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“I could’ve used Karriereklubben myself when I started my career.” That’s how Caroline Rossmeisl explains the idea behind the podcast Karriereklubben, which she co-hosts with André Thormann and Nima Tisdall. Each week, the podcast tackles listeners’ career dilemmas, inviting three different business profiles to share their perspectives. Caroline is 27, a trained journalist, and has already worked with Børsen, Lunar, and Pandora. Today, she works in communications at Novo Nordisk.

In this interview, Caroline shares the story behind the podcast, the doubts she faced early in her career, who inspires her — and which guest she dreams of having on Karriereklubben.

Caroline, in short: What is Karriereklubben?

“Karriereklubben is a podcast that explores dilemmas in professional life. Each week, I invite three business professionals from different backgrounds to weigh in on three dilemmas we’ve received from our listeners — ranging from finding your path and passion in your career to tackling everyday challenges in the workplace.”

Caroline Rossmeisl

How did the idea for Karriereklubben come about?

“The idea came from the fact that I could have really used Karriereklubben myself when I was starting out in my career. I was completely overwhelmed by FOMO—what if I chose the wrong path? Everything sounded exciting, and I had no idea what the “right” choice was. I was almost so afraid of making the wrong decision that I found it hard to make any decision at all. I know that’s something many of our listeners can relate to. There are so many directions you can take in your career, and so much you don’t know when you’re just starting out. We felt there was a gap—there wasn’t really a place to get answers to the weird, difficult, or funny dilemmas that we all face and can see ourselves in.”

Why did you choose podcasting as your main format/channel?

“With a podcast, we could reach a broad audience and create a real conversation. The idea behind Karriereklubben is that listeners should feel like they’re sitting in on a coffee meeting with three great profiles offering advice on the exact challenge they’re facing themselves.”

Who is the podcast for?

“We especially want to reach the younger demographic in working life – our primary listeners are between 25 and 35 years old. But we’re actually seeing more and more from the older segment tuning in, and we’re really happy about that. It’s important to us to talk about the dilemmas Gen Z faces, and we hope we can help bridge the gap between generations.”

Which dilemma has left the biggest impression on you personally?

“There are so many that have moved me, and I’m truly honored that so many people are willing to share their stories with me and Karriereklubben. One of the special things about the podcast is how close we try to stay to our listeners. I want to break down the barrier between the people giving the advice and those receiving it. That’s why I also grab coffees, take virtual calls, and meet listeners for lunch.

Not long ago, I had lunch with a woman just about to enter the workforce. She has a mild form of OCD and wasn’t sure if there was room for her in large corporate environments. It took courage to share her dilemma. We first spoke virtually and later met in person. It really stuck with me because she had such a clear understanding of what she was good and less good at – and still, she doubted whether she belonged. I truly hope our conversation and the panel’s input gave her some useful perspectives and a bit more confidence going forward.”

Hvem eller hvad inspirerer dig? (Personligt og/eller professionelt)

“Sådan helt high level synes jeg, Oprah Winfrey er for cool. Hendes evne til at gøre samtalerne så nærværende og være autentisk er virkelig noget, jeg beundrer – og noget, jeg selv prøver at praktisere.
Lidt mere jordnært er jeg så heldig at være omgivet af en masse mennesker, der virkelig inspirerer mig. For hey – man gør ingenting alene. Karriereklubben blev også kun til en succes på grund af det hold, vi skabte sammen: Nima, André og jeg.

En af dem, der virkelig inspirerer mig er Sarah Fourian, som både er min samarbejdspartner og senere er blevet en nær ven. Hendes evne til at involvere og give videre inspirerer mig dybt. Det prøver jeg selv at praktisere helt konkret ved at have som mål, at jeg én gang om måneden dedikerer alle mine ressourcer, netværk, skills og tid til at hjælpe én person videre mod deres drøm.
Jeg var aldrig selv kommet i gang med Karriereklubben alene – så det betyder meget for mig at give det videre.”

What is the best advice you’ve received along the way?

“One of the pieces of advice that stands out the most to me is actually what got me started with Karriereklubben in the first place: The first step is being honest with yourself about what you dream of – and then saying it out loud. There are also many studies that show that being able to communicate what you want often helps steer you in the right direction. That’s why it’s always the advice I give others: Reach out, say it out loud, and try things out.”

What are the next steps for Karriereklubben?

“I have so many dreams for Karriereklubben. One of the things I really want to succeed in is using AI to make episodes available in English. I have many internationals in Denmark who are asking for the podcast in English – and this could really help people understand the Danish work culture and market, which can be hard to navigate if you’re coming from abroad. Additionally, we’ve started expanding the concept and doing more live podcasts – a format that really brings something special. It breaks down the barrier between panelists and listeners, giving people the chance to present their dilemmas directly. It always leads to really strong conversations.”

And lastly: Is there a special guest you dream of having on Karriereklubben?

“I think it would be so cool to have Margrethe Vestager on Karriereklubben – I mean, if I could manage to not be starstruck and actually have a meaningful conversation. I think she’s incredibly impressive – especially her calmness, which I truly admire. I’m really curious about what career advice she could give. I would definitely soak it all in,” concludes Caroline Rossmeisl.

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