Consulting
Strategic Foresight & Thought leadership

  • “Her ability to distil trends and topics into an insightful, timely assessment into the future of the industry left our team energized and motivated and set the tone for our corporate meetings.”

    Steve Cumming, Director of Strategy and Planning, MEDA

  • "Athena can sift through the 'noise’ and pluck out the signals of change that really matter for organizations. Not only does she bring a top class research and strategic foresight skillset, Athena is one of those people that it is always a delight to work with."

    Jess Majekodunmi, Managing Director, Human Sciences Studio, Accenture

  • Athena is a world-class creative and forward-thinking thought leader, who develops deep and well-researched perspectives to support organizations through change. She is a pleasure to work with and works collaboratively with her clients, balancing challenge and support. I would highly recommend Athena to any organization requiring consultancy services.

    Susy Roberts, Director, Hunter Roberts Consulting

  • "Athena was a fabulous conference Chair for KIMRA Conference. She is a talented insight professional able to understand and articulate how complex technology megatrends may impact across a range of nuanced topics."

    Simon Burton, Director, KIMRA AI Conference

Strategic Foresight Consulting

Unlock new value for your organization

“How can we find new sources of future growth from existing assets and capabilities?”

“How can we convert technology trends into innovation?”

“How do we radically reposition after an industry shake-up?”

“How do we stay ahead of emerging risks?”

These are some of the questions that Athena has helped clients with, using a customized combination of futures thought leadership, strategic frameworks and foresight workshops.

The benefits?

Imagining new futures has the ability to inspire new concepts of growth and opportunities. It can help you align your leadership team on a common vision and roadmap to get there, unlocking new revenue streams and profitability.

Athena’s strategic foresight consulting goes beyond conventional trend analysis to provide you with actionable insights and forward-thinking strategies that are specific to your industry and organizational goals.

Ready to unlock your organization's future potential?

Contact Athena to discuss your needs.

Offerings

  • Fractional Futurist service for the C-suite

    On-request access to a dedicated futurist who provides ongoing strategic foresight and insights into emerging trends and technological advancements and potential disruptions.

    This service allows senior leaders to benefit from future-focused advice, bring in new and fresh perspectives from within and across their industry, and empowers them to navigate uncertainty and stay ahead of competitors.

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  • Executive Futurescaping Sessions

    Workshops designed for C-suite executives and senior decision makers, that inspire and guide leadership teams through the process of envisioning and preparing for multiple futures.

    Through horizon scanning, scenario planning and quantified signal metrics, leadership teams explore disruptive possibilities.

    These sessions equip leaders with the mindset and tools to stay ahead of change by anticipating risks and creating new growth opportunities for their organization.

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  • Technological Foresight for Leaders

    Deep dive into the latest technology developments and trends so that you can enhance the Technology Quotient for you and your team.

    Use foresight to assess where you are on the AI adoption curve and how you can accelerate your journey.

    This workshop is designed to equip you with the tools and insights necessary to navigate the complexities of tomorrow's technology.

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Athena Peppes, Futurist Strategist

Meet Athena: Futurist Speaker & Technology Trends Advisor

Empowering Leaders with Strategic Foresight on Economic and Technological Futures

Discover how Athena guides global organizations with her expert insights on the future of AI, neurotechnology, space tech, economic growth frontiers and more. Dive deeper into her journey from a seasoned economist to a pioneering futurist.

Read more about Athena’s experience

The power of foresight for the C-suite

Anticipate change and thrive in a fast-paced world

Athena’s research for Accenture finds that 88% of C-suite executives expect the pace of change to accelerate.

Yet 52% also say that they are not fully prepared for this.

This has significant implications for the way organizations allocate their budgets, people and time.

Foresight is the ultimate superpower in today's fast-paced world.

The aim is not to predict but to be able to quickly respond to emerging changes in the global landscape. Foresight is not just a skill; it's a game-changer. You can harness the power of foresight to shape your organization’s future.

FAQ

  • Athena specializes in strategic foresight consulting, which includes scenario planning, horizon scanning and risk analysis. Each project and consulting engagement is tailored to meet the unique needs and challenges of your organization.

    Some projects require expert input and a thought partner to stretch their thinking, others require research reports and some need advice on how to structure their approach. Athena brings a collaborative approach that combines her experience in Economics, Technology and Strategy, backed by a combination of tools in foresight research and thought leadership.

  • Athena works with forward-thinking senior leaders who want to inspire and inform their teams on emerging trends and develop evidence-based strategies for the future of their organisation.

    She works with large corporates, consultancies and policymakers.

    Athena is also open to exploring collaborations and partnerships with think tanks and institutes that are looking to bring multi-dimensional perspectives to their work.

  • Strategic foresight consulting focuses on identifying emerging trends and potential disruptions to develop proactive strategies.

    Unlike traditional consulting, which often reacts to existing challenges, strategic foresight consulting prepares you to anticipate and leverage future changes for competitive advantage.

    Senior decision-makers have a responsibility to look for emerging issues that will ensure that their organization remains resilient and can thrive not just today, but also in the future.

  • With first-hand experience in the world of business and a deep understanding of the complex problems that senior executives face, Athena's approach not only shares compelling stories designed to inspire and motivate meaningful change but also provides the necessary data that enables effective, evidence-based decision-making.

  • You can expect a collaborative approach, a strong commitment to delivering high quality results, a thought partner that can constructively challenge your perspective, and someone that deeply cares about delivering long-term value to your organization.

  • The insights, thought leadership and workshop materials that Athena created on the future of business led to new ideas and concepts for the organizations involved.

    For example, one large North America insurance company identified innovative concepts to explore as viable business models for alternative sources of revenue and future growth.

    A European energy company explored how to use their natural resources to build new collaborations in the beauty and consumer goods industry.

    A European semiconductor company reported that armed with an aligned management team and vision for the future, the company is seeing 30% year on year growth and has tripled revenue and profitability.

    Senior leaders across different industries used Athena’s insights and thought leadership for their public speaking platform at events as the World Economic Forum, B20, W20 and CBI.

    Check out the projects and client value cases for more information.

  • Consulting engagements can vary significantly based on your needs, ranging from a one-hour strategic discussion or a one-hour keynote to months-long comprehensive planning programs.

    Athena participates in brainstorms, panels and working groups that are looking to bring multi-dimensional and new perspectives to their thinking.

  • Yes, Athena offers both remote and in-person consulting services, depending on client preferences and the specifics of the engagement.

  • To get started, please use the form on our contact page or directly schedule a meeting using the scheduling tool available on the same page to discuss your organization's needs and how Athena's services can help you achieve your objectives.

Explore Athena’s projects and client value cases