Summary
In this episode of the Sustainability Transformations podcast, Tigrilla Gardenia discusses her journey from high-performance systems to nature-inspired leadership. She emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with our inner plantness, thriving instead of merely surviving, and the value of multi-passionate minds in organizations. Tigrilla explores how ecosystems can inform creative expression and the dynamics of competition and collaboration. She also highlights the significance of listening and plant music in enhancing communication and understanding. The conversation concludes with practical advice on building supportive ecosystems in personal and professional environments.
Guest Bio:
Nature-Inspired Mentor, Certified Life Coach (ICF PCC), and World Ambassador for Plant Advocacy helping creative multipotentialites and nature-inspired professionals professionals to confidently live authentic, purpose-driven lives in co-creation with the plant kin-home.contact:
www.tigrillagardenia.com
www.linkedin.com/in/tigrillagardenia
Takeaways
Nature inspires leadership and creativity.
Reawakening our connection to plants is transformative.
Plants teach us about thriving, not just surviving.
Multi-passionate individuals bring unique perspectives.
Ecosystems foster innovation and collaboration.
Competition should be temporary and strategic.
Listening deeply enhances communication.
Plant music expands our understanding of expression.
Curiosity fosters openness and reduces defensiveness.
Start small with nature to reconnect with ourselves.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Nature-Inspired Leadership
02:33 The Concept of Inner Plantness
05:18 Thriving vs. Surviving: Lessons from Plants
08:03 Multi-Passionate Minds in Organizations
11:06 Ecosystem Models for Creative Expression
14:05 Competition vs. Collaboration in Nature
16:42 Cycles of Growth and Rest
19:37 The Importance of Listening and Plant Music
27:06 The Musicality of Nature
33:28 Listening to Ourselves and Others
38:27 Transforming Beliefs Through Nature
42:58 Reconnecting with Nature's Intelligence
