Tanja Schindler | Speaker Profile
Featured speaking topics
Through her experience and international application of foresight, Tanja sees the world from different perspectives and helps others deal with the future and its uncertainty. Her focus is on highlighting the benefits of a Futures Mindset.
LEARN HOW TO DANCE WITH THE UNCERTAINTY OF THE FUTURE
The future remains uncertain, and we must learn how to dance with the uncertainty of the future to build resilience and actively make better decisions for the future.
FROM FEAR OF THE FUTURE TO JOY OF THE FUTURE
From focusing on risks and challenges to looking for new opportunities and possibilities. By exploring alternative futures, we can awaken the joy of shaping the future.
INTRODUCING THE FUTURES MINDSET
Learn more about the three basic principles of Futures Thinking and how a new way of looking at the future enables you to make better decisions in the present
SECONDARY SPEAKING TOPICS
Participatory Futures, Future of Cities, Futures of Work, Futures of Food, 21st-century challenges, and how to share our Futures
Testimonials
Tanja is a knowledgeable futurist, a skilled foresighter, and an excellent problem solver. She worked with us on two projects where she did a brilliant job designing and managing creative engagement platforms and foresight processes and delivering high-quality products. She is easy to work with, positive, reliable, a great project manager, and a valuable contributor to every aspect of the work. I highly recommend her.
Nikos Kastrinos, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
In her own words
Hello, I’m Tanja, and I’m a Futurist.
“Saying that most people believe that I have a crystal ball or can predict the future. However, that has little to do with what a Futurist actually does. As futurists, we help organizations explore diverse and alternative futures. In doing so, we not only broaden their horizons but, at the same time, consider what future these organizations want to shape actively.”
How does one become a Futurist?
“First and foremost, you have to be curious by nature. I’ve always been interested in exploring things I don’t understand. As a trained engineer, physics and electrical engineering gave me the structure to understand the world scientifically. However, there is much more to it than that. Because my second passion is dancing, I foster creativity through singing, dancing, and laughing.”
Tanja Schindler completed her double master’s degree MBA/Master of Strategic Foresight with distinction at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia.
Organizations and event organizers can confidently hire this speaker to conduct keynotes and workshops about future trends across a diverse range of topics and in the following formats:
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