About the Author

Aslak de Silva is a leadership expert, executive coach, keynote speaker, podcast host, and author of The Black Belt in Leadership: 20 Tested Lessons from the Dojo to the Boardroom.

He has served as CEO of Selfly Store and Nordic Business Forum, leading international teams, scaling businesses, and building high-performance cultures.

Drawing on nearly 20 years of leadership experience and his background as a martial arts world champion, Aslak helps leaders develop resilience, clarity, courage, and adaptability under pressure.

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May 19, 2026

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The Black Belt in Leadership: 20 Tested Lessons from the Dojo to the Boardroom

By Aslak de Silva - Former CEO, Nordic Business Forum and Selfly Store. World Champion, Hoi Jeon Moo Sool (Michigan, 2000). Coach across four Nordic countries. Co-author, Winner’s Mindset.