I had already engaged with future skills professionally – experiencing them firsthand was a different story. I was fascinated by the idea of “futures”: that there isn’t just one way forward. In my day-to-day work I make decisions in complex and dynamic situations, and the Journey helped me become more aware of uncertainty while still being capable of taking action.

That bolsters me both professionally and personally. 

I'm curious by nature and love diving deep into topics – but the pace at which things evolve and shift keeps challenging me. The Future Skill Compass helped me sharpen my focus. What matters most to me: Future Skills don't prepare you for 'one single' future - they make you adaptable. These days, I think less in fixed plans and more in possibilities. That gives me confidence and motivates me to actively shape what's ahead.

Personal growth is essential to me – as a person and in my role as a project manager. At the start, I chose my skill based on what seemed most relevant to my day-to-day work. As the journey progressed, though, I shifted my focus. The turning point was a question: How will my job change in the future – and how do I want to show up in it? I realized I wanted to strengthen my sense of self-efficacy. Making things happen is part of who I am. And that takes trust in my own abilities. This journey helped me build exactly that trust.

I wanted to better understand how to create more impact in my role. Communication is my most important tool – especially when bridging different teams and perspectives. Through this journey, I learned to listen more intentionally and seek out feedback more actively. My key insight: it's not sweeping transformations, but many small, targeted shifts that meaningfully improve collaboration – and make the future something you can actually shape.