New Global Mind: Leadership for Systems Transformation

Unprocessed trauma is a governance risk — especially intimes of sustained uncertainty.
But there is a second, often unspoken dimension of leadership in complexity: the capacity to access deeper judgement, intuition, and purpose — the “hidden chamber” that sits beneath the surface of rational decision-making.

In this segment, host Sandja Brügmann and Amy Elizabeth Fox explore how emotional maturity and trauma‑informed leadership shape executive decision logic, risk‑taking, alignment, and sustained execution in complex, high‑pressure environments.
They frame trauma‑informed leadership not as a wellbeing initiative, but as a business imperative for coherent strategy and action in a BANI world — one that is Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible.
Amy Elizabeth Fox discusses the urgent need for inner healing, systemic change, and mature sense‑making, emphasising how spiritual grounding and emotional regulation directly influence organisational performance and leadership effectiveness under sustained uncertainty.
This conversation addresses one critical dimension of leadership capability. Vertical development is essential for the evolution of the mind towards a synthetic strategic level — a level of capability required to perceive and shape the transition to a clean economy within planetary and system constraints.
This sits at the core of the New Global Mind inquiry.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Credibility
01:10 The Context of Leading in Chaos
02:07 The Two Secrets of Corporate Life
04:06 Trauma and Inner Healing for Leaders
05:32 New Leadership Competencies for Unpredictable Times
06:20 Sourcing Inner Groundedness and Emotional Safety
07:29 The Need for Exponential Imagination
08:12 Befriending the Mystery and Next Practices
08:52 The Evolution of Leadership Development
09:46 Business Case for Deep Inner Work
11:48 Impact of Trauma on Decision-Making
12:37 Interconnected Crises and Systemic Pressure
14:16 Reawakening and Reconnection in Business
15:06 Aligning Business with Life and Sustainability
16:11 The Power of Vulnerability and Authenticity
18:15 Creating Supportive Organizational Structures
20:01 Breaking Through Trauma Conditioning
23:14 Fostering Joy, Passion, and Inspiration
25:28 The Impact of Collective Trauma on Action
26:47 The Role of Tears and Emotional Release
27:21 Integrating Spiritual Wisdom into Business
28:00 Practical Strategies for Organizational Transformation
30:59 Reimagining Work as a Living System
32:20 Practices for Embodied Leadership
32:37 The Power of Movement and Art in Leadership
32:46 Closing Remarks and Inspirational Call to Action
New Global Mind is a video podcast exploring leadership and strategic transition in complex systems. The series forms part of New Global Mind—a field of inquiry and strategic sense makinginto how societies, organisations, and economies evolve under conditions of complexity. Through cross disciplinary conversations with senior leaders and experts across systems science, economics, governance, and human behaviour, the podcast examines how leadership, cognition, communication, and decision making are changing. Hosted by Sandja Brügmann, Founder & CEO of The Passion Institute and a synthetic strategist, the series clarifies emerging leadership capabilities and practical pathways for shaping transition under complexity.

Amy Elizabeth Fox is the co-founder and CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership, a global transformational leadership firm. For over twenty years, she has advised senior leaders in eminent professional services firms and Fortune 500 companies on leadership and culture change. In 2026, she co-authored Leading in Chaos with Nicholas Janni and is widely regarded as an expert in vertical development and trauma-informed work in organizations.
https://www.ThePassionInstitute.com
https://www.mobiusleadership.com

/Short/ #8 New Global Mind Sandja Brügmann in conversation with xCSO Starbucks Michael Kobori
Sustainability in a Volatile World: What’s Next?
What really changes when economics and geopoliticsrewrite the rules
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What really changes when economics and geopolitics rewrite the rules?
In this conversation, Michael Kobori and Sandja Brügmann explore how sustainability is evolving amid today’s macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures. Kobori highlights the growing need for sustainability leaders to align their work with core business and financial priorities, the power of collaboration across companies, and the role of innovation in driving systemic change. Drawing on his experience at Starbucks, he also underscores the importance of culture and leadership in embedding sustainability at scale. The discussion closes with a pragmatic yet hopeful outlook, calling for proactive leadership and stronger communities to shape the future of sustainability.
  
