Annicken R. Day

Annicken R. Day is a pioneering global authority on culture transformation, human-centric leadership, and high-performing teams. At just six years old, she declared her life’s ambition: to be happy — a philosophy that has shaped her career, her leadership approach, and her impact on organizations worldwide.

One of the world’s first Chief Culture Officers, Annicken helped shape thriving cultures at Tandberg and Cisco before founding Corporate Spring, a global boutique consultancy dedicated to building vibrant, high-performance organizational cultures. Her Scandinavian-rooted, human-centered, science-backed approach has transformed companies across industries — from ambitious startups to Fortune 500 giants.

Annicken has spoken on international stages including TEDx and the United Nations, and her work consistently demonstrates that joy, purpose, and wellbeing are not “soft values,” but essential drivers of creativity, innovation, performance, and long-term success. Through a blend of neuroscience, practical leadership tools, and lived experience, she empowers leaders to build cultures where people truly thrive.

She is also the bestselling author of Fly, Butterfly, an internationally acclaimed novel inspired by her own life journey — a story of courage, authenticity, and choosing joy in business and in life. Her transformative leadership retreats in Tuscany bring leaders and changemakers together for deep personal and professional renewal.

Endorsed by global voices such as Adam Grant and celebrated by leaders worldwide, Annicken is known for her high-energy presence, Nordic clarity, and profound ability to shift mindsets. Her work continues to shape the future of leadership and organizational life — proving that when people thrive, companies soar.