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🌍 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌱 In the journey toward addressing climate change, leaders need more than emotional intelligence—they need emotional resilience. This isn’t just about understanding or accepting emotions; it’s about having the capacity to hold and validate the intense, often painful emotions that come with the climate crisis. These emotions are frequently the driving force for people committed to meeting climate objectives, no matter their role. Many working on climate initiatives feel a deep desire to “right the wrongs” done to the planet. 🌎 Climate-related goals—whether primary or secondary—expose us to difficult realities of fear, anger, guilt, and grief 😔 as we face issues of injustice, inequality, and responsibility. For leaders in energy transition, the ability to bear witness to these emotions and make space for them in the workplace is crucial. 🧘♂️🧘♀️  This capacity to hold complexity and discomfort isn’t a sign of weakness but of true strength. 💪 Creating a culture where teams feel safe to process and confront difficult emotions fosters both resilience and purpose. In a world focused on facts and figures 📊, let’s not overlook the emotional weight of the climate crisis. 🌿 True progress toward sustainability requires leaders who engage not only with data but also with the powerful, often uncomfortable feelings that come with this work. 🌱 #leadership #womenleaders #emotions #emotionalresilience #emotionalintegrity #integrity #emotionalintelligence #climatechange #climateaction #climatecrisis #energytransition #systemicchange #peoplemanagement #peoplefirst #socialchange

Navigating today’s interconnected challenges – from biodiversity loss to climate change – demands leaders who can #think, #feel, and #act differently. At this year’s #VillarsSummit, #SystemsLeadership emerged as a central theme, beautifully captured by Giulia Ricci in this visual map. Participants highlighted the necessity for collaborative approaches, emotional intelligence, identifying high-impact ideas, crafting compelling narratives, and connecting the dots to mobilize collective action. What other qualities and traits do you believe future Systems Leaders must possess to drive systemic change towards a healthier planet?

🌳𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 Research shows that forests with greater species diversity are more resilient to threats like disease and climate change. When one species struggles, others can step in to maintain the health of the ecosystem. This collaborative strength allows the forest to thrive, even in challenging times. Just as a thriving forest is made up of a variety of trees, plants, and organisms, strong teams and organizations benefit from diverse perspectives, strengths, skills, and experiences. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: 🍃 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆: In nature, diversity provides protection against threats and enables survival of the ecosystem. In teams, diversity enables better problem-solving, decision making, more creative solutions, and adaptability. 𝐻𝑜𝑤 𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑖𝑛 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑠, 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠, 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑠? 🍃 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝘀: Just as different trees contribute uniquely to the ecosystem, individuals on your team have different strengths that, when harnessed, can strengthen the whole. 𝐻𝑜𝑤 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑓𝑢𝑙𝑙 𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒? 🍃 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: A diverse forest thrives because each species is given the conditions it needs to grow. Similarly, leaders must cultivate inclusive environment where diverse voices are heard, valued, and empowered. 𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑝𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑚’𝑠 𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ, 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑎 𝐾𝑃𝐼 𝑡𝑜 𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑐𝑘 𝑜𝑓𝑓?   Strength lies in diversity. Whether in forests or organizations, it’s the variety of perspectives, experiences, unique strengths and skills that create resilience, adaptability and long term success. As trees need conditions to grow, diversity needs inclusive environment where it can flourish. 👉 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 🌿   𝗡𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 Stay tuned for more lessons from The Wisdom of Trees.🌳   #leadershipdevelopment #prusacoaching #natureinspired #sustainability **************** As a business coach I partner with leaders, leadership teams and organizations on their development journey towards their sustainable success and wellbeing.  

Make a sharp left: A conversation with Bozoma Saint John at The Possible event. I was listening to the session and found it very different and honest. Her life and achievements has been great inspiration. The talk being inspiring was therefore a no surprise. It was great to hear how the inspiration is always a whisper, going with your gut feeling, the importance of having emotion while living your success and failure through anger, happiness and crying is no shame, the need for marketers to first believe the story that you are telling, were so genuine to listen to. The question that Winston Duke posed about how the numbers today no longer mean the same is also true. The point made in the conversation was so interesting. The point how as a leader you bring part of yourself into the work wearing many of the different identities we have in our lives, was interesting. The diversity it brings in, is so important. The impact of the decisions leaders take is very important as leaders need to be constantly aware and not get caught into the buzzwords, where words are not mere checklist to tick against like diversity or sustainability. #POSSIBLE2024

