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- Apr 8, 202612 min
When the Plan Changes Shape
🎙️ Episode SummaryA short update on how a project changed shape after taking part in the Energiomstillerne program by cCHANGE.I went in with a plan to build a coalition connected to this podcast. I came out with a different approach. Not a new intention, but a shift in how to move forward.This episode is about:Letting go of the idea of building something from scratchPaying attention to where energy and momentum already existReturning to a book project I had put asideExploring the human side of the energy transitionI also share reflections on Life After Oil, a UK-based initiative creating space for people transitioning out of oil and gas.🔗 LinksEnergiomstillerne (cCHANGE):https://www.cchange.no/pages/energiomstillerneEarlier episode with Dina Hestad from cCHANGE: https://vklavenes.substack.com/p/what-norways-energy-transition-needs-537Life After Oil:https://lifeafteroil.net/Website:https://storiesforthefuture.comSubstack:https://vklavenes.substack.com💬If this resonates, I’d really like to hear from you. You can reply on Substack or reach out via my website. Get full access to Stories for the Future by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge at vklavenes.substack.com/subscribe
- Feb 26, 202611 min
Not Rowing. Rafting. What This Season Is Really About
Before diving into more guests and technologies, I wanted to pause and ask:What do I actually want this season to do?In this short solo episode, I share:Why collaboration in the energy transition is often misunderstoodWhy it’s less like rowing in sync — and more like raftingWhat this season will focus onAnd how the podcast will evolve going forwardThe energy transition doesn’t just need better technology. It needs better conversations.🌊 Read the Substack PostI recently wrote about the difference between rowing and rafting — and why real collaboration doesn’t mean moving in perfect sync.👉 Not Rowing. Rafting. https://vklavenes.substack.com/p/not-rowing-raftingWhat’s Coming This SeasonMonthly deep dives into concrete energy solutionsConversations across difference (not debates)Short reflections on leadership, complexity, and mindsetOccasional spotlights on people working at the intersection of inner development and outer impactIf this season works, I hope we become a little less certain — and a little more capable of building something together. Get full access to Stories for the Future by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge at vklavenes.substack.com/subscribe
- Feb 24, 20269 min
See Your Future Before You Build It (Free Until March 8)
This is a short, unscheduled episode.No guest. Just me.I’m sharing why I built Future Vision, a simple tool designed to help you explore a possible future before you commit to it.If you’re navigating a career pivot, building something new, questioning your direction, or standing at a crossroads, this tool helps you:Step into a future scenarioNotice what excites youSpot blind spots and assumptionsFeel what aligns, and what doesn’tIt’s not about prediction. It’s about clarity.Until March 8. 2026, Future Vision is available free to all Substack subscribers. After that, it moves into the paid Future Fluency space.If you’re curious, this is your window.👉 Try it here: https://vklavenes.substack.com/p/what-if-you-could-see-your-futureIf you use it, I’d genuinely love to hear what you think!— Veslemøy Get full access to Stories for the Future by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge at vklavenes.substack.com/subscribe
- Feb 12, 202640 min
Monthly Deep Dive: Geothermal Energy – Potential, Limits, and What’s Changing
Geothermal energy is often described as a stable, low-emission energy source. Yet in countries like Norway, it rarely features in public conversations about the energy transition.In this episode of Stories for the Future, I sit down with Stian Engebretsen, Product Manager at Aspen Technology and a long-time geothermal enthusiast, to explore what geothermal energy actually is, how it works, and why it deserves closer attention.We talk about:What geothermal energy is.The difference between traditional geothermal and newer technologies like enhanced geothermal systems.What is happening in Norway today. And what is holding geothermal back.How advances in modelling, simulation, and drilling technology are changing what’s possible.Who should be paying attention to geothermal. From engineers and energy professionals to policymakers and curious outsiders.- This episode is the first monthly deep dive of the season. A format designed to slow down, go deeper, and build shared understanding across different perspectives in the energy transition. Get full access to Stories for the Future by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge at vklavenes.substack.com/subscribe
