313: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change

Uncertainty has become the defining condition of our time, yet most of us still struggle to find our footing in it. What if you could reframe change itself as a source of strength? Today on Finding Brave, we're joined by global change advisor, futurist, and author April Rinne to uncover how to cultivate a "flux mindset" and discover the hidden opportunities within constant change.

April, a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and one of Forbes' 50 Leading Female Futurists, is a trusted advisor to organizations from Airbnb and Nike to the World Bank. She is the author of Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change, a book that helps readers reimagine leadership, success, and well-being through eight powerful practices. Grounded in her global career and shaped by personal tragedy, April's work invites us to step into uncertainty with greater courage, compassion, and clarity. In this conversation, April reflects on her own journey with flux, beginning with the sudden loss of her parents at age 20 and the lessons she learned from rebuilding a life turned upside down. She explains how journaling, curiosity, and cultural wisdom shaped her approach, and why letting go of what no longer serves us can open space for growth and freedom. Far from being quick fixes, the "flux superpowers" are daily practices that help us navigate both personal and professional uncertainty. April also offers insight into what it really means to be a futurist: blending research with lived experience and intuition to recognize patterns and possibilities. She invites us to see change not as something to fear but as the opportunity of a lifetime to evolve how we live and lead. If you're ready to shift your relationship with uncertainty and explore new ways to design your future, this episode will leave you both grounded and inspired!

 

Key Highlights From This Episode:

• Introduction to April Rinne and the concept of a flux mindset. [02:07]

• Why Flux was not a pandemic book, but became even more relevant during it. [05:47]

• The personal tragedy that shaped April's lifelong relationship with change. [09:04]

• Learning from global cultures and wisdom traditions about navigating uncertainty. [10:29]

• The eight "flux superpowers" as daily practices, not quick fixes. [17:13]

• Building a portfolio career as an alternative to the career ladder. [25:45]

• The role of curiosity, journaling, and self-reflection in adapting to flux. [26:53]

• What it really means to be a futurist: blending research, intuition, and pattern recognition. [32:59]

• Seeing change as the opportunity of a lifetime to reshape how we live and lead. [39:50]

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