Chats You Didn't Know You Needed
The purpose of the podcast is to delve into the dynamic intersection of employee career development, organisational culture, learning from failure, and innovative approaches to work. Each 30-minute episode features a member of SEB's staff and an external expert in a related field.
Martina Wallenberg, Head of Strategic Initiatives, is the moderator and starts every session by asking a few questions to the guests.
Listen to "Chats You Didn't Know You Needed" from SEB:
Privacy Isn't Boring – You're Just Not Asking the Right Question
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.
Women in Tech: Progress or PR?
In this episode our host Stefan Eng sits down with Petra Barkeby from SEB and Åsa Johnsen 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?
Whether you're working in tech, hiring tech talent, or just interested in innovation, this episode is for you.
Feedforward is the new feedback
In this episode we dive delve into the topic of feedback culture in the workplace. We will equip you with new and deepened knowledge about the importance of having a structured feedback culture in place at work, and how you can excel in this field and build even stronger and more meaningful relationships with the people around you.
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.
United Fronts in Cyber Security
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
- Erik Blomberg, Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Handelsbanken.
Our panel share experiences and best practices, the conversation shifts to future challenges and opportunities in the realm of cybersecurity.
Unseen Biases – Are we all guilty?
In this episode 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.
Cloud technology: Will it revolutionise the future of work
In this episode we dive into the transformative impact of cloud technology on the future of work.
Meet Victor Bodell, a Product Owner Public Cloud at SEB, and Fredrik Söderlund Product Manager, Portfolio Solutions at SEB who brings expertise in cloud technology implementation.
Unlocking potential: Nurturing a culture of learning
In this episode our moderator, Martina, leads an engaging discussion on the importance of learning and development in the workplace.
Meet Gabriela Almonacid, a learning and development partner at SEB and Jonas, the head of leadership and change at Telia, a leading telecommunications company
Whats the buzz? How are W.A.S.P. and SEBx revolutionising innovation?
In this episode we explore the dynamic synergy between SEBx and W.A.S.P., a major national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education, and faculty recruitment.
Meet Anastasia Varava, the Deputy CEO functions & VC at SEBx, and Johanna Björklund, Co-Founder and CTO at Adlede, as well as an Industrial PhD advisor at W.A.S.P.
Paving progress: How are companies steering diversity
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 Funds AB focused on Sustainable finance, and Elisabet Jamal Bergström, Head of Sustainability and Governance at Asset Management.
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