When I was a young girl I had an autograph book and collected weird and wonderful quotes from friends and one that still rings in my head “when you’re down and feeling blue, remember that the mighty oak was once a nut like you”. What does that have to do with Earth Day and leadership you might ask? Two things: 1.       Leaders are the gardeners of any group, and they need to know whether the seeds they planting will flourish and grow or are landing on parched earth and in an unsuitable environment. I believe that if we saw our role in leadership more as a gardener we might take a very different approach than many who have the title of leadership currently. 2.       I am living in a city and part of a country which is very much affected by a summer of record-breaking temperatures and where we have had no real rain since September last year. We are seeing forest collapse around us and the trees and shrubs in our magnificent city park are dying from the change in our climate. We can no longer imagine that climate change is the challenge of tomorrow. We see clear and evident impact and leaders in every organisation need to be asking the question “what are we doing that affects the Earth and all its citizens?” On Earth Day, look around you and ask – am I the leader I need to be for my team? Am I the leader who understands the ripple impact I have in the decisions made in my organisation which affect the wider world in terms of our environment?  Leadership WA #EarthDay2024 #Planetvsplastics

Last month, I stepped out of my comfort zone (yet again, what is wrong with me?!). It was ridiculously nerve-wracking but I did it. I'd like to thank the 'Green Team at Penguin Random House UK' for inviting me in to share The Climate Reality Project Al Gore's 'Truth in Ten' presentation. My two worlds in one room 💚🌍📚 Many good conversations sparked in the Q&A afterwards, it all turned out fine. Thoughts to share: 💚 *All workers in sustainability roles/green teams*: you have the power to be real change-makers – hold leadership teams accountable. You are climate ambassadors that push hard for change, please demand you are listened to! Your work is vital ✊ 🌍 *Leadership teams*: Empower all workers in sustainability roles/green teams. Value their input. Celebrate them and work together with them to forge a future that puts people and planet first. 🔟 The 'Truth in Ten' is a presentation offered by Climate Reality leaders using slides developed by Former US Vice President Al Gore. We are ready to talk to you and your friends/colleagues (either in-person or online). It is politically-neutral, based on up-to-date peer-reviewed research and is free of charge. Starting next month we aim to get this mighty little talk, to as many people as possible. It is time to galvanise our communities to “use their voices, their votes, and their choices like their world depends on it” (as the script goes). If not now, then when? Leah Attwood Émilie Hames Shaheena Ormerod-Sachedina MA

Corporate leadership in climate action is more essential than ever, as effective leaders inspire their organizations to adopt sustainable practices and foster environmental responsibility. 🌎 Earth Care Awards recognize corporate trailblazers who have integrated green principles into their strategies, positioning their businesses as champions of climate change mitigation and adaptation. 🌎 This category honors visionary leaders whose dedication to sustainability and eco-conscious practices has significantly advanced the fight against climate change and set a powerful example for future leaders. Apply now, visit- earthcareawards.com JSW JSW Foundation The Times Of India Thinkthrough Consulting India Climate Collaborative Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) Energy Swaraj Foundation EARTHDAY.ORG #earthcareaward #12thearthcareawards #earthcare #climatechange #climatemitigation #ClimateCrisis #climatechangeisreal #ClimateAction #sustainabledevelopment #sustainableworld #SDGs #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #EcoGuardians #GreenTitans #corporateleadership #GreenLeaders #climateleadership #sustainabilityleadership

Yeah this is scary ... we have such powerful people with this mindset! You have to have multiple stakeholders sit down and figure out what exactly are the changes you can make, beginning with change of the mental paradigm of living with eco-awareness. A mind set change could affect the technological problem space A technological solution could affect the social mindset A technological solution may not be politically viable A political need may not be economically friendly You pull one thread but it is connected to a million other threads! You really need a large scale model of the ecosystem and the planetary resources overall to get some level of accuracy. This is akin to Eco-complexity hell! Actually Bill Gates could help build that model 😎

Beleive it Our Not, We Have a Golden Opportunity to Make Immediate and Lasting Changes to Our Climate Crisis, Pollutions and Poverty Now Using Social Media, Faster than Any Other Time in Our History. To Achieve Immediate and Lasting Changes, We Must Take Collective Actions to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replant, Help With Our Global Clean Up Daily. We Must Use Technology To Educate People Rapidly How to Live, Work and Play More Sustainably. Leaders Must Lead The Way By Example. Stay Safe. Stay Connected. Everyone. Let’s Evolve Daily Together because We Care about Our Future. 💡💡

I am happy to share my recent post featured in the Forbes Business Council. Companies focus on their culture but often fail to focus on their climate. I explain the importance of a company's climate. Please check out my post today: https://lnkd.in/gAEPgJ3s?