From the newsroom to navigating the unknown, Andrea Clarke has lived a life at the edge of change. As a former television reporter and foreign correspondent in Washington, D.C., she’s faced high-pressure moments, ethical dilemmas, and unexpected challenges—and turned them into lessons for leaders and teams.
Andrea shares the stories behind her work as a futurist, author, and speaker, revealing how she helps people anticipate disruption, build resilience, and shape intentional futures. From losing a job abroad for whistleblowing to lessons from her dad handling a plane engine stall mid-flight, Andrea’s experiences are as gripping as they are insightful.
In this episode, Andrew and Andrea discuss:
00:15 Losing a job abroad for whistleblowing and having 10 days to find a new one.
06:15 Resilience in action: discovering true friends and showing up on the worst day as a reporter.
12:25 Navigating daily chaos and lessons from Andrea’s dad handling a stalled plane with three kids.
17:50 3,000 hours of practice, helping stay calm under pressure, and preparing corporates for change.
24:15 Change is uncomfortable. This is how to integrate it into your team beyond just focusing on losses.
29:20 Building fire breaks and spotting opportunities for exploration and adaptation.
39:45 Selling stressful properties: feeling relief and letting go of what no longer serves you.
44:10 Boosting energy for upcoming changes, plus Andrew’s keynote highlights and finding Andrea.
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