Dare to Imagine: Futures Literacy, Change, and Courageous Thinking
With Birgitte Velde, Consultant, futurist & Change Agent | Founder at Embli
In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we sit down with Birgitte Velde — a consultant, futurist, Change Agent, and Founder at Embli — to explore what it truly means to dare to imagine.
From her early days on a strawberry farm to her current work helping organizations navigate complexity, Birgitte shares how imagination, systems thinking, and courageous action can unlock new possibilities in life and business.
We talk about:
– What futures literacy looks like in everyday decisions
– Why change is emotional — and how to prepare for it
– How imagination can be a superpower for resilience
– The role of design thinking in defining the right problems
– What it means to be truly future-ready
Whether you're leading a team, rethinking your path, or simply curious about what’s next — this conversation will inspire you to pause, reflect, and dare to imagine.
🎙 Hosted by Ben — Futurist & Ecosystem Architect at The Futures Hub.
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💡 Connect with Birgitte Velde on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/birgittevelde
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