How does a global company steeped in combustion engine technology navigate the energy transition? This episode dives into the intricacies of communication and innovation at Wärtsilä, a leader in marine and energy solutions. Meet Jane Jünger, who shares her journey from journalism to leading communications in a tech giant, and now to her role at the University of Bergen. We discuss the vital role of collaboration and transparency in engaging employees and the public about sustainable...

Geoscientists are essential for shaping a sustainable future, and today's conversation dives deep into how they can transition away from traditional fossil fuel industries towards more innovative and environmentally friendly roles. I chat with Emer Caslin, a business development manager at ICRAG, who shares her journey from the oil and gas sector to exploring geoscience's contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals. We discuss the importance of engaging younger generations in...

Creating optimistic and realistic narratives about the future is essential for inspiring collective action against climate change. In this episode, we meet Steve Willis, an author and innovator, who discusses his climate fiction novel "Fairhaven," which explores solutions to pressing environmental challenges. Steve emphasizes the need for large-scale projects to address the climate crisis and highlights the potential for industries traditionally seen as part of the problem, like oil and...

In this episode of 'Stories for the Future,' I reconnect with one of my very first podcast guests, Anders Dræge, an ex-petroleum geophysicist who shifted from a successful career in Norway's state-owned energy company, Equinor, to a new role in the insurance sector. We discuss Anders' motivations for leaving the oil and gas industry due to environmental concerns, his transition and adaptation to a different field using skills from his previous career, and the current state and future of the...

In this episode, we delve into the complexities of the energy sector with Maximilian Haas, a geomechanical engineer at SLB. We talk about the binary perceptions of the oil and gas industry and the crucial gray areas often missed. Highlighting Max's journey from academia to the energy sector, this episode stresses the need for open-minded dialogue and collaboration in tackling climate and energy challenges. To learn more about Max, you can connect with him on LinkedIn For ideas, questions or...

We kick off the new season with a special episode featuring six different voices from the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) Annual Conference in Oslo. The episode explores how to foster better understanding and dialogue between professionals in the oil and gas sector and the general public. Key themes include energy transition, sustainability, the role of geoscience, and the importance of collaboration and trust. The episode features soundbites with geoscientists and...

In season 6, I revisit a topic that is both close to my heart and relevant to my career: how can we encourage dialogue between professionals in the oil and gas industry and those outside of it? As a professional who transitioned from oil and gas, I often find myself defending my past self, the one who wanted to highlight the positive aspects of the industry that are often overlooked or disregarded by outsiders. The vision driving this season is that today's oil and gas giants will become...

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....

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...

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. More details about my work, can be found at bycause.co

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...

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...

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...

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!  For all resources and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...