Podcast appearances and mentions of cecily sommers

Balancing The Now and The Future Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with some amazing bosses. One was a woman named Cindy. What made her stand out? She constantly encouraged us to look beyond our day-to-day tasks. As a Vice President, I was under her guidance, and she, a Senior VP, was persistent in pushing us to plan for the future and break free from the firefighting of the present. This isn't just an issue for me and my colleagues at that time; it's something many of us encounter. Of course, it's important to be present and appreciate the moment, but in various aspects of our lives—be it projects, careers, health, or more—we often fail to look far enough ahead. This preoccupation with the present can hold us back from a better future. In this episode, I'm joined by Hal Hershfield, author of the insightful new book Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today. We all want a brighter tomorrow, whether for our projects, careers, relationships, health, or more. But evidence suggests that our relationship with the future can be a bit tricky. Sometimes we need a "Cindy"--someone to help us learn to look further down the road. Hal is that person, and his book is a valuable resource I'm confident you'll benefit from. I'm excited to share our conversation with you! Learn more about Hal and his book at HalHershfield.com/. For more episodes on this topic, check out: Episode 313, with Brian David Johnson about his book The Future You Episode 87, with Cecily Sommers about her book Think Like a Futurist   AI for Project Managers and Leaders With the constant stream of AI news, it's sometimes hard to grasp how these advancements can benefit us as project managers and leaders in our day-to-day work. That's why I developed a new e-learning course: AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Everyday Work. This self-guided course is designed for project managers and leaders aiming to harness AI's potential to enhance your work, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity. Go to ai.i-leadonline.com to learn more and join us. The feedback from the program has been fantastic. Take this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your team and projects. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills   The following music was used for this episode: Music: Time Is Now by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/395-time-is-now License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Time Of Change by WinnieTheMoog Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8915-time-of-change License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

https://thinkfuture.com | https://cecilysommer.com | In this insightful episode of "thinkfuture," host Chris Kalaboukis is joined by futurist Cecily Sommers to discuss the skills and mindset required to lead like a futurist. They explore the importance of being comfortable with ambiguity, paying attention to signals of change, and navigating life with a clear purpose. Chris and Cecily delve into the significance of cultivating intuition, learning, and growth in personal and business settings while emphasizing the need for discovery and development. The conversation also touches on the value of practices like awe, appreciation, and joy in shifting perspectives and managing stressors, as well as the benefits of trying new things and taking risks. They discuss the importance of developing habits such as optimism, curiosity, courage, and patience to make wise decisions in an ever-changing world. Finally, Cecily shares her contact information for those interested in learning more about her work. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on embracing change and cultivating intuition to lead like a futurist. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkfuture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkfuture/support

https://thinkfuture.com | https://cecilysommers.com | In this fascinating episode of "thinkfuture," host Chris Kalaboukis is joined by Cecily Sommers to explore the art of seeing into the future by studying patterns of nature and change and how past performances can inform future predictions. They delve into the impact of our environment and experiences on our personality and identity and the importance of being change-literate in navigating both external and internal shifts. Chris and Cecily discuss the skills required to lead like a futurist, such as taking a zoomed-out perspective, embracing complexity, and focusing on underlying societal forces. They touch on the four forces that drive societal change—resources, technology, demographics, and governance—and the role of rules and governance at every level in managing these forces. The conversation also explores the future of pet ownership, workforce trends, and the value of models in problem-solving and predicting outcomes. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that will change your perspective on the future and equip you with the tools to better understand the world around you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkfuture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkfuture/support

https://thinkfuture.com | https://www.cecilysommers.com | In this captivating episode of "thinkfuture," host Chris Kalaboukis sits down with renowned futurist Cecily Sommers to discuss the art of understanding and anticipating change in a rapidly evolving world. As organizations face increasing challenges to maintain their competitive edge, Cecily shares her expertise on identifying patterns, strategizing opportunities, and connecting them to real-time market forces. Through their conversation, Chris and Cecily explore the importance of foresight in crafting winning strategies and overcoming short-sightedness in planning. Join them as they delve into Cecily's experiences working with leading companies like Accenture, Google, and JP Morgan Chase, and her popular "Future Conversations" segment on All Things Considered. This insightful discussion offers valuable perspectives for anyone looking to make smarter choices in an uncertain future and unlock the potential of strategic foresight. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkfuture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkfuture/support

