Impact, Purpose and Values - Dr. Thomas Funke on Education, Leadership, and Emotional Intelligence

In this episode of the Core Impact Podcast, Dr. Thomas Funke, Co-Founder and CEO of Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences @tomorrow.university , shares powerful insights on purpose, values, and leadership in today’s fast-changing world. We explore how emotional intelligence, self-empowerment, and lifelong learning can shape future education systems, empower change makers, and create sustainable impact in both personal and professional life. Key topics covered: - How to prepare for impactful meetings with intention and presence - Why understanding your "why" is essential for fulfilment - The role of CORE values like autonomy, compassion, curiosity, and courage - How education can align with purpose to prevent career dissatisfaction - Technology’s influence on the future of learning - Balancing productivity with deeper meaning for long-term success - Misconceptions about impact-driven careers - The future of compassionate and transformative leadership If you’re passionate about impact, education, purpose, and creating positive change, this conversation is for you. 📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn: Dr. Thomas Funke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drthomasfunke/ Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk-🤝-8352a496/ 🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms – where each week I speak with change-makers about mental well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work. Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface. It starts at the CORE. 00:00 Intro 01:35 Preparing for Impactful Meetings 04:07 Understanding Your Why 08:02 CORE Values and Daily Practices 13:22 Mission and Purpose in Education 18:23 The Role of Education in Career Satisfaction 22:53 The Importance of Purpose in Organisations 25:20 Balancing Productivity and Purpose 27:11 Rethinking Impact-Driven Careers 29:29 The Power of Calm Leadership 31:32 Lessons in Human Connection 36:22 Lessons Learned at ToU 38:51 Best Things Cannot Be Measured 39:45 Technology's Role in Education 42:05 Envisioning the Future of Leadership 47:15 A Crossroad for Humanity #coreimpactpodcast #Impact #Education #Purpose #Values #Leadership #Technology #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfEmpowerment #LifelongLearning #ChangeMakers #CoreImpact #TomorrowUniversity #DrThomasFunke