Praise°

Praise for David’s Branding, Art Direction & Thought Leadership:

“Thank you David for a fantastic speech. You should become a speechwriter for our politicians.”
— Per Stenkrona, Licensed doctor, specialist in Psychiatry

“David belongs to the world’s elite within his field.”
— Joakim Karlsson, Chairman at SIPF – Swedish Sports Psychology Association

“David possesses a genius of creative talent and an impressive mind.”
— Håkan Palm, Communications strategist and Board member of Karolinska Institutet, Mercedes, ICA, education manager at SEB & winner of the Golden Egg

“Thank you for delivering the four best speeches of this year—the greatest I have ever heard in my entire life.”
— Margurite Cederberg

Praise for David’s book: 10 Steps to Conquering the World:

”David could be the most important philosopher of our time.”
— James, Philosopher, California

”The last important book written by mankind — a bible for the younger generation.”
— Robert, Angel Investor, Sweden

”Publish this book, for God’s sake. It is extremely well-written and well-formulated.”
— Henrik, Specialist Doctor & Psychiatrist, Sweden

”I like the clarity of your flow, rigor, and choice of words… You are truly a skilled writer in a way that Wilber never was.”
— Robert, Opera Singer, Sweden

”I feel like calling you master. Where did all this come from? It’s a package of aporia.”
— Elzbieta, Master of Philosophy, Poland

”Exquisite. A design with carefully selected typeface and illustrations that connect to the book’s golden age.”
— Gunnar, Art Director, Sweden

”For someone raised in the ‘old school’ of beautiful typography and elegant layout, this is a dream — and rare today.”
— Urban, Manager & Sponsor Agent, Sweden

”The personal stories, combined with rigorous analysis and insight from multiple fields, make this a fascinating and unique read.”
— Teppo, PhD Particle Physics, MIT, Massachusetts

”This book is definitely out of this world.”
— Alexa, Nomadic Artist, South Africa

”Have you started your cult yet?” 😎
— Jimmy, Investor & Day Trader, USA

Praise for David’s 1on1-Coaching:

“After talking to David, I always feel that I have received a new insight or epiphany. Whether it’s on relationships, self-development, business plans or philosophical thoughts, I leave the discussion with a stronger motivation, deeper understanding and alot of new ideas and perspectives. Thanks to the many books and theories he has studied, he always manages to recommend something that I can read about the subject that helps and stimulates me even more. It feels like his brain is a human library filled with the best of psychology, philosophy, personal development and relationship theories. He has the ability to listen, understand in depth, and analyze the problem. Instead of throwing out a response or forcing a solution, he helps you to gain the insights and knowledge needed to understand and come up with the solution in your own way, which is incredibly important as they both strengthen your own self-esteem and broadens your own perspective. In simple ways he applies his own conversational perspective to the lives of others. David gives the people around him a sense of courage to accomplish larger things than they dare to challenge themselves with, and to take steps they would otherwise not dare to take. He seems to have a natural instinct for wanting to help every person who comes in his way. His genuine concern and interest in the individual shines through, whether in his professional role or just as a fellow human being. David discovers opportunities where others find excuses, sees chances where others see risks, and he dares to believe that everything is possible; that you can change not only yourself, but the world we live in. His driving force and motivation seems to consist in helping others reach their goals and to develop, and in this way he manages to change the world, one step at a time, and that is great!”
— Amanda McKee, Head of Consumer Market Insights at Unilever

Praise for David’s Copywriting, Product, Brand & Website Development:

“I choose to work with David because he has competence, and if there’s something he does not know, he will still be able to find a way to solve it. He is solution-oriented, and I know that he won’t give up until it’s done. That is very important to me. Because I don’t know the solution, and I want an end result, and he will find a way to get there. I always trust that he will. So that’s one thing, then he has a sense of design, and I think that’s important. He sees too that it looks nice. It is not just a technical solution. He has an aesthetic sense. He is fun to talk to. Personal chemistry works. And that’s pretty important. That’s why I employ him. He is easy to come back to. He has solved problems for me before, and it has worked well. I have not had to come up with any detailed instructions. I have just said: ”I kind of want this”, and David has just fixed it.”
— Anders Stenkrona, Head of Education, Personal Finance expert, Nordea

