BRIEF SUMMARY OF EPISODE
In this episode of IT`S IN YOU!, host Katharina Engelhardt welcomes Karin Ekberg, CEO and Founder of Leadership & Sustainability. With over 35 years of experience, Karin has significantly impacted sustainability, supply chain management, and leadership. She discusses the importance of sustainability leaders today and the challenges she faced in integrating sustainability into business practices long before it became a trend. They dive into Karin’s career journey, from her background in chemical engineering to founding her company, which helps businesses become sustainability leaders. Karin also shares insights on the power of role models, career advice for women, and the need for leadership skills in driving sustainability initiatives. The conversation wraps up with Karin’s vision for her company's future and how she's expanding its global footprint.
BULLET POINTS OF KEY TOPICS & CHAPTER MARKERS
- 00:00 Introduction to Karin’s Career Path
Katharina introduces Karin Ekberg and her impressive background in chemical engineering and sustainability. Karin shares her early career journey and how her mother served as a role model, influencing her decision to pursue a career in engineering. - 02:58 The Importance of Sustainability Leaders
Karin explains why sustainability needs to be embedded in leadership roles and how companies can become sustainability leaders with a structured, systemic approach. - 08:52 Role Models & Career Inspiration
Karin discusses the significance of role models in her life, including her grandfather and her parents, and how they shaped her mindset about environmental responsibility and career success. - 13:55 The Significance of Leadership Skills in Sustainability
- 22:59 Advice for Women Pursuing Careers in Sustainability
Karin advises women in the sustainability field, emphasizing the importance of leadership, influence, and developing business skills alongside technical expertise. - 28:08 Karin’s Vision for Leadership & Sustainability
Karin discusses her company's future, including expanding its global reach and building services in new markets such as China and Latin America.
RESOURCES & LINKS
- Connect with Karin on LinkedIn
- Visit Karins Website
- Link to Karins TedTalk
- Connect with Katharina on LinkedIn
- Visit Katharina's Website
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