connecting for FUTURE

About connecting for FUTURE

We believe that the power of technology can help us overcome current challenges and pave the way for a brighter future! ✨ Join us on the journey of connection and innovation through our podcast "Connecting For Future" 🎙️🎧 Connecting for Future, hosted by Christian Koesling, Global Lead for Defense at Vodafone Business, is your go-to podcast for powerful conversations at the intersection of technology, leadership, and sustainable change. In each episode, we connect with trailblazers, visionaries, and changemakers who are redefining the way we work, live, and lead in the new normal. Whether it’s about building resilient mindsets, fostering inclusive leadership, or embracing tech for good—this podcast inspires you to take action and drive transformation in your world. 🔍 From Defense to Digital, Public Sector to Purpose-Driven Tech, Christian brings over a decade of global experience and curiosity to every conversation. Let’s bridge ideas, inspire innovation, and create meaningful impact—together. 🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform: 🔗 Listen & Subscribe on All Major Platforms: 🎧 Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube: @ConnectingForFuture & 🎙️ RTL+ 👉 Stay updated with host Christian Koesling on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckoesling/

Publisher

Christian Koesling

Category

business · business · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Dec 2022

Latest episode

2 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Jun 2026

   #23 The Future Won’t Wait: Platforms, Satellites & the Next Billion Connections with Tom Griffiths Vodafone 🎙️🚀🌍🛰️

   🚀 What happens when connectivity moves beyond towers and fibre? 🌍 How will platforms reshape industries? 🛰️ What does satellite-to-mobile mean for businesses, governments, and society? In this exciting episode of Connecting for Future, host Christian Koesling sits down with Tom Griffiths, one of the leading minds in platform strategy, innovation, and future connectivity. Together they explore the technologies, ecosystems, and business models that will define the next decade. From platform thinking and AI to hybrid satellite-mobile networks and the future of digital ecosystems, this conversation goes beyond the hype and focuses on what leaders need to understand today to remain relevant tomorrow. Tom shares insights on: ✨ Why platforms are becoming more valuable than products 🛰️ The promise of satellite-to-mobile connectivity 🤖 AI's real impact on enterprise transformation 🌐 Building ecosystems instead of silos 📈 Future business models and outcome-based services 👥 Leadership lessons for innovation in uncertain times If you're interested in technology, digital transformation, leadership, innovation, telecoms, or the future of business, this episode is packed with practical insights and bold ideas. **> > Connect with us and discuss on our posts to the episode:** **Here is Tom's profile:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashgriffiths/ **Here is Christian’s profile:** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckoesling/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckoesling/) ``` © Connecting For Future Podcast ``` Contributors - Hosts: Christian Koesling **© Connecting For Future Podcast 2026**

2. 

   26 Dec 2025

   #22 Christmas Reflections: A Journey of Growth with Erick Ocasio

   In this Christmas edition of Connecting for Future, Christian and Eric Ocasio reflect on the past year, discussing personal growth, leadership insights, and the success of Eric's podcast, Leadership is Tricky. They explore social media strategies, technology trends, and the importance of community building. Eric shares his thoughts on AI and its future impact, while also providing advice for leaders as they head into 2026. The conversation emphasizes the need to slow down, be present, and live with purpose.

3. 

   23 Jul 2025

   #21 Command, Connect, Lead: The Future of Leadership with Erick Ocasio

   When two podcast hosts, old friends, and leaders from very different worlds come together — you get more than conversation. You get soul. In this high-energy episode of Connecting For Future, host Christian from Vodafone Business sits down with Erick Ocasio and Sarah from US Army Europe and Africa to explore the powerful intersection of leadership, military strategy, and future-ready technology. Set against a nostalgic soundtrack (yes, we’re talking Boyz II Men), this episode dives deep into experience, trust, technology, and what it really means to lead through complexity — with a tie on and a story to tell. Whether you're in a boardroom or a briefing room, this episode is for leaders who know that strategy and soul go hand in hand.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

349

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

67

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

60

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