In this week’s episode of the Leading Between the Lines podcast we sit down with the Head of People and Culture at Joint Academy, Sara Stjernquist. Founded in 2014 by father and son Leif and Jakob Dahlberg, Joint Academy is the world’s first successful digital osteoarthritis treatment app. The app connects patients with physiotherapists for one-to-one treatment, offering progress tracking, video exercises, and lifestyle guidance.

Sara is an accredited “agile people coach” with 10 years of experience working in HR. She talks to us about how she operates within her current role and discusses her plans for the future, explaining what she feels are the most important things to keep hold of as a company grows.

Like all businesses, Joint Academy faced its challenges throughout the pandemic. However, Sara believes that the company’s adaptability has been a key factor in helping them move forward and grow during that time. Sara also goes on to explain what attributes she feels a good leader needs.

On a more personal note, Sara tells us that providing a sense of belonging and purpose in the workplace is what drives her in her role.