The Future Is How

In today’s episode of The Future is How , I explore the power of communication with Matt Abrahams—author, podcast host, communication coach, and lecturer in Strategic Communication at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. Matt helps people become more confident and connected communicators, whether they’re on stage, in a meeting, or having a hard conversation with themselves. In our conversation...

“Zukunftsgeist”—or Future Spirit —is not only the German title of Frederik’s book What’s Next Is Now . It became a living, breathing movement during his Zukunftsgeist Tour across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. But this wasn’t your typical book tour. Instead of classical readings, Frederik invited people into a shared experience—to ignite their own future spirit. And it worked. The response was...

Inspiration is more than a feeling. Its´ an active force that fuels creativity, leadership and change. Today, Adam Galinsky joins me. Adam is an expert in Leadership, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Adam is a Professor of Leadership and Ethics at the Columbia Business School. Among his many publications, he co-authored "Friend and Foe", a book exploring the science behin collaboration and competi...

In today’s episode of The Future is How, I am thrilled to be joined by my friend Kalle Ryan. Kalle is an award-winning writer, poet, and founder of Poetic, a creative consultancy dedicated to crafting compelling narratives, solving communication challenges, and unlocking creativity for organizations of all sizes. Before founding Poetic, Kalle refined his storytelling and communication skills at Go...

In today’s episode of The Future is How, I sit down with my friend and former colleague, Newton Cheng, the Director of Health and Performance at Google. Newton is passionate about guiding leaders through skillful conversations on mental health—a topic he's deeply familiar with. After experiencing burnout, Newton took a mental health leave from his role at Google. Upon his return, he openly shared...

In today’s episode of The Future is How , futurist Lisa Kay Solomon joins me. Lisa is a designer in residence at the Stanford d.school. Lisa focuses on bridging the disciplines of futures and design thinking, creating experiences like “Vote by Design: Presidential Edition” and "The Future’s Happening" to help students learn and practice the skills they don’t yet know they need. At the d.school, sh...

In today’s episode of The Future is How, I explore the topics of relationships and happiness with Dr. Robert Waldinger. He is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development at Massachusetts General Hospital, and co-founder of the Lifespan Research Foundation. He is also a Zen priest and co-author of the book, The Good Life: Lessons from the...

In this exciting episode of The Future is How , I am joined by Dr. Els van der Helm, a leading sleep neuroscientist and adjunct professor at IE Business School. Dr. Els is a trusted advisor to CEOs and organizations worldwide, helping them unlock better performance through improved sleep and well-being. In our conversation today, we do a deep dive into the science of sleep and its transformative e...

How do you envision the future—yours, ours, and the planet’s? Join me, Frederik Pferdt, in the first episode of The Future Is How , as I sit down with Tim Leberecht, the founder of the House of Beautiful Business, to explore how beauty can inspire connection, reimagine the future, and help us live more meaningful lives. Together, we discuss why it’s time to value all life—including AI—and how movi...