Talks
On communication, culture, and trust
Aivento offers talks that explore communication, culture, and trust in modern organisations. Based on real-life situations, practical examples and professional insight, the talks provide new perspectives on how people communicate, collaborate, and make decisions – when it truly matters.
The content is grounded in experience from customer dialogue, digital communication, and organisational culture, combined with an academic background in rhetoric, sales, and business.
Each talk is clear, relevant, and adapted to the audience – whether for companies, organisations, student environments or larger gatherings. Participants leave with concrete perspectives and practical tools they can apply immediately.
Based in Bergen, Norway, I primarily deliver talks locally. Talks are usually held in Norwegian, with English available by agreement. Engagements outside the region can also be arranged.
Let’s explore a possible collaboration
Get in touch:
Email: mats@aivento.no
Phone: +47 970 42 343
You can also book a no-obligation meeting to discuss format, content, and approach – in person or via Microsoft Teams
My talks
From trainee to founder
A personal talk about choice, uncertainty, and responsibility – and what it takes to take ownership of your own career.
When technology meets trust
How trust is built and maintained when communication becomes digital and technology shapes how we interact.
When internal language creates distance
How clearer language creates better dialogue, stronger trust and communication that is easier to understand.
Building a value-driven culture
How clear expectations, shared principles and feedback shape culture in everyday work.
All talks can be adapted to audience, industry, and context, and combined with workshops or follow-up work if desired.
From trainee to founder
A personal and honest talk about the journey from fixed frameworks to building something of your own. It explores choice, uncertainty, drive and responsibility – and what it really means to take ownership of your career.
Suitable for:
Students, trainee programmes, unions and organisations seeking a realistic and inspiring perspective on career development.
When technology meets trust
The human side of digital communication
Digital communication increases speed and accessibility, but also challenges trust and understanding. This talk explores how language, tone and presence affect relationships when communication becomes digital.
Through concrete examples, the talk shows how organisations can preserve the human aspect in interactions with technology, automation, and digital platforms – creating a sense of clarity, safety and trust for customers and employees
Suitable for:
Organisations working with digital customer dialogue, internal communication, technology or change processes.
Building a value-driven culture
Culture is often well described in strategies, values, and guidelines – but harder to translate into everyday behaviour. This talk shows how clear behavioural principles can be used as practical tools to make culture visible and actionable in meetings, conversations, and decision-making.
Participants gain insight into how shared expectations, clear language and constructive feedback shape responsibility, collaboration, and trust over time.
Suitable for:
Leaders, teams and organisations that want to translate values and culture into everyday behaviour, expectations, and constructive feedback.
When language creates distance instead of understanding
Making complex language clear and relevant for customers
Internal terminology and industry language often make communication unnecessarily complex. This talk demonstrates how language can be simplified without losing precision – and why this leads to better dialogue, fewer misunderstandings, and stronger trust.
Drawing on practical experience, the talk provides concrete examples of how clearer language improves both customer communication and internal collaboration.
Suitable for:
Organisations with complex products or services, customer service teams, advisors, sales teams, and specialist environments.
Choosing the right talk
Looking for a talk that is relevant, clear, and adapted to your audience?
I’m happy to have an informal conversation to discuss themes, format and what fits your needs best.
Talks can also be combined with workshops, language and communication advisory services or sales training.
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Duration
Talks typically last 30–60 minutes
Shorter or longer formats can be arranged if needed
Location
Talks are primarily delivered in the Bergen region (Norway)
Delivery in other parts of Norway can be arranged by agreement
Language
Talks are normally held in Norwegian
Talks may also be delivered in English by agreement.
Customisation
Content is adapted to audience, industry, and context
Examples and focus are adjusted for students, employees, leaders or entire organisations
Talks can be combined with workshops or advisory services if desired
Format and approach
Engaging and dialogue-based
Practical examples and clear takeaways
Strong focus on relevance and transfer value to everyday work
Pricing
Pricing is based on duration, scope, and level of customisation.
Assignments can be delivered as standalone talks or as part of larger events or programmes.
Get in touch:
Email: mats@aivento.no
Phone: +47 970 42 343