Episode Spotlight: Josefine Campbell

In this conversation, Danish executive coach, author, and four‑time national jiu‑jitsu champion Josefine Campbelltakes center stage to unpack her new book, '12 Tools for Managing a Selfish Leader: Unlocking Authenticity for Resilience'. Drawing on 25 years advising leaders at companies like Novo Nordisk, Carlsberg, and Maersk, she explains how to recognize a “me‑first” boss, safeguard your energy with her signature 'Power Barometer' exercise, and turn even the toughest workplace dynamics into a proving ground for personal growth.

Josefine’s martial‑arts mindset—stay alert, stay balanced, strike only when necessary—runs through each of her 12 practical tools. From setting non‑negotiable boundaries to choosing when it’s time to walk away, she shows listeners that authentic leadership starts with self‑awareness and intentional action, not titles or corner offices.

If her insights leave you fired up to reclaim your own workplace narrative, subscribe to Your Partner in Success Radio and catch every future episode. And if Josefine’s perspective resonated, a quick rating or review on your favorite podcast app helps more professionals discover her empowering approach.

Show Notes

How To Protect Yourself Against Selfish Leadership with my Guest Josephine Campbell 

Today, we're joined by Josefine Campbell, a renowned executive coach and founder of Campbell Co., a leading leadership development consulting firm that works with multinational companies like McDonald’s, Deloitte, Maersk, Novo Nordisk, and the Carlsberg Group. Josefine's approach combines practicality with pragmatism, focusing on developing strengths for positive change. As a four-time Danish jiu-jitsu champion, she brings a unique perspective on resilience and leadership.

Josefine was here about a year ago discussing her book "Power Barometer," which emphasizes energy management for peak performance. Today, we're exploring her latest book, "12 Tools for Managing a Selfish Leader," which is right here on my desk. Let's dive into her insights on leadership and personal growth.

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