Josephine Sundqvist the Secretary-General – CEO of LM International (Läkarmissionen) came on the podcast. We explored development and the importance of partnership. Why focusing on empowerment is more efficient than maximizing short term returns. Why it might be the right ove for companies as well to stop thinking of profits as the end and instead see it as a means for something greater. We also speak of faith and leadership and the importance of hope. As well as what it means to have keep a gaze oriented towards the potential while not wavering from the (sometimes) harsh reality as it is. This is a truly wonderful conversation. Enjoy! Host Amit Paul Extended Shownotes (Substack)

Jack Manning Bancroft founder of AIME Mentoring came on for a wonderful conversation. We spoke of the work AIME is doing on imagin-nation as well as them designing and acting with a set death date. We spoke of custodianship, unexpected connections, marginal voices, the importance of getting rid of racism, power, moving people and being in the in-between. This is a very rich conversation deeply inspired by on Jacks book Hoodie Economics which I recommend warmly.

Carl Lindeborg (website) has worked with people and organisations as an advisor, consultant and teacher, both in Sweden and internationally for the past 20 years. He is the founder of Lindeborgs Eco Retreat and author of the book The authentic shift (Available in English and Swedish). This conversation is about the person an about the book, what it takes to shift, what it feels like to learn, what it means to become a teacher, stage models and the importance of actually doing the work. Enjoy! Link to extended shownotes (Substack)

Thor Sigfusson director of the Icelandic ocean cluster and author of 100% fish came on the podcast and we spoke about fish, innovation, clusters, business, having the courage to speak 'normal Icelandic', circularity and doing it without knowing it, practitioners and many other things. This is a conversation about an industry with a huge impact in the world and where it's headed and how one can move it towards 0% waste.

Jeff Su, founder of nrythm, delves into the regenerative paradigm, discussing topics like employee engagement, organizational transformation, and embracing complexity in understanding living systems. The conversation explores the limitations of traditional academia, the shift needed in dealing with complex problems, and the 'with life approach' in design across various systems.

Thought leader, designer and energy powerhouse Leyla Acaroglu (web, LinkedIn) came and talked about circularity, systemic perspectives, design and indigenous communities. We also talk about shit, what it is to suck at regeneration, participation in systems and learning. What does it mean to really take fully into account the context, whether it is hot and dry climate or the most poisonous spiders in the world? That we consist of both stardust and chickens and much much more. This is a wonderful conversation that goes deep and wide. Enjoy. Host Amit Paul Extended shownotes (Substack)

In this podcast, Nora Bateson discusses the importance of meeting, not matching problems. They explore systemic issues, habit change, personal identity, societal influence, entitlement in relationships, and the call to go deeper in understanding individual experiences beyond societal expectations.

Alnoor Ladha, a thought leader on post capitalism, and Lynn Murphy, a cultural analyst, dive deep into the complexities of modern existence. They discuss our addiction to comfort and how it shapes identity and spirituality. The duo critiques neoliberalism's grip on society, exploring the intersections of faith, economy, and power. They advocate for a transformative shift towards compassion and interconnectedness. With insights on trauma and the need to embrace humility, this conversation unpacks the urgent need to rethink our collective purpose.

Elina Eriksson Associate Professor at KTH (profile) came on the podcast and we talked about the work she's been doing with her students at the Swedish Royal Institute of Technology around transformation and transition. We speak of nudging, counterfactional scenarios, university studies as learning not merely graduating, the paradigm shift, the new role of the teacher, voulnerability, how transformative questions can also come in the form of 'how are you?' We also speak about futures and what we can do to spark movement now, work Elina and her team has been doing with the Transition movement. Enjoy!

Karonline Bottheim (LinkedIn) founder of Länka Consulting visited the podcast and we had a wonderful weaving around leading complex processes, certainty, communication, moving in the groan zone, trusting your feelings as portals for deeper explorations, learning and much more. This is s deepdive for those curious about complexity facilitation and what it means to shift and manouver in multi-stakeholder processes. And then we talk about the bible. As two fellow curious that just made our way through it, one in a more rigorous fashion, and it's implications for our current moment. Enjoy! For more extensive shownotes (Substack)