“David worked with me on two projects, Syntropi, a Swedish NGO, and in designing Crowdpol, a pro-social platform for changemakers. His responsibilities were both that of a project manager coordinating the activities of the team and also an Art Director in charge of design and communication. He performed these tasks with great prowess and exceptional dedication. In fact, neither project would have moved forward very rapidly without him and it is unlikely that they would have taken on the very clear and easy to use shape they now have without his guidance in the design, attention to detail and valuable insight in general. I found David to be exceptionally talented at grasping an at times quite abstract vision and boiling it down to a set of clear and useful features but also managing to link these together into a functioning whole in line with the original vision. His people skills and ability to listen are uncommonly developed in my experience, along with a deep understanding of human psychology and communication, both on the individual and group level.”
— Tim Olsson, CEO of Crowdpol, President of Syntropi Thinktank

“If you want to realize your vision, David is the right person to acquire help from. I’ve seen David assist numerous people, including myself, in bringing their idea into reality. David has a deep understanding of the human psyche, as well as the patterns of communication that make people act in certain ways. He is very genuine in what he does and will without a doubt become a powerful catalyst for the growth of your project.”
— Pauli Saari, Meditation teacher, Purpose Guide Coach, Cognitive Neuroscientist

”David, with his simple yet effective methods, was able to clarify my vision, pinpoint my business program and anchor my inspiration through a clear set step by step progression. This really helped me bring my dream into reality and to understand several crucial processes that are needed to provide the basis for success. Combined with his expertise and charming character I am more than glad to be working with him in the future!”
— Daniel Müller, Wim Hof Method Workshop-leader

“I choose to work repeatedly with David because I feel incredibly heard and seen and deeply understood and from there he can formulate, clarify and package what he has heard and seen in me. This is a really great thing and means a lot; the responsiveness. And all his texts that are like “making out” with every single word. He has the ability to formulate himself so fantastically in both text and in images, based on the “essence” that he has heard and seen in me. It’s the perfect combination — because I’ve tried several copywriters who I think can write, and they’re good, but I don’t feel one bit heard or seen or included in their process. They’re doing their thing and it doesn’t resonate with me. Then there are some who hear and see a lot, but then they have no quality in what can be done. So he really manages to bring these both opposites together. Both the larger “spiritual” perspective, and making it to something concrete. He truly has a gift! I feel he is passionate and centered in what he does. I know that he’s really there and listening with presence and heart — and he thinks it’s fun too, which means a lot! He spurs one on, with genuine interest he fishes out more of those deepest ideas and visions that might be quite vulnerable to share with someone. In that way he is fantastic to talk to, because he is so open and receptive, and purely, curiously and innocently asking questions that make you want to open up, expand and tell more. It supports the creative process in itself, and makes you believe in yourself! Out of these really deep ideas he finds in me, he creates something concrete and practically possible, and makes them anchored in form and something visually tangible. He is amazing at what he does. I have enjoyed the collaboration very much. It feels like I have found someone with whom I want to continue collaborating forever.”
— Sanna Björkebaum, Body Psychotherapist

Praise for David’s Bravepeople Workshops:

These testimonials were gathered from approximately 700 participants during the proof-of-concept phase of The BOOST Workshop and its continuation courses—primarily between 2014 and 2015, with a few additional sessions held in 2020 and beyond. 98% of participants reported immediate improvements in cognition, empathy, joy, and vitality. Alumni of the continuation courses shared that they went on to achieve their dream careers—becoming DJs in Berlin, touring globally with the Frank Zappa Band, releasing music, writing books, finding true love, launching lecturing careers, and founding their own self-development movements.

