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EY Nordic Fit For Future Podcast
How Inner Development drives impactful leadership and organizations
Season 2, Ep. 9
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In this episode of the EY Nordic Fit for Future Podcast, host Jessica Schmidt explores the transformative potential of the Inner Development Goals (IDG) framework for leadership, culture, and sustainability. She is joined by Selina Millstam, Senior Advisor at the IDG initiative, and Helena Nordström Ernbo, Partner and Swedish Sustainability Lead Consulting. Together, they discuss how nurturing inner growth—such as self-awareness, resilience, and ethical decision-making—can empower organizations to navigate complexity, drive transformation, and preserve a human touch in an ever-evolving landscape.
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