CORE Impact Podcast

AI, Agriculture & The Future of Humanity... Are We Already Too Late? 🤖🌱 | Klaus Kunz

What if the biggest problem with transformation is the way WE think about it? Most organizations want transformation. But many leaders feel overwhelmed, frustrated, skeptical, or stuck between profit, regulation, AI disruption, climate pressure, and constant change. In this episode of the CORE Impact Podcast, Klaus Kunz shares why the future of sustainability is NOT black and white. From agriculture and finance to AI and leadership, this conversation explores how YOU can navigate complexity without losing humanity, empathy, or long-term vision. If YOU are a leader, hiring manager, innovator, entrepreneur, or change-driven professional trying to connect profit with purpose while navigating uncertainty, this episode will challenge the way you think about transformation. Because the future will not be shaped by people who avoid complexity. It will be shaped by people who learn how to work WITH it. ⏱ Chapters 🌍 00:00 The Journey to Sustainability 🧠 03:32 Understanding the Complexity of Sustainability 💰 07:16 The Role of Finance in Sustainable Practices 🌏 09:44 Cultural Perspectives on Sustainability 🚀 12:51 Defining Sustainable Business Transformation 📊 15:21 The Shift from Inputs to Outcomes 🔮 18:02 The Future of Sustainability: Trends and Predictions 🌱 20:33 The Need for Honest Conversations in Agriculture 🤖 23:30 The Role of AI in Sustainability ⚖️ 26:30 Regulatory Challenges in Sustainability 🌿 39:26 Biodiversity and Climate Measurement Challenges 📑 42:34 The Impact of Reporting Regulations 🌎 44:02 Global Perspectives on Sustainability Initiatives 🤝 45:20 Cultural Insights in Global Leadership 🔥 52:24 Strategies for Change Makers in Sustainability 🚜 57:20 Emerging Opportunities in Agriculture and AI 💙 01:02:19 Empathy in Leadership and Organizational Culture 🌍 01:07:57 The Call to Action for Sustainable Transformation 🧠 01:11:53 Understanding Memory Retention ✨ 01:12:13 The Importance of Sharing Insights 📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn: Klaus Kunz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klaus-kunz-16733b90/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/klaus-kunz-16733b90/] Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk [https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk] 🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms, where each week I speak with change-makers about sustainability, inner leadership, mental health and well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work. Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface. It starts at the CORE 🤝

Why Most Transformation Projects Fail?!

In this video I share a personal story from a cross-functional transformation project that completely changed how I see change management. What started as frustration with a “difficult accountant” became one of the most important lessons about leadership, transformation, and human connection. At a time when companies invest billions into AI, automation, and digital transformation, this video explores on thing: Successful transformation is not only about technology. It’s about people. Topics: • Change management and transformation • Human-centered leadership • AI and digital transformation • Stakeholder engagement • Emotional intelligence at work • Organizational change Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Human Connection in Projects 01:57 Technology vs Human Transformation CORE Impact Podcast with Omar Al Mamlouk 📲 Connect with me on LinkedIn: Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk [https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk] 🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms, where each week I speak with change-makers about AI, sustainability, inner leadership, mental health and well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work. Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface. It starts at the CORE 🤝

Why Smart Leaders Are Rethinking AI COMPLETELY | Aleksandr Tiulkanov 🔄

Many leaders think AI governance is only about compliance. That belief might already be putting your organization at risk. In this episode, you’ll explore the tension between speed and responsibility, innovation and trust, and using AI versus being shaped by it. Together with Aleksandr Tiulkanov, we explore why AI governance is not about slowing organizations down, but about protecting what matters most: decisions, reputation, and long-term impact. This is not theory. This is a conversation about how you show up in the future of work. ⚠️ From blind trust to conscious control 🌱 From risk to responsible innovation Aleksandr Tiulkanov brings legal precision, technological understanding, and human responsibility into one conversation, connecting law, business, and technology in a way most organizations still struggle to align. If you’re interested in AI governance and responsible AI adoption, you can also explore his course here: https://tiulkanov.info/ [https://tiulkanov.info/] Use code "COREIMPACT" for 10% discount. 📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn: Aleksandr Tiulkanov: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyulkanov/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyulkanov/] Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk [https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk] CORE Impact Podcast explores the inner shifts shaping the future of work: leadership, AI, sustainability, mental health, inclusion, and conscious transformation. Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface. It starts at the CORE 🤝

Sustainable Finance: Risiko oder Jahrhundertchance für Dein Business? mit Prof. Dr. Christian Klein

