Catarina Dolsten: From Medicine and Global Maternal Health to Healing Companies

In this episode of This Kaleidoscope Career, host HelenJonsen interviews Catarina Dolsten, a medical doctor turned management consultant, Catarina shares her journey from practicing medicine in Sweden to her work in maternal and child health in Sub-Saharan Africa and Bangladesh,and eventually founding the Aktum Group in the United States. Learn More about Catarina Dolstenon Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/crdolsten/And at Aktum Group https://www.aktumgroup.com/ Throughout the conversation, Catarina emphasizes theimportance of curiosity and adaptability in navigating career changes. She also discusses her experiences moving a family to a new country,  the cultural differences she observes, and howher throughline in diagnostics, analytics, and a love for people has propelled her into organizational management. This insightful conversation highlights how one can blenddiverse skills and experiences into a fulfilling and dynamic career. 00:00 The Importance of Curiosity00:30 Introduction to Kaleidoscope Career01:26 Meet Catarina Dolsten02:07 Early Career in Sweden04:15 Transition to the United States07:37 Working in Nonprofits13:48 Founding the Aktum Group21:57 Navigating the Pandemic as an Entrepreneur26:29 The Problem with Long Meetings27:53 Speed Round: Fun and Interests29:28 Dream Destinations and Food Adventures31:05 Hobbies and Cultural Interests34:46 Reflections on Career and Life Lessons42:27 Final Thoughts and Farewell Favorite Book: The Slave (a classic from 1962) https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-slave-isaac-bashevis-singer/1102949794