Erik Fernholm

He has dedicated his entire career to unraveling how personal growth connects to building a sustainable society and this devotion and expertise has made him one of Europe’s most sought-after keynote speakers.

For the past 15 years Erik has communicated the importance of inner development and created spaces for it to unfold globally. Today he is one of the leading voices of this important conversation. Supporting leaders, politicians, philanthropists and organisations in their understanding of how to bring the power of evidence based inner development to leadership, sustainability and systemic change. Shaping a future that aligns with the deepest needs of humanity and the planet.

Initiatives

29k Foundation

The world’s first platform making mental health and inner development tools available to millions. Together with the Swedish government and the Ekskäret, Norrsken, Stenbeck (HSS) and Persson foundations, the goal over the next three years is to measurably strengthen 5 million people’s ability to create a more sustainable world – free of charge for users. Winner of Best Hidden Gem 2023 by Google.

Inner Development Goals

A communications framework defining what skills are necessary for building a sustainable future and planet, specifically to reach the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Implemented by governments like Costa Rica and the US, in corporations like IKEA, Volvo, Novartis and with 700+ IDG-hubs globally.

Ekskäret Foundation

The Ekskäret Foundation aims to facilitate the co-creation of a more conscious and sustainable society with a focus on the connection between life-long personal inner development and growth and societal development. Erik is Chair of the board & part of leadership from the initiation.