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Performance starts long before race day

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How long-distance running and triathlon shape Josefine's approach to M&A strategy consulting.

Most mornings start early for consultant Josefine Sandby, Consultant in EY-Parthenon. As a dedicated long-distance runner and triathlete, she spends countless early mornings training before work and all weekends preparing for her next race.

The endurance sport mindset has shaped the way she approaches her career at EY-Parthenon.

"Endurance sport has taught me that performance is built long before race day. It comes from structure, consistency and showing up every day, even when it's tough. I bring that same mindset to work."

As a strategy consultant, Josefine works with complex business challenges, helping clients navigate critical decisions and create long-term value. Whether preparing for a client engagement or training for a race, she believes the foundation is the same: preparation, discipline and resilience.

Triathlon participant wearing a medal stands in front of a podium and event sponsor backdrop after the race.

"I prepare thoroughly. I break down complex problems. I stay disciplined and I thrive under pressure."

At EY-Parthenon, she has found an environment that supports both her professional ambitions and personal goals.

"I am incredibly grateful to work in a firm that enables me to keep growing professionally while giving me the flexibility to pursue my personal sports goals. With determination, good planning and a few early wake-up calls, it is definitely possible to balance both."

Her approach is a reminder that high performance is not about perfection. It is about consistency, resilience and continuously investing in your development.

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Summary 

For Josefine, success is built through consistent effort, whether she is preparing for a triathlon or helping clients solve complex strategic challenges. The discipline, resilience and structured approach she has developed through endurance sports continue to shape her work at EY-Parthenon. Supported by a culture that encourages both professional growth and personal ambitions, she demonstrates that high performance is not about perfection, but about showing up, staying committed and continuously investing in your development over time.

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