This podcast builds upon the work of Global Strategist Sophie Krantz and explores how leaders can leverage global networks to utilise emerging trends and technologies from diverse markets. It highlights the increasing challenge of significant trends, technologies, and threats arising in locations distant from our usual work and living environments. The podcast emphasises the importance of building a personal advisory network to achieve ambitious goals.

A personal advisory network:

Provides strategic worldwide support
Keeps individuals informed on global trends
Enhances innovation and offers a sounding board for ideas
Facilitates introductions and helps secure influence and investment
Maintains focus on ambitious goals amidst obstacles
Is crucial for achieving next-level success within 12-24 months

The podcast suggests conducting a network audit, examining communication patterns in mobile phone contacts, email inboxes, and meetings to assess the strategic value of current connections. It encourages evaluating connections in areas such as:

Emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and quantum computing
Innovative business models designed for global scale
Geopolitics, looking beyond headlines for strategic insights
Strategic foresight to identify future opportunities and threats

The podcast argues that a network concentrated around one’s company, industry, city, or country is likely too limited. It suggests that a personal advisory network of five to seven individuals can provide crucial support and knowledge when facing global trends, technologies, and threats. The podcast concludes by emphasising the growing importance of who you know in addition to what you know.

When you change the way you see the world, you change the way you can shape it.

*Season one of The Global Edge podcast with Sophie Krantz is AI generated. Season two, launching early in 2025, will be hosted by Sophie Krantz.

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