ImpacTalks

What if climate change, inequality, and social instability are not separate crises, but symptoms of the same broken system?In this episode of ImpacTalks, We speak with Sam de Muijnck, economist and co-author of Economy Studies, about rethinking economics for a sustainable future.We discuss:📊 Beyond GDP🌍 Sustainability & economic systems💡 Well-being economy⚡ Leadership in uncertainty🚀 Building a better futureAn insightful conversation on how economic thinking shapes our world and why it may need to change.

How can leaders create meaningful sustainability transformation in a world shaped by complexity, uncertainty, and competing priorities?In Episode 17 of ImpacTalks, we are joined by Christian Kozina-Voit, author of Klimaschutz mit System, sustainability scientist, and systems change expert.In this conversation, we explore:🔹 Why sustainability is fundamentally a systems challenge🔹 The gap between sustainability commitments and implementation🔹 Leadership in times of uncertainty and transformation🔹 ESG, measurement, and creating real impact🔹 The role of cities, businesses, and citizens in shaping sustainable futures🔹 What gives hope in the face of today's environmental challengesChristian shares practical insights and thoughtful reflections on how we can move beyond isolated actions and work toward lasting systemic change.Host: Shiva AhmadiProducer: Hülya Afathttps://oikosconsulting.org/

In this episode, we speak with Michael Yang, who is working at the intersection of circular economy, education, and organisational design.We talk about what actually happens when change is attempted inside real systems, why so many strategies fail in practice, and why the key to transformation may lie less in processes and more in human intelligence.A grounded and honest conversation on leadership, pressure, and creating real impact where it matters.Host: Shiva AhmadiProducer: Hülya AfatFollow oikos Consulting on social media to keep informed on what's new! https://linktr.ee/oikosconsulting

In this conversation with Katharina Schätz, we explore the powerful intersection of inner clarity and sustainable transformation — from leadership mindset to real-world impact.We talk about what truly drives change in organizations, how leaders can navigate complexity and resistance, and why sustainable transformation starts from within.If you’re working in sustainability, leading change, or simply asking yourself how to create more meaningful impact — this episode is for you.

What does it take to make research more open, inclusive, and impactful for society?In this conversation, we explore with Dr. Johanna HavemannDr Johanna Havemann how Open Science can drive sustainable change in research and empower scientists worldwide how Open Science can drive sustainable change in research and empower scientists around the world. From strengthening research visibility to building equitable knowledge ecosystems, this episode highlights why openness and collaboration are essential for the future of science.We also discuss inspiring initiatives like AfricArXiv and the work of Access 2 Perspectives, which are helping reshape how knowledge is shared globally.