As a trainer, Janne Kolehmainen is approachable and insightful. He has received feedback such as: “He successfully combines theory and practice while creating a relaxed yet engaging atmosphere in his training sessions.”
Janne (Kole) Kolehmainen is a curious character. When preparing for training, he familiarizes himself thoroughly with the client company's business. He is a familiar presence not only in our clients’ offices but also where things happen. You can often spot him on the production floor, wearing his orange safety jacket and safety shoes. While it is important to understand strategy, numbers, and goals, it is people and everyday work that reveal the real need for change.
Kole’s background comes from “the other side of the table.” He began his career in the tourism industry, gaining experience in the HoReCa sector and as a tour guide. In these roles, he developed strong customer service skills, with a focus on human interaction, customer experience, and B2C sales. His first exposure to B2B sales came during his time at Finnair in a Key Account Management role. There, he became familiar with Finnish export industries and gained a strong international perspective.
Kole has been involved in executive team work since 2005, first in the sports and wellness sector and later in the security industry, continuing until 2015. His first steps into leadership began as early as 1998 during a summer job as part of a supervisory training program—an experience that sparked his passion for developing people. Leadership and building teams have remained a continuous source of inspiration.
Over the years, his business cards have featured titles such as: #SkiInstructor #Caddiemaster #SportsFootwearAndLifeJacketSalesperson #ProductionWorker #CustomerServiceManager #ClientManager #Dad #SalesDirector #EveryOtherWeekDad #HeadOfSales #SalesAndMarketingDirector #CustomerDirector #ChangeConsultant #CEO #Entrepreneur #QuirkyGuy #HumanSince1974
Kole supports our clients in leadership development in areas such as:
At the individual level, he supports:
In sales, Kole trains in areas such as:
Kole’s heart beats for experiences. He believes that experiences are a competitive advantage for every company, regardless of industry—and that this is an area where Finnish companies can still learn a lot globally. In B2B sales, trust and the willingness and ability to genuinely help customers improve their business are at the core of the experience. Companies can build competitive advantage, for example, through mass customization.
Kole has deepened his expertise in this area and became a certified Pine & Gilmore Certified Experience Expert (#295) several years ago.
Janne Kolehmainen has been working as a trainer since 2017—and there is no end in sight 😊
Kole’s motto: “Together!”
