Future Leaders: A Movement for Change!
Welcome to the next chapter of Future Leaders. This is more than a course—it’s a movement of individuals committed to shaping a thriving future. Together, we challenge the status quo, empower each other with tools and networks, and lead with purpose in an ever-changing world.
Is this your moment?
Do you believe in the power of collective action?
Are you ready to explore your unique ways of contributing to meaningful change?
Are you willing to step into the unknown with other changemakers?
If so, this is your place.
This immersive experience is about discovering how you make a difference.
Future Leaders programs are collective learning journeys where we aim to develop more conscious leaders that are ready to take on the glocal challenges of tomorrow.
During a program we meet at highly participatory gatherings, filled with different exercises, presentations and challenges. Throughout, you are placed in a smaller group with a host, who has already been a participant in a previous year. This is to secure a safe learning environment where you can discuss, receive feedback and reflect openly. The host facilitates the program for the group, but is also an important mentor for the participants.
Leadership is a lifelong process, where we see the programs as a stepping stone towards establishing a lifelong learning arena. Through hands-on practice and shared insights, you’ll not only expand your leadership capacity but also build the confidence to inspire and support the growth of others.
Through three interconnected modules, you’ll develop
the mindset, skills, and confidence to lead:
1. Self-Leadership - Building your own foundation
We believe an effective leader today is a lifelong learner who is able to influence their own thoughts, feelings, will and behavior. So in the first gatherings, we direct our attention inwards to become aware of and work with our own behavior, thoughts, feelings and mental models. We work to accept our starting point, and to develop better personal strategies.
You will work on your ability to influence yourself to cope with everyday life, performance, growth, and moral maturation.
2. Team Dynamics - You in relations to others
We also believe that a future leader must be able to form healthy relations and collaborations. That is why the next gatherings are directed towards relational processes so you can develop your ability to form healthier relationships and more effective collaborations.
You will work towards getting a better understanding of yourself in relation to others and how you can enable strong relationships in your life that are able to collaborate on solving complex problems.
3. System Change - Navigating the world
Finally, we wish to enable future leaders to work towards solving systemic and complex problems we see in the world today. In the final gatherings we direct our attention towards the terrain, the systems, context and society that we are a part of.
We will work towards a better understanding of existing systems at various levels of complexity and how we can get better equipped to influence our societal systems in a better and more systainable direction.
Join us in this transformative journey of leadership,
collaboration, and meaningful action.
Are you ready to take the first step?
1. Gathering: October 4 - 5
2. Gathering: October 25 - 26
3. Gathering: November 15 - 16
4. Gathering: January 10 - 11
5. Gathering: February 14 - 15
6. Gathering: March 14 - 15
Closing Celebration: March 21
Make sure you can commit to joining all gatherings before applying - your presence is important for the whole team. All gatherings will be held in Oslo.
- Martine ForbergCity CoordinatorOne thing I learned from Future Leaders
What haven't I learned? Among hundred other things, I've learned the importance of self-awareness in leadership. I realized how my communication style impacts others and this has helped me become a more reflective and empathetic leader and human, better equipped to motivate and support both my professional and private relationships. I've also met a ton of really cool and interesting people from participating, which is a huge plus! - Guro Sjursen RivrudProgram LeadWhy I am a part of Future Leaders
One of the many reasons I’m part of Future Leaders is the community it provides. Humans as a collective species need community and companionship to grow and realise our full potential. We need shared spaces that feel open, safe, authentic, and vulnerable. I’ve experienced Future leaders encompassing all of those qualities and more. The program has shown me that treating ourselves and each other with compassion will make us more authentic and spring us into action for a better world. -
Petter Nielsen
Head of Operations
One thing I learned from Future Leaders
One thing I learned in Future Leaders is that when you open up to somebody, your connection grows stronger and they will always have your back.
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Thomas Key Kristiansen
Head of Community
One thing I learned from Future Leaders
I’ve learned that listening is one of the most powerful skills we can cultivate, both as leaders and as humans. True listening is more than hearing words. It’s about understanding the feelings and needs behind them. When we listen with empathy, we create trust, connection, and lasting impact. People might forget what we said or did, but they will never forget how we made them feel. I have also realized the importance of listening to myself. By tuning into my inner voice, I can better understand my needs, boundaries, and potential. Leadership, then, becomes not just about guiding others, but about staying grounded in self-awareness and authenticity. -
Elise Kristoffersen
Head of Recruitment
One thing I learned from Future Leaders
I learned how surprisingly fast you can connect with a stranger on a deeper level, if you are just willing to be open, honest and vulnerable. I've learned how differences are strenghts and that fitting in doesn't mean that you have to change.
- Kristina Haugen SyedHead of HROne thing I learned from Future Leaders
Through the programme, I have learned that reflecting together with other people on topics that are both deeply personal as well as the complex challenges we face in the world, has given me a different understanding and respect for what we can actually accomplish when we put our minds together and care about each other. -
Mathilde Heggland
Head of Funding
One thing I learned from Future Leaders
I learned the value of slowing down to truly listen, not just to respond, but to understand. This small shift has changed the way I connect with people in everyday life, whether in a meeting, a conversation with a friend, or when making decisions. It’s a reminder that real leadership often starts with quiet presence.
- Hajenthika SivakumarHR ConsultantOne thing I learned from Future Leaders
Through Future Leaders, I’ve learned that leadership is not a title—it’s a responsibility. It’s about engaging with people and surroundings through curiosity, building relationships, and creating positive change. My journey reflects a commitment to conscious leadership, where impact begins with self-leadership and grows through meaningful collaboration. - Mille ForbergCommunication & RecruitmentOne thing I learned from Future Leaders
One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned from the Future Leaders program is that, despite our differences, we are more alike than we often realize. When I took the time to understand myself, it opened the door to genuine, meaningful relationships with others. The program has shown me that it’s in connecting with both ourselves and others that we truly grow. -
Nina Waage
Global Program & Community Lead
Why I am a part of Future Leaders
As a highly curious soul, I have always been intrigued by humans, and how we co-exist and relate to the floating marble we like to call "our planet". Now, more than ever, we need engaged voices to speak up and take proactive and conscious choices everywhere. How do we motivate people to take action and shift into the uncomfortable? For me, Future Leaders is a big part of this solution. It's a space where everyone is welcome to co-create solutions and it feels like home.
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