Fredrik Härén's Blog, page 46
April 8, 2013
Ideas Island #2 (Vifärnaholme, Stockholm, Sweden)
General info about Ideas Island.
Ideas Island was created as a safe haven for creatives. A place made to inspire and motivate people with great ideas to make those ideas happen. Created to give creative people the time and space needed to sit down and focus on their ideas – while at the same time feeling great. And to let them stay on the island without having to pay us anything.
So in short: You get your own private island that you can stay on for up to two weeks and you do not pay us anything. (You only have to pledge to give US$ 1.000 to a charity of our choice.)
If you get to go you have the whole island for yourself, so you can be alone with your ideas.
Why is Fredrik Härén doing this?
Because:
1) Fredrik knows that the best ideas come when you are alone in a relaxing place, which makes private islands perfect for idea generation.
2) Fredrik feels that it is wrong to charge people to stay on the islands. He does not want to make money on your creative process.
Ideas Island is his way of giving back to the world. A way of encouraging creativity. And he is happy to take the cost of running and developing the three Ideas Islands.
If you feel the urge to get away to a private island to sit and develop some great ideas, then read the rest of the information here and feel free to apply to be one of the lucky ones that get to go.
About Ideas Island #2 (Vifärnaholme, Stockholm, Sweden)
Ideas Island #2 is a 7 000 sqm big, private island close to Stockholm, Sweden, that you get exclusive access to. Yes, you get the whole island to yourself so that you can focus on finalizing what ever idea you want to make happen.
It has been created to make it as inspiring, relaxing and enjoying as possible to sit and work on ideas.
The house.
The house is not big (65 sqm), but since the house is located in the middle of the Island it is alway only a few meters to the water on all sides. The closeness to the water will inspire you.
The house will sleep about 6 people in 5 beds in 4 bedrooms (+ one small guest cabin.)
The house is not fancy, but a typical Swedish summer house. It has running water, electricity, washer, heating and water closet etc.
The house might be basic, but the island is magical. It has its own beach, its own dock, plenty of room room to run around, and yet small enough to always be close to water.
Even though it is one of the 10 most central private islands in Stockholm the island feels very isolated and secluded once you are on it. In most directions you see nothing but water and trees, yet you always know you are close to civilisation.
You get to the island by rowing about 200 meters.
How to apply to stay on Ideas Island #2, Vifärnaholme, Stockholm, Sweden.
Want to stay at Ideas Island #2?
Please email us at ideasisland@interesting.org.
1) write your name & email.
2) Add a short message about who you are and why you want to stay at the island
3) Tell us which week (or weeks) you would like to go and how many you will be coming.
4) Confirm that you are willing to pledge US$ 1.000 to charity.
Ideas Island – Make your ideas come true.
Please note!
Entries that doesn’t have ALL of the 4 above points answered will NOT be processed.
Please understand that since we we do this for FREE we ONLY have time and resources to handle enquries that are complete and that include all required information. If you are serious about wanting to go, then enter as much information as possible. Thank you.
If you have any questions you can contact us at ideasisland@interesting.org or call +65 96330421. (Singapore time.)
We prefer email.
(Ps. All pictures are courtesy of Skeppsholmen Fastighetsmäkleri | Sotheby’s International Realty)
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Ideas Island #1 (Palawan Philippines)
General info about Ideas Island.
Ideas Island was created as a safe haven for creatives. A place made to inspire and motivate people with great ideas to make those ideas happen. Created to give creative people the time and space needed to sit down and focus on their ideas – while at the same time feeling great. And to let them stay on the island without having to pay us anything.
So in short: You get your own private island that you can stay on for up to two weeks and you do not pay us anything. (You only have to pledge to give US$ 1.000 to a charity of our choice.)
If you get to go you have the whole island for yourself, so you can be alone with your ideas.
Why is Fredrik Härén doing this?
Because:
1) Fredrik knows that the best ideas come when you are alone in a relaxing place, which makes private islands perfect for idea generation.
2) Fredrik feels that it is wrong to charge people to stay on the islands. He does not want to make money on your creative process.
Ideas Island is his way of giving back to the world. A way of encouraging creativity. And he is happy to take the cost of running and developing the three Ideas Islands.
If you feel the urge to get away to a private island to sit and develop some great ideas, then read the rest of the information here and feel free to apply to be one of the lucky ones that get to go.
About Ideas Island #1 (Palawan, Philippines).
