Playing the Second Half – Conversation #6: From banking to self-awareness with Tina Tornell

I was a little nervous before this conversation with Tina. We had never met before.

I didn’t need to be.

From the very first minutes, it felt like we had known each other for a long time. We had so much fun.

Tina Tornell’s big life transition did not come after a dramatic event, but through the slow realization that, after twenty years in banking, she wanted something more meaningful. She left it all behind to devote her life to helping others understand themselves better.

From Banking to Self-Awareness is the theme Tina chose for her life story.

If you’re Swedish, you probably know Alfons Åberg. Tina’s childhood was a little like Alfons’. After her parents separated, she was raised by her father - something quite unusual at the time. As you’ll discover, that close relationship would later bring both love and conflict, making Tina’s life story so unique and deeply human.

You’ll love Tina’s positive energy and passion for life.

And if you’re watching the video podcast, you’ll also love her beautiful smile.

Together, we explore the Enneagram - a fascinating framework describing nine personality patterns that can help us better understand ourselves and the people around us. Interestingly, ennea means nine.

Maybe there is something special about that number.

Enjoy Episode 3 of our summer series.

9 Saturdays. 9 Stories. 9 Wonderful People.

And yes... the more I meet these nine wonderful people and reflect on their journeys, the more I find myself thinking:

Viva the summer of 2026! Viva la vida!