The Core Team

Dominic Von Martens
Founder & Head of Scale Up
Driving programs in org. with 25 000+ employees. Previous strategy consultant at McKinsey & Co. Double MSc. in Management and Computer Science.
EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND
- Designing and driving the rollout of large-scale transformation programs at organizations with up to 25 000 employees.
- Hosting leadership courses at SSE Executive Education and Royal Institute of Technology.
- Forming and facilitating Self Leaders international and digital programs and workshops.
- Strategy consultant at McKinsey & Company.
- MSc. in Economics and Business at SSE.
- MSc. In Computer Science and Engineering at the Royal Institute of Technology.
PASSIONATE ABOUT
My core values are Simplicity, Inspiration, and Sustainability. Growing up in a simple cottage in the forest, I’ve always been connected to nature. Together with my team and clients, we explore how to find future sustainable paths on every level (individual, team, organization, planet).

Malin Rapp
Keynote speaker & Head of Research Strategy
Speaker at Harvard, Spotify, and Ericsson. Research strategist in neuroscience and psychology. World champion in snowkiting.
EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND
- Guest lecturer at Harvard University.
- Head of leadership course at Stockholm School of Economics.
- Speaker at Green house, Spotify NY, Boston, and Stockholm.
- Designing large-scale self-leadership programs at Lindex.
- Design and delivery of Global leader program at Storytel.
- Partner strategist scale-up and education for Raoul Wallenberg Academy.
- Co-founder of Growing Minds and Bättre skolor.
- World Champion in Snowkite.
- Sport & Motivational Psychology Halmstad Högskola.
- Degree in Cognitive neurosciences & Positive psychology.
PASSIONATE ABOUT
My core values are challenged, science, and sustainability. I love to push my own limits, and I work to inspire my clients and team to be more innovative in sustainable and scientific ways.

Dick Von Martens
Founder & Head of Client Development
Culture strategist working with multinational companies such as H&M, Swedbank, and SF Studios. Previous management consultant at McKinsey & Co. MSc. in Management at SSE.
EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND
- Advising top MGMT and key Human Resource personnel at organizations from 50 to 100 000+ employees.
- Experienced speaker, facilitator, and leadership developer who has led workshops with between 10 and 700+ participants.
- Lecturing in Leadership, Strategy, Values, and Vision, with broad experience in the context of self-leadership and management at various academic institutions, such as Stockholm School of Economics, specifically at the Executive Education and Chalmers University of Technology.
- Designing large-scale transformation programs across a wide range of industries.
- Management consultant at McKinsey & Company
- Brand strategy work at LynxEye.
- Personality assessment work at SHL Nordics.
- 2+ years of leadership experience in the Swedish Armed Forces.
- Certified within ACT: Third way of CBT.
- MSc. in Economics and Business at SSE.
PASSIONATE ABOUT
Three of my most important values are Courage, Learning, and Responsibility. I am passionate about leadership and supporting the growth of sustainable organizations, signified by clarity, speed of change, drive, development, and long-term value-creation.

Julija Blomqvist
Senior Facilitator & Leader developer
Leader developer with over 15 years of experience in leadership, HR, and events. Manages and delivers Self Leaders largest programs. Degree in International Relationships and Cultures.
EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND
- Designing and facilitating Self Leaders digital programs and workshops for over 4 years.
- Leading and facilitating a 2-year long leadership training program at a Pan-Nordic company with 400+ employees.
- Previous Business Manager and Personnel Manager within events and entertainment.
- A previous professional singer who has entertained 1,500+ people at venues such as Globen, the world’s largest spherical building.
- Certified facilitator in ACT – “to manage stress and foster well-being”.
- Degree in International Relationships and Cultures.
PASSIONATE ABOUT
I am passionate about learning and seeking new perspectives, building trust within teams, cultivating people’s potential, and contributing to people staying true to themselves. At Self Leaders, I make sure we walk the talk and stay true to ourselves and our clients, always with the purpose of creating a culture of trust, sustainability, and growth.