“This evening is, wow, there are no words. The energy, presence, openness, and love crafted in this room is so beautiful, so unusual. Keeping space for each other and listening with our whole hearts really took us to our essence. We are high, all of us now. I just want to dance, hug, be, and share this energy further. I am convinced that this will spread further! I am extremely grateful and moved right now to meet all these beautiful brothers and sisters. Again we are reminded that we are all, and want the same thing; love, respect, and presence to us all. Thank you!”
— Jeanette Carleson, Coach

”Transformational, opening. I felt a deep sense of understanding and connection. A feeling of non-duality. A reminder that this human experience is shared and that community and exchange is vital, necessary and healing.”
— Nicola Poulos, Designer, South Africa

”Enlightening, deeply reflective. Heartwarming, supported by the world, insightful, rewarding, worthwhile for community development & collaborative projects. Well thought out and facilitated.”
— Claire Hope, Yoga teacher, SA

”Reassuring that everyone is on different yet similar paths, all searching for a version of the same thing. That we are not alone.”
— Ricky Thomas, Festival organizer, SA

“I realized, or suddenly experienced that I was God, and that everyone around me also was God. We were all gathered. It was like all the eyes in the universe were there and saw everything.”
— Mikael Söderström, Yoga teacher

“Thank you for this completely magical experience, the only word I can utter is Wow!”
— Sabina Tabakovic, Photographer, SWE

“A wave of love ..”
— Daniel Ek, SWE

“The workshop helped us develop genuine humanity from within and meet naturally. It’s enriching just to think about it, and it makes me experience a strong desire for creative expression now.”
— Johan Halldén, Programmer

“Amazingly fun and inspiring! A feast for the soul that could have lasted forever.”
— Frida Östlund, Sales consultant

“Unbelievable relaxing to wake up and come home through the guidance of these simple concepts and exercises. The magic is real!”
— Löfberg Elja Emilia, Musician

“Glorious! Great that ‘ordinary’ people can get access to conversation keys that make you grow.”
— Marie Bejstam, Facilitator of cultural events

“An incredibly delightful and insightful Boost of energy!” — Anna Palm, Choir Leader

“Thank you as f*ck for this day! What an enormous sense of empathy I got. I also saw that it was shared by everyone here. Cool as f*ck!”
— Mats Oscarsson, Photographer

“Thank you for this day! Immense ideas, overwhelming energies, insights about the self and my perception about others.. Let’s do this!”
— Linn Linderson, Musician

“Inspirational! Educational! Captivating!”
— Jessica Kujanpää, Performer

“Thank you!! This is f*cking great stuff!” — Sebastian Teodorsson, Investor “Extremely interesting and rewarding! The Workshop Leader gets 11 points out of 10 possible.”
— Sanna Hedenberg, Sociology student

“When a person allows themselves to be themselves, something incredibly beautiful happens. This became very evident during the workshop; that is, everyone received the ability to ‘shine,’ which was truly visible on all the participants’ faces afterward. Perhaps this is what this ‘introduction to your soul’ aims at—that what is true within us becomes visible to the outside world.”
— Pauli Saari, Purpose Guide Coach, Cognitive Neuroscientist

“I have just finished the Inner world-course, but it feels like I have just started it. So much has been awakened, processed, and cultivated. This course was one of the most beautiful, touching, and strongest journeys I have ever made. I love the simplicity joined with the incredibly profound effect the techniques produce. From getting in touch with your inmost beautiful place to facing your nightmare, to bringing them out and working through this dynamic in your closest relationships. It’s like starting a new life. Not just a new page, but a new book! When we let go of the old story of who we are and meet the world from who we are, everything suddenly becomes easier, softer, and more fun! David is extremely professional and knowledgeable as a coach. You will notice that he has ”IT”. His empathic ability is brilliant. He feels, recognizes, highlights, and supports the group in the most optimal ways. It’s like he creates magic at every workshop session. It does not matter if I have been low, tired, or in between — I have always left the facility with an expanded and open heart. I’ve been equally surprised every time. The support you receive from the others on the adventure is key. As a Life-coach, I have tried all sorts of courses and techniques within personal development, but this one is clearly at the top. It’s innovative and transformative. The journey has just begun. Thank you David for everything!”
— Jeanette Carleson, Life-coach

“I got an incredible amount of wisdom, energy and power from these courses and workshops, still crucial for my quality of life today, five years later.”
— Linn Elisabeth Linderson, Musician

“David’s courses are something very special. I recommend them 100% for those who want to understand more about what drives them through life and who wants to fill their existence with more meaning and a sense of greater context. The community that arises within the group is amazing. I’ve been crying, laughing and above all, learning! In part about how I personally function, and in part how you through a group can access that inner piece of you that is shared with everyone, and meet there. From that shared space, everybody in the group were able to find their own, unique expression of a meaningful and happy life. If you want to connect with your inner will, fill your life with purpose and experience moments of unconditional love and fellowship, then David’s courses are definitely for you.”
— Staffan Arrhenius, Copywriter

