Bennu Community Podcast
The Bennu Community Podcast is dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and professionals by providing insights into future-ready skills, intercultural competency, and leadership development. Through engaging conversations with industry experts and thought leaders, the podcast offers practical advice and strategies to help listeners navigate the evolving professional landscape. By fostering a supportive community, the Bennu Community Podcast aims to equip individuals and organizations with the tools needed for sustainable growth and innovation. 👉 Website: https://bennu.community 👉 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bennucommunity 👉 Instagram: https://instagram.com/bennucommunity 👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bennucommunity 👉 X (Twitter): https://www.x.com/bennucommunity 👉 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bennucommunity 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bennucommunity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Futures Thinking Is a Team Sport: Anticipatory Leadership and the Art of Plasticity
In this episode, we’re joined by Erik Korsvik Østergaard — author, advisor, and futures thinker — to explore how organizations can move from abstract foresight to practical transformation. We talk about anticipatory leadership, the hidden role of plasticity in decision-making, and why futures thinking should never...
Beyond Buzzwords: Futures Literacy as a Way of Being
With Martin Calnan — UNESCO Chair for Futures Literacy in Finance
In this thought-provoking episode, we explore what it truly means to be futures literate — not as a framework or buzzword, but as a way of being in the world. Martin Calnan shares his personal journey from marketing and consulting to pioneering futures literacy in finance, and invites us to rethink how we define ...
What Comes After the LMS? Learning in the Flow of Life
With Toby Newman
In this episode, Ben sits down with Toby Newman — Senior L&D Consultant, TEDx speaker, and self-described “Never-ending Learner” — to explore the future of learning in the workplace.
Together, they dive into:
- Why traditional LMS systems are becoming obsolete
- The shift toward personalized, in-the-flow learning
- How AI tools like chatbots and digital coa...
New Country, New Questions: Finding Your Voice in the Dutch Job Market
With Yingqing (Qing) Gong
— Career Coach, Trainer, and Founder of Thrive Coaching & Consulting
Moving to a new country can bring big opportunities—but also big questions.
In this episode, we sit down with Yingqing (Qing) Gong, an experienced career coach and founder of Thrive Coaching & Consulting, to explore what it really takes to build a meaningful ca...
Flying with Two Wings: Futures Literacy, Imagination & Emergence
With Riel Miller
In this inspiring episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we sit down with Riel Miller, one of the world’s pioneers in Futures Literacy and former Head of Foresight at UNESCO. With over four decades of experience helping people rethink the future, Riel shares why our ability to imagine what doesn’t yet exist is not just a skill—but a key to navi...
Holding Space for Change: Leadership, Learning, and Futures in Practice
With Miranda Lewis
In episode 22 of the Bennu Community Podcast, we sit down with Miranda Lewis, Director and Partner at m2 real change consultants. Together, we explore what it really means to hold space for change — from leadership and learning to futures thinking and facilitation. Miranda shares her personal journey, insights from her work with purpose-dri...
From Struggles to Solutions: How Two Students Built FormuLearn to Fix Math Learning
With Nicholas Roy and Jelle Langen
In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we sit down with Nicholas Roy and Jelle Langen, co-founders of FormuLearn — an edtech startup born out of their own struggles with learning math.
Nick and Jelle share how they turned frustration into innovation, building a platform that helps students navigate co...
Learning by Moving: From Code to Community, From Friction to Flow
With Majid Ramezanpour
In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, Ben sits down with his co-founder Majid Ramezanpour, a seasoned tech entrepreneur and the visionary behind EleWave. From his early coding days in Iran to leading engineering teams in Europe and co-founding two purpose-driven ventures, Majid shares his journey of learning through movement—both ge...
The Power of Possibility: Shaping Futures with Imagination, Hope, and Agency
With Stefan Bergheim
In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, Ben, founder of Bennu Community, sits down with Stefan Bergheim, economist-turned-futurist and Partner at FUON Futures. With a rich background that spans global banking, UNESCO, and community-led well-being initiatives, Stefan shares his unique journey into the world of Futures Literacy...
