In this episode, I sit down with Peter Volquards Ekstrøm - a seasoned managing director with a finance background and a career built inside owner-managed companies across Scandinavia and Europe. Peter recently made a bold life decision: leaving behind a long-established network in Aarhus to relocate to Malmö and take on a role in Germany, all in pursuit of something more meaningful - both personally and professionally.

What struck me most in our conversation was how clearly Peter understands his own motivations. We dig into what it really takes to make a courageous career move - not just the logistics, but the mindset behind it. Peter draws a sharp distinction I think every leader should sit with: working hard for something you don't care about is stress; working hard for something you care about is passion.

We also explore d ...