Our second episode in Season 2 - and what an extraordinary episode too. My guest, Sanam Naraghi Anderlini, MBE—peace strategist, CEO of the International Civil Society Action Network, one of the few trained female UN peace negotiators, and host of the If You Were in Charge Podcast—had to reschedule this very recording due to a last-minute invitation to attend President Jimmy Carter’s funeral. Her connection to one of history’s great peacebuilders adds a poignant and inspiring dimension to this conversation.



In this episode, Sanam introduces the concept of “quantum identities”—how our sense of self evolves with our environment—and explains why embracing this fluidity is key to fostering belonging. Drawing on nearly 30 years of peace building experience and her insights as a mother of identical twins, she explores how the dynamics of conflict and connection resonate in both personal and global contexts.



Through captivating stories and transformative insights, Sanam shares practical strategies to navigate division, embrace complexity, and cultivate belonging in an increasingly fractured world.



A powerful conversation that will leave you inspired to connect more deeply with yourself and others.

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