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Power & Purpose explores the human side of global leadership. Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie Tocci – former advisors to the US President and EU High Representative turned professors – this podcast features candid conversations with senior government officials, offering an inside look at how power, values, and purpose intersect in public life.These conversations go beyond the headlines to offe... more

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As Power and Purpose wraps up its first season, hosts Amanda and Nathalie reflect on their most memorable conversations. From war and democracy to failure and resilience, they revisit the lessons shared by their guests, and the personal moments that ... more

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How can Europe pursue ambitious climate action while remaining competitive and secure? Frans Timmermans reflects on the origins of the EU's Green Deal and its quest to manage energy transition and security amid wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, a ... more

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As Europe adapts to a new security landscape, what can other countries learn from Estonia’s experiences on the Eastern flank. The country’s former President Kersti Kaljulaid discusses cyber resilience, European defense, and the importance of standing... more

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Utaara Mootu joins Amanda and Nathalie to discuss Namibia's struggle for historical justice, the lasting impact of colonialism, and what is means to represent a new generation in politics. She reflects on her journey to becoming one of Namibia's youn... more

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Frans Timmermans
Former EU Commission Vice President; architect of the European Green Deal
European Commission
Episode: Frans Timmermans on Europe's Climate Leadership and Energy Future
Kersti Kaljulaid
Former president of Estonia; founder of a democracy foundation
Estonia; Kaljulaid Foundation
Episode: Kersti Kaljulaid on Estonia's Lessons on Hybrid Threats and Democratic Resilience
Utaara Mootu
Member of Parliament, National Assembly of Namibia
Landless People's Movement
Episode: Utaara Mootu on Land, Next Gen Leadership, and Finding Her Voice
Cecilia Malmström
Swedish politician with deep expertise in European trade policy
Former EU Commissioner for Trade; former Home Affairs Commissioner; former Swedish EU Affairs Minister
Episode: Cecilia Malmström on Trade Wars and Global Turbulence
Věra Jourová
Commissioner for Justice and Vice President for Values and Transparency, EU
European Union
Episode: Věra Jourová on Digital Power and Europe’s Global Role
Dina Kawar
Jordan's former ambassador to the United States, with past postings including ambassador to France and the UN
Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Episode: Dina Kawar on the Human Cost of Middle East Conflict
Gabriela Ramos
Mexican economist, former diplomat and international civil servant; former Director at OECD; current co-chair of the Taskforce on Inequality and Social Financial Disclosures
OECD (former); UNESCO (former); Taskforce on Inequality and Social Financial Disclosures (current)
Episode: Gabriela Ramos on Mexico, Multilateralism, and the Fight for Gender Equality
Priyanka Chaturvedi
Member of Indian Parliament, deputy leader of Shiv Sena
Indian Parliament, Shiv Sena
Episode: Priyanka Chaturvedi on India, Empowerment, and Persistence
Julie Smith
Former US Ambassador to NATO
U.S. government / NATO
Episode: Julie Smith on NATO, Trust, and the Importance of Public Service

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Amanda Sloat
Host of Power & Purpose; IE University (Professor of Practice) and former U.S. NSC official; leadership and policy expert in Europe
Nathalie Tocci
Co-host; Professor at SAIS Europe; Director of the Instituto Affari Internazionali; expert in European policy and international relations

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
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Frans Timmermans on Europe's Climate Leadership and Energy Future
Q: I want to ask you about China, but would be remiss if I did not take advantage of another factor in the current moment, which is we are recording this the last week of June, where Europe is currently experiencing record highs—how should Europe navigate its energy relationship with China balancing sustainability, affordability, and security?
Europe should pursue strategic cooperation with China on climate goals while safeguarding and investing in own green tech industries, ensuring open collaboration where it benefits global decarbonization but remains wary of dependencies and competitive leverage with a view toward sovereignty in critical technologies.
Frans Timmermans on Europe's Climate Leadership and Energy Future
Q: Question number one, and I guess connected to the point you were just making a moment ago, if it is, is it therefore also a moment in which one can bake in some of the lessons of how we did it the first time around?
Yes, we should retain the core idea of a Green Deal but renarrate it to emphasize energy sovereignty, renewables, and social fairness, while learning from past missteps in policy design and communication so that the transformation is both effective and just.
Kersti Kaljulaid on Estonia's Lessons on Hybrid Threats and Democratic Resilience
Q: How did your path from the private sector to public service shape your approach to leadership?
Her private sector background gave her a pragmatic, results-oriented lens, which she used to navigate political challenges and push reforms, including privatization efforts and fiscal discipline, while maintaining core values.
Utaara Mootu on Land, Next Gen Leadership, and Finding Her Voice
Q: How do you balance public life with motherhood?
It's a constant tug of war, involving imperfect compromises; I press for systems that support mothers in leadership and use personal experiences to fuel policy changes.
Utaara Mootu on Land, Next Gen Leadership, and Finding Her Voice
Q: What is your approach to land reform in Namibia?
We advocate for redress and dignity, embracing a willing buyer, willing seller model while pushing for reclaiming land for ancestral communities and addressing intergenerational trauma.

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This show centers on human-centric leadership in global affairs, featuring candid conversations with senior policymakers, diplomats, and academics. Hosts pull back the curtain on pivotal moments, tough tradeoffs, and the real-life nuances of steering institutions through uncertainty. Guests range from EU and US officials to regional leaders, exploring democracy, governance, gender equality, and international cooperation. Notable strengths include high-profile, policy-grounded discussions, personal storytelling about public service, and a clear focus on purpose-driven leadership across a broad international landscape.

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2. Kersti Kaljulaid
3. Utaara Mootu
4. Cecilia Malmström
5. Věra Jourová
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