With my services, I aim to help you become familiar with the heart and mind of the futurist.
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PROVIDED SERVICES:
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KEYNOTE SPEECH
I’ve created a keynote that doesn’t just inform but transform. It sparks that part of you where ideas flow freely, where the future feels tangible, and where everyone, from curious beginners to seasoned experts, is inspired to think differently.
Whether you’re looking for a crash course to spark new ways of thinking or an in-depth session to dive deep into the nuances of foresight, I’m available for speaking engagements that challenge and transform.
Check out availability via my agency, the Next Speaker.
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EXPERIMENT DESIGN
During my research, I observed the importance of creating space for experiments: trying out new things, fail along the way and translating those learnings into your organization.
When my schedule allows, I work with teams to help them design and run these experiments in their respective contexts. I help them create a safe space to test new strategies and approaches. These are small, focused trials with a dedicated team of colleagues. Together, we define the overall objective, always leaving room for the experiment to surprise us.
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RESEARCH PROJECTS
A few years ago, I walked into the MIT Media Lab and immediately felt at home. Here, professors work beyond traditional disciplines, embody open-mindedness and craft cutting-edge new ideas. This interdisciplinary approach resonates deeply with me. I often introduce myself as a sociologist by training, but my research is enriched by many other disciplines.
My work is about embracing the edges of what we know, and what we don’t. I spend my time exploring uncertainty and the unknown, topics I was almost trained out of at university. My curiosity for the future brought me back to them. As the leader of research group called Designing the Future, I focus on creating more soulful visions within organizations.
Examples of my research projects are my PhD thesis Becoming Futurists and my latest journal article in Futures. You can download both documents directly. Recently, I’ve co-founded an academic journal called Futures Reframed. We believe academia thrives when it’s daring, open and supportive. We publish articles in the realm of futures research, focusing on themes we often overlook or avoid: our blind spots, the taboos, the edges.
Becoming Futurists, design by Alt8, captured by Tomas Mutsaers