Leaning into Yourself: Lessons on Resilience, Growth & the Entrepreneurial Mindset from Anniken Fjelberg

 In this episode, I sit down with the experienced leader, entrepreneur, and advisor Anniken Fjelberg Anniken Fjelberg is a serial entrepreneur with extensive track record from a broad range of sectors from 25 years in Norway and internationally. As a strategist facilitating processes for her clients, together with her substantial board work experience, she is used to flexing between long term visions and short term goals. Anniken has been investing time and capital in the startup scene for the past 10 years as co-founder of one of Norway’s largest tech hubs, 657 Oslo, and as venture partner in the global tech accelerator Antler. Today, she works as Associate Partner in Sprint Consulting where she supports her client’s management teams and executive boards, alongside advising entrepreneurs on their growth journey. She’s also an established speaker and moderator.<br/><br/>In this episode, Anniken shares her thoughts on collaboration for innovation, emphasizing the importance of having a supportive environment and community as an entrepreneur, especially during vulnerable times. She also discusses the significance of building networks during good times, as they can be invaluable resources during tough times.<br/><br/> Anniken provides some valuable advice for entrepreneurs who feel overwhelmed, suggesting that they take a pause and talk to someone who has distance and is calmer. She advises being willing to pivot and take a hard look at the business model to make necessary changes.<br/><br/> Finally, Anniken shares her own experiences of walking on a rough road and learning to lean into herself. She believes that hard times can be seen as a gift and that the resilience and survival of a company are ultimate goals. <br/><br/>Join us for an insightful conversation with Anniken Fjelberg in this episode.<br/><br/>Anniken Fjelberg's Contact Information:<br/>LinkedIn:        @AnnikenFjelberg<br/>Email:                anniken.fjelberg@sprint.no<br/>Website:         https://www.sprint.no/<br/><br/>REFERENCES:<br/>S3 E2: How to Build an Inclusive Culture. Tove Selnes, Chief People Officer at Storebrand.<br/>S2 E15: Exploring Psychological Safety in Teams with Bård Fyhn: Insights from a Military Leader Turned Researcher.<br/>S3 E16: The SHE Community - Social. Human. Equity. Astrid Skaugseth - CEO & Advocate for Diversity, Inclusion & Equity.<br/><br/>CONNECT WITH ME: <br/>webpage:   www.MINDtalk.no<br/>Instagram  @itsaninsidejob_MINDtalk<br/>LinkedIn:    Support the show<br/>Sign up for the weekly IT'S AN INSIDE JOB NEWSLETTER takes 5 seconds to fill out receive a fresh update every Wednesday