The winning perspective for business from an Olympic perspective.
From podiums to businesses. Elite performance in action.
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In this episode of In the Hot Seat, Birgit Skarstein (Paralympic powerhouse and Chief Inspiration Officer at Enfuce) joins host Denise Johansson to examine what elite performance in sports can teach us about leadership, resilience and results in business.
Together, they explore:
- How the grit of a Paralympian translates into boardroom decision-making and goal-setting.
- Why resilience isn’t just about bouncing back — but bending before you break.
- The discipline behind high achievement — and why planning beats motivation every time.
- How team dynamics and leadership quality can make or break performance at every level.
- What drew Birgit to Enfuce — and how inspiration will power the next chapter of growth.
Tune in for an unfiltered exchange on ambition, adaptability and building something worth fighting for.
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Chief Inspiration Officer | Paralympic World Champion | Accessibility Advocate
Birgit Skarstein, a Paralympic gold medallist and world champion in rowing and cross-country skiing, serves as Chief Inspiration Officer at Enfuce. In this pioneering role, she leverages her personal journey of resilience and excellence to motivate teams and foster a culture of determination within the fintech industry. Beyond athletics, Birgit is a passionate advocate for accessibility and inclusion, bringing her insights to global platforms such as TEDx and the World Economic Forum. She also champions initiatives that empower individuals to turn adversity into opportunity, inspiring purpose-driven leadership across sectors.
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Denise Johansson is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Enfuce, the first fintech in the world to put payment processing in the public cloud. Denise is a dynamic female innovator and leader with almost 20 years of experience in the payment industry.
Denise, whose expertise has been recognised by several initiatives including InspiringFifty, has helped numerous European fintechs and financial institutions enter new markets quickly with safe, secure, and scalable card products. She is committed to encouraging more women into fintech, inspiring them to set bold goals and work towards them.
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