Butterfly Effect Studio

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  Blog: https://bit.ly/3QIGVDw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QtrEo1 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3GVUY3a Learn about ToU: https://bit.ly/3vYMORi Connect with Christian: https://bit.ly/3VZQpZX

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 Connect with Rob: https://bit.ly/3NXmxeL  Earthtopia TikTok: https://bit.ly/3O2t7ke  Blog: https://bit.ly/44wI0T4 Learn about ToU: https://bit.ly/3vYMORi Connect with Christian: https://bit.ly/3VZQpZt

Joel Makower: Entrepreneur, Journalist, LinkedIn Top Voice, Chairman & Co-Founder of GreenBiz Group

In this conversation, Christian speaks to Eilecia Bovard and Niklas Bøe, ToU learners and Founders of Perfect Farm. 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 Blog: https://bit.ly/3oEe4UV Learn about ToU: https://bit.ly/3vYMORi Connect with Christian: https://bit.ly/3VZQpZt

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 Blog: https://bit.ly/42N8DCJ Learn about ToU: https://bit.ly/3vYMORi Connect with Christian: https://bit.ly/3VZQpZt

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 skill set.  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 Blog: https://bit.ly/3EIHiai Learn about ToU: https://bit.ly/3vYMORi Connect with Christian: https://bit.ly/3VZQpZt

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 skill set.  3:03: What communication really is  4:55: On dealing with challenges  9:12: Why Niklas doesn't have a role model 14:33: How to build self-confidence Blog: https://bit.ly/3EIHiai Learn about ToU: https://bit.ly/3vYMORi Connect with Christian: https://bit.ly/3VZQpZt

In this conversation, Christion 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 Blog: https://bit.ly/3Eq5372 Learn about ToU: https://bit.ly/3vYMORi Connect with Christian: https://bit.ly/3VZQpZt 

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 Full transcription: https://bit.ly/40oX03F Learn about ToU: https://bit.ly/3vYMORi Connect with Christian: https://bit.ly/3VZQpZt 

In this conversation, I speak to Lubomila Jordanova, Co-Founder and CEO of Plan A, a software provider offering an end-to-end platform that uses machine learning and science to enable businesses to reduce their emissions and improve and report on their ESG performance. The company was recently named World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer 2022. Lubomila is also the Co-Founder of the Greentech Alliance, a community of more than 2,000 Greentech startups connected to more than 500 advisors from VC, media, and business. Lubomila has been recognized as an Obama Europe Leader 2022, MIT Innovator Under 35 Europe 2022, Marshall Fund Fellow 2022, Top 50 Women Entrepreneurs in Germany 2022 (Handelsblatt), and 30 under 30 (Forbes), among others.

In this conversation, I speak to Lisa Hendrickson. Lisa is an innovative strategic business leader with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and technology. Her in-depth knowledge of environmental, social, and governance issues led her to her current role as a leading Strategic ESG Account Specialist at S&P Global Sustainable1 where she works with key multi-national companies to empower impactful business transformations aligned to a low-carbon economy. 6:42: On resistance 8:59: The most important skill to learn 15:24: Living through no 16:54 The most important thing when finding someone to work with   Full transcription: https://bit.ly/3PL4F7E

In this conversation, I speak to Bennet Barth, Managing Director of Respond. He drives the strategic development and implementation of the BMW Foundation’s work around business, innovation, and technology. 0:38: What motivates Bennet 6:02: Becoming a successful impact entrepreneur 7:30: The core competencies of an impact entrepreneur 9:08: On resilience 25:50: What he would tell his younger self 30:31: Why we need to rethink learning Full transcription: https://bit.ly/3Vy6sOW

In this conversation, I speak to Martin Schilling, Managing Director of Techstars Berlin, angel investor, serial entrepreneur, and author of the book: The Builder’s Guide to the Tech Galaxy: 99 Practices to Scale Startups into Unicorns Companies. 2:54: What motivates Martin 9:52: Finding a North Star 10:59: Finding your next step 13:59: How to find great talent 20:32: The power of networks 27:26: The importance of mental health Full transcription: https://bit.ly/3ONBa4E