Behind The O Oriflame Cosmetics

Let’s talk #heart2heart with Thomas Ekberg, Senior Vice President & Head of Asia at Oriflame!
 Many people in the company met Thomas, but how many of you know his story? A tennis pro, an adventurer, an Asia professional, a supportive and demanding leader. Recent years were very challenging for Thomas and his team as they have faced tough Covid-19 lockdowns in Asia. Unable to see each other and the rest of the world for nearly two years, they had to find new ways of working together and supporting each other and our Brand Partners through this difficult period of isolation. How did they manage to pull through? Did it affect our company culture and their relationships? What is the secret behind building great teams? And what makes new ideas so much fun?
Listen to this episode of Behind the O - Heart2Heart Edition and learn:
Why you shouldn’t always feel satisfied with how things are?
When is the best time to give feedback? What is the secret ingredient in leading a team and why it’s so important to always be on the lookout for new ideas and initiatives? How do you get through challenging times? Why are different cultures fascinating?
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Check out this list of timecodes for easy navigation:
#NeverBeSatisfied - How to always give your best in every situation and have fun along the way: (2:23) 
#ChildhoodDreams - what made Thomas who he is today and what inspires him to achieve success at all times: (7:09)
#OnTheOtherSide - What’s it like finding yourself in a new, foreign environment and what exactly brought Thomas into the Oriflame family: (12:16)
#AsiaExperience - Why it's so great to live and work in Asia and what makes the culture of this region unique and exciting: (19:38)
#Leadership - What is the secret ingredient in leading a team and why it’s so important to always be on the lookout for new ideas and initiatives: (23:39)
#NeverAverage - Why do you sometimes need to put some pressure on yourself and your friends and colleagues to grow and to help them become even better: (32:30)
#ListenToTheLastDrop - Why communication is so important at Oriflame and what is the best way to end your meetings: (39:00)
#Covid19 - How the team in China adapted to the environment of extreme lockdowns, how they learned to work in a new way, and why is the most important thing in the world is to show unconditional support for your friends and colleagues: (43:29)
#WeWillWin - What is the secret strength of Oriflame, what gives drive and power to our colleagues in Asia, and why these things will help us come back to tremendous growth: (49:14)

Let's talk #heart2heart with Magnus Brännström, CEO and President of Oriflame!
Magnus has been with Oriflame for 25 years, and he has been leading the company since 2005. The past few years have been challenging for everyone, and Magnus had to find a way to steer the business in the right direction while also remaining true to himself.
What does it take to become a CEO? What is the best way to deal with difficult questions from your people? Is it lonely on the top? Should a leader show vulnerability? And what does it all have to do with Liverpool Football Club?
Tune in to the first episode of Behind the O Season 2: Heart2Heart edition and find out!
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Timestamps:
Intro: (0:00)
#HowToBecomeACEO: (2:24)
#ReachForYourDream: (7:41)
#AboutVulnerability (16:13)
#NeverWalkAlone: (20:06)
#ViewFromTheTop: (25:17)
#FindTheStrength: (31:54)
#SpecialMomentsFromExperiences: (41:02)
#Heart2Heart: (46:19)
#StickToWhatYouBelieveIn: (50:09)
#TheFuture: (56:54)

Alexandra de Greck is a member of Oriflame Group Management and a Vice President Global Product Marketing. She started at Oriflame 13 years ago, and today she and her team are responsible for all the Beauty products’ concepts our company creates.
Alexandra is a very determined and goal-oriented person who leads one of the most vital areas of Oriflame business. What is her secret to dealing with pressure, how is she staying focused on the goals and what does it all have to do with decorating cakes?
 
In this episode you will learn:
What do you learn from epic mistakes?
Is it possible to be career-oriented and maintain a strong connection to your family?
Can a leader be demanding and caring at the same time?
Check out this list of timecodes for easy navigation:
03:00 - #BeautyQuickFix – What are Alexandra’s beauty tips for a quick-fix make-up for a busy woman?
12:35 - #CreativeFlow – Is there a place for creativity on the very top?
14:33 - #Hard&Soft – How to balance high expectations and focus on people?
17:05 - #LoveTheChallenge – Is it possible to turn challenges into your source of energy?
18:50 - #Beginning – How can a long-distance relationship lead to new career choices?
23:10 - #ItIsAllAboutPeople – Why is it important to find colleagues who inspire you?
25:07 - #Family – Where does determination come from?
29:00 - #Oriflame – Should your career path always be a straight line?
36:30 - #ItIsLife – How to accept the work as part of who you are and find balance? 
38:20 - #LearningFromMistakes – How to embrace mistakes and move forward?
43:50 - #LifeHack – What is box breathing and how can it help you to stay focused?
45:42 - #Goals – What comes next for Alexandra?
46:42 - #Alexandra – A piece of advice for those who want to achieve more - how to cope with your own demands.

Johan Rosenberg is the head of Oriflame Commercial Division and a member of Group Management team. He is quiet in meetings and yet he is a leader of a team vital to our business. Must you be loud to lead people? Is there such a thing as “shoes too big to fill”? And how should you react when a company’s founder asks you to do the groceries – learn all of this and more in the new Episode of Behind the O with Elena Aylott!  

In this episode you will learn: 

1:43 - #Career – What happens if you just follow your heart? 

4:16 - #Jonas – Johan shares his memories about Oriflame co-founder Jonas af Jochnick 

6:29 - #TheJourney – How difficult is it really to climb to the top? 

12:30 - #FocusOnOthers – What is the best way to confront tough decisions? 

15:32 - #BeingOpen - How hard it is to earn respect of your colleagues? 

17:23 - #SecondBest – Should you try to match someone else’s leadership style? 

23:12 - #Home – Meet Johan’s family and discover his ultimate energy source 

29:08 - #WorkLifeBlalance – What is the best way to lead a balanced life? 

35:48 - #LifeHack – Is there a way to avoid routine taking over? 

36:46 - #Leadership – Why is it important to let people make mistakes? 

42:53 - #Johan – The best advice for young leaders their career. 

 

Emma is a member of Oriflame’s Group Management team and leads our Research & Development area.
You probably expect a standard career story full of success. But today we have something different for you. Does your childhood impact your drive? How does it feel to be excluded? And what do you need to do to fit in?  

In this episode you will learn: 
1:32 - #Career – How can one mistake result in a successful career? 

10:24 - #Roots – Where does drive come from?  

17:45 - #ILoveMyJob – What does every young manager need to know? 

22:36 - #WorkLifeBalance – Is there a way to have it all? 

26:49 - #Lifehacks – Emma’s universal tool to help you lose weight, plan family time or apply to your business. 

33:20 - #HereAndNow – Why is it important to be in the moment? 

36:56 - #Emma – How perfect is picture-perfect, and what can you learn from Emma’s story? 

Welcome to "Behind the O" - a new exciting podcast hosted by Elena Aylott of Oriflame! In this series she is interviewing some of the brightest, smartest and most successful people in the company! What is their story? How did they get on top – and is there a price for success? Let’s discover it all together – let’s go Behind the O!