In this episode of This Kaleidoscope Career, host HelenJonsen interviews Catarina Dolsten, a medical doctor turned management consultant, Catarina shares her journey from practicing medicine in Sweden to her work in maternal and child health in Sub-Saharan Africa and Bangladesh,and eventually founding the Aktum Group in the United States.
Learn More about Catarina Dolstenon Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/crdolsten/
And at Aktum Group https://www.aktumgroup.com/
Throughout the conversation, Catarina emphasizes theimportance of curiosity and adaptability in navigating career changes. She also discusses her experiences moving a family to a new country, the cultural differences she observes, and howher throughline in diagnostics, analytics, and a love for people has propelled her into organizational management.
This insightful conversation highlights how one can blenddiverse skills and experiences into a fulfilling and dynamic career.
00:00 The Importance of Curiosity
00:30 Introduction to Kaleidoscope Career
01:26 Meet Catarina Dolsten
02:07 Early Career in Sweden
04:15 Transition to the United States
07:37 Working in Nonprofits
13:48 Founding the Aktum Group
21:57 Navigating the Pandemic as an Entrepreneur
26:29 The Problem with Long Meetings
27:53 Speed Round: Fun and Interests
29:28 Dream Destinations and Food Adventures
31:05 Hobbies and Cultural Interests
34:46 Reflections on Career and Life Lessons
42:27 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Favorite Book: The Slave (a classic from 1962) https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-slave-isaac-bashevis-singer/1102949794
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