🎙️ Most podcast episodes are in English, but this episode is in GERMAN 🇩🇪 If you don’t speak German, you can turn on subtitles on YouTube or check out other episodes on this topic 🌍 Die meisten Gespräche über Nachhaltigkeit wirken kompliziert, weit weg oder politisch aufgeladen… doch was, wenn genau JETZT über die Zukunft Deines Geldes, Deines Unternehmens und Deiner Karriere entschieden wird? ⚠️ In dieser Folge spricht Christian Klein Klartext. Warum wurde Sustainable Finance innerhalb weniger Jahre vom Nischenthema zum Mainstream? Warum bremsen Politik, Angst und kurzfristiges Denken echten Fortschritt aus? Und welche Chancen entstehen für die, die früher verstehen, wohin sich Märkte bewegen? 📈 Christian teilt über 15 Jahre Erfahrung an der Schnittstelle von Finance, Nachhaltigkeit und Zukunft. Du erfährst unter anderem: 🌍 Warum Sustainable Finance für ALLE relevant ist ⚡ Welche geopolitischen Krisen und Regulierungen alles verändert haben 🚨 Warum 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗸𝗼𝗳𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗿 und 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 oft verwechselt werden 📉 Welche Klimarisiken Portfolios und Geschäftsmodelle bedrohen 💡 Welche Chancen in Biodiversität, Kreislaufwirtschaft & KI entstehen 👩‍💼 Warum Diversität und besonders Frauen in Finance bessere Entscheidungen fördern 🚀 Wie kleine Schritte heute Deine Zukunft verändern können Diese Folge ist für Dich, wenn Du… ✔ im Finance-, ESG- oder Sustainability-Bereich arbeitest ✔ Gründer:in, Führungskraft oder Investor:in bist ✔ die Zukunft aktiv mitgestalten willst statt nur zuzusehen 🎧 Hör jetzt rein und entdecke, warum Sustainable Finance keine Option mehr ist… sondern ein strategischer Imperativ. ⏱️ Kapitel: 🌱 00:00 Einführung in die nachhaltige Finanzwirtschaft ⚡ 06:44 Herausforderungen und Widerstände im Bereich Nachhaltigkeit 🧠 12:32 Missverständnisse in der nachhaltigen Finanzwirtschaft 🚀 18:30 Die Zukunft der nachhaltigen Finanzwirtschaft 🌍 32:04 Klimawandelszenarien und Risiken 👩 40:06 Die Rolle von Frauen in der nachhaltigen Finanzwirtschaft ✨ 46:24 Kleine Schritte in Richtung Nachhaltigkeit feiern 📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn: Christian Klein: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-christian-klein/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-christian-klein/] Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk [https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk] 🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms, where each week I speak with change-makers about sustainability, inner leadership, mental health and well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work. Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface. It starts at the CORE 🤝

Your ESG Report Means Nothing Without THIS… | Ralph Thurm 📄

What if everything YOU believed about sustainability… was wrong? ⚠️🌍 Most companies celebrate ESG scores, sustainability reports, and “progress.” But what if it’s all just… an illusion? In this eye-opening conversation with sustainability pioneer Ralph Thurm, YOU’ll discover why today’s ESG systems may be creating the false comfort of action… while the real crisis accelerates. After 35+ years in sustainability, Ralph reveals why no company, government, or individual can truly be “sustainable” inside our current economic model. This episode will challenge YOU to rethink everything: 🔥 Why ESG may be a dangerous distraction 🌍 Why system collapse may be inevitable 🌱 Why bioregionalism could rebuild resilience ⚡ Why local action matters more than ever 💡 How indigenous wisdom can guide the future 🚀 Where the next wave of sustainability careers is emerging If YOU’ve ever felt frustrated by greenwashing… confused by endless reporting… or anxious about where the world is heading… This conversation may give YOU clarity, courage, and ACTIVE HOPE. Because the future won’t be built by people waiting. It will be built by people creating. 👇 Listen now and ask yourself: What’s holding YOU back from creating real change? ⏱️ Chapters: 🌍 00:00 Introduction to Sustainability and Personal Journey 🔄 06:50 Shifting Perspectives on Sustainability 💼 12:41 The Business Case vs. Sustainability Case 🧘 18:46 Finding Inner Peace Amidst Global Crises 🏔️ 30:27 Understanding Bioregionalism and Its Importance ⏳ 36:53 The Urgency of Action 📄 41:44 The Limitations of Current Reporting Standards 🚀 47:54 The Future of Sustainability Careers 💭 57:37 Reflections on Economic Systems and Sustainability 🧠 01:05:04 Understanding Memory Retention 📢 01:05:24 The Importance of Sharing Insights 📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn: Ralph Thurm: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphthurm/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphthurm/] Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk [https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk] The video Ralph shared: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dynQV-oKM0E [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dynQV-oKM0E] 🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms, where each week I speak with change-makers about sustainability, inner leadership, mental health and well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work. Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface. It starts at the CORE 🤝