In this episode, I speak with Fredrik Norman, whose story captures Norway’s remarkable transformation, from a country built on fishing to one where new generations could freely choose their path. We spoke about navigating career choices in a rapidly changing economy, and Fredrik’s journey through the energy industry, a path we both share, before he moved into public service. We also touched on marriage in a two-career household, and how identity evolves as work and family life intersect. Outs...
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In this episode, I speak with Fredrik Norman, whose story captures Norway’s remarkable transformation, from a country built on fishing to one where new generations could freely choose their path. We spoke about navigating career choices in a rapidly changing economy, and Fredrik’s journey through the energy industry, a path we both share, before he moved into public service. We also touched on marriage in a two-career household, and how identity evolves as work and family life intersect. Outs...
Gul Rukh Rahman - The Rebel from Peshawar on the Politics of Philanthropy
At the Coalface
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3 months ago
Gul Rukh Rahman - The Rebel from Peshawar on the Politics of Philanthropy
In this episode, I speak with Gul Rukh Rahman, a woman whose life and work cross continents, cultures, and the fault lines of global politics. Born in Pakistan and raised in countries including Libya and Saudi Arabia, Gul moved to the US for university before settling in Europe 15 years ago. She grew up in conservative Peshawar in the protective bubble of a military family, yet in a region marked by instability and violence, including bomb blasts during Eid celebrations. Family expectations c...
At the Coalface
In this episode, I speak with Fredrik Norman, whose story captures Norway’s remarkable transformation, from a country built on fishing to one where new generations could freely choose their path. We spoke about navigating career choices in a rapidly changing economy, and Fredrik’s journey through the energy industry, a path we both share, before he moved into public service. We also touched on marriage in a two-career household, and how identity evolves as work and family life intersect. Outs...
