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OUR FOUNDER

Siri Abrahamsen

Childhood

I was born October 21st in Stavanger, Norway. I am the youngest of three sisters. The rebel, the one who doesn't like to be told what to do.

Tennis

Being alone on that court, in a foreign country - having the crowd against you is quite tough. Tennis gave me several junior championships. But more important than the trophies it gave me resilience, a global perspective and self discipline.

From being employed to becoming a founder

2014 was the year where I left my safe job as a consultant - working with leadership training and organisational culture to starting my own company.

school

My first day at school - I never liked it. There were a few nice teachers. I was on the students board. But I never managed to make close friends my age.

Motherhood

I became a mother at the age of 20, 22 and 26. While I was studying I raised three boys. One of them came up with the word "Gleding" as an antonym to bullying.

Gleding to the world

Today I feel a deep gratitude. I am living my purpose and the stories of impact from Gleding moves me to tears every time. I strongly believe that empathy and gleding change lives, families and communities.

Official bio 

Siri Abrahamsen is the founder of Gleding, empathy trainer, bestselling author and a professional public speaker.

She has spent the last decades studying psychology, philosophy, sociology and empathy. She is the author and publisher of three best selling childrens’ books. Nominations include: Young Leader of the Year in 2019, Social Entrepreneur of the Year and Best Speaker in 2021 and 2022.

Her work has created a movement with thousands of people doing acts of kindness in their communities.

Siri has three children and lives with her family between Sandnes, Norway and London, UK.