Torben Soelvsteen

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Leadership Expert & Organisational Psychologist | Director at Small & Mighty Group @ Small and Mighty Group
brisbane, queensland, australia
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About Torben Soelvsteen

I offer a diverse blend of knowledge and experience, having worked in high-profile leadership positions with corporate organisations, NFPs, and defence and emergency crisis management services.Coming from Denmark, I established my global career working in the UK and EMEA, followed by Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific markets. I have held several C-level and advisory positions as an employee, board member and consultant. Areas of expertise: ➔ leadership and management ➔ organisational psychology ➔ development and implementation of education and training programs ➔ strategic sales B2B, B2C and business development ➔ service, service concepts and customer journey ➔ human resources and stakeholder management ➔ project and change management ➔ board member and Chair➔ disaster and crisis managementApplying the Scandinavian model of leadership, my approach to business and stakeholder engagement is highly adaptable, modern and progressive. It stimulates collaboration, creativity and innovation. My focus is on responsibility and accountability combined with delegation, which, in return, creates an empowering and enabling environment. Notable career achievements:⭐ Co-founded and developed Denmark’s first state-approved retail leadership education awarded at a Bachelor of Commerce level, plus a micro-credential system still in place today. This was developed with KEA Copenhagen Business School, the Danish Chamber of Commerce, the Danish Government Department of Education, the European Union and several major retail brands and organisations. ⭐ Led Australian Red Cross Disaster Recovery deployment teams during the 2019 Townsville Floods, including the provision of mental first aid, emergency evacuation centres and community hubs. ⭐ Set up an emergency evacuation centre during the Australian Bushfires and was the Australian media liaison for the Danish Red Cross and national press.⭐ Selected by the Danish Department of Foreign Affairs to be part of the team sent to the Baltic countries (Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia) to inspire and train primary and secondary school leaders to transform their education system following the collapse of the Eastern Block.⭐ Co-author of The Excellent Customer Experience book - the first in a series of "How to" publications that support employees & managers in their daily work of giving customers an excellent customer experience. The book ensures an understanding of what customers should experience and gives inspiration on how to work with your customer journey and set a service baseline.