Ideas Island #1 is a 30 000 sqm big, private island in Palawan, Philippines that you get exclusive access to. Yes, you get the whole island to yourself so that you can focus on finalizing what ever idea you want to make happen.
It has been created to make it as inspiring, relaxing and enjoying as possible to sit and work on ideas.
The house.
Overlooking lush mangroves and sprawling mountains the view from the house will inspire you to think fresh and big ideas.
The house is not big (50 sqm), but since one whole side of the house is without walls the building is opening itself up for great views that inspire new thoughts and ideas.
The villa has two bed rooms with super King size beds and a large living room – or “thinking room” as we like to call it. All rooms – even the shower – have a view. The house is simple, but beautiful. It is totally built out of bamboo and other natural materials.
Food for thought …
Fish and crabs caught at the island. Cashew nuts and a few coconuts grow near your house.
Fresh and delicious home cooked food delivered to your doorstep gives you the energy you need to work on your ideas.
Chilled fruit juices is in the fridge. Cold, refreshing and great tasting natural spring water – that is safe to drink – comes out of the tap.
You will live – and eat – like a King.
How to apply to stay on Ideas Island Palawan.
Want to stay at Ideas Island Palawan?
Please email us at ideasisland@interesting.org.
1) write your name & email.
2) Add a short message about who you are and why you want to stay at the island
3) Tell us which week (or weeks) you would like to go and how many you will be coming.
4) Confirm that you are willing to pledge US$ 1.000 to charity.
Ideas Island – Make your ideas come true.
Please note!
Entries that doesn’t have ALL of the 4 above points answered will NOT be processed.
Please understand that since we we do this for FREE we ONLY have time and resources to handle enquries that are complete and that include all required information. If you are serious about wanting to go, then enter as much information as possible. Thank you.
If you have any questions you can contact us at ideasisland@interesting.org or call +65 96330421. (Singapore time.)
We prefer email.
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March 28, 2013
News for March.
After launching “One World. One Company.” last month it was very fitting that March was again a very global month for Fredrik.
In 17 days in March he spoke in:
Cambodia, Singapore, Norway, Sweden, Abu Dhabi and Indonesia.
Traveling to different places means nothing unless you also learn. So in March Fredrik learnt (amongst other things) about:
How the tape industry is being changed by the mobile phone business while speaking for Tesa.
How mobile payments in Africa is driving the digital money industry while speaking for Visa.
How the renewable energy sector is changing while speaking for Siemens.
What the future of search looks like while speaking for Finn.no.
How much food is wasted by commercial airlines while speaking for Jeppesen.
and
How the drive for more nutritious food in developing countries is driving growth, while speaking for Danone.
As a bonus he also got to:
See how the ancient builders of Angkor Wat in Cambodia built their temples.
Learn how the drivers of jeeps tackle the sand dunes by attending a dessert safari.
And much, much more.
Not bad for a month where Fredrik took 12 days off to be on paternity leave with his newborn, baby girl.
Quote of the Month:
“Fredrik’s presentation was very well received by our audience. Although I had experienced it before and knew what was coming, it was again very stimulating and motivating for me personally.”
- Andrea Stumpf, Jeppesen. (Who booked Fredrik for two of their mayor customer conferences in the last 6 month.)
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March 16, 2013
Awarded “Certified Speaking Professional (SCP)”
The Global Speakers Federation has 6,000 speakers as members. Less than 700 are CSP’s. In Asia there are only 10. One of them is now me.
After being a full time professional speaker (and author) for 12+ years who has spoken in 45+ countries I am very proud to be part of this professional and exclusive group of speakers.
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February 28, 2013
News February.
In February the focus was on the launch of Fredrik’s new book: “One World. One Company.”
The book is off to a great start.
More than 10 000 copies (!) had been ordered before the launch of the book!
(The average business book sells less than 3500 copies.)
More than 250 people gathered at the launch of the book at Raffles Hotel on Feb 27.
Also in February:
1) Fredrik Härén was awarded: CSP – Certified Speaking Professional as one of only 10 in Asia, and one of less than 700 in the whole world.
2) Of course Fredrik also did some speaking engagements around the world. One extra fun booking was to be the keynote speaker at a marketing conference in Jakarta (Where he got the highest mark of all the speakers in the evaluations). Another interesting booking was to speak on the future of school in the Swedish Parliament for the political party “Centern”.
Quote of the month:
“Thank you so much for your speech. Your thoughts are 100 years ahead of ours here in Indonesia.”
- One of the participants of Indonesia Brand Summit.
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