“This was incredibly rewarding, David! Love and deep gratitude to you and everyone else who was there.”
— Maria Paz

”Dear David, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for inviting me to your gatherings with such warmth and care. Thank you for having so thoughtfully created a space dedicated to true listening. You have invited each of us to experience what it means to listen deeply, with an open heart. Every time we meet in the group, it has been unique and profoundly moving. It has been a privilege to witness young people’s innermost longings, to observe their search for their life force, their creative potential, and their joy. Listening to and engaging with your thoughts, feelings, dreams, fears, longings, love, and the very energy from which all this arises has been incredibly enlightening, transformative, and revealing for me. You have shown me the difference between listening in quiet presence and the effects of turning away from the person before me. How easily I can miss the other—and, in doing so, miss myself—when my attention is hijacked by loud thoughts and constant commentary. What a profound difference! The power of listening opens us to life itself. I have noticed that if I cannot listen to others, I cannot truly listen to myself. The heart speaks in delicate nuances, singing a quiet, humble song. Its voice is easily drowned out by the mind’s louder insistence: “I know what is right and wrong, what is good and bad… I am right and you are wrong! I know!” Thank you, David, for repeatedly creating the space for me to feel this difference, to explore how listening can foster inner and outer growth, and lead to deeper connection. In the quiet light of attentive listening, thanks to each of you, I have experienced life as a gift beyond anything I could have imagined. Thank you, David, for listening to yourself, for letting your heart sing its beautiful song, and for sharing the art of silent, attentive listening with such love. Thank you to all the friends who have shared themselves and listened so wholeheartedly. There are no words left… <3”
— Maria Paz Acchiado

“The Boost has been the greatest catalyst of my life so far for inner development and well-being. The strong energy I have experienced, and the tools I have received during the Monday evening sessions with the other participants, have opened many new doors for me—doors to my own heart and to the hearts of others. I now experience more and more magical encounters with people and increasingly feel complete presence, both with myself and with others. The exercise of ‘imagining that I am the one speaking when someone else speaks’, which has been central to the course, has taken on a completely new meaning for me. When I go out into the world with the mindset that I am part of everything and everyone, and that we are all incredible people of equal value, it feels as if the world is created around me, and my desires and dreams manifest—simply because I feel and love that I am part of a greater whole.’ The sense of being part of something larger has been especially strong during the course sessions, and the focus on opening up to ‘Empathic Listening’ has been a way to manifest this. In each session, we collectively went through seven steps of listening and discussed how each step felt. We also had the opportunity, one by one, to step forward and experience communicating ourselves without hiding anything, exploring what we truly want, and then visualize it—while the rest of the group practiced fully receiving and listening empathically. Repeating these steps and exercises has been incredibly empowering. Even though each session is structured on the same principles, each experience is unique, as the fundamentals serve only as tools to fully open ourselves to one another. The first time I stepped forward, I was shocked by the genuine presence in the group, and my heart opened immediately. Each session has been an inner journey, and I have absorbed what I learned to apply in my daily life and relationships. The course has produced tangible results, effortlessly, because mutual understanding and empathic listening now hold a much deeper significance for me. All the repetition and sharing within the group has left a mark in everything I do and in how I relate to others in my daily life. I have grown closer to my loved ones. For example, my mother and I recently had an argument. Much of what was said came from emotional reaction and resistance, but after a while, I automatically shifted my approach. I tried to stop interpreting her words and instead truly listened to her, striving to understand her real intention behind the conversation. By doing this, it opened space for her to understand me and listen to me as well. Even though we disagreed on the subject, we came closer on a deeper level, and the result was beautiful. Before taking this course, I would have handled the situation in a much more destructive way. This course has truly taken me on an inner journey, and I feel my self-image has received a significant BOOST. I now have a greater understanding of my personal value and the value of all other people. I have developed—and continue to develop. My ability to be present has strengthened, and with it, many burdens have lifted from my heart; life feels lighter. The opportunity to take this course came at exactly the right moment in my life. I was already in a personal process that was both frightening and incredibly beneficial. When The Boost arrived as an opportunity, I was ready to receive all it had to offer, and the results were outstanding. THANK YOU.
— Helga Wahlström, Teacher

