Butterfly Effect Studio

Exploring Purpose, Competence, and Community with Dr. Irène Y. Kilubi

Christian Rebernik — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:16:16 +0200

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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Inspiring Sustainable Action Through Engaging Storytelling with Rob Greenfield of Earthtopia and 33Seconds

Christian Rebernik — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 19:05:28 +0200

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

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

Christian Rebernik — Tue, 30 May 2023 13:24:47 +0200

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"

Blog: bit.ly/436aeDn

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Eilecia Bovard and Niklas Bøe: ToU Learners and Co-Founders of Perfect Farm

Christian Rebernik — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:36:42 +0200

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

Blog: https://bit.ly/3oEe4UV

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Rolf Schroemgens: Founder of brafe.space, leadership.sprouts, and trivago

Christian Rebernik — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:20:35 +0200

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
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Niklas Hildebrand: Strategy & Project Developer - EV Charging DACH, Personal and Professional Growth While Making an Impact

Christian Rebernik — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:37:49 +0100

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

Blog: https://bit.ly/3EIHiai
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Noor van Boven: Co-Founder of Invested, Making an Impact Through Leadership

Christian Rebernik — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 12:36:50 +0100

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

Blog: https://bit.ly/3Eq5372
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Ben Unterkofler: Co-Founder of Share, From Actor to Impact Entrepreneur

Christian Rebernik — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 06:57:21 +0100

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

Blog: https://bit.ly/40oX03F
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Lubomila Jordanova: CEO & Co-Founder Plan of A & Co-Founder of Greentech Alliance, Obama Leader, MIT Under 35 Innovator, LinkedIn Top Voice

Christian Rebernik — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 23:26:52 +0100

In this conversation, Christian speaks 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.

3:41: Dealing with the unknown
12:26: What word to eliminate from your vocabulary
22:25: Lubomila's role model
29:05: Advice for listeners

Blog: https://bit.ly/3wHZ7lD
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Lisa Hendrickson: Sustainability x Tech, Sustainability Pioneer, Author, Inc 500, and TEDx Speaker

Christian Rebernik — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:26:49 +0100

In this conversation, Christian speaks 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

Blog: https://bit.ly/3PL4F7E
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Resilience and Succeeding as an Entrepreneur with Bennet Barth of Respond

Christian Rebernik — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:21:30 +0100

In this conversation, Christian speaks 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

Blog: https://bit.ly/3Vy6sOW
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Leadership, Grit, and Entrepreneurship with Martin Schilling of Techstars Berlin

Christian Rebernik — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:05:00 +0200

In this conversation, Christian speaks 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

Blog: https://bit.ly/3ONBa4E
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