CORE Impact Podcast

What if the biggest problem with transformation is the way WE think about it? Most organizations want transformation. But many leaders feel overwhelmed, frustrated, skeptical, or stuck between profit, regulation, AI disruption, climate pressure, and constant change. In this episode of the CORE Impact Podcast, Klaus Kunz shares why the future of sustainability is NOT black and white. From agricultu...

In this video I share a personal story from a cross-functional transformation project that completely changed how I see change management. What started as frustration with a “difficult accountant” became one of the most important lessons about leadership, transformation, and human connection. At a time when companies invest billions into AI, automation, and digital transformation, this video explo...

Many leaders think AI governance is only about compliance. That belief might already be putting your organization at risk. In this episode, you’ll explore the tension between speed and responsibility, innovation and trust, and using AI versus being shaped by it. Together with Aleksandr Tiulkanov, we explore why AI governance is not about slowing organizations down, but about protecting what matter...

🎙️ Most podcast episodes are in English, but this episode is in GERMAN 🇩🇪 If you don’t speak German, you can turn on subtitles on YouTube or check out other episodes on this topic 🌍 Die meisten Gespräche über Nachhaltigkeit wirken kompliziert, weit weg oder politisch aufgeladen… doch was, wenn genau JETZT über die Zukunft Deines Geldes, Deines Unternehmens und Deiner Karriere entschieden wird? ⚠️...

What if everything YOU believed about sustainability… was wrong? ⚠️🌍 Most companies celebrate ESG scores, sustainability reports, and “progress.” But what if it’s all just… an illusion? In this eye-opening conversation with sustainability pioneer Ralph Thurm, YOU’ll discover why today’s ESG systems may be creating the false comfort of action… while the real crisis accelerates. After 35+ years in...

Uncertainty. Pressure. A quiet sense that something bigger is shifting… but no one is really explaining WHAT. In this conversation with Prof. Dr. Stefan Brunnhuber, you don’t just explore money, AI, or transformation. You start seeing how everything connects… including YOU. What if the stress, confusion, or even frustration you feel right now isn’t random? What if it’s a signal… that the systems a...

Most leaders underestimate how pressure silently erodes their impact, their teams’ well-being, and ultimately their organization’s performance. In this episode, Sabina Nawaz, executive coach, author of You’re the Boss, and leadership expert, shares her practical, science-backed strategies for transforming the way you lead with purpose and humanity. Expect a journey from fear, overwhelm, and frustr...

You try to do everything right. You align. You optimize. You push for clarity. And still… something feels OFF. What if the very thing you avoid in your team… is the ONE thing that could unlock performance, and real sustainability? 🔥 In this episode, you’ll experience a shift. Not a framework. A shift in how YOU see leadership, decision-making, and resilience. Because what if success isn’t about b...

Your people seem distracted. Disengaged. Guarded. You fear burnout, quiet quitting, irrelevance, missed targets, fragile trust, shrinking margins, entitlement, lost innovation, emotional exhaustion, and the silent question in every mind: “Do I even matter here?” In this deeply human conversation with Zach Mercurio, you discover why your need to matter is not soft. It is survival. And when you unde...

That quiet frustration. That subtle anxiety. That fear of being overlooked. That pressure to be louder, faster, more visible. And still… something feels missing. In this deeply human conversation with John Stepper, you discover why your transformation does not begin with shouting louder… but with contributing more intentionally. This episode is about Your inner leadership. Your inclusion mindset....

Most organizations try to control everything. And slowly… YOU lose resilience without even noticing it. You feel it. Stress. Pressure. Disconnection. That silent moment where YOU wonder… “Can I keep going like this?” In this conversation with Anna Schaupp, something shifts. Not by giving YOU another framework. But by revealing a deeper truth: 👉 Resilience is not something YOU only build when thin...

You feel it, don’t you? The pressure. The uncertainty. The quiet fear that the future is moving faster than YOU are. And maybe you’ve asked yourself… “Am I still relevant?” “Am I doing enough?” “Where is all of this actually going?” In this conversation, you won’t get another checklist. You’ll experience a SHIFT. Together with Diana Wu David, one of the world’s leading futurists, you’ll explore wh...

