Leading Without Borders: Lessons on Trust, Culture and Calm Leadership
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Leadership doesn’t start with a title. It starts with how you show up. In this episode of Chats You Didn’t Know You Needed, we explore what leadership really looks like early in your career, long before you have “manager” in your job description. We're joined by Vladislava Bedrataja, Head of Equity Services at SEB, and Peder Zethelius, Service and Relationship Manager at BNP Paribas Securities Services. Together, they reflect on what it takes to lead when teams are distributed, stakes are high, and everything feels urgent. Expect thoughtful insights on: Building trust without...
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The World Behind the Data: Trust, Responsibility and Early Careers
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Data management sounds technical. But at its heart, it’s about trust. In this episode of Chats You Didn’t Know You Needed, we step into the world behind the numbers, a space many people hear about but few truly understand. Host Stefan Eng is joined by Öystein Graasvoll, who leads Data Management at SEB, and Sara Kopelman, former trainee in the Data Management team. Together, they unpack what Data Management really is, why it matters in a large bank, and what a career in this field can look like early on. They talk about responsibility, decision‑making, and the human impact behind...
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Learning in Tech - Keeping Up or Falling Behind
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If you're not learning, you're falling behind. In tech, that’s not just a cliché it’s reality. In this episode of Chats You Didn’t Know You Needed, host Stefan Eng speaks with Jakob Kraft from Pluralsight, who works with strategic tech workforce transformation, and Johan Vieweg, SEB’s own Business Developer and AI Strategist. Both are deeply embedded in the constant cycle of learning, upskilling, and adapting. They break down how to stay relevant in a rapidly shifting digital landscape whether you’re a developer, designer, data analyst, manager, or just trying to keep up. Expect...
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Privacy Isn’t Boring – You’re Just Not Asking the Right Questions
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In this episode of Chats You Didn’t Know You Needed, host Stephen is joined by Michaela Bager Doslic from SEB and Adina Schildt Gillion from Meta to unpack the real story behind data privacy, regulation, and life beyond GDPR. They explore how privacy is managed behind the scenes at two major organisations, what GDPR gets right (and what’s still misunderstood), and how different roles—from legal to tech—shape how our data is protected. This isn’t just about compliance—it’s about building trust, managing risk, and the everyday decisions that impact millions of users.
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Women in Tech: Progress or PR
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In this episode of Chats You Didn’t Know You Needed, host Stefan Eng sits down with Petra Barkeby from SEB and Åsa Johansen from the Women in Tech organization to explore the reality of women in the technology industry today. Despite years of progress, women remain underrepresented in tech roles, leadership positions, and key decision-making spaces. Why is that? And more importantly, how can we drive real change? This conversation goes beyond the statistics—what challenges do women in tech still face, what’s actually working in diversity efforts, and what can businesses, leaders, and...
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Feedforward is the new feedback
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In this thought-provoking episode of "Chats You Didn't Know You Needed," we dive into the topic of feedback culture in the workplace. Our host, Martina, engages in a compelling conversation with two distinguished guests: Lina Mockaité, feedback expert and HR Business Partner at SEB, and Maja Wikström, psychologist and Director of Leadership & Organizational Development at Nobia. Together, they discuss why giving and receiving feedback is often perceived as hard, how to get a grip on it and proceed with calm and confidence. You will also get to know about feed-forward - the...
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United Fronts In Cyber Security
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Join us in this compelling episode of Chats you didn’t know you needed, as our host Martina leads a discussion on the forefront of cybersecurity in the banking sector. This episode features a unique panel of cybersecurity leaders: Kristoffer Sjöström, Chief Security Officer (CSO) at SEB; Petra Klein, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Swedbank; and Erik Blomberg, Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Handelsbanken. They navigate through the complexities of protecting sensitive data against evolving cyber threats, balancing individual corporate strategies with the necessity for...
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Unseen Biases - Are we all guilty?
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In this thought-provoking episode of "Chats You Didn't Know You Needed," we delve into the subtle yet pervasive world of unseen biases. Our host, Martina, engages in a compelling conversation with two distinguished guests: Sam Joukhadar, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at SEB, and Kajsa Asplund, Lead People Science at Alva Labs. Together, they explore the often-unnoticed biases that shape our society, workplaces, and personal interactions. This 30-minute episode will not only uncover the hidden biases we all harbour but also discuss strategies to mitigate their impact in our...
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Paving progress: How are companies steering diversity
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In this episode we explore the crucial topics of diversity and sustainable finance and their impact on career development, company culture, and innovative approaches. Meet Robert Vicsai, a Portfolio Manager at SEB Investment Management focused on Sustainable finance, and Elisabet Jamal Bergström, Head of Sustainability and Governance at SEB Investment Management.
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Unlocking Potential: Nurturing a Culture of Learning
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In this episode our moderator, Martina, leads an engaging discussion on the importance of learning and development in the workplace. Meet Gabriela, a learning and development partner at SEB and Jonas, the head of leadership and change at Telia, a leading telecommunications company.
info_outlineIn this episode of Chats You Didn’t Know You Needed, host Stefan Eng sits down with Petra Barkeby from SEB and Åsa Johansen from the Women in Tech organization to explore the reality of women in the technology industry today.
Despite years of progress, women remain underrepresented in tech roles, leadership positions, and key decision-making spaces. Why is that? And more importantly, how can we drive real change?
This conversation goes beyond the statistics—what challenges do women in tech still face, what’s actually working in diversity efforts, and what can businesses, leaders, and individuals do to create a more inclusive industry? Whether you're working in tech, hiring tech talent, or just interested in innovation, this episode is for you.