Torben Soelvsteen's Current Company Details
Small and Mighty Group

Small And Mighty Group

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Leadership Expert & Organisational Psychologist | Director at Small & Mighty Group
brisbane, queensland, australia
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Torben Soelvsteen Work Experience Details
  • Small And Mighty Group
    Executive Director
    Small And Mighty Group 2019 - Present
    Brisbane, Australia
    Small and Mighty's mission is to connect and empower businesses by providing a comprehensive range of expertise. From marketing to organisational psychology, technology to strategy, we offer a toolbox brimming with essential tools to elevate your goals and propel your business towards a more sustainable future. Small and Mighty Group consist of 3 divisions: Small + Mighty, Industry Commercialisation Agency and the Retail Academy. We have consultants around the world and work globally. As a director of this company and working globally across the 3 divisions, I work with businesses to develop their leaders, change management, service, sales, Crowdsource funding, commercialisation, coaching, mental health and other projects using my extensive background in leadership, organisational psychology, and sales. To learn more, visit smallmightygroup.com or industrycommercialisation.com
  • Specsavers
    Mentor Education Program Specialist (Northern Europe)
    Specsavers 2022 - Present
    Denmark
    As part of the Specsavers Graduate Program I create and deliver the train-the-trainer program for store managers across all store in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland.
  • Specsavers
    Leadership Development Specialist (Northern Europe)
    Specsavers 2020 - Present
    Denmark
  • Glt
    Sales Training & Coaching Lead
    Glt 2024 - Present
    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
  • 'After The Fires' - Australian Government Initiative
    Member Of The Board Of Advisors
    'After The Fires' - Australian Government Initiative Aug 2020 - May 2024
    Australia
    A study into the wellbeing and resilience of Australia’s first line responders following the 2019-20 Bushfires. The University of Western Australia, Flinders University and The Road Home have been funded by the Australian Government to study the impacts of the 2019-20 bushfire season on the wellbeing of first responders. The research will build on Answering The Call: the first National Mental Health and Wellbeing Study of Police and Emergency Services in 2018. Answering the Call surveyed over 21,000 first responders, including over 5,000 rural fire service and SES volunteers.
  • Southern Green Gas
    Investment Attraction Specialist
    Southern Green Gas 2023 - 2024
    Australia
  • Tekcyte Limited
    Growth Specialist
    Tekcyte Limited 2022 - 2024
    Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
  • Alongside Australia
    Non Executive Director
    Alongside Australia 2019 - May 2023
    Australia
    Alongside PTSD is an established not-for-profit organisation who develop and implement education and support programs for the partners and families of people working in police, fire, ambulance, defence and other emergency services. Our programs focus on building resilience, trauma and mental health.As Board Director I am responsible for:*Advising the CEO and Board on commercial business development strategies*Providing guidance on educational course content and programs*Overseeing financial and operational aspects of the organisation*Identifying new partnership opportunities for programs and services with defence and emergency services across Australia.
  • Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd
    Leadership Development Specialist
    Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd 2019 - Aug 2022
    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    ATSILS provides professional and culturally competent legal services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Queensland and is funded by the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department. Our services are aimed at community legal education, Human Rights, prevention and early intervention initiatives.I work alongside the CEO and executive team to create strategies and implement ways to develop and improve director and manager level leadership skills and capabilities. Across the 23 Queensland offices, I develop managers who are solicitors and barristers and representing our indigenous clients.
  • Australian Red Cross
    Disaster Recovery Specialist
    Australian Red Cross Apr 2019 - Aug 2019
    Brisbane, Australia
    I was engaged on a contract basis to work with the Emergency Services division following the 2019 Townsville floods. My role focus is to increase business efficiencies, processes and training and provide strategic advice.
  • Tamigo
    Chief Executive Officer (Apac)
    Tamigo Oct 2017 - 2019
    Gold Coast, Queensland
    Tamigo offers small to large-sized organisations software solutions to manage their workforce including rostering, sales, time and attendance optimisation. Responsible for establishing the company and product adoption across the Australian and Asia-Pacific market from the ground up. Including: • Business network development (actively involved in committees, boards, business hubs and associations) • Liaising with industry organisations (e.g. Austrade, Danish Trade Council.) • Sales negotiations and contractual account management • Financial management (inc. budgeting, forecasting and reporting)
  • Tamigo
    Chief Commercial Officer
    Tamigo Jan 2017 - Feb 2018
    Denmark
    Reporting directly to the CEO, responsible for: • Developing and implementing sales strategies for the European and Australian market targeting retail, hospitality, health and government organisations. • Building sales pipelines, setting and reaching sales targets. • Product workshops and training session for new customers. • New customer acquisition and contract negotiations. • Ongoing account management and customer service. • Marketing and promotions to develop sales, brand loyalty and recognition. • Preparing quotes and business proposals for potential customers. • Overseeing outbound sales and projects in Denmark and the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Solaris (Sunglass)
    Director Of Operations
    Solaris (Sunglass) 2014 - 2016
    Denmark
    I led the introduction and roll-out of the Solaris sunglasses brand in Denmark. Solaris is an international brand-driven out of France (similar to Sunglass Hut in Australia).• Leading and conducting weekly Solaris meetings with supply, sales and marketing divisions to coordinate actions.• Oversee and monitor Solaris sales and conduct monthly and weekly meetings with Solaris HQ in France and Solaris group in Denmark on sales strategies, projects and sales targets.• Creating brand and product education.• Overseeing training of staff.
  • Synoptik
    National Sales Trainer
    Synoptik 2012 - 2016
    Denmark
    GrandVision is a global leader in optical retail and operates in more than 40 different countries. The stores operate under well-known local retail banners including OPSM, Solaris, Synoptik, Sunglass Island, Vision Express. Working alongside the CEO and executive management team, I was responsible for training, development of content for courses and e-learning. Developing of store and regional managers and employees across the Synoptik brand's 102 stores. • Worked on projects with the supply and marketing divisions including customer loyalty programs, maximising customer conversion, creating repeat customers and preventing churn. • Oversaw the development and introduction of external and internal marketing campaigns. • Identified, developed and implemented a new customer experience journey and working with HR to develop staff education tools for roll-out nationally. • Sales, leadership and management training and coaching for regional sales and store managers. • Worked closely with HR to create a series of staff training courses including onboarding, recruiting, talent and leadership management (nationally accredited), product knowledge and assessments. • Project managed the development and implementation of the Synoptik Excellent Customer Service Program.
  • Kea - Københavns Erhvervsakademi
    Co-Founder Of The Retail Academy / Course Writer And Developer (Retail And International Trade)
    Kea - Københavns Erhvervsakademi 2011 - 2012
    Denmark
    KEA – Copenhagen School of Business, Design and Technology, is a school of higher education in Copenhagen, Denmark. It enrols approximately 7,800 students each year with 600 employees at eight locations in and around Copenhagen. I was Co-Founder and course writer of the Retail Academy which was developed in collaboration with 20 large scale organisations (e.g. McDonald's, Toys R Us, The Body Shop and Peugeot) public sector leaders in Brussels, Denmark's Ministry for Education, Danish Chamber of Commerce and the European Union who granted the Retail Academy project funding. My focus was on: • Development of the 3-year education program. • Teaching and assessment of students. • Sale of education and customer contact. • Project management
  • Kea Kompetence
    Lecturer In Management And Leadership Focusing On Retail & Industry
    Kea Kompetence 2011 - 2012
    Denmark
    Subjects taught included: - Concept Management- Personal Leadership- Sales Management- Store Economy- Store Optimisation- HR and Business Law. - LEANI was recognised by the state of Denmark as a censor at the Bachelor of Commerce and Diploma programs level.
  • Hang On Consulting
    Managing Director
    Hang On Consulting 2008 - 2011
    Denmark
    Delivered leadership development, sales training, profiling and team building services for clients from FMCG, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, defence and transport industries.Key achievements included: - Development and implementation of a new sales and customer service experience for COOP with Selandia Retail, which was rolled out nationally.COOP is Denmark's largest supermarket chain with 1,200 stores, 35,000 employees and a turnover of 43.7 billion. -Creating and delivering a 12-week staff training and education program at Toms/ Anthon Berg. Toms is the largest manufacturer of candy and chocolate in Denmark with 830 employees and a turnover of 1.4 billion. The delivery of this work led to a 3-year external training partnership between TOMS and Hang On.- I was the external training / HR partner for Royal Copenhagen helping RC move production into Thailand and working with remaining employees in Denmark. Royal Copenhagen has a turnover of 41.6 million and is present in 31 markets worldwide.
  • Gordios Training
    Recruitment And Training Specialist
    Gordios Training 2007 - 2008
    Denmark
    - Recruitment Search and Selection of sales representatives, Key Account Managers, Business Unit Managers and Sales Managers for clients including Unilever, Novartis and RYOBI.- Leadership training, team building and sales training for clients including Unomecial and HILTI.

Torben Soelvsteen Skills

Coaching Leadership Development Team Building Talent Management Change Management Management Leadership Recruiting Sales Management Organizational Development Training Performance Management Retail Team Leadership Executive Coaching Personal Development Sales Human Resources Management Consulting Consulting

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