After 200 years of rapid growth, we’re seeing the consequences of putting the planet to the limits of habitability. But with future endless growth goals, and finite resources it’s time we get climate action into the P&L. On this episode of Looking Outside, we’re talking about sizing the impact of climate change, with climate and sustainability leader, David Carlin. David shares how climate finance is a fast growing area that captures the downside of climate inaction as well as the upside in climate solutions, in a way that’s mobilizing change across industries and economic ecosystems. But, David warns, the financials are not the problem, nor is accounting the complete solution, and a path forward needs to capture what we can’t size or even know, including our moral imperative to change.

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• Looking Outside podcast www.looking-outside.com
• Connect with host, Jo Lepore on LinkedIn & X & jolepore.com
• David Carlin dacarlin.com
• Follow David on LinkedIn & X
• Subscribe to David's newsletter on Substack
• Read David's articles on Forbes

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Looking Outside is a podcast exploring fresh perspectives of familiar topics. Hosted by its creator, futurist and strategist, Jo Lepore. New episodes every 2 weeks. Never the same topic.

All views are that of the host and guests and don’t necessarily reflect those of their employers. Copyright 2025. Theme songs by Azteca X.

Futures Thinking: Spotting Signals in Turbulent Times

In a world of constant flux and uncertainty, the ability to spot signals of change is an essential skill for navigating the future. Volatility has been escalating for over a decade, and the exponential growth of data presents both challenges and opportunities. Understanding how to contextualize signals through futures thinking is becoming increasingly critical. This session will equip you with the tools to identify and interpret key signals, empowering you to manage turbulence with confidence and assert control in an unpredictable world.

Speakers:

• Joanna Lepore - @lookingoutside Host and foresight strategist
• Sarah Owen - Futurist & trend forecaster

This is a recording of a live panel that took place March 8, 2025 at SXSW in Austin, Texas in the 2050 Track. Shared with with permission from SXSW. Edited for clarify.

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• Looking Outside podcast www.looking-outside.com
• Connect with host, Jo Lepore on LinkedIn & X
• Connect with Sarah Owen on LinkedIn & Instagram
• Jo Lepore www.jolepore.com
• Learn about Sarah's ventures - Futures Friends and Astrofutures
• Learn about Jo's ventures - Foresight Inside Group (FIG)

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Looking Outside is a podcast exploring fresh perspectives of familiar topics. Hosted by its creator, futurist and marketer, Jo Lepore. New episodes every 2 weeks. Never the same topic.

All views are that of the host and guests and don’t necessarily reflect those of their employers. Copyright 2025. Theme songs by Azteca X.

Enough with the “Delving” – Staying Human in the Age of AI.

Is AI making us better or worse at communicating? On one hand, platforms like ChatGPT have unlocked the ability to instantly create and customize vast reams of messaging – emails, social posts, and more. But the telltale fingerprints of AI, from overused words like “innovative” and “delve,” its preference for middle-of-the-road conclusions, and its tendency to yap at length, are also hurting our ability to actually connect with our audience. In this panel, explore how both individuals and brands can be better communicators in the age of AI.

Panel:

• Joanna Lepore - Looking Outside Host and foresight strategist
• Ben Guttmann - Marketing executive and author
• Usama Fayyad - Executive Director of Institute for Experiential AI at Northeastern University
• Moderated by Melina Palmer - Founder & CEO of The Brainy Business

This is a recording of a live panel that took place March 7, 2025 at SXSW in Austin, Texas in the Advertising & Brand Experience Track. Shared with with permission from SXSW. Edited for clarify.

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• Looking Outside podcast www.looking-outside.com
• Connect with host, Jo Lepore on LinkedIn & X
• Ben Guttmann www.benguttmann.com & Linkedin
• Melina Palmer https://thebrainybusiness.com & Linkedin
• Usama Fayyad on Linkedin
• Jo Lepore www.jolepore.com
• Listen to the Looking Outside episode with Usama Fayyad on AI
• Listen to the Looking Outside episode with Melina Palmer on behavioral economics

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Looking Outside is a podcast exploring fresh perspectives of familiar topics. Hosted by its creator, futurist and marketer, Jo Lepore. New episodes every 2 weeks. Never the same topic.

All views are that of the host and guests and don’t necessarily reflect those of their employers. Copyright 2025. Theme songs by Azteca X.