About Peppe Ekmark
I had a long and successful career as a businessman and leader. But behind that shiny exterior, a very different reality was hiding. A deep depression made me question everything, and out of that darkness came an insight that changed my life completely.
Through my own experiences, and through meeting hundreds of people in similar situations, I show today that change truly is possible - as long as we have the courage to ask for help and take responsibility for our own lives.
When I'm not educating or giving lectures, I write books. My earlier books on sales and leadership became really popular in the business world and they also laid the foundation for my training programmes.
I hold a certificate from the ICF (International Coaching federation) and I coach leaders as part of my leadership programmes.
My first novel, "Lost and found in Tuscany", quickly became a bestseller. It's tackling the topic of men and mental health in a way that has clearly touched a lot of people on a very personal level.
With my somewhat unusual combination of life experience and expertise in leadership and sales, I give both individuals and organisations the right tools to grow into something better - and more loving.
Today, my wife Lena and I run the Italian retreat venue Casa Oliveta in Tuscany.
The bestselling novel by Peppe Ekmark will now become a movie
Lost and found in Tuscany - the novel
Rickard has it all - a successful advertising agency, two wonderful children and amazing wife Sofia. Yet despite his perfect life, he's unhappy. In a desperate bid to escape his monotonous routine, he files for divorce. Maybe freedom will fill the void inside?
Lost and Found in Tuscany follows Rickard's journey from Stockholm's high-pressure world of late nights and hangovers to finding clarity in the Italian countryside. There, unexpected friendships transform his life in unimaginable ways.
This is a story about making peace with your past to embrace the present.