How to Become a Futurist?

I'm often asked "how do you become a futurist?" and "what makes a good futurist?" To become one, you need to have an aptitude for spotting trends and understanding how they might play out in the future. You also need to be able to think creatively and outside the box. Here are ten tips on how to become a futurist.

Strategic Thinking and Planning: Building an Agile Foundation for Success

Strategic Thinking and Planning: Building an Agile Foundation for Success

Excellent strategic thinking is an absolute necessity if you intend to make forward progress with your most stubborn dilemmas. But thinking strategically isn't the final step in your journey. Thoughts need actions to back them up, which is where strategic planning comes in. Strategic thinking and planning are the tools you will use to develop a thriving brand. But how do they correlate and differ, and how do you apply both? Let’s dive in.

Female Futurists: 50 Influential Futurists Leading the Pack (updated 2025)

Female Futurists: 50 Influential Futurists Leading the Pack (updated 2025)

Fifty influential female futurists | In response to a flurry of demand, this is a follow-up to a post titled "Where are all the female futurists?". We dive into fifty female futurists shaping the future, along with their backgrounds and experiences. Female futurists shape the future. More than ever, businesses are hiring futurists to present a vision of what could happen in their respective industries. The list of female futurists is not long compared to the list of male futurists. The female voice has been absent from the conversation for centuries due to a lack of representation in decision-making bodies like governments or corporations; women are finally stepping up to shape our future with their unique perspectives on these global challenges we face every day. From Global futurists to American & Canadian futurists, you name it, we cover it.

CBC Radio Features Futurist and Strategist, Lindsay Angelo, on the Future of Markets

CBC Radio Features Futurist and Strategist, Lindsay Angelo, on the Future of Markets

Predicting the future of markets and consumerism with the brilliant Paul Haavardsrud - catch it on CBC Radio!

Why You Need a Retail Keynote Speaker for Your Next Event

Why You Need a Retail Keynote Speaker for Your Next Event

Innovation is the lifeblood of progress in today's fast-paced world, especially in the retail sector. Whether you're a business leader, event organizer, or part of an academic institution, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. This is where a retail keynote speaker comes into play. A dynamic and insightful speaker can ignite fresh ideas, drive motivation, and inspire meaningful change. In this guide, we'll explore the role of a retail keynote speaker and why you should consider booking one for your next event.

Where are all the Female Futurists?

Where are all the Female Futurists?

Female Futurists. Why are there not more of them? And who are some leading female futurists? This post explores why there aren't more female futurists, where to find the top female futurists and what to expect from a futurist.

Angelo Ignites the Room at 425 Magazine's Women to Watch Speaker Series

Angelo Ignites the Room at 425 Magazine's Women to Watch Speaker Series

I had the privilege of taking the 425 Woman to Watch Stage in Seattle, Washington. It was a night of inspiration, empowerment and community. Thank you to 425 Magazine for the honour! Click above for the full scoop.

3 Questions with Lindsay Angelo: On Following Dreams, Igniting Innovation, and Building a Better Tomorrow

3 Questions with Lindsay Angelo: On Following Dreams, Igniting Innovation, and Building a Better Tomorrow

Lindsay Angelo is a born entrepreneur.

She demonstrated her business savvy and penchant for innovation at a young age — launching her very first start-ups as a teenager. Since then, Angelo’s been on an upward trajectory, seeking what’s next in the future of business and retail…