Björn Lundin
Senior Facilitator & Learning Designer
Facilitator, leadership coach, and learning designer with a background in supporting organizational growth in innovative tech organizations like Google, Sony and Spotify.
EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND
- ICF Leadership Coach Diploma, trained team coach, and completing ICF coach certification.
- Designed and facilitated learning experiences to establish a growth mindset, develop emotional intelligence, and build coaching and change management skills.
- Coached and developed teams and leaders at Sony, EA, Google, and Spotify.
- Leader of Spotify’s approach to performance development based on self-determination theory and growth mindset.
- Former People & Culture leader with experience from fast-growing tech organizations.
- Degree in Psychology with a focus on leadership and work.
- Get a lot of energy from music, meditation, and yoga. Working to combine them all through leading dance meditation.
PASSIONATE ABOUT
I am passionate about figuring out the future of work and how to make it one of diversity, equity, and belonging.

Jan Artem Henriksson
Founder & Head of Thoughts Leaders Summits
Connecting Self Leaders methodology to the most renowned researchers. Organized Master Class with Harvard professor Robert Kegan & Amy Edmondson.
MSc. in Management SSE.
EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND
- Co-founder of Self Leaders and Relate.
- Specialized in working with values and cultural transformation.
- Experience working with many top management teams in organizations like PwC, Spotify, and SEB.
- Faculty at Stockholm School of Economics Executive Education.
- Initiator MindShift – Growth that Matters Initiative and Manifesto.
- Board Member and Fellow at Ekskäret Foundation.
- Guest lecturer at Harvard University Graduate School.
- Organizer of the Master Class with prof. Robert Kegan and Amy Edmondson.
PASSIONATE ABOUT
I am passionate about Adult Development, meditation, nature, adventures, and dance. Focusing on new ways of implementing values and applying the Adult Development Theory in organizations.

Alexander Dryselius
Client Coordinator and Facilitator
A driven client coordinator och facilitator with experience in facilitating groups of up to 300 people.
Presenter at TEDxKTH.
M.Sc. In Industrial Engineering and Management.
EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND
- Experience in facilitating groups ranging from 2 to 300 people.
- Project Manager with an emphasis on intercultural communication.
- Planning and driving Self Leaders’ global support structure.
- Presenter at TEDxKTH.
- Chairman of the Board of the Student Council of Industrial Management at KTH.
- M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Management.
PASSIONATE ABOUT
Growth through openness and knowledge transfer. With an authentic curiosity for the journey of life and a selfless presence, I hope to lead the next generation of humankind to make the right decisions and unlock both their kindness and excitement for the future.

Jonas Isaksson
UX Designer and Product Owner
Leading the charge to find innovative solutions for a digital environment that promotes and facilitates learning. M.Sc Industrial Design Engineering at Chalmers Technological University.
EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND
- Leading the development of Self Leaders digital tool.
- Certified Product Owner.
- Translating analog training into digital experiences.
- Managing clients’ pilots for rapid prototyping.
- M.Sc Industrial Design Engineering at Chalmers Technological University.
PASSIONATE ABOUT
I want to challenge the system and the way we live and think about things. Through authenticity, empathy, and creativity, I aspire to design solutions that create change, promote sustainability, and empower people to realize their full potential.

Sara Amini
Content developer & CommunicationS
A driving force behind Self Leaders social media presence and digital communication strategy. Degree in Communication Science.
EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND
- Planning, implementing, and managing Self Leaders social media channels, and overall digital communication.
- Curating communication material before, during, and after Self Leaders modules.
- Previous experience in working with digital content across Nordic and international markets.
- Previously worked as a Web Editor at SATS, the Nordic region’s largest training chain.
- Social Psychology at Stockholm University.
- Degree in Communication Science.
PASSIONATE ABOUT
Like many people on this planet, I realize that we are part of a bigger picture, one that involves taking care of our planet. That’s why I have developed a passion to consciously think and act in a sustainable manner. Being a part of Self Leaders fits in with that passion, as we deeply value and practice sustainability.
The Extended Team
Employee and company growth through virtual experiences.
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