Stories for the future

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.For all resources and everything mentioned in the episode, go to Storiesforthefuture.noThere you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode.InstagramLinkedInFacebook

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.noFor all resources and everything mentioned in the episode, go to Storiesforthefuture.noThere you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode.InstagramLinkedInFacebook

You have probably heard them, all these words and terms describing what is said to be the future of internet and also really important for how we interact, communicate and earn a living. You have the metaverse, web3, blockchain, crypto currencies, DAOs, wallets...  I could go on and on and on.If you are anything like me, you sometimes hesitate to ask the questions: But what does this really mean? How does it work? I mean, we don’t want to seem stupid. Or even worse; reveal that we might originate from the stone age and actually can remember a time where we didn’t have an email address! You can relax now - I have taken one for the team and started asking all the questions you think might be stupid. They actually aren’t stupid at all. Stay tuned for this episode with Sander Andersen, the first one in what I think will become a mini series about the future of work in the metaverse.For more links and information about this episode, go to storiesforthefuture.noFor all resources and everything mentioned in the episode, go to Storiesforthefuture.noThere you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode.InstagramLinkedInFacebook

My second guest coming from the Portfolio Collective is Janis Chan. Janis’ career path has a lot of similarities to my own. She used to work in oil and gas, with over 15 years in different engineering and management roles. She then had a a number of external factors leading her to take a step back and evaluate what she really wanted to do.She is now working as a Leadership Coach with people in hyper-growth organizations as well as private clients including Small Business Owners and Senior Managers.I enjoyed so many things with this conversation, but what really stood out for me is this;  we should allow ourselves to experiment more and it is always possible to go back without feeling like a failure. We should not put so much emphasis on what other people think and at the end of the day what matters is that you do what is right for you at that moment in time. Nothing is permanent, and that is ok.You can find more information on storiesforthefuture.no.For all resources and everything mentioned in the episode, go to Storiesforthefuture.noThere you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode.InstagramLinkedInFacebook

 With two huge transformations happening at the same time, the digital transformation and our society's transition to a more sustainable one, the complexity and interconnectedness of this topic can sometimes overwhelm us. For instance, most companies are still in the early stages of digital transformation, and many are struggling to understand how to best leverage data. How can we better use data generated from technology and the digital transformation in a way that drives the transition to the future we want? My guest today is Joanne Thurlow.  With more than 30 years in the tech industry, Joanne Thurlow has extensive knowledge of today's IT industry and innovations enabling digital transformation on a global level. Joanne’s primary focus is on digital business transformation through tech-enabled sustainable solutions.  I met Joanne through The Portfolio Collective, a fantastic community of portfolio professionals, and I am so happy I found her! In this episode we mention quite a few resources and and links, and you can find everything on storiesforthefuture.noFor all resources and everything mentioned in the episode, go to Storiesforthefuture.noThere you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode.InstagramLinkedInFacebook

Have you thought about why you work? Of course there are the obvious reasons, like putting food on the table for yourself and your family, and making society work in all its forms. But is there another reason that we perhaps should add to the list? Like having an impact and changing the world for the better? This topic is one I am extremely interested in, and that's why I was over the moon happy when I found Roshan Paul. Roshan is a social entrepreneurship expert and bestselling autor of the book The New Reason to Work: How to Build a Career That Will Change the World.I this episode he shares his journey from working ten years with Ashoka, to co-founding the Amani Institute and educating people on how to build a career in the social sector. He also shares the reason for writing the book and the six essential keys that can unlock your dream career in social impact. For more links and details, go to the show notes at storiesforthefuture.no.For all resources and everything mentioned in the episode, go to Storiesforthefuture.noThere you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode.InstagramLinkedInFacebook

Welcome to the summer version of Stories for the future - my Summer shorts, and the last one in this series of shorter episodes.Today I want to share with you a kind of awakening I had related to plant based food. I do not put myself into any category when it comes to food; I am not vegan or vegetarian. Flexetarian would be the closest. My approach to more plant based eating has mainly been to reduce the animal products. More vegetables, less meat etc. But this summer we had some summer guests who made me start exploring. And the fun I have had in the kitchen this summer as a result of that is worth sharing! Check out Storiesforthefuture.no for resources and contact information. For all resources and everything mentioned in the episode, go to Storiesforthefuture.noThere you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode.InstagramLinkedInFacebook

Welcome to the summer version of Stories for the future - my Summer shorts.Today I am inspired by my recent travel to the UK. I haven't travelled by plane for more than three years, both due to COVID, but also because I am conscious about my carbon footprint.But the feeling that I am left with after this short week in a different country is: We need to keep travelling! We need to explore different people, cultures and ways of doing things, and we have so much to learn from each other.Now I am very eager to learn more about sustainable travel, so if anyone knows someone I should get on as a guest to talk about this, please let me know! Check out Storiesforthefuture.no for resources and contact information. For all resources and everything mentioned in the episode, go to Storiesforthefuture.noThere you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode.InstagramLinkedInFacebook

Welcome to the summer version of Stories for the future - my Summer shorts.Today I am talking about how clinging to our work identities might slow us down when making (or thinking about making) a career transition.I have my own vivid memory of this and how it was one of my biggest struggles even after I realized I wanted a change.I now use my mental image of my work identity being a book I can put up on a shelf and take down whenever I need it. Try it for yourself and see if it opens up new and exciting opportunities! Check out Storiesforthefuture.no for resources and contact information. For all resources and everything mentioned in the episode, go to Storiesforthefuture.noThere you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode.InstagramLinkedInFacebook

Welcome to the summer version of Stories for the future - my Summer shorts.Today I am talking about how staying comfortable is a habit that is worth breaking, and what an amazing feeling it is when you see that you have managed to stretch your comfort zone.I take you through my journey of stretching my comfort zone during the last few years, and how looking back makes me realize how much that has made me grow.Here is the link to the video challenge I mention in this episode, and the reason I am now in the middle of another stretch. Ignite Video ChallengeAn amazing experience - highly recommend it! Visit Storiesforthefuture.no for more links and resources.  For all resources and everything mentioned in the episode, go to Storiesforthefuture.noThere you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode.InstagramLinkedInFacebook