
Reconnect the dots
Reconnect the Dots is a podcast that rethinks, reimagines, recreates, and reinvents the things we need to change. Hosted by Thomas Berg, it explores fresh perspectives on organizing, working, and learning, inspiring listeners to challenge existing structures and uncover new possibilities.

Podcast — Reconnect the dots
Reconnect the Dots is a podcast that rethinks, reimagines, recreates, and reinvents the things we need to change. Hosted by Thomas Berg, it explores fresh perspectives on organizing, working, and learning, inspiring listeners to challenge existing structures and uncover new possibilities.
Through deep and thought-provoking conversations, Thomas engages with visionaries, changemakers, and thought leaders to connect the dots in unexpected ways. The show is available in both Danish and English.
Episodes & Guests
In each episode, Thomas deconstruct world-class performers from eclectic areas (school, entrepreneurs, business, art, etc.) to extract the tactics, tools, and routines to challenge you. This includes favorite books, morning routines, thoughts and visions on a brighter future for learning, working and living.
In episode 2 Thomas is speaking to Niki Skene, a Superconnector & Founder of Conference on Wheels. Thomas and Niki, speaking from Copenhagen and Salzburg, Austria, dive into the power of curiosity, connection, and unconventional approaches to work and life. Niki shares his journey from advertising to organizing TEDx events and creating Conference on Wheels, a platform fostering deeper conversations and innovation.
Anastasia Kalinina who is a Co-founder & CEO at reState Foundation is another one of Thomas guests and she appears in episode 4. Thomas and Anastasia discuss systemic change in governance, self-organization, and rethinking leadership. They explore the mental health crisis among politicians, the meaning of ‘Restate,’ and the urgent need for communities to reclaim agency in shaping the future.
Each episode offers fresh insights that inspire action, pushing listeners to think differently and reconnect with what truly matters.
Subscribe to the Podcast
You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RSS feed, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Audible, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Sponsorship and Advertising
If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send me an email on thomas@letsdobetter.dk
All Episodes (From Newest to Oldest)
Episode 6: Transforming Lives Through Education
Guest: Israel Ssentamu – Founder of Daydream Ministries Uganda
Release Date: January 27, 2025
Description:
Thomas Berg interviews Israel Ssentamu, a young Ugandan leader dedicated to transforming his community through education and social initiatives. They discuss Israel’s journey from running an orphanage to pursuing a degree in development studies, the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of community support and mentorship. Israel shares his vision for the future and highlights the need for financial aid to complete his education and create a lasting impact in his community.
Episode 5: The Future is Calling Us All - in Danish
Guest: Henrik Good Hovgaard – Future Trainer & Futurist at Universal Futurist
Release Date: January 22, 2025
Description:
In this episode, Thomas Berg and futurist Henrik Good Hovgaard explore the challenges and opportunities of the future. They discuss the shift from a “retirement culture” to a “pause culture,” AI as a "second brain," and the power of collective intelligence. The conversation highlights how we can learn from the past to understand climate change and examines Denmark’s potential as an idea-driven nation.
Episode 4: We Need to Ask the Right Questions
Guest: Anastasia Kalinina – Co-founder & CEO at reState Foundation
Release Date: January 13, 2025
Description:
Thomas Berg and Anastasia Kalinina discuss the urgent need for systemic change in governance and the importance of self-organization. They explore the mental health crisis among politicians, the meaning behind the term ‘Restate,’ and why we must rethink leadership and success metrics. The conversation emphasizes the power of communities and the responsibility of individuals to shape the future.
Episode 3: Rethinking Education and Community - in Danish
Guest: Helle Rabøl Hansen – Researcher in Bullying & Community Building
Release Date: January 7, 2025
Description:
Thomas Berg and Helle Rabøl Hansen discuss the challenges facing the education system in Denmark and Greenland. They explore the need for new approaches to learning, the importance of creativity, trust, and teamwork in schools, and how AI could unlock innovation in education. The conversation highlights how diversity in learning environments fosters better problem-solving and why structural changes are necessary to create more engaging and meaningful education.
Episode 2: Curiosity, Connection, and Reinventing Work & Life
Guest: Niki Skene – Superconnector & Founder of Conference on Wheels
Release Date: January 3rd, 2025
Description:
Thomas Berg and Niki Skene explore the concept of home, professional journeys, and how to build meaningful connections. Niki shares his path from the advertising industry to organizing TEDx events and founding Conference on Wheels, an initiative that bridges ideas and people through travel-based conferences.
Episode 1: Welcome to a New Beginning - in Danish
Guest: Mikkel Wiene – Principal at Brønshøj School
Release Date: December 27, 2024
Description:
In this first episode, Thomas Berg introduces Reconnect the Dots with Mikkel Wiene, principal of Brønshøj School. They discuss the school's transformation through teacher empowerment, relational leadership, and a focus on inclusion and diversity. Mikkel shares how these changes have reduced absenteeism, increased job satisfaction, and fostered a thriving learning environment. He encourages leaders to take bold steps toward innovation in education.