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The “Wisdom of Not Knowing” for leaders in times of uncertainty

Leadership has traditionally been about having a vision, creating a plan, and executing it with precision. However, in today’s rapidly changing world—marked by the climate crisis, geopolitical instability, technological disruption, and economic uncertainty—traditional plans often fall apart. Leaders must now navigate unpredictability, and instead of seeing it as a threat, they can embrace it as an opportunity. This approach, which psychotherapist, spiritual leader, and writer Estelle Frankel calls The Wisdom of the Unknown, is more relevant than ever.

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Wilful Blindness: Why we often turn a blind eye to environmental and social issues and how we can learn to see

Why do we often turn a blind eye to problems that are actually obvious—whether it’s climate change, social injustice, or the consequences of our own actions? This article explores the phenomenon of “Wilful Blindness” and shows how we can recognize our blind spots and take targeted action to address them.

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Changing organizations from within – My interview on the Green Hub Podcast

In an interview with Fran Karlovic from the Green Hub Office at the University of Twente, I talk about how I became interested in sustainability, why I work with companies, what to consider if you want to initiate sustainability efforts as an employee within your own organization, and what a dead tuna has to do with organizational change processes.

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