“A lovely crowd to meet once a week! The Workshop Leader’s positive attitude and presence open up to such a nice space where everyone is allowed and welcome; thus growth becomes inevitable! The exercises create openings for magic transformation and help you to reach all undiscovered corners of your soul, illuminate them and replace them with what you want. It’s like getting a warm hug. I have often stayed until midnight. The community unites and transforms. Access to coaching during the week has been priceless.”
— Anna Palm, Choir Leader

“A fantastic collection of exercises that step by step demonstrates how it is possible to become more aware—both in your relationship with yourself and with others. Powerful tools to use that truly set my own process in motion: What am I sending out? What am I creating around me? What emotions am I conveying? What emotions do I want to send out? How do I do that? Suddenly, life became so much more possible. The beautiful space established between course participants and group leaders in the first course deepens and strengthens, and the gratitude for having been able to share this with such wonderful people is immense.”
— Anna Palm, Choir Leader

“David’s courses are something very special. I recommend them 100% for those who want to understand more about what drives them through life and who wants to fill their existence with more meaning and a sense of greater context. The community that arises within the group is amazing. I’ve been crying, laughing and above all, learning! In part about how I personally function, and in part how you through a group can access that inner piece of you that is shared with everyone, and meet there. From that shared space, everybody in the group was able to find their own, unique expression of a meaningful and happy life. If you want to connect with your inner will, fill your life with purpose and experience moments of unconditional love and fellowship, then David’s courses are definitely for you.”
— Staffan Arrhenius, Copywriter

“Each boost becomes an exciting adventure whose outcome I can never predict, but I am always certain that a very strong feeling of love and peace awaits the entire group. Amazingly, this always happens during and after each session. Each time, I learn to communicate even more clearly the parts of myself I usually avoid, while also getting the chance to express the absolute finest parts of myself. Together with the group, I experience a union with everyone else’s experience. This always gives me a profound spiritual sense of unity and wholeness. At the same time, my ability to help others achieve the same experience is continuously strengthened.”
— Linus Lundkvist, Coach

“David’s brilliant courses provide the opportunity to reinvent the best version of himself through a very empathetic community. After the course, I find a deeper meaning of myself and have powerful valuable tools that allow me to conquer the world with a newly found elegant balance. David is a genius when it comes to seeing and hearing exactly what needs to be illuminated to be more of himself. With a razor-sharp clarity, he reflects all the words that give powerful wings to one’s will and through his incredible empathy nurtures to rediscover all the emotions that carry a happy life”.
— Linus Lundkvist, Coach

“After attending the BOOST sessions several times, I spontaneously feel that this is something everyone should experience. The exercises bring you into contact with your empathic self, and without comparing, judging, or analyzing, you can truly feel what others express. During a BOOST, you come into contact with sides of yourself you may not always dare to show. When you do this together with the group, magic happens. I see it as a direct shortcut to friendship and connection. You come into contact with your core and realize how much more we humans have in common than we could have imagined. David, as a person, is warm, relaxed, safe, engaged, and extremely attentive. He masters the art of guiding participants to that place within themselves. I could not recommend this workshop more! No one leaves untouched. Waking up with sore cheeks from smiling too much is a good sign. Perfect is the word! Thank you, David, and all the other stars!”
— Christian Bjerring, Musician

Praise for David’s role as a Father:

“You are the best dad there is, it’s obvious—no one could doubt that.”
— Christian Odberger

“You have always prioritized and taken care of your relationship with Lea, while taking your responsibility. You haven’t failed there.”
— Anonymous

“Dad, you are the best dad on the planet.”
— Lea Eldenstjärna

“Dad, you are always there for me.”
— Lea Eldenstjärna

“I have always seen how you have made every effort to strengthen and uplift Lea verbally, and in all other ways as well.”
— Jessica Eldenstjärna

“Lea, your father has truly proven to be an invaluable resource in your homework—make the most of it!”
— Yannick Sugard, Mentor at Metapontum Elementary School