- Jan 29, 202650 min
Screw Up Happy. Andrea Wodniok on Mistakes, Playfulness, and Being Human
What if mistakes aren’t something to hide or avoid. but something we can actually work with?In this episode of Stories for the Future, I’m joined by Andrea Wodniok for a playful, honest conversation about messiness, inner critics, and learning to screw up happy.Andrea works with applied improv, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Hero’s Journey. She helps people with public speaking, communication, creativity, and confidence. always with a strong focus on playfulness, presence, and being human.Together, we explore:Why we’re often so afraid of getting things wrongWhat improv can teach us about courage and uncertaintyHow ACT helps loosen the grip of the inner criticWhy mistakes don’t define us. but often help us growAnd how a little more playfulness might help us treat both ourselves and each other betterThis episode is part of the Creative Space series, where I speak with members of the Creative Space community about meaningful work, good lives, and navigating change with curiosity and care for both people and planet.🔗 Links & resourcesAndrea WodniokWebsiteLinkedInCreative SpaceLearn more about the community: https://creativespace.communityListen & join the conversation on FountainListen on Fountain and comment on the episode: https://fountain.fm/show/HCauLD0VwNtnLP8CZ5KUOn Fountain, you can comment directly on episodes, join the listener community, and support the podcast simply by listening.🌱 About Stories for the FutureStories for the Future is a podcast about breaking out of echo chambers, building bridges, and finding meaningful work in a changing world.You can find me and my work here:Podcast & websiteSubstackIf this episode resonated, feel free to share it with someone who might need a reminder not to take everything so seriously. And, as always. don’t be afraid to screw up happy. Get full access to Stories for the Future by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge at vklavenes.substack.com/subscribe
- Jan 15, 20261h 2m
From Tourist to Traveler: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything, with Charles Odom from Painted Circle
In this episode I sit down with Charles Odom, solo founder of Painted Circle, a purpose-driven travel platform that’s reimagining how we book — and experience — travel.Charles shares why being intentional with our travel choices matters now more than ever, how the traditional tourism model is broken, and what it means to travel in a way that benefits both you and the communities you visit. You’ll also hear the story behind Painted Circle, the surprising economics of travel commissions, and why travel can be one of the most powerful tools we have in a divided world.This is the first episode in a new mini-series spotlighting members of Creative Space — a global community for solopreneurs, coaches and creatives.💡 What We Talk About:The meaning of intentional travelThe hidden costs of online booking platformsWhy Painted Circle doesn’t take commissions from tour operatorsHow to create travel memories that truly lastThe ups and downs of solopreneurship — and the power of community🔗 Links & Resources:🌍 Painted Circle – Travel with Purpose💸 Use code STORIES for a discount on the Travel Pass🧠 Creative Space Community🎙️ Learn more about the podcast: storiesforthefuture.com📝 Subscribe to Veslemøy’s newsletter: vklavenes.substack.com🗣️ Let’s Connect:If this episode resonated with you, please share it with a friend, leave a review, or drop me a message. I’d love to hear your thoughts — and your own stories of intentional travel.Want to be a guest on Stories for the future: Beyond the Bubble? Send Veslemoy Klavenes-Berge a message on PodMatch. Get full access to Stories for the Future by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge at vklavenes.substack.com/subscribe
- Dec 11, 202523 min
GeoEnergy 2025: A Geothermal Special. Conversations, Innovations, and the Future of Subsurface Energy
