Keynote Session | SISU - The Strength to Carry On Under Pressure | Nordic Business Travel Summit (NBTS) 2026

Keynote Session | SISU - The Strength to Carry On Under Pressure

Tuesday March 17, 2026 14:05 - 14:50 CET Main stage | Grand Container

Key-note speaker: Elisabet Lahti

The Inner Journey of Sisu: The Strength to Carry On Under Pressure

In today’s fast-paced world, we all face the same question: how do we stay grounded, balanced, and brave when life doesn’t slow down and we face pressure?

In this inspiring and down-to-earth keynote, Finnish behavioral scientist Dr. Elisabet Lahti introduces the Finnish concept of sisu—a powerful spark of inner strength that appears when things get tough. Blending science with storytelling, Elisabet takes you on a journey into your resilience through her research and real-life transformational quest: a 2,400 km endurance expedition across New Zealand.

Dr. Lahti’s work on inner fortitude focuses on the applied psychology and somatic resilience of thriving under pressure. With warmth and humor, she invites you to explore what true strength means—and how resilience, self-care, and community together create the courage to carry on.

Bio

Dr. Elisabet Lahti is an educator and international speaker exploring the applied psychology of inner strength. She is the founder of Sisu Lab, which helps individuals and organizations cultivate resilience, compassion, and healthy expressions of strength under pressure.

Her PhD research at Aalto University in Finland laid the groundwork for the modern study of sisu—the Finnish construct describing courage and determination in the face of extreme adversity.

Elisabet is the author of Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu. Her work has been featured by BBC, Business Insider, and Forbes, among others.

Elisabet Lahti, Ph.D., MAPP, MSocSci

Founder of Sisu Lab

Lecturers

Elisabet Lahti Key-note speaker

PhD, MSSc, MAPP
SisuLab

ELISABET (EMILIA) LAHTI | PhD, MSSc, MAPP
Dr. Elisabet Lahti is a behavioral scientist, international speaker, and award-winning educator specializing in the applied psychology of inner strength, resilience, and unlocking human potential. As the founder of Sisu Lab, she helps individuals and teams cultivate the skills and mindset essential for high-stakes decision-making, navigating uncertainty, and building resilient, regenerative cultures—without compromising well-being or humanity.

Her PhD research at Aalto University in Finland established the foundation for studying the age-old Finnish concept of sisu—a deep, embodied form of courage essential for overcoming challenges in both business and everyday life to unlock hidden inner strength.

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