Beyond Technical Skills: How Soft Skills Make the Biggest Difference
With Nima Sagharichiha
What happens when an engineer chooses people over processes and purpose over position?
In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we dive into a powerful conversation with Nima Sagharichiha, Trainer, Coach, and Founder of ProContext, about transformation, leadership, and intercultural growth. Our guest shares how he made the bold m...
Teaching in Entrepreneurship, Not Just About It: Entrepreneurial Mindset in Action
With Jeroen Loef
In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we sit down with Jeroen Loef, Strategic Expert in Entrepreneurship Education, to explore how education can truly empower the next generation of changemakers.
Jeroen shares his journey from working in an incubator to transforming entrepreneurship education at Hanze University of App...
Quiet Strength: Thriving as an Introvert with Confidence and Authenticity
With Sarah Manley
In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we sit down with Sarah Manley, also known as The Quiet Catalyst — a coach, mentor, speaker, and author helping introverts unlock their strengths and thrive without pretending to be someone they’re not.
With over 20 years of experience in the corporate world, Sarah shares how she transition...
Taking the Leap: Finance, Friends, and Finding Meaning in a New Country
With Molly Schneithorst
In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we sit down with Molly Schneithorst, a Future Focused Finance and Accounting Professional who left a promising career in the U.S. to follow her dream of living and working in Europe.
Molly shares her honest and inspiring story of taking the leap — moving to the Netherlands, navigating ...
Mindset for the Unknown: Stoicism Meets Futures Literacy
With Erick Cloward
In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we dive into the intersection of Stoicism and Futures Literacy with Erick Cloward, host of Stoic Coffee Break and author of Stoicism 101.
Together, we explore:
✅ How Stoicism helps us stay calm and focused in uncertain times
✅ The power of controlling what we can & letting go of what we can’t
✅ How Futur...
Deep Tech, Startups, and Investment: A Journey from Lab to Market
With Ignacio Faustino
In this episode of Bennu Community Podcast, we sit down with Ignacio Faustino, Investment Manager at RUG Ventures and Future Tech Ventures, to explore his inspiring journey from scientist to entrepreneur and investor.
Ignacio shares how he transitioned from a PhD in Biomedicine to helping deep tech startups grow, what it takes to turn cutting-e...
The Power of Futures Literacy: Seeing Beyond the Present
With Ramila Khafaji Zadeh
How can we better prepare for uncertainty in our careers, organizations, and daily lives? In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, host Ben sits down with Ramila Khafaji Zadeh, a Futures Literacy Expert and Trainer at the UNESCO Chair Futures Literacy at Hanze University.
Ramila shares her journey into Futures Literacy, how it applies to ...
Beyond Sustainability: Driving Regenerative Transformation
With Alex Baker-Friesen
In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we dive deep into the world of sustainability transformation, regenerative innovation, and systemic change with our guest, Alex Baker-Friesen, a sustainability strategist, facilitator, and the founder of Ozymandias Intelligence.
Alex shares his personal and professional journey, from studying environme...
Future-Ready Leadership: Embracing Change, Innovation & Uncertainty in a Fast-Changing World
With André Bergsma
How can leaders and professionals stay ahead in a world that’s constantly evolving? In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we dive into the essential skills and strategies needed to lead through uncertainty, drive innovation, and build future-ready teams.
Our guest, André Bergsma, Strategic Innovator &a...
Leading for Change: Sustainability, Futures Literacy & Global Impact
With Alba Tiley
How can leaders drive real change in sustainability? What role does futures literacy play in helping businesses navigate long-term challenges? And how can we create global impact through collaboration and mentorship?
In this episode, we sit down with Alba Tiley, a sustainability and public affairs expert with 14+ years of experience, to ex...
Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: Confidence, Storytelling & Impact
with Mark Robinson
In Episode 8 of the Bennu Community Podcast, we’re joined by Mark Robinson, a presentation skills coach, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker, who has trained thousands of professionals to communicate with confidence and clarity.
Whether you’re giving a pitch, leading a meeting, or simply looking to improve your speaking skills, this...
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