You feel it. You scroll. You compare. You hesitate. You overthink. You stay silent. And then You wonder why opportunities pass You by. In a world where visibility shapes careers, influence, and leadership, Your silence costs more than You think. In this deeply human conversation, Sarka Risch shares how You can shift from frustration, self-doubt, and invisibility to clarity, confidence, and meaning...

You work hard. You care. You want results. Yet something feels off. Maybe your team hesitates. Maybe conflicts drain your energy. Maybe you push harder… and still feel resistance. What if the problem isn’t your strategy… but the invisible fear patterns shaping your communication? In this transformational conversation, Yvette Erasmus reveals how you shift from control, pressure, and subtle blame in...

What truly guides your decisions when the noise gets loud and the pressure rises? In this deeply human conversation, leadership guide and author Hilary Bilbrey shares how discovering your inner compass can transform the way you lead, work, and live. At a time when technology, AI, and constant distraction dominate our attention, this episode brings the focus back to what makes us human. Hilary expl...

What happens to your leadership when life feels completely out of control In this deeply personal episode, Helene Rennervik shares her journey through one of life’s most challenging experiences—her son’s cancer diagnosis—and how it reshaped the way she leads herself and connects with others. This conversation explores inner leadership . It shows how you can guide yourself with clarity, presence, a...

In a world obsessed with fixing problems out there , Nora Wilhelm reminds us of a deeper truth: lasting systems change begins inside us. In this episode, we explore what it means to live and work with purpose while navigating complex societal systems. Nora shares her personal journey, not as a straight line, but as a cyclical process of questioning, courage, and realignment. Together, we dive into...

In this inspiring episode, Shelli Brunswick takes you on a journey from the space industry to becoming a visionary leader . 🚀 She shares how her experiences in space have shaped her perspective on personal and professional growth , highlighting the lessons you can apply in your own life and career. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How leadership lessons from space can apply to your daily lif...

What if your empathy was only the beginning, not the solution? In this episode of the CORE Impact Podcast, you are invited into a deep and honest conversation with Michael Jenkins, author of Toxic Humans, about how your leadership, your actions, and your awareness shape the culture around you. Together, we explore why empathy alone often stops short, especially when it stays within familiar circle...

🚀 Why This Episode Matters? Leadership is changing. The future belongs to those who listen deeply, think critically, and lead authentically. If you’re ready to move beyond titles and roles, this conversation is for you. 🌱 What does authentic leadership really mean in today’s world? Is it a title, a role, or something much deeper? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Swen Heidenreich to exp...

In this enriching conversation with Susanne Madsen, we dive deep into the power of inner work, and why it’s one of the most transformational skills any leader can develop. Susanne shares practical tools, emotional insights, and inspiring stories that help you understand your patterns, triggers, values, and blind spots, so you can show up with more clarity, presence, empathy, and purpose. Whether y...

What if everything you intend to communicate as a leader… isn’t actually what your people feel? 🤯 In today’s episode of The Core Impact Podcast, we sit down with communication and engagement expert LeAnne Lagasse, to uncover the hidden gap between what you want and what they experience. You’ll learn: ✨ How self-awareness transforms leadership 🧠 Why values must be aligned with real behaviors 💬...

Laid Off? Restructuring? AI Disruption? Why Your Values Are the Only Real Stability with David Cohen What do you do when everything changes? When the company restructures, when AI reshapes the job market, when the role you loved no longer exists? In the past months, many friends called me saying: “I’ve just been laid off.” I’ve lived that moment too, the uncertainty, the fear. And yet… something p...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of personal and CEO branding with Marina Zayats (Author, Speaker and Co-Founder Schaffensgeist) Discover how playfulness, authenticity, and self-awareness can transform your professional presence and personal brand. 🌟 Marina shares practical strategies for balancing impact and attention, overcoming perfectionism, and harnessing your unique superpowers...

What if leadership wasn’t about authority — but about humanity? 🤝 In this heartfelt episode, Ghalia Turki reveals how leaders can transform workplaces into safe communities where every individual feels valued — no matter their background, style, or voice. From the United Nations to the corporate world of the UAE, Ghalia learned that diversity only works when inclusion follows. Because talent exis...