Episode Summary My guest today is Nora Wilhelm, a systems change strategist, social innovator, and co-founder of Collaboratio Helvetica. Her work focuses on helping people and organizations understand the complex systems that shape society and what needs to happen to implement real, lasting change. Expect to learn about the magnitude of global problems and why traditional approaches often fail. We discuss what it means to think systemically,...
Episode Summary My guest today is Mathias Müller, an elected member of the SVP party in the Grand Council of the Canton of Bern. He is a career officer in the Swiss Army and was previously the commander of recruitment for the Swiss Armed Forces. In addition to his military and political work, he is an author and hosts the official podcast of the Swiss Armed Forces, which gives him a unique perspective on the country's public discourse on...
Episode Summary In this episode, I sit down with Sebastian Huber, an expert in global trade and luxury goods with a deep focus on the business dynamics of Asia, particularly China. As a lecturer and researcher at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and with a background that includes global roles at luxury brands like Montblanc, he brings a unique perspective on Switzerland's place in the global market. Expect to learn about the...
Episode Summary In this episode, I sit down with Javier Pérez-Ramírez, a full Professor of Catalysis Engineering at ETH Zurich and a highly cited researcher in the field of chemistry. His work focuses on developing sustainable chemical and energy processes to tackle some of our world's biggest environmental challenges. Expect to learn about the magnitude of the global plastic waste problem and the significant discrepancy between the plastic...
Episode Summary This episode features Tanya Deans, the creator of the popular Swiss hiking blog Swiss Family Fun. We delve into her unique journey of transforming a personal passion project into a leading online resource for navigating Switzerland's landscapes and experiences. This episode features Tanya Dean, the creator of the popular Swiss hiking blog Swiss Family Fun. We delve into her extensive expertise on Swiss hiking trails, offering...
