Malene Rydahl

Keynote speaker, writer, executive coach and pioneer of happiness, Malene Rydahl, has dedicated her career to improving the wellbeing of corporate clients. Inspired by the Danish leadership model, she tours the globe with her revolutionary ideology and methods for mental wellness, essential for businesses to embrace and nurture. As the author of the award-winning book, Happy as a Dane, which was named the 2014 Most Optimistic Book of the Year, Malene is credited for the recent happiness movement. As part of the official delegation of the French President Emmanuel Macron in 2018, an advisory committee of the Positive Economy Forum in 2012, and associate of 42° Raw, the Danish start-up, Malene has hands-on political and business experience.

As a keynote speaker, Malene is in high demand on the booking circuit. She connects with audiences on a personal level as she imparts her message; happy, engaged employees hold the key to business success. Able to discuss such topics as trust, purpose and interpersonal relationships, the multilingual speaker presents the conditions necessary for personal and professional growth, including autonomy, innovation and change management. Malene envisages a society where happiness and positive relationships are the central drive to success.

Coupled with an interactive Q&A session, Malene's keynote speeches discuss the importance of employee engagement, wellbeing and a work/life balance. In the current climate, nearly every industry is in a constant state of growth. Though this is pushing the potential for innovation, it also leaves many companies desperately trying to keep up with the frequent changes. Malene's speeches equip corporate audiences with the toolbox needed to stay ahead of the curve. Her passion for innovation sparks creativity and communication, inspiring greatness in audiences.

Following the Danish methodology for happiness, Malene gives audiences the freedom to be their true selves, live their lives to the fullest. Her executive coaching services are tailored to her clients, offering bespoke methods for peak performance. Inline with her Compass of Values, SMEs and larger corporations alike benefit from Malene's understanding of authentic leadership, teaching managers the art of empathy. From diffusing conflict to creating a positive public image, her positive influence positions her clients ahead of their market competitors.

Malene is a frequent speaker, appearing on TEDx, INSEAD and several elite schools. As a lecturer, she teaches at HEC Executive Education and Sciences Po Paris, both prestigious business schools. Having studied at the renowned School of Coaching Manning Inspire, Malene is a certified executive coach, a title that sets her apart from the rest. She was titled one of L’Express' 2012 24 Women of the Year, for her second book, Le Bonheur sans illusions, which tackles such topics as power, fame and beauty. Additional achievements include a degree in International Business Strategy from the Niels Brock business school, the medal of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and an honorary title of Goodwill Ambassador to Copenhagen.