The uniqueness in our competencies lies in
Combining Earth Wisdom and Earth System Science
By integrating Earth Wisdom and Earth System Science, we understand and work with the interconnectedness of all living beings and the Earth as a complex and dynamic system. Our work combines traditional practices with a scientific and systemic approach, ensuring long-term thinking through space, boundaries and deep time. Learning from the past and designing the future from the present within boundary conditions of the carrying capacity of the Earth. This unlocks collective knowledge in powerful ways that guide and empower organisations to make substantial steps towards a regenerative future that is better for all, viable and in accordance with nature.
Strong process facilitation to lead system transformation
As experienced leadership consultants and process facilitators, we understand and master the complexity of organisational life, along with the relational and behavioural aspects of organisational, cultural and business change. Through a systemic, dialogical and appreciative approach, we foster meaningful conversations and cultivate collaborative efficacy among stakeholders in ways that clarify purpose, give direction, create alignment and foster commitment to drive shared positive impact through wholesome and appropriate solutions that mimic nature's ways.
Representing regenerativity beyond limits
Estuary is more than just our name; it’s a generative metaphor for our purpose as professionals and mindset as individuals. It represents any place that nurtures abundant life in a healthy dynamic equilibrium. We come together as purpose-driven streams of skills and ideas to exchange dreams and solutions for a better future. Together with our collaborators we innovate and manifest to realise those dreams and collective longings. Our diverse perspectives and skills mirror the abundant and productive nature of an estuary. We carry and live a regenerative mindset as a way of being in the world—entangled relationships, balance and flow. We work and stand for health and vitality in the workspace, in our bodies and minds, in our relationships and in the ecosystems of our sacred world. We care, we can and we do—together.
Get to know our people and how they can help you
Owner & Founder
Mikkel Pilgaard
Strategic expert advisor for sustainability & systemic transformational designer
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Mikkel, a visionary leader and expert in sustainability, blends strategic expertise and a design-oriented approach with a profound commitment to systemic value for all, including the non-human. With over fifteen years of experience and a Master's in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability, he inspires leaders and change makers worldwide through his transformative trainings, talks, advisory and education filled with innovative thinking, scientific understanding, strategic outlook and philosophical insights. All with the purpose of guiding individuals and organisations to be part of the solution to the sustainability crisis.
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+45 5336 9822
Core
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Trine is Estuary’s strategic communications advisor. She shapes our digital presence and brings our stories to life. With her expertise in branding, strategic thinking and modern communication landscape, she seeks to widen Estuary’s reach, enhance our industry position and make our stories resonate clearly across platforms.
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+45 3110 3053
Mille Brøndum Henriksen
Graphical designer - Brand & Digital Developer
Associates
Per Arberg Jensen
Senior product management and leadership consultant
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With more than 20 years of leadership experience in international B2B companies and with a strong track record as a consultant, Per has been supporting executive management and other leaders in their journeys to change companies, products and business models.
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+45 4062 7962
Partnerships
To bolster our capacities and open our horizons and reach in the world we have established a partnership with The Sustainability Collaborative (TSC); the Nordic office of The Natural Step (TNS) with whom we share our purpose. Through memberships in TSC, we represent TNS in Denmark. This connects us to a huge network of people and a database of cases, knowledge, experience and competencies that we contribute to and can draw upon and integrate into our services for a greater impact.
Estuary - what does it mean (to us)?
A geological meeting place
An estuary is where the freshwater of rivers meets the saltwater of the sea, creating a fascinating geological phenomenon. This unique environment is also a harsh habitat, shaped by the powerful forces of nature—winds, tidal currents, waves, and temperature—all in constant interplay. Despite these conditions, an estuary is a place where life of countless species emerge, demonstrating nature’s resilience in the most challenging circumstances.
A metaphor for collaboration
Like rivers flowing together in an estuary to create a rich ecosystem for countless species, we believe in the power of bringing people together from different backgrounds to exchange ideas, resources, and visions.
Only when forces unite and we view the world’s systems from a broader perspective we can make a real difference.
Action towards a greater common purpose
At Estuary, we aim to become a center for colleagues, peers, and partners to share insights and inspire action towards a greater common purpose.
We believe in the transformative potential within us all and the regenerative potential in all ecosystems and social systems.
Let your stream flow with ours.