In this episode of our podcast Greiner Talks, researcher and head of the “Future of Work Lab” at KU Leuven Nicky Dries shares a compelling vision: “The future hasn’t happened yet, it’s not set in stone – it’s whatever we make it.” Her message is clear: the future of work is not predetermined, but shaped by our collective choices.

In times of constant transformation, we long for something – or someone – that gives us direction. In this Greiner Talks episode, we explore what leadership means in a world that seems to be spinning faster every day. Our guest, Tom Venning, knows a thing or two about change. With more than 25 years of global experience across continents and industries, he specializes in helping people and organizations move forward when the path is unclear.

We had the pleasure of speaking to Susanne Hamscha, Managing Partner at factor-D Diversity Consulting, in her office in the heart of Vienna. In the conversation with Alexander Berth, she describes her job as “an adventure in the best sense of the word.” In workshops, strategy meetings, and awareness training sessions, she helps companies not only recognize diversity, but also leverage it as a resource.

The start-up Movopack is on a mission to revolutionize the e-commerce industry - by providing reusable and returnable packaging solutions. In this episode of Greiner Talks, our host Alexander Berth invited Tomaso Torriani, the co-founder and CEO of Movopack, to discuss the innovative strides his company is making when it comes to sustainable packaging for e-commerce.

Andreas Onea, Austria’s most successful Paralympic swimmer, dedicated his life to breaking barriers—both in sports and in society. In this episode of Greiner Talks, Onea shared his remarkable journey from a life-altering accident to becoming an extremely successful athlete and advocate for inclusion.

Elka Xharo, scientist, lecturer, and creator of The Sciency Feminist Instagram channel, is thinking science communication differently by making complex topics accessible and championing diversity in STEM. Speaking with our host Alexander Berth, she shared her thoughts on fake news, accessibility to science, and equality.

At the European Forum Alpbach, Alexander Berth, host of Greiner Talks, talked to Nic Newman from the Reuters Institute of Journalism about communication and sustainability, the radically changing media landscape and the role of trust.

What do human rights have to do with business? A lot! In the new Greiner Talks episode, Harpreet Kaur, a human rights expert, discusses with Alexander Berth why companies have such an important role to play in this area and why a rethink is needed.

In the most recent episode of Greiner Talks, Alexander Berth interviews Andreas Rasche, Professor at Copenhagen Business School, about corporate sustainability and business ethics. A talk about the importance of values within organizations and a pragmatic approach towards sustainability.

Katharina Moser is a speaker, moderator, and part of the Inner Development Goals Foundation – and beyond that a passionate advocate for authentic human connections. In this Greiner Talks episode, she shares her insights on emotions, transformation and collaboration.

In our rapidly evolving world, the ability to adapt to new circumstances and environments is essential. But what does change do to our human brain? How are organizations impacted by change? And how can we effectively navigate these challenges? In this episode of Greiner Talks, Alexander Berth speaks to Pieter Kruger, a Clinical Psychologist specializing in mental well-being and performance under stress. Kruger, known for his work with elite sports teams and corporate leaders, shares insights into dealing with change while maintaining performance – both at an individual as well as an organizational level.

This Greiner Talks episode with physicist and author Dirk Brockmann offers a glimpse into the world of complexity science, inspiring a deeper understanding of interconnected phenomena and the potential for positive change.

In the Greiner Talks interview, Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo, Global Disability Advisor at the World Bank, talks about how she has always followed her passion in her career and what we can all do for people with disabilities. She also shares her moving story and gives an insight into what drives her as a person.

In her Greiner Talks interview, Elena Doms shares her remarkable journey from growing up in the Arctic to becoming an advocate for sustainable change through her startup, Earth Plus. Her unique childhood experiences witnessing the impact of climate change first-hand in the Arctic influenced her passion for sustainability.

In this episode, Greiner Talks host Alexander Berth spoke to Austrian Scientist of the Year 2022 and biodiversity researcher Franz Essl. In addition to facts about the biodiversity crisis and the rapid progress of species extinction, the scientist also gave personal insights into his career and his love of nature.

In this episode, renowned climate economist Gernot Wagner discusses the critical intersection of climate and economics with host Alexander Berth. He explains why we’re in a race against time and how it came to him having coffee with the Austrian Federal President in his apartment in New York.

What makes a business a sustainable business? What kind of mindset do future leaders need? Are consumers willing to pay more for sustainable products? Those and more intriguing questions were answered in the interview with Greiner Talks by of the most influential people in business ethics: Tensie Whelan.

International human rights expert Marianne Schulze explains in the Greiner Talks interview why human rights affect us all and why we should by no means take them for granted.

What does the everyday work of a futurologist look like? How optimistic can we be about the future? In an interview with Greiner Talks host Alexander Berth, Christina von Messling gives us an insight into her job and reveals why she is "realistically optimistic" about the future despite an often grim outlook.

Every year, 30 million mattresses are disposed of in Europe. The start-up MATR has set itself the goal of changing that. In the Greiner Talks interview, MATR co-founder Michaela Stephen talks about the startup's beginnings, the role Greiner has played in the process, and why circular economy offers a great opportunity for us all.