Stories for the future

What are the metrics that really matter for a podcaster? For many, me included, the download numbers often determine the mood of the day. Or at least my feeling of success or lack of it. But is this the right metric for me and for my vision for Stories for the future? Thanks to one of my new favorite podcasts called Mastering the Podcaster Mindset , it dawned on me, how frustrating and dissatisfyi...

My guest this week has been right in front of me for a while, and suddenly I realized that what she is talking about and working on is highly relevant to the topics of this podcast. Efwa Hagström helps sustainability leaders to get buy-in and speed up the action needed to progress positive change. Efwa is passionate about upskilling leaders with simple communication methods that fast track collabo...

A few weeks ago I talked about how I use deign thinking to try to design my work life and also try to use that in many parts of my life, I quoted Bill Burnett. «No plan for life survives first contact with reality» This quote came up and tapped me on the head this week. Like; you said this out loud, now I will show you this in real life. I had all these plans this week. I was going to do an interv...

Imagine you woke up one morning and realized that you would have to build your life back up again, almost from scratch. You would leave the network and safety of your people, most of your family and friends and you would walk away into the unknown - set out on a journey to find your new tribe. And maybe the hardest part - you would have to rediscover who was the real you. What were your values, be...

For those of us who always work best under pressure, we are now busy doing the planning for this new year, the part we should have done in December of course. But I always feel so motivated in January, so for me, these first few days are the best for making plans. I have this great new planner - the same as the last four years - it’s blank, empty, clean pages and there are so many opportunities to...

Today's guest is Anoushka Nordby from Fjord CleanUP . Fjord CleanUP is a non-profit environmental organization supporting the restoration and protection of the Inner Oslo Fjord’s natural marine environment. They organize weekly voluntary cleaning events where they provide volunteers with stand up paddle boards, kayaks, diving equipment and all the gear necessary to clean marine pollution out of th...

I had some really busy days finalizing a program I did with Startup Norway called Circular Startup Venture Studio. Now I want to tell you about how happy I am that I jumped into this and why! This was the first batch of entrepreneurs doing this program, but there will be more, and I really encourage you to pay attention to opportunities like this. Who knows what they can lead to? I learned a ton,...

My guest in today's episode is Sam Chevallier. Sam - or Samuel, is the founder and managing director of Rewild Africa, a company working to enable ecological restoration through storytelling, film, education and experiences. He is also the reason I discovered the amazing word of biomimicry, which we will talk a lot more about in this episode. He is also a Climate Reality leader and we first met la...

I am trying something new! In these short "In between and behind the scenes" episodes, I will challenge myself to move a bit out of the familiar structure. I will share more about the podcasting journey with you; the ups and downs, the mistakes and successes, the doubts and the joys. And I will also bring you in on the overall goals with the podcast and the decisions I make along the way. In this...

Siri Abrahamsen is a public speaker, author and the founder and CEO of the company World of Empathy or Gleding, which is the name in Norwegian. She is also the mother of three boys and a really wonderful person, which I am absolutely certain you will agree with me on after listening to this episode. Her message about how small actions create big impact and how we all need to be seen, heard and inc...

This is the second part of my conversation with Arjun SriHari. In this second part he goes into more details about his ideas for what he wants to do next.and we also spend quite some time around his vision for the future and how he thinks we can all have a much bigger impact on how our society evolves. Arjun is a big advocate for bursting the bubbles and coming together, across the many barriers a...

Today my guest is Arjun SriHari. "The only way that we are going to solve this climate crisis is if the world comes together." Arjun is a big advocate for bursting the bubbles and coming together, across the many barriers and divides existing today. He started his career with a strategic communications consultancy - and clear and effective communication is something he values highly. He has spent...

Today my guest is Maria Peltokangas from Corporate Good. Maria has been working in Sweden, Malaysia, Singapore and Norway in the IT and oil- and gas industry with marketing and communications. In 2015 she changed direction and has since then dedicated her time and effort to corporate responsibility and sustainability. She is also a Climate Reality Leader, and she is active in the Nordic network of...

Welcome to season 3 of Stories for the future! This season will focus on creating action. Actions change our beliefs and the time to act is _now. _ You will get to meet people who act, and my goal is that you will get inspired to act yourself. We are 7.8 billion superheroes on this planet and we need everyone to discover their special superpower. With that much superpower I have no doubt that we w...

Season 2 has come to an end. Today I am wrapping up, reflecting on season 2 and why it turned out to be an all female season. At the end of this short episode, I am giving you a few hints about what's to come in season 3. If you feel inspired to add something to my reflections or if you have some thoughts about who I should add to my future guest list, please feel free to get in touch! You can rea...

In the last episode you got to know Janne Robberstad, artist, designer, teacher and PHD student. We had so much to talk about that I decided to split the episode into two parts. If you haven’t listened to the first part, I recommend you go back and do that first. In this part we continue to talk around the topic of how important art and design is for our future. Janne shares how she worked on a re...

Why is creativity, arts and crafts so important for the future? How can we amplify these skills and use them to engage, inspire and learn? In this episode I have the great pleasure to introduce you to Janne Robberstad. She is an assistant professor and PhD student at the Western Norway University. She is also a teacher, a visual artist and designer, and a production manager of the Global Science O...

"To finally, finally reach the summit is magical! I have no more energy, but is 100% alive and filled with passion. The greatest experiences that demand the most physical and mental effort, will give you the highest reward and joy of life." These are the words of climate research explorer Carina Ahlqvist, who is my guest on this week’s episode of Stories for the future. She is one of the most expe...

There is no doubt for any of us that our children are the future. But what future are we creating for them, and how do we talk to them about the changes happening and what to prepare for as they grow up? When my guest in this episode presents herself, she does that by starting with what is her main role - "I am primarily a mom", she says. And I very much relate to that priority - nothing is actual...

How do we communicate the urgency of climate change without causing our listeners to put their heads in the sand in pure panic and denial? Is there a way to create a feeling of agency and a will to do some major changes? Today my guest is Christina Carlmark. Christina has a business background and has had a long and impressive career with the Nordic telecom company Telia. She sees digitalization a...

How do we lead in times of great change and uncertainty? And how does the business leader find back to the passion and purpose that was once there, but might have gotten lost in the daily hustle of putting out fires and dealing with all the "stuff". In this week's episode I have the great pleasure of sitting down with Anne Liebel. Anna is a leadership coach, has her own consultancy and also her ow...

What do you know about seaweed? This fantastic resource has so many benefits and areas of use, and after I started reading up on it, I almost can't stop talking about it! This is also true for my guest on today's episode. Actually this is a real love story and I suspect this is just the beginning of a long and exciting journey. Today’s guest is Eva Helen Rognskog. She is co-founder and CEO of SATP...

Did you know that museums in the United States alone produce 12 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide every year? Or that a single museum can produce the same amount of waste as 365 households? I did not know this, and this might not be your first thought as you wander through some of our finest museums or watch the cultural heritage at the Vatican or the Van Gogh Museum. Caitlin Southwick is th...

How can we co-create, work across borders and silos, and use the best in every one of us to create the best possible future? And is it actually possible to enjoy the ride as well? Anne Bland is Finnish, but she lives in the UK and has done so for many years. She is a speaker, writer, coach and consultant, and she has recently co-founded Future Proof Your Business together with Sue Jackson (whom sh...

If you are an entrepreneur or a business owner you know how important it is to make your business sustainable, in every way. Not only when it comes to making a positive impact and doing something which moves us in the right direction, but also related to making an income that you can live from. In addition to that - if you are going to be able to put in the work that is needed, it is absolutely es...