Based on the Chaos Theory, small changes can have a significant impact. The goal of the Butterfly Effect Studio is to uncover how leaders and change makers developed their purpose, competencies, and community to have a positive impact. Each episode is packed full of ideas you can apply to your life.

In this conversation, Christian speaks to Dr. Irène Y. Kilubi. She discusses her journey of leaving a corporate career to pursue her passions, the importance of taking risks, surrounding oneself with the right people, and making a positive impact on society through purpose-driven actions.

1:39: On doing things you’re passionate about

2:27: Taking risks while fulfilling your purpose

9:33: Embracing discomfort to make a change

28:55: Using time wisely, it’s our most precious resource

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In this conversation, Christian speaks to Rob Greenfield. Rob sheds light on how his work as Founder of Earthtopia and Account Director at 33Seconds is positively impacting the environment through engaging storytelling and inspiring sustainable action.

1:05: Rob's inspiration for making a sustainable impact

5:27: On individual vs. shared action

6:15: Feeling climate anxiety

10:56: Thick skin and confidence as a means to drive change

18:17: Who has influenced Rob the most

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In this conversation, Christian speaks to Joel Makower. Joel and Christian delve into the challenges entrepreneurs face and the need for adaptability and persistence in pursuing sustainable business goals.

1:20: Joel's motivations for becoming a leading voice in sustainability
10:30: On the value of curiosity
27:55: Building an organization that helps people to evolve
35:18: How to deploy our "green gene"

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In this conversation, Christian speaks to Eilecia Bovard and Niklas Bøe, ToU learners and Co-Founders of Perfect Farm. They created a platform that allows European livestock farmers to access funding, solutions providers, and additional revenue streams to lower their greenhouse gas emissions and fulfill the 2030 climate agenda.

1:06: About Perfect Farm
7:05: Why listening skills matter
22:10: How to succeed as Founders working remotely from different countries
26:55: Why connection matters

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In this conversation, Christian speaks to Rolf Schrömgens. Rolf provides insights into how leaders can develop their purpose, competence, and community to have a positive impact.

6:32: The metrics of success
14:37: Why awareness is important
27:55: Building an organization that helps people to evolve
42:10: Why feedback can be counterproductive

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In this conversation, Christian speaks to Niklas Hildebrand. Niklas talks about his career journey and motivations and also discusses his approach to assessing opportunities based on where he can have the biggest impact with his existing skillset.

5:36: What communication really is
11:08: On dealing with challenges
15:23: Why Niklas doesn't have a role model
19:25: How to build self-confidence

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In this conversation, Christian speaks to Noor van Boven. Noor is the Co-Founder of Invested and has been part of leadership teams of founder-led organizations throughout her career. As Chief People Officer at N26 and VP of People at SoundCloud, she has shown how to scale and sustainably evolve your organization during times of extreme growth and constant change. Noor is globally recognized for her track record in building high-performing teams.

2:12: Having a healthy level of insecurity
8:17: Putting small moments into a bigger context
21:06: Breaking the myth of high-performers
29:00: The question you should be asking to get the right feedback

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In this conversation, Christian speaks to Ben Unterkofler. Ben is the Co-Founder of Share with a track record of making an impact in every venture or project he joins. He offers future founders valuable advice and shares his journey from actor to impact entrepreneur.

6:53: On jumping into cold water
10:55: The process of finding drive
15:36: How to overcome fears
25:39: Building a network

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