The Kaospilot Podcast

Three years ago, Dísa and Helga (then first year students) reflected on starting their Kaospilot journey. Now they’re back, this time as newly graduated alumni.In this bonus episode of the Kaospilot Podcast, two friends look back on three intense years in the Kaospilot project leadership program. We talk honestly about the highs and lows, the learning curve, and what stayed with us after the ride.A personal reflection on what three years at Kaospilot can be like, - and a reminder that there’s no single way to become a Kaospilot.Featuring Helga Bryndís Einarsdóttir &Dísa Jakobsdóttir

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In this episode, we’re joined by Marcus Feldthus, co-founder of Post Growth Guide and author of Smådriftsfordele (The Economies of Small), for a deep and honest conversation about degrowth, post-growth, and why “bigger is always better” might be the wrong story to live by.Together, we unpack:
The difference between degrowth and post-growth, and why they’re often misunderstood
Why green growth is struggling to deliver on its promises
How small and medium-sized businesses could be a key leverage point for real systemic change
The emotional, cultural, and structural barriers that keep us locked into growth
Markus shares insights from his journey as an entrepreneur, consultant, and author, and explains how setting meaningful limits, redefining success, and designing businesses that don’t depend on growth can open new possibilities for a fairer and more sustainable future.This episode is for anyone curious about alternative economic models, sustainability beyond buzzwords, and how change can grow from the bottom up.

This podcast is brought to you by KAOSPILOT, an international Leadership & Entrepreneurship School based in Denmark.
Hosted by Helga Bryndís Einarsdóttir

In this episode of the Kaospilot Podcast we talk with Sia Seidler - a Danish leader and project manager, whose approach to people centred leadership earned her the win on the reality show ‘Cheferne’ (The Bosses).
Together with Sia we explore the question How do we lead in a rapidly changing world? 

 We dive into what leadership really is and why it should be recognised as a distinct professional skill. Sia shares the story of how she ended up on a reality program about leadership, along with her own philosophy and everyday practice of leadership.
This episode invites you into an open and honest conversation about the future of leadership, the challenges, the opportunities, and what it might take to lead well in the world we’re stepping into.

This podcast is brought to you by KAOSPILOT, an international Leadership & Entrepreneurship School based in Denmark.
Hosted by Helga Bryndís Einarsdóttir

In this episode, we talk with Rob Hopkins — author, activist, and co-founder of the Transition Network — about the imagination crisis and why our ability to picture a better future might be one of the most powerful tools we have in facing climate change.We explore the question How can we imagine a thriving future on a planet undergoing rapid ecological collapse?  
Diving into how collective imagination can help us move beyond cynicism and paralysis, and how playful tools — like time travel and field recordings from the future — can make hope tangible. Rob shares why he invites people to step into 2030 and 2035, and what happens when we start imagining the world not as a dystopia, but as something we’ve already begun to heal.
It’s a conversation about creativity, courage, and the urgent need to reclaim our imagination as a force for transformation.

This podcast is brought to you by KAOSPILOT, an International Leadership & Entrepreneurship School based in Denmark.
Hosted by Helga Bryndís Einarsdóttir

In the season finale of The Pilot Podcast, we sit down with Uffe Elbæk – Danish activist, social innovator, and founder of Kaospilot – to explore the intersections of leadership, creativity, and societal change.
Uffe shares stories of building Kaospilot in the 1980s amid social turbulence, his reflections on post-capitalist futures, and why action is a necessary companion to hope in today’s world. From collapsing systems to regenerative possibilities, Uffe’s insights are both sobering and energizing.
Whether you're a student, changemaker, or simply curious about what it takes to navigate uncertainty, this episode invites you to imagine and act for a better future.

This podcast is brought to you by KAOSPILOT, an International Leadership & Entrepreneurship School based in Denmark.

Hosted by Helga Bryndís Einarsdóttir