00:00 The Current State of Sustainability
03:49 Navigating Challenges in Sustainability Leadership
08:04 Corporate Responsibility and Systemic Change
11:59 Innovative Solutions and Collaborative Efforts
15:56 Case Studies in Sustainability Initiatives
24:07 The Future of Corporate Sustainability
33:00 Water Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility
35:59 Collaboration for Sustainability
39:07 Leadership and Culture in Sustainability
44:01 Systemic Change and Strategic Design
49:00 Hope and Action in Sustainability
00:00 The Current State of Sustainability
03:54 Navigating Challenges in Sustainability Leadership
07:26 Corporate Responsibility and Systemic Change
10:36 Innovative Solutions and Collaborative Efforts
13:43 Case Studies in Sustainability Initiatives
20:01 The Future of Corporate Sustainability
26:24 Water Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility
28:43 Collaboration for Sustainability
31:08 Leadership and Culture in Sustainability
34:30 Systemic Change and Strategic Design
38:35 Hope and Action
  
Links
Marc Carney’s full speach at Davos 2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btqHDhO4h10
The Culture Code https://danielcoyle.com/the-culture-code/
Michael Kobori on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-kobori-7a04b26/
Sandja Brügmann on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandja/
 
New Global Mind:Leadership for Systems Transformation
New Global Mind: A video podcast exploring brighter futures through leadership. A new series from The Passion Institute. Each episode explores innovative ideas, wisdom andstrategies with cross-disciplinary experts in systems science, strategic transformation, human behavior, consciousness, sustainability, psychology, economics, spirituality, and technology.
About Host SandjaBrügmann, Founder & CEO of The Passion Institute—astrategic transformation institute—a global visionary in leadership and strategic transformation, engages thought leaders and practitioners to shape our collective future. Named one of the "World's Leadership Gurus" by Lederne and known as 'The Board Whisperer' among leaders, she is renowned forher expertise in systems awareness and strategic sustainable transformation. She and team empower forward-thinking organizations and leaders to cultivate the skills and strategies crucial for the systemic transition.
 
About Michael Kobori Michael Kobori is a global sustainability leader committed to building a more just and sustainable world. He has held senior roles including Chief Sustainability Officer at Starbucks, Vice President of Sustainability at Levi Strauss & Co., and board director at Bunge Global SA.
He is currently a strategic advisor to Nationswell and an advisor to GaiaStar, a circular economy start-up. Michael is a Trustee of The Asia Foundation and a member of the U.S.–Japan Council, with prior service across leading industry, NGO, and UN initiatives.
A frequent speaker at global forums, Michael has also taught sustainability at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. He holds a Master’s in Public Policy from UC Berkeley and has studied sustainable finance at Oxford University.

/Short Clip from / Parenting and Leadership in the age of AIIn this conversation, Léa and Sandja explore the intricate relationship between parenting, leadership, and artificial intelligence (AI). They discuss how parenting experiences shape leadership qualities and the importance of self-leadership in both domains. The dialogue delves into the challenges andopportunities presented by AI in parenting, emphasizing the need for human connection and community in an increasingly digital world. They also reflect on the biological basis of parenting, the role of technology in shaping humanrelationships, and the importance of agency in both children and leaders. Ultimately, the conversation calls for a reimagining of the future of work and parenting, advocating for a human-centric approach to technology and leadership.New Global Mind: A video podcast exploring brighter futures through leadership. A new series from The Passion Institute. Each episode explores innovative ideas, wisdom and strategies with cross-disciplinary experts in systems science, strategic transformation, human behavior, consciousness, sustainability, psychology, economics, spirituality, and technology.Host Sandja Brügmann, Founder & CEO of The Passion Institute—a strategic transformation institute—a global visionary in leadership and strategic transformation, engages thought leaders and practitioners to shape our collective future. Named one of the "World's Leadership Gurus" by Lederne and known as 'The Board Whisperer' among leaders, she is renowned for her expertise in systems awareness and strategic sustainable transformation. She and team empower forward-thinking organizations and leaders to cultivate the skills and strategies crucial for the transition. About Léa Peersman is a visionary leader and innovator dedicated to unlocking human potential. With two decades of experience in education, leadership, and tech, she challenges the notion that AI's frontier lies in technology, instead focusing on empowering humans. A neurodiverse expert, Léa explores how parenting, culture, and AI literacy can foster creativity and resilience. She has worked with esteemed organizations and spoken at TEDx and Drucker Forum events, advocating for people-centric solutions in the AI era.

