Stories for the future

In order to create the future, we first need to be able to imagine it.

Today, on this last episode of the season, I'm joined by Merlin Bola, an enthusiast in ecology, psychology and storytelling. Merlin's journey began with a deep interest in environmental studies, leading him to some really big questions about life and humanity.

Merlin advocates for the use of imagination as a tool to envision future possibilities, emphasizing the role of storytelling in bringing these concepts to life. His current focus is on integrating these ideas to support initiatives aimed at environmental regeneration. He believes in the power of storytelling to effectively communicate complex environmental challenges and solutions.

This is one of the most philosophical conversations I've had on this podcast, but Merlin also manages make complex ideas easy to understand so that we can make it easier for people to rally around causes that matter.

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My guest today is an expert in climate communication.

Her name is Katherine Duarte, and the reason I fist noticed her, was because she was a fresh breath on my Instagram feed. I noticed that she shared important, serious and very interesting stuff about climate and sustainability, but she did it in a very funny way.

Today we discuss the complex, difficult, but very interesting topic about how to communicate hard issues like climate change.

Katherine has her very own approach where she mixes in humour and relatebility with the hard facts. She has a very interesting career journey behind her, going from academia, via teaching and media, to now helping businesses communicate better about their sustainability initiatives without greenwashing.

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Katherine's LinkedIn profile.

Katherine's Instagram profile greenkathyta

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In this solo episode I share more details around my recent shift in my own career, and why this is so important to me.

I also tell you about my plans for next week and how you can get involved.

You can register for the 5 Day Challenge here.

On November 2nd I am doing an event together with Terra.do. If you are quick, you can still join it here.

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Meet Jøril Korperud Johnsen, a seasoned leader with 25 years' experience in leadership, innovation, and sustainability. Discover her journey from being the head of sustainability at IKEA Norway to establishing her own company, Fremvekst.

Join us in this conversation where Jøril raises important questions like:

What kind of world could we co-create, if each of us felt more nurtured, more part of rather than disconnected from ourselves, organizations and systemic communities?

What kind of community could we weave together if we were all more present, felt more whole, seen, heard and loved?

How do we reclaim nature within us and around us in our modern urbanized life?

Key Highlights:

• A Female Perspective: Continuing the trend of featuring influential women who are making a mark in their respective fields.
• The Origins: Jøril's background, including her significant contributions at IKEA Norway and her evolution as a fifth-generation citizen of Oslo.
• Transitioning from IKEA: What prompted Jøril to make the leap? The inspirations and challenges faced during her transition.
• Regenerative Leadership with Laura Storm: Delving deeper into her association and learnings from this global network of leaders.
• Identity Beyond Profession: Jøril's take on professional identity, and how she navigated her personal evolution post-IKEA.
• Sustainability - Inside and Out: The growing focus on inner sustainability, its significance, and Jøril's views on the Inner Development Goals.
• The Magic Wand Question: What Jøril would change instantly in the business world, given the chance.
• Additional Resources:
• Learn more about the B Corp Movement
• Inner Development Goals Catalysts: Delve deeper into this transformative approach to personal and professional growth.
• Laura Storm's Regenerative Leaders Network: Understand more about this global initiative and its impact.

Connect with Jøril:

• LinkedIn: Jøril Korperud Johnsen

If you're looking to make a shift in your own career, go ahead and book a chat, and I'll help you in every way that I can!

In this episode you will meet Holly Lichtenfeld.

Holly has worked on sustainability, the environment, and climate change issues for 20+ years. She has extensive expertise in strategy, business development, and growth combined with a deep understanding of ESG and sustainability. Holly helps climate solutions companies grow and also works with organizations to measure their impact and accelerate their adoption of climate solutions.

If you're one of those people looking to change the direction of your career, I think you should listen closely. Pay attention to the way that Holly engaged in the area she was interested in. She joined networks, associations and kept engaged even before she got a job in that industry. She told people around her what she was interested in, and that finally led her to a position.

Links:

Holly's LinkedIn profile and website.

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Stories for the future is back! After a long break, we're kicking off the new season with a female confidence boost!

Dr. Maria Evans, experienced mentor, coach and trainer, is here to share with us her mission to empower women to be more confident, helping them land the jobs they deserve and navigate life's challenges.

From discussing the challenges women face in the workplace to the importance of resilience and adaptability in today's uncertain and complex world, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and actionable insights on how to tackle the messiness of life + career.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Portfolio Collective - Where I met Maria, and a brilliant network we're both members of.

Maria's LinkedIn profile

Maria's website

Calmly Confident Course - register ASAP, starts on Oct 2nd!

You can find more information about own recent pivot and focus on helping people with their career transitions at https://bycause.co/career

Today I will share with you what's in store for 2023, both for this podcast and for another exciting project I am diving into.

Those of you who know me well will recognize my excitement around starting a new project. This time is no different! I have thought about this new topic for a long time, and now I've come to realize that this topic needs a space on it's own. 

Listen and learn about my brand new and exciting sandbox. A lot more to come in the new year! 

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Have you ever thought about starting your own podcast? Today's guest might have exactly what you need to make your dream a reality.

Regina Larko is the reason I got Stories for the future off the ground, and with her calm and friendly way of being, she teaches podcasting newbies like me the how, the what, the when and the why related to getting started.

Her podcast #Impact has been on my playlist for years, and I keep getting inspired by all the purpose-driven organizations and individuals she interviews on her show.
 

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Have you ever wanted to try something new - a new job, a totally different career path or just a small project very different from what you do today? And then your next thought is:  “No, I couldn’t. That doesn’t fit with who I am, my professional identity, what people expect from me….” And on and on it goes....
 
This week's guest is here to tell you that actually, “Yes, you can!”

Alan is a champion of the squiggly career, himself having gone from corporate finance to cheffing to becoming a multi-hyphenate advisor to seed and series A startups. He's currently acting as the Chief of Staff at the Portfolio Collective, teaching at Synthesis, writing on Medium (when he finds time) along with the occasional private catering gig.

Can you see why Alan inspires me? I hope you will feel the same after listening to this episode, and you might end up thinking that a squiggly career path sounds quite attractive.

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Almost by accident Michel Wolfstirn started his career as a mechanical engineer in the oil industry in Norway. Until he completely changed lanes in 2015.
Now he divides his time between his startup SquareRoot and biomimicry / circular economy consulting services.

He is the perfect example of how we can reinvent ourselves and find more alignment between what we do for a living and our own values.

My conversation with Michel is so packed with inspiration for everyone who wants to try another path, and we didn't manage to cover everything in this episode.
If you want to know more about his work, you can get in touch on LinkedIn.

For all resources and everything mentioned in the episode, go to Storiesforthefuture.no

For all resources and everything mentioned in the episode, go to Storiesforthefuture.no

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