# Episode 71 - Creating the Future, One Action at a Time with Michael Sheldrick

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Podcast: [FundraisingAI](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fundraisingai-6815599)
Published: 2025-11-21T11:00:00+00:00
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Change rarely begins with certainty. It begins with a decision to act. In this episode, Nathan is joined by Michael Sheldrick to explore what it takes to turn ideas into real impact. Michael Sheldrick is the Co-Founder and Chief Policy, Impact and Government Affairs Officer for Global Citizen, who oversees a global team of 30 professionals who work with governments, businesses, foundations, and artists to end extreme poverty and achieve the sustainable development goals. As a believer that lasting change begins with action, he is guided by optimism and a global outlook where he sees technology, creativity, and collaboration as tools to amplify humanity’s potential. Turning his gratitude into service, Michael made a lifelong commitment to empower others to act, adapt, and reimagine what’s possible. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS [01:00] Introduction and background of Michael Sheldrick. [04:11] Choosing to act meaningfully in your sphere of influence. [07:11] Turning belief and gratitude into meaningful change. [13:34] Willingness to ask for help. [17:21] Systemic change through collaboration and creativity. [25:30] The promise and paradox of AI. [35:03] AI, labor, and creativity. [38:50] The role of education in the future uncertainty. [43:55] What’s in the future for Michael? RESOURCES Connect with Michael Sheldrick LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/michael-sheldrick-30364051/ Website - michaelsheldrick.com/ From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World by Michael Sheldrick amazon.com/dp/1394202342 Connect with Nathan and Scott: LinkedIn (Nathan): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/nathanchappell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn (Scott): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/scott-rosenkrans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fundraising.ai/⁠⁠

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