How does a year in an Ethiopian village at age 22 shape a career leading international climate finance? In this episode, Satu Santala, Managing Director of the Nordic Development Fund (NDF), shares her unplanned journey from NGO work through diplomacy and the World Bank Board to her current role.
Discover what makes NDF unique in the climate finance landscape, how to build a meaningful career in development without having it all planned out, and what it's like to work at a small, impactful Nordic institution in Helsinki. Satu offers practical advice on embracing opportunities outside your job description, the importance of genuine partnerships, and why curiosity matters more than rigid career planning.
Whether you're exploring opportunities in climate finance or looking for career inspiration in the impact sector, this conversation offers valuable insights into building purpose-driven work in international development.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes
All content for Impactpool Career Podcast is the property of Impactpool for Career Growth and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
How does a year in an Ethiopian village at age 22 shape a career leading international climate finance? In this episode, Satu Santala, Managing Director of the Nordic Development Fund (NDF), shares her unplanned journey from NGO work through diplomacy and the World Bank Board to her current role.
Discover what makes NDF unique in the climate finance landscape, how to build a meaningful career in development without having it all planned out, and what it's like to work at a small, impactful Nordic institution in Helsinki. Satu offers practical advice on embracing opportunities outside your job description, the importance of genuine partnerships, and why curiosity matters more than rigid career planning.
Whether you're exploring opportunities in climate finance or looking for career inspiration in the impact sector, this conversation offers valuable insights into building purpose-driven work in international development.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes
77. Sarah Clapham, OPCW: Neurodivergent woman breaking barriers in science and diplomacy
Impactpool Career Podcast
46 minutes 11 seconds
9 months ago
77. Sarah Clapham, OPCW: Neurodivergent woman breaking barriers in science and diplomacy
In this Impactpool podcast, we sit down with Sarah Clapham, Science Policy Officer at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Sarah shares her remarkable journey from chemistry researcher to international policy expert while offering valuable insights into navigating STEM fields as both a woman and a neurodivergent professional.
Discover how Sarah's neurodivergent perspective brings unique strengths to her work translating complex scientific concepts for diplomats and policymakers. She discusses the challenges of gender bias in male-dominated environments, the progress she's witnessed throughout her career, and provides practical advice for aspiring women in STEM.
This episode offers valuable perspectives on embracing neurodiversity in the workplace and creating more inclusive environments where diverse voices can drive innovation in science and global security.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes
Impactpool Career Podcast
How does a year in an Ethiopian village at age 22 shape a career leading international climate finance? In this episode, Satu Santala, Managing Director of the Nordic Development Fund (NDF), shares her unplanned journey from NGO work through diplomacy and the World Bank Board to her current role.
Discover what makes NDF unique in the climate finance landscape, how to build a meaningful career in development without having it all planned out, and what it's like to work at a small, impactful Nordic institution in Helsinki. Satu offers practical advice on embracing opportunities outside your job description, the importance of genuine partnerships, and why curiosity matters more than rigid career planning.
Whether you're exploring opportunities in climate finance or looking for career inspiration in the impact sector, this conversation offers valuable insights into building purpose-driven work in international development.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes
