My Work
How do we measure impact? While our work helps clients achieve quantifiable goals, we also embrace the qualitative. Below is a holistic snapshot of some of our partners’ journeys, in their own words.
What I’ve Learned as an Entrepreneur in Finland for over 7 Years
When I became an entrepreneur in 2018, I didn’t have a roadmap. I didn’t even have the language. I was new to Finland, transitioning from a career in the global container shipping industry and barely speaking Finnish. Everyone told me to take the safer route: apply...
What We Do With Our Voices: Reflections from UN Women’s Beijing+30 in Helsinki
On May 3rd, I stood at the Finlandia Hall in Helsinki—a historic venue for an even more historic occasion: the 30-year anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. I wasn’t alone. I stood with women (and men) from across the globe. From Central Asia...
Rebuilding Trust in a Power-Hungry, AI-Driven World: Reflections from TEDxVaasa
I’ve just returned from Vaasa—still buzzing, still processing, still full of gratitude. Last week, I had the privilege of standing on the TEDxVaasa stage, sharing a message I believe we all need to hear right now: trust is not a nice-to-have—it’s our glue, our anchor,...
What I Learned from Hosting a Podcast in My Fifth Language
“Suomen kieli ei ole helppo – mutta se on täynnä mahdollisuuksia.” On Finnish Language Day, I want to share something close to my heart—and my tongue. Hosting the Suomi+ Podcast was one of the most humbling and empowering experiences I’ve had in my career. It wasn’t...
Why I Started the 100 SHEroes Campaign: Honoring the Women Who Move Us
Lately, the backlash against women’s rights has been loud. From boardrooms to ballot boxes, from tech labs to teachers’ lounges... And in moments like this, when the noise tries to drown out progress, I wanted to do something simple but powerful:Shine a light on the...
How do you make panel discussions more engaging?
If you’ve ever planned an event, you know the feeling—you want it to be engaging, inclusive, and unforgettable. You want people to leave moved, not just with another tote bag full of flyers. Last year, I spent a lot of time thinking about how to make events more...
Wrapping Up 2024: DEI Progress and What’s Next for 2025
Season's greetings! As the year ends, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how far we’ve come in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) — and where we need to go next. 2024 was a year of action and evolution in DEI. Here's a look back and some insights for 2025:📊 2024...
Bold Ideas for Event Organizers in 2025: How to Create Events That Truly Connect
If you’ve ever planned an event, you know the feeling—you want it to be engaging, inclusive, and unforgettable. You want people to leave moved, not just with another tote bag full of flyers. Last year, I spent a lot of time thinking about how to make events more...
Why we Need to Acknowledge the Power Of Volunteering
Volunteering is a powerful tool for inclusion. We need to measure the impact one billion volunteers have on the SDGs, and offer more appreciation for volunteers and the hard work they do.
From Graduation Uncertainty to Professional Growth: Tips for Job Searching
In 2008, fresh out of Aarhus Business School, I faced a harsh reality. I had just six months to secure a job in Denmark, or I'd be forced to leave indefinitely. The financial crisis had decimated job prospects in communications, and I was grappling with visa issues...
Six Proven Networking Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Read more about my six proven networking strategies for entrepreneurs. Click the link below: Read More
Celebrating the Day of Seafarers: A Personal Reflection
Today, on the Day of Seafarers, I want to share some thoughts and experiences from my time as a Purchasing and Supply Chain Coordinator at Nordic Tankers. This role taught me so much about the importance of seamless operations, cost optimization, and, most...
My Nordic Edge: Bridging Cultures and Driving DEI Across the Nordics
As a DEI expert and consultant who speaks Danish and Finnish, my work often takes me across the Nordic countries, where I engage with diverse audiences to foster inclusive environments. Here, I want to share some of my recent experiences and insights, highlighting the...
Reflecting on Six Months of Growth and Gratitude 2024
What's your most powerful lesson in the past six months? Reflecting on the past six months, I feel a profound sense of gratitude, joy, and hope! Half of the year flashed by, and I'm overwhelmed with excitement. Here’s a quick rundown of what I’ve been up to, the...
The Future of Community – What I Learned from Running my Webcast #RiseinUnity
I launched the webcast #RiseinUnity during the initial outbreak of COVID, a period marked by significant uncertainty and isolation. As the world grappled with physical separation and confinement, the value and necessity of community became strikingly apparent to me....
Energizing Lindström Group for Excellence
Kicking off the year with a fantastic keynote at the Growth Forum 'Energized for Excellence' hosted by Lindström Group, a 175-year-old Finnish service company. It was heartwarming to be welcomed with open arms, quite literally! My previous talk on 'force-hugging...