Over the course of the summer of 2022, we are releasing 12 interviews with futurists and forward thinkers in order to help our global audience of leaders become better visionaries for their organizations and be more prepared for our uncertain future. In this episode, Cecily Sommers joins the show. Cecily is the author of "Think Like A Futurist" and has been named as one of the “Top 50 Female Futurists" by Forbes. She speaks, writes, and consults on the forces of change and the technologies shaping business and society, and how to turn them into catalysts for strategy.In this discussion, Cecily shares how she identifies trends, vets sources, what trends she is following, and what's filling her with a sense of optimism.

Preparing for the Next Rogue Wave We're continuing a series of episodes on the topic of the future. It's hard to imagine that we can be effective at leading others if we're not forward-thinking. But after getting slammed by the COVID tsunami and subsequent recurring waves, the future can feel so unsure. So how do we prepare ourselves and our teams for the future despite the challenges of understanding it? To help us with that, we're joined in this episode by Jonathan Brill, author of a new book entitled Rogue Waves: Future-Proof Your Business to Survive and Profit from Radical Change. Jonathan is the former Global Futurist at HP and has led companies that have substantially improved the world in many domains. Not to mention he invented a machine that makes frozen coffee slurpees! Learn more about Jonathan and his book at JonathanBrill.com. Additional Resources In the outtakes of the episode, Jonathan mentions an HBR article that he wrote with Dorie Clark about how to future-prep your career. You can find that article here. My discussion with Brian David Johnson, former Chief Futurist at Intel, can be found in episode 313 My discussion with Deborah Westphal from Toffler Associates can be found in episode 329 My discussion with Michael Solomon about preparing your career for the future can be found in episode 304 My discussion with Cecily Sommers about how to think like a futurist can be found in episode 87 Join our Global LEAD52 Community Ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? LEAD52 is your 5-minute weekly pass to leadership intelligence. You get 52 weeks of learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it's all for free. Join us at https://GetLEAD52.com. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Strategic and Business Management   Back To The Future by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6090-back-to-the-future License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license It's Funky by Frank Schröter Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8061-it-s-funky License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Over the last decade, technology has transformed life as we know it and innovation continues to accelerate. To help us understand how to get comfortable with the uncomfortable, we spoke with widely acclaimed futurist Cecily Sommers. In this interview, podcast host Don MacPherson and Cecily look ahead at the forces shaping our future and identify some trends that will disrupt the way we live and work over the next decade. We touch on the impact of climate change, migration, changing birth rates, and more. We also discuss how we can be best prepared to embrace the changes to come and lean into new technology that makes us uncomfortable.Cecily Sommers is a futurist and innovation expert. She speaks, write and consults on emerging trends, markets, and technologies shaping business and society.

12 Geniuses is back and celebrating the new decade with a new season. Season Three is dedicated to the theme of “The Future of…” We are dedicating all 12 episodes to interviews with geniuses who are creating the future or who can help us understand the dramatic changes the future will bring. If you want to better understand how you, your team, and your organization can be better prepared for the future, this season of the podcast is for you. The first episode of Season Three is an interview with futurist Cecily Sommers. That episode is available on February 11th. We hope you’ll subscribe and tune in!

Working to identify the latest trends for your business, to fill innovation pipelines and discern growth opportunities that shape your business strategies, and to market your corporation in a variety of industries is this week’s Tech Cat Show guest, Cecily Sommers. As a Futurist - an expert in strategy and innovation - she has held roles in speaking, consulting, and even writing her own book, “Think like a Futurist”. She’ll be joining us this week to discuss the role technology plays in politics, the economy, and shaping our society as a whole. You don’t have to look into a crystal ball to see what’s coming, find it all here, on the Tech Cat Show!

