December 06, 2024 – Fire Soul Leadership Ulla Sommerfelt and Mental Health Expert Mike Veny

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Ulla Sommerfelt – Exited Founder and Author of Firesoul Leadership: An Entrepreneur’s Blueprint for Fueling Growth, Igniting Creativity, and Crafting a Culture of Compassion

Ulla Sommerfelt is the cofounder and CEO of an award-winning design consultancy, Ulla Sommerfelt has seen firsthand the vital role culture plays in the success of an organization. Starting with a small team, her company, EGGS, grew rapidly to more than 130 people of twenty-seven nationalities and became one of the most successful design houses in Norway by creating an antidote to the prevailing start-up culture of burnout, infighting, and power games that leaves both employees and founders feeling like they’re making huge sacrifices without receiving much in return. Ulla Sommerfelt is a seasoned entrepreneur, CEO, and keynote speaker with a passion for helping organizations create impactful change. Her company, EGGS, is one of the most successful design houses in Scandinavia. Her new book, “Firesoul Leadership: An Entrepreneur’s Blueprint for Fueling Growth, Igniting Creativity, and Crafting a Culture of Compassion,” offers invaluable insights for leaders looking to transform their workplaces. Learn more at FiresoulLeadership.com.
Mike Veny – Mental Health Expert and Author of Fill Your Cup: The Exhausted Educator’s Guide to Emotional Wellness

Mike Veny is a Leading Mental Health expert available to discuss mental health crisis, workforce, criminal mindset and more. Mike has been celebrated as one of the top 5 mental health motivational speakers, sharing this honor with the esteemed Brené Brown. In addition to being a world-class keynote speaker, he’s a facilitator for employee well-being, a podcast host, and the author of several books, including the best-selling book, Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero. As a child, Mike was expelled from several schools, attempted suicide, and spent time in psychiatric hospitals for extended periods of time. His path to eventually becoming a motivational speaker became evident at an early age when he learned how to convince the staff to discharge him. His groundbreaking work as a Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® earned him the Innovation & Excellence Award in both 2022 and 2023. Additionally, his commitment to mental health advocacy was recognized with the NAMI New York State 2023 Leader Of Mental Health Awareness award. Moreover, as a recipient of the PM360 ELITE Award, Mike is acknowledged among the 100 most influential figures in the healthcare industry, highlighting his significant impact and contributions. His expertise and life experience have been featured on ABC, NBC, and CBS news.