Malene Rydahl

Malene Rydahl is a writer, keynote speaker, and executive coach, renowned for her expertise in fostering well-being and enhancing performance within organizations, drawing inspiration from the Danish leadership model. With an extensive background working with major French  and multinational corporations, Malene serves as a Senior Advisor at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and is a sought-after speaker for corporations and international institutions. For several years now, she has been a lecturer at the prestigious French school Sciences Po Paris in well- being and performance.

As a certified executive coach from Manning Inspire, a renowned coaching school in Copenhagen, Malene Rydahl offers bespoke individual and collective coaching programs for CEOs and managers, aimed at elevating employee engagement, well-being, and overall performance. Her passion for unlocking human potential has made her a respected figure in the corporate coaching landscape.

Malene gained global acclaim with her best-selling book, “Happy as a Dane,” published in over 12 languages, earning her the distinction of the most optimistic book of 2014. Through this work, she explores the secrets behind the happiness of the Danish people, connecting it to the profound impact of leadership styles on well-being, performance, and trust within organizations.

With 18 years of corporate experience, Malene Rydahl served as the Director of Corporate Communication for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts in EMEA, overseeing 42 hotels. Her outstanding contributions led to her recognition as one of the “24 Women of the Year” by the esteemed French magazine L’Express. Malene actively participated in the creation of the Positive Economy Forum, endorsed by the French President, and co-founded the innovative plant- based fast-food brand, 42 Raw, a pioneering concept in Europe.

Malene Rydahl extends her influence beyond the corporate world, advocating for empathy classes in French public schools. Supported by the Ministry of National Education and The Academy of Paris, her commitment to this cause is further highlighted in her latest book, “L’empathie ça s’apprend” (2024)

Her previous publications, “Le Bonheur sans illusions” (2017) and “Je te réponds…moi non plus” (2020) respectively delve into navigating disillusionment on the path to happiness and addressing the challenges of communication in the digital era.

Malene Rydahl holds a degree in international business strategy from the Niels Brock Business School of Copenhagen. Recognizing her significant contributions, the French state honored her with the medal of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2018. She also holds the esteemed title of Goodwill Ambassador to Copenhagen.

Born in Denmark, Malene has called Paris home for over 25 years, seamlessly blending her Danish roots with her rich experience in the vibrant French capital.