Keynote Speaking at the Talent Forum Vaasa
Two impactful forums have happened this week: the annual World Economic Forum in Davos where some of my good contacts are, and there's the Talent Vaasa Forum which I had the honor to be a part of. 😊 On January 16, I had the honor of addressing two important groups...
Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion: My Nomination for the Liva Echwald Award at the Nordic Women in Tech Awards 2023
Last week, I had the honor of being nominated for the Liva Echwald Award at the Nordic Women in Tech Awards 2023, a recognition that took place in Iceland. The event celebrated the accomplishments of women making significant contributions to the tech industry in the...
Kamilla & Kemira
Kamilla hosts Kemira’s Leadership Forum in Helsinki, discussing geopolitics, climate change, human rights, sustainability, ESG, AI, the future of work, and facilitating a Q&A.
The Significance of Employer Image in Attracting Job Seekers to New Workplaces
View the article on Koillis Sanomat in Finnish here. Article summarized in English below. The Significance of Employer Image in Attracting Job Seekers to New Workplaces - Communication and Community Experts at Entrepreneurs' Morning Coffee in Kuusamo Regional...
Overcoming Challenges in Mobilizing Finnish Russian-Speaking Communities for Elections
Learn about the difficulties encountered in engaging the Russian-speaking population in Finland for elections. Explore issues of trust, integration, and political attention, along with the impact of discrimination, dual citizenship, and foreign labor. Discover the importance of increased engagement and potential bureaucratic reforms to address labor shortages effectively.
Global Dignity: Overview for 2020 and 2021
Despite the difficult years behind us and still ongoing pandemic, global dignity FInland team has been offering small and sizable events which raise topics of belonging, resilience, overcoming racism and life situations.
Hanken HIT – from initiative to recognised model for other Finnish HEIs. Overview of 2 year consulting task for the Hanken School of Economics.
During the last three weeks in an ongoing COVID pandemic, millions of people across the US and worldwide have taken to the streets and raised their voices in response to the killing of George Floyd by a policeman. Solidarity protests also took place in Helsinki, Tampere, and Turku voicing issues of inequality, discrimination, and unequal justice.
Why we Need to Acknowledge the Power Of Volunteering
Volunteering is a powerful tool for inclusion. We need to measure the impact one billion volunteers have on the SDGs, and offer more appreciation for volunteers and the hard work they do.
Building Common Resilience towards Equality, Antiracism and equal Opportunities
During the last three weeks in an ongoing COVID pandemic, millions of people across the US and worldwide have taken to the streets and raised their voices in response to the killing of George Floyd by a policeman. Solidarity protests also took place in Helsinki, Tampere, and Turku voicing issues of inequality, discrimination, and unequal justice.
How to Prosper as an Immigrant Woman in Finland – Interview with Neighbourhood Mothers
Volunteering is a great opportunity to connect with the society you live in as an immigrant. My story of how I became a consultant on diversity and inclusion, and how I learned to thrive as an immigrant woman.
What I Learned from Being a TEDx Speaker – 8 Tips on Better Public Speaking
Everything I learned from giving my own TEDx talk and how you can get on the big stage as well.
Why Your Identity is Nothing to Be Ashamed Of — Uncovering Racism and Discovering Dignity
When I moved to the Nordics, I realized how much my identity was shaped by being a foreigner. My insights on how we can (re)discover dignity and uncover racism.
What we can Learn from the Shipping Industry about Safety Culture
Safety culture needs to be enforced by the people in the company. What you can learn from the shipping industry on creating an inclusive safety culture that works.
One Year after Meeting Obama
After meeting Barack Obama in person I got inspired to lead as an example. Find out all the things I achieved in the year since I met him.
How I got to Meet Obama at Town Hall Europe
I was invited to meet Barack Obama together with other European Leaders at Town Hall Europe in Berlin. My impressions from the day.
The Missing Link in Making Diversity & Inclusion Work in Finland: Investing in Social Capital
We need to invest into inclusion and diversity in Finnish businesses. The key to success is in social capital.
What Finland Can (and Must) learn from Talent Boost Summit 2018
The second annual Talent Boost Summit took place in Tampere, Finland and gathered under the same roof some 300 important decision makers, companies’ representatives and entrepreneurs to promote employment of international talent.
Top 7 Trends in Meetings & Events 2018 – Why a Good (Event) Experience should be a Human Right!
Seven trends for meetings and events that emerged in 2018. Learn how to create an entertaining conference that people truly remember.
Steering Anthony Veder Towards Inclusive Leadership
Anthony Veder, a Rotterdam-based gas shipping company, invited Kamilla Sultanova to lead two 1.5-hour DEI leadership seminars in January and April 2024.
Her expertise in container and tanker shipping, coupled with her DEI consulting experience, made her the ideal candidate to bridge cultural gaps between sea officers, office staff, and company management.
