Stories for the future

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.no There you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode. InstagramLinkedInFacebook Get full access to Stories for the Future by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge at vklavenes.substack.com/subscribe

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.no There you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode. InstagramLinkedInFacebook Get full access to Stories for the Future by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge at vklavenes.substack.com/subscribe

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.no There you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode. InstagramLinkedInFacebook Get full access to Stories for the Future by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge at vklavenes.substack.com/subscribe

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.no There you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode. InstagramLinkedInFacebook Get full access to Stories for the Future by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge at vklavenes.substack.com/subscribe

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.no There you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode. InstagramLinkedInFacebook Get full access to Stories for the Future by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge at vklavenes.substack.com/subscribe

Are the business schools of today doing enough to educate the leaders we need in the future?What kind of knowledge do we actually need in order to secure a sustainable future? Katarína Halušková and Karolina Sobczak from The Academy of Business in Society (ABIS) have been working a lot on these questions and today they are here to share some of their findings.No doubt there are positive changes on the way, but there are also big gaps that we need to close, sooner rather than later. And how do you feel about playing a game to explore alternative futures? At ABIS they are also working on something called Scenario Exploration System Workshops where they enable participants to build knowledge and at the same time explore different plausible futures. Find all the links and contact info at storiesforthefuture.no===For all resources and everything mentioned in the episode, go to Storiesforthefuture.no There you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode. InstagramLinkedInFacebook Get full access to Stories for the Future by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge at vklavenes.substack.com/subscribe

We spend up to 90% of our time indoors, but the spaces we create very often doesn't serve our health and overall wellbeing in the best way. Do you want to learn more about how you can change this? My first guest this season is interior designer Johanna Winter. She has specialized in biophilic design; a concept used to bring natural elements into our indoor environments. This conversation and Johanna's practical tips will give you tons of inspiration to change your own surroundings. For more information about the episode, including all links, go to storiesforthefuture.noFor all resources and everything mentioned in the episode, go to Storiesforthefuture.no There you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode. InstagramLinkedInFacebook Get full access to Stories for the Future by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge at vklavenes.substack.com/subscribe

Finally, Stories for the future is back! And today I will be introducing season 4 along with a new friend: the famous elephant in the room. When it comes to sustainability and how to create a better future, we often talk about what businesses can do and what we can do as individuals on our "home territory". A part I often feel we forget is what we can do as individuals when it comes to the choices we make in our careers.And this is what I want to address in season 4. You will still meet people with stories to inspire you and get you thinking outside the box. But I will also bring on people with an expert view of this subject, alongside the people who have made a transition already. As I mention at the end: You can find my brand new guide to more impactful work on my website storiesforthefuture.no/guide For all resources and everything mentioned in the episode, go to Storiesforthefuture.no There you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode. InstagramLinkedInFacebook Get full access to Stories for the Future by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge at vklavenes.substack.com/subscribe

It's been quiet here for a while. In more than one way. Today I share with you a short status update and the reason behind the silence. Having temporarily lost the ability to hear, and as a consequence, also to communicate, I have learned the hard way how important our hearing is for all areas of life. Alongside my quick update, I share a lovely voice note I got from my dear friend and podcasting mentor, Regina Larko. This friendship and her support is a result of connecting over a common passion for the medium of podcasting. You can find links and resources related to this episode at storiesforthefuture.noFor all resources and everything mentioned in the episode, go to Storiesforthefuture.no There you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode. InstagramLinkedInFacebook Get full access to Stories for the Future by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge at vklavenes.substack.com/subscribe

Did you know that in addition to stage fright and the fear of public speaking, the fear of dealing with authority figures is one of the most common social phobias? Why does it suddenly feel so scary to approach people when you know them to be some kind of authority or celebrity? And how can not knowing them, because you are new to the area they are known for, lead to the most interesting and fascinating experiences? Being a beginner and the new kid in the playground can have its' perks, and the lack of any reason to feel starstruck, is one of them. In this episode I share a couple of examples, one of them involving royalty. Link to original blog post (in Norwegian): Coconut Moments My home on the web: Storiesforthefuture For all resources and everything mentioned in the episode, go to Storiesforthefuture.no There you can also sign up to receive my newsletter and to get noticed every time I release another episode. InstagramLinkedInFacebook Get full access to Stories for the Future by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge at vklavenes.substack.com/subscribe