Cecily Sommers is a futurist and author who speaks, writes, and consults on the forces shaping our future. In this conversation we discuss: - The universal principles behind mastering any skill or field of knowledge - The 4 Forces shaping the 21st Century and what to do about them - The mental models and habits needed to think like a futurist So if you want to learn more about the mindsets and skillsets needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world, this episode has you covered.

Topics Include: --"Can We Live Forever?" --"Living in the Present" --"Meditation and Tips for Young Entrepreneurs" --"The Nature of AI" About the Guests: - Parneet Pal, M.B.B.S., M.S. is a Harvard- and Columbia-trained physician on a mission to scale the ideas that make wellbeing easy and accessible to all using evidence-based medicine and innovative behavior change models. She made a shift from clinical practice to chronic disease prevention, focusing on the execution of wellbeing programs in various business and academic settings. She has directed two wellness spas, expanded a private executive health practice and currently coaches executives and consults with organizations on the design and implementation of lifestyle management platforms (nutrition, mindfulness, exercise, stress management). She currently serves as Chief Science Officer at Wisdom Labs, a San Francisco company focused on the art and science of thriving at work. - A global trends analyst, Cecily Sommers speaks, writes, and consults on emerging trends, markets, and technologies shaping our future. She is the author of Think Like a Futurist: Know What Changes, What Doesn't, and What's Next, and the founder of The Push Institute, a non-profit think tank that tracks significant global trends and their implications for business, government, and non-profit sectors over the next 5-10-25-50 years. If you like this content, please send a tip with BTC to: 1444meJi7YjgQGNg3U8Z6qYZFA5cgz4Gmj More Info:TatianaMoroz.comCryptoMediaHub.comVaultoro.comParneetPal.com CecilySommers.com wisdomlabs.com Friends and Sponsors of the Show:TheBitcoinCPA.comCryptoCompare.com FreeRoss.orgThirdKey.SolutionsSovrynTech.com SexAndScienceHour.com

Another amazing find by my hubs, Andy: Several weeks back, he came home from a conference and said, "You've got to have this woman on your show." So Cecily and I talked - and she asked me a really good question (which, as it turns out, is a backbone of her work): "What was at work when it was working? What did he like about it?"... well, he didn't say.  (For those of you who know Andy, you might be laughing now. He sometimes doesn't say much.) But when I went back, he said, "she was compelling, interesting, engaging - on a PANEL!  That doesn't often happen." Well, the truth is that Cecily has an incredibly rich and interesting life - and brings it all to her work as a futurist and speaker. Her goal is to create experiences that can reinvent - ourselves, our audience. So, we talked about that! And, she said, like, a million things worth writing down. I tried to capture them all here for you. ENJOY!

Moe Abdou and Cecily Sommers discuss how to think like a futurist to determine what's next.

Total Duration 38:49 Download episode 87 Let's Talk About.... The Future Well, it's time to say good-bye to this year and welcome a new one. So, how do we wrap what's been a very busy year? We're going to talk about... the future. Ah, yes. The future. The start of a new year is a great time to reflect. It provides an opportunity to look at where you've been heading and consider what changes you'd like to see in the year ahead. Project Managers as Futurists In many ways, project managers and leaders are futurists. We try to anticipate what's ahead and navigate our projects in a way that allows us to successfully deliver. But how do you do that? How can you think like a futurist? In this episode, I speak with Cecily Sommers who an author and futurist Ever wonder how someone becomes a futurist? Well, you'll find out! Cecily just recently published an intriguing book entitled Think Like a Futurist: Know What Changes, What Doesn't, and What's Next. The book is on a lot of must read lists for executives so we're giving you a taste of the book in this episode. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!    STARS, GALAXIES AND UNIVERSES and GLIDING....SOMETIMES, both by Jared C. Balogh, are licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.