to be in place.
Prepare for peak season during the quiet season. Read More »
Most workshops leave little or no lasting impact. Not because the topic was wrong – but because three crucial things were missing. Here's what actually makes the difference.
Three things that determine whether a workshop makes a difference — or not. Read More »
Most growth companies hire reactively – when the need is already urgent. A strategic workforce plan lets you stay one step ahead.
Why growth companies need a clear talent strategy. Read More »
Psychological safety is often mistaken for a goal in itself. It isn't. It's the prerequisite for a team to perform at its full potential.
What psychological safety actually means in practice. Read More »
Internal hiring saves time and signals that there's room to grow. But there are pitfalls few people talk about – and they can be costly if ignored.
Internal recruitment — opportunity or pitfall? Read More »
A team that works well when everything's going smoothly isn't necessarily a strong team. Real strength shows when the pressure is on.
How to build a team that holds when things get difficult. Read More »
Starting your own business means learning things no book could teach you. Here are six of them.
Six things I did not know — until I started my own business. Read More »
Sometimes it all comes down to being in the right place at the right time. Here's the story of how I became one of four Senior Partners on SAM International's new Swedish team.
When things fall into place Read More »
Magdalena Hagström Ståhl reflects on her first week in the ICC coaching certification – and what it revealed about her own leadership.
I thought I'd learn a method. I learned something else. Read More »
I always advised others. But did I take in what I gave? Not soon enough. The coaching conversation I wish I'd had – and why it's never too early to invest in your own development.
The coaching conversation I wish I had had earlier. Read More »