In this conversation, Léa and Sandja explore the intricate relationship between parenting, leadership, and artificial intelligence (AI). They discuss how parenting experiences shape leadership qualities and the importance of self-leadership in both domains. The dialogue delves into the challenges andopportunities presented by AI in parenting, emphasizing the need for human connection and community in an increasingly digital world. They also reflect on the biological basis of parenting, the role of technology in shaping humanrelationships, and the importance of agency in both children and leaders. Ultimately, the conversation calls for a reimagining of the future of work and parenting, advocating for a human-centric approach to technology and leadership.
 
Chapters 
00:00 Introduction to Parenting, Leadership, and AI
02:41 The Intersection of Parenting and Leadership
05:44 AI's Role in Leadership and Parenting
08:14 The Human Experience vs. AI
11:12 Parenting in the Age of AI
14:00 Biological Foundations of Parenting
16:51 The Impact of AI on Human Relationships
19:38 Attunement and Emotional Connection
22:31 The Role of Technology in Parenting
25:28 The Future of Parenting and Leadership
28:13 The Value of Human Connection
30:54 The Care Economy and Human Values
33:52 The Role of AI in Society
36:34 Raising Humanity vs. Raising AI
39:26 Conclusion: The Future of Parenting and AI
45:00 Reimagining AI's Role in Society
47:02 The Human Element in Technology
49:23 Augmented vs. Artificial Intelligence
50:53 The Value of Human Intelligence
52:57 Redefining Education and Parenting
55:34 The Collapse of Community
01:00:33 Building Trust and Relationships
01:04:47 The Impact of Technology on Human Evolution
01:07:46 Creating the Future Together
 
Links
Connect with Léa Peersman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-peersman/
Connect with Sandja Brügmann on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandja/
Global Peter Drucker Forum https://www.druckerforum.org
The Passion Institute www.thepassioninstitute.com

New Global Mind: A video podcast exploring brighter futures through leadership. A new series from The Passion Institute. Each episode explores innovative ideas, wisdom and strategies with cross-disciplinary experts in systems science, strategictransformation, human behavior, consciousness, sustainability, psychology, economics, spirituality, and technology.
Host Sandja Brügmann, Founder & CEO of The Passion Institute—a strategic transformation institute—a global visionary in leadership and strategic transformation, engages thought leaders and practitioners to shape our collective future. Namedone of the "World's Leadership Gurus" by Lederne and known as 'The Board Whisperer' among leaders, she is renowned for her expertise in systems awareness and strategic sustainable transformation. She and team empower forward-thinking organizations and leaders to cultivate the skills and strategies crucial for the transition.
About Léa Peersman is a visionary leader and innovator dedicated to unlocking human potential. With two decades of experience in education, leadership, and tech, she challenges the notion that AI's frontier lies in technology, instead focusing on empowering humans. A neurodiverse expert, Léa explores how parenting, culture, and AI literacy can foster creativity and resilience. She has worked with esteemed organizations and spoken at TEDx and Drucker Forum events, advocating for people-centric solutions in the AI era.