Vince Chan

They can take inspiration from your approach, how to raise future-ready humans, not just in terms of careers, but as responsible, creative, value-added adults who contribute to their community, to the world. This could be a really great conversation for next time. I love it.

They can take inspiration from your approach, how to raise future-ready humans, not just in terms of careers, but as responsible, creative, value-added adults who contribute to their community, to the world. This could be a really great conversation for next time. I love it.

And that's where I'll leave you. We've tackled everything from future thinking to eliminating workplace chaos. And why simplicity isn't just a strategy, it's a survival skill. The real question now is, what's one thing you can stop doing today that will make room for something better? Think about it. Big thanks to Lisa for sharing her intelligence and insights.

And that's where I'll leave you. We've tackled everything from future thinking to eliminating workplace chaos. And why simplicity isn't just a strategy, it's a survival skill. The real question now is, what's one thing you can stop doing today that will make room for something better? Think about it. Big thanks to Lisa for sharing her intelligence and insights.

Thank you so much for joining us today. If you like what you heard, Don't forget, subscribe to our show, leave us top-rated reviews, check out our website, and follow me on social media. I'm Vince Chen, your ambitious human host. Until next time, take care.

Thank you so much for joining us today. If you like what you heard, Don't forget, subscribe to our show, leave us top-rated reviews, check out our website, and follow me on social media. I'm Vince Chen, your ambitious human host. Until next time, take care.

Hi, everyone. Welcome to our show, Chief Change Officer. I'm Vince Chen, your ambitious human host. Our show is a modernist humility for change progressives in organizational and human transformation from around the world. Today, we're talking about the future of work, innovation, and why most companies make change way harder than it needs to be.

Hi, everyone. Welcome to our show, Chief Change Officer. I'm Vince Chen, your ambitious human host. Our show is a modernist humility for change progressives in organizational and human transformation from around the world. Today, we're talking about the future of work, innovation, and why most companies make change way harder than it needs to be.

My guest is Lisa Burdell, the top 40 global speaker on simplification, innovation, and change, as well as the CEO of FutureThink. She's helped companies like Google and Pfizer cut through the clutter, kill pointless rules, and actually get things done. In this two-part series, we'll dive into her journey, how she went from advertising to futurism, why most organizations resist change,

My guest is Lisa Burdell, the top 40 global speaker on simplification, innovation, and change, as well as the CEO of FutureThink. She's helped companies like Google and Pfizer cut through the clutter, kill pointless rules, and actually get things done. In this two-part series, we'll dive into her journey, how she went from advertising to futurism, why most organizations resist change,

and how simplicity is the secret weapon for real innovation. We'll also unpack why AI won't replace human skills, but overcomplicated systems just might. If you've ever sat in a meeting thinking this could have been an email, you won't want to miss this one. Let's get started. Lisa, good morning to you. Welcome to Chief Change Officer. I'm so excited to host you.

and how simplicity is the secret weapon for real innovation. We'll also unpack why AI won't replace human skills, but overcomplicated systems just might. If you've ever sat in a meeting thinking this could have been an email, you won't want to miss this one. Let's get started. Lisa, good morning to you. Welcome to Chief Change Officer. I'm so excited to host you.

Sure, Lisa. You've done a lot and you are still doing a lot. through FutureThink, the platform you started 20 years ago. That was before the iPhone, before AI became mainstream. Yet, you were already thinking ahead, already focused on the future. Now, 20 years is a long journey, and I know we can't cover everything in just one conversation. So let's focus on the key moments.

Sure, Lisa. You've done a lot and you are still doing a lot. through FutureThink, the platform you started 20 years ago. That was before the iPhone, before AI became mainstream. Yet, you were already thinking ahead, already focused on the future. Now, 20 years is a long journey, and I know we can't cover everything in just one conversation. So let's focus on the key moments.

Let's start with your story. Before FutureThink, what led you to this? What triggered you to start it? Maybe a bit of your background, both personal and career. And then how FutureThink has evolved over the last two decades. Let's start there.

Let's start with your story. Before FutureThink, what led you to this? What triggered you to start it? Maybe a bit of your background, both personal and career. And then how FutureThink has evolved over the last two decades. Let's start there.

Wow. So in your own career, you started in the corporate world and then transitioned out. And this was way before coaching, entrepreneurship, and tech startups became mainstreamed. You've been in the consulting and coaching space for a long time. Looking back, how would you describe your own evolution? Would you call it reinvention?

Wow. So in your own career, you started in the corporate world and then transitioned out. And this was way before coaching, entrepreneurship, and tech startups became mainstreamed. You've been in the consulting and coaching space for a long time. Looking back, how would you describe your own evolution? Would you call it reinvention?

When you made the move, stepping out of that safety net into solo entrepreneurship, what was that experience like?

When you made the move, stepping out of that safety net into solo entrepreneurship, what was that experience like?