Dare to Imagine: Futures Literacy, Change, and Courageous Thinking

With Birgitte Velde, Consultant, futurist & Change Agent | Founder at Embli

In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we sit down with Birgitte Velde — a consultant, futurist, Change Agent, and Founder at Embli — to explore what it truly means to dare to imagine.

From her early days on a strawberry farm to her current work helping organizations navigate complexity, Birgitte shares how imagination, systems thinking, and courageous action can unlock new possibilities in life and business.

We talk about:

– What futures literacy looks like in everyday decisions

– Why change is emotional — and how to prepare for it

– How imagination can be a superpower for resilience

– The role of design thinking in defining the right problems

– What it means to be truly future-ready

Whether you're leading a team, rethinking your path, or simply curious about what’s next — this conversation will inspire you to pause, reflect, and dare to imagine.

🎙 Hosted by Ben — Futurist & Ecosystem Architect at The Futures Hub.

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💡 Connect with Birgitte Velde on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/birgittevelde

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