Podcast

25. Ulrike Dobelstein-Lüthe, Managing Partner of the Fürstenberg Foundation – Digital Edition

“Suits & Sneakers” is Deininger’s podcast for decision makers. We talk to leaders about topics such as new working environments, digitization, leadership change and their experiences in building and managing companies. The podcast is only available in German language.

31.10.2025

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Ulrike Dobelstein-Lüthe, Geschäftsführende Gesellschafterin der Fürstenberg Foundation – Digital Edition

How can mental health be promoted amid constant crisis and digital noise?

In Germany, around one in eight sick days is due to mental illness, and this trend is worsening. Global crises and disturbing social media content are particularly affecting young people. How can mental health be strengthened amid digital overload? Ulrike Dobelstein-Lüthe, managing partner of the Fürstenberg Foundation, discusses this topic with podcast host Harald R. Fortmann. She talks about the challenges young people face when choosing a career, the pressure they are under, and the need to promote open communication between generations. They also discuss the role of AI in the world of work and its impact on education. The conversation concludes with practical tips for parents and managers.

Overview of the content of this episode:

The increase in mental illness is serious
Social media is a major driver of mental stress
Many young people feel invisible and unheard
The digital world overwhelms many young people
We need more regulation of the media landscape
Mental health is crucial for businesses
Young people are under immense pressure when choosing a career
Generational conflicts make communication difficult
AI is changing education and the world of work
Conflict management is important in families
Parents and managers should communicate open

About Suits & Sneakers

Suits & Sneakers is a podcast for decision-makers. In the Digital Edition, Harald R. Fortmann, Managing Director of the executive search consultancy Five14 and Vice President of the BDU, talks to leading professionals about topics such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, new technologies and trends, and leadership in the digital age.

About Five14‍

Five14 is an executive search boutique that connects companies with individuals who shape change. From digital transformation to the age of AI, we identify executives who combine technological expertise, strategic vision, and cultural leadership.

Traditional “post and pray” recruiting no longer works here. Five14 stands for a new kind of search: targeted, discreet, networked, and always on equal footing. Our team—multiple award-winning consultants with decades of experience in marketing, sales, and corporate management in the digital industry—supports start-ups, medium-sized companies, and corporations in actively shaping the working world of tomorrow.

We make an impact, not just fill positions. As partners to our clients, we act openly, transparently, and in accordance with the principles of proper personnel consulting (BDU). Sustainability and social commitment are firmly anchored in our DNA: Since our founding, we have been climate-neutral and invest 14% of our profits in social projects.

Five14 – Executive Search for leaders who shape the future.

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