Understanding people.
Driving business.
A career built on both.
"An organization is only as strong as the people who carry it – and those decisions deserve more than gut feeling and a half-decent CV.
– Magdalena Hagström Ståhl
Magdalena Hagström Ståhl. 25+ years of experience in HR, recruitment, executive search, and organizational development – across roles spanning operational responsibility to strategic C-suite work.
My background is broad for a reason: listed global corporations, US-owned companies, and founder-led growth businesses. I have recruited and worked with leaders and employees at every level – from tech giants and telecom companies to mid-sized family businesses. That breadth is not coincidental. It is what allows me to understand your reality, wherever you are.
What drives me is the intersection of business and people.
Today I work directly with founders, CEOs, and executives who need the right people in the right roles – without the backing of a large HR department.
Have a question you haven't quite put into words yet – or a vision that needs the right person to make it happen? Get in touch.
//M
Validated
psychometric assessment
Certified user and trainer in personality assessment tools based on the Big Five and HEXACO frameworks – grounded in hundreds of recruitments and people assessments.
Certified
coach (ICC)
International coaching certification via ICC/Lambent, EMCC-accredited at EQA level. Completing in 2026 – bringing structured coaching methodology to 25 years of hands-on experience.
Method meets
experience
Certifications set the standard. Experience determines the outcome. I bring both – and have done so for over 25 years in real organizations facing real challenges.
"I show up when it truly matters. Not with a report and a smile – but with an honest assessment and real help that moves your business forward."
– Magdalena Hagström Ståhl
Ready to take the first step?
In 2026, I am offering a complimentary structured coaching program to a select few –
backed by validated tools and a genuine commitment to your goals.