Geothermal at GeoEnergy 2025, Bergen, NorwayA special episode recorded in Bergen, NorwayDid you know the heat beneath our feet could power communities almost anywhere in the world?In this episode, I take you with me to GeoEnergy 2025, a conference dedicated entirely to geothermal energy — from shallow systems to deep wells and next-generation closed-loop designs.I share my own journey into geothermal, what I learned at the conference, and short conversations with people working across the field. If you’re curious about geothermal or work in oil & gas and wonder how your subsurface skills can transfer: this one’s for you.🔊 Voices from the EpisodeFeaturing short interviews and insights from:Bjarte Lønøy, GEAN – Geothermal Energy Association of NorwayKirsti Midttømme, NORCEKim Gunn Maver, Green ThermaJesper Moberg, Norsk RetningsboringØystein Klemetsdal, SINTEF DigitalWhat You’ll LearnWhat geothermal energy actually is (in simple language)Why Norway has huge potential — and big drilling challengesNew closed-loop systems (“underground thermos bottles”)How oil & gas skills translate directly into geothermalWhy visibility, communication, and scale matterHow digital twins can accelerate deployment💛 Thank YouHuge thanks to GEAN, and especially Bjarte Lønøy and Kirsti Midttømme, for welcoming me into the geothermal community at GeoEnergy 2025.If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone curious about the future of energy.Want to be a guest on Stories for the future: Beyond the Bubble? Send Veslemoy Klavenes-Berge a message on PodMatch.You can always find more information about the podcast and my work on storiesforthefuture.com Get full access to Stories for the Future by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge at vklavenes.substack.com/subscribe
- Nov 20, 202557 min
Get Off the Fence: Leadership Lessons for a Warming World, with Charlie Sheppard
🎙️ Episode: Get Off the Fence – Leadership Lessons for a Warming WorldWhat happens when leadership replaces drama with disciplined choice?This week, I sit down with Charles Sheppard — author, professor of leadership, and founder of World Bridge University — to explore how systems thinking can help us move from confusion to clarity in the face of climate change.Charlie has spent decades helping people and organizations escape the Drama Triangle — the cycle of Victim, Rescuer, and Adversary — and replace it with The Leadership Triangle: Visionary, Catalyst, and Coach. Now he’s applying that same framework to the climate crisis.We talk about why so many people still sit on the fence, how disinformation and social media shape our beliefs, and what it means to lead — in our families, workplaces, and communities — when the stakes couldn’t be higher.💬 In this episode:Why leadership and systems thinking are key to tackling the climate crisisHow to reach the “middle 60%” who still sit on the fenceThe role of language, storytelling, and education in climate communicationWhat we can learn from his new venture, World Bridge UniversityHow AI (and even biotech!) fit into his vision for a better future🌍 About Charles SheppardCharles Sheppard is a Professor of Leadership, author of Get Off the Fence and Save Your Drama for Your Mama, and founder of World Bridge University. He’s also the cofounder of Arjuna Therapeutics, a biotech company developing breakthrough cancer treatments — and a passionate advocate for systems thinking, education reform, and climate leadership.🪴 Connect with CharlesWebsiteBook: Get Off the Fence – AmazonLinkedInWorld Bridge UniversityArjuna Therapeutics🌟 If you enjoyed this episodePlease share it with a friend or colleague who’s ready to get off the fence.And if you haven’t yet, subscribe to Stories for the Future on your favorite platform — or join me on Substack for behind-the-scenes reflections and future fluency insights.Want to be a guest on Stories for the future: Beyond the Bubble? Send Veslemoy Klavenes-Berge a message on PodMatch.You can always find more information about the podcast and my work on storiesforthefuture.com Get full access to Stories for the Future by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge at vklavenes.substack.com/subscribe
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About Stories for the future
Stories for the Future is a podcast about breaking out of echo chambers, building bridges across divides, and finding meaningful work in a changing world.Hosted by former petroleum geophysicist turned writer and mentor Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge, the show explores the energy transition, career pivots, and the deeper question beneath them all:How do we move forward together when we don’t see the world the same way?Through thoughtful conversations with people from oil and gas, renewables, academia, policy, psychology, entrepreneurship and beyond, Stories for the Future makes space for nuance over noise, curiosity over certainty, and collaboration over polarization.This isn’t a debate show. It’s a bridge-building show.If you care about climate, work, identity, responsibility, and the future we’re creating — and you’re tired of “us vs. them” thinking — you’ll feel at home here.
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