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Futuristic Courses: Why You Need Them to Prepare for What’s Next

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Futuristic Courses: Why You Need Them to Prepare for What’s Next

In today’s fast-paced world, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. As we face rapid technological advancements, societal changes and an uncertain future, the need to equip ourselves with futuristic skills has never been more pressing. With AI making its way to common vernacular, the demand for Futurists is surging. That’s where futures studies and futuristic courses come in. They’re designed to keep you at the forefront of innovation, helping you navigate and thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. Let’s dive into what these courses are all about and explore the best options available to propel your career forward.

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Generation Alpha: an Economic Force Bloomberg Interview with Lindsay Angelo

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Generation Alpha: an Economic Force Bloomberg Interview with Lindsay Angelo

Generation Alpha - they may be young, but they’re already a cultural force. This digital-native generation is redefining wealth and already influential with roughly 30% of household consumption decisions being influenced by the cohort. We dive into what makes Generation Alpha unique compared to other generations, their growing level of influence and their values and aspirations.

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Gen Alpha Trends: The New Terrains of Play

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Gen Alpha Trends: The New Terrains of Play

As a futurist, my work centers on preparing leaders, teams, and organizations for the Wellbeing Economy—a future where growth is measured not only by profit, but by purpose, regeneration, and human flourishing. Within this shift, play often gets overlooked. Yet play is not frivolous. For Generation Alpha, it is a blueprint for the future. Why does this matter? Understanding how they play reveals how they will consume, work, and reimagine the world.

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The Future of Cities: Living Organism

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The Future of Cities: Living Organism

We look toward the next decade, the future of cities will be defined not just by technology, but by the deeper question of how we create spaces that nurture belonging, resilience, and regeneration. In this next wave, cities will not simply serve as backdrops to human activity; they will become living organisms—adaptive, regenerative, and shaped by collective intelligence.

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Strategic Thinking Defined (and Why It Matters for Future-Ready Leaders)

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Strategic Thinking Defined (and Why It Matters for Future-Ready Leaders)

Unpack a modern definition of strategic thinking—the method behind great strategy. Explore how it differs from strategic planning (the madness), why it’s essential for future-ready leaders, and how to apply it to foster foresight, adaptability, and sustainable success. Learn more from this article.

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What is Futuristic? A Guide for Leaders Who Want to Shape What’s Next

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What is Futuristic? A Guide for Leaders Who Want to Shape What’s Next

What is futuristic? Discover what it means to be futuristic beyond just technology—learn how futurism means anticipating future customer needs, values, and desires while embracing innovation, foresight, and strategy. Explore how leaders and organizations can stay resilient, adaptive, and impactful in a fast-changing world.

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Generation Alpha Trends: A Strategic Blueprint for the Future

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Generation Alpha Trends: A Strategic Blueprint for the Future

What is the future of Generation Alpha? Born every minute and numbering in the billions, a new generation is quietly beginning to exit the playground and enter the marketplace. They are Generation Alpha, the cohort born between 2010 and 2025, and their oldest members are now entering their teen years. More than just the successors to Generation Z, they are catalysts poised to trigger profound shifts in culture and commerce. As we look toward 2025, understanding the values, behaviors, and expectations of these digital natives is not just foresight—it is a strategic necessity for any brand, institution, or leader aiming to remain relevant.

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Graduate Story: Narmeen Samad

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From Microsoft to Mastering Her Own Future

After over a decade at Microsoft, Narmeen Samad knew she had more to give the world than what fit neatly inside a corporate role. With 15+ years of experience spanning global enterprises, small/medium businesses, and entrepreneurial ventures, she’s the rare blend of strategic thinker, technical problem-solver, and creative curator.

Her career arc has been anything but linear — and that’s exactly her strength. She’s built coffee stands, advised non-profits, earned her MBA, and become certified in everything from image consulting to human-centered design to earning her PMP. Fluent in Urdu and equally fluent in an array of technology platforms, Narmeen moves seamlessly between human connection and technical precision. Her approachable, endearing personality makes her not only a trusted advisor but also someone you genuinely enjoy working with.

The Pivot Point: Finding Clarity and Confidence

When she joined our Futurist-in-50-Days, Strategic Thinking, and Permissionless Consultant programs, Narmeen wasn’t starting from scratch — she was refining her aim. She wanted clarity on her consulting direction, confidence in her positioning, and a toolkit to bring her vision to life.

“The training gave me a framework and walked me through it step-by-step, including figuring out what my offerings would be.”

The programs helped her crystallize the services she most wanted to deliver, articulate her value proposition, and map out the operational backbone of her consulting business.

Building Samad Consulting: Precision Meets Heart

Today, Narmeen is the founder of Samad Consulting, helping leaders build their PMO capabilities, streamline operations, embrace change, and automate workflows with precision and heart. Drawing on her deep PMO leadership experience, she knows how to navigate complex, high-stakes projects while keeping teams aligned and momentum strong.

She’s equally at home mapping a business process in Smartsheet as she is coaching an executive on personal branding. Her clients get more than deliverables — they get transformation.

Advice for Those Standing on the Edge of Change

For anyone considering their own leap into consulting, Narmeen’s advise? Get started. Action is better than perfection.

“When you’re starting out, you have a lot of ideas in your head and you want to go everywhere. These programs streamlined my thoughts and gave me a process. So I’d say start and things will come to you. I would recommend taking all three courses – and it didn’t matter the order”
— Narmeen Samad

You can watch my full interview with Narmeen above, where we unpack her leap from corporate to consulting, the unique value she brings to clients, and her advice for anyone on the edge of their own next chapter.

Goodluck in your next Chapter, Narmeen! Looking forward to continuing our work together!

About the Author

Lindsay Angelo is the founder of Futurist-in-50 Days, helping individuals elevate their leadership skills by mastering strategic foresight. She's also a practicing and award-winning Strategist, Futurist, MBA and TEDx speaker. She launched her consultancy six years ago with the goal of helping purpose-driven brands drive growth and impact. Since then, she's more than tripled her prior earnings while advising entrepreneurs, think tanks, celebrities, and Fortune 500 companies while creating a nomadic lifestyle rooted in travel, family, and community. Named a Woman to Watch and Global Innovation Leader, Lindsay has delivered over 100+ keynotes and is the creator of a signature blueprint for driving brand growth and impact.