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The Edge of Coaching#18 Tabitha Jayne: Earth, Nature & Societal ChangeTabitha is the creator and director of education at Earthself, a community interest company founded in 2015 with the purpose of optimising impact through EarthConnected coaching.Earthself is a team and organisational development, coaching and coach training Community Interest Company, focused on the democratisation of coaching and a nature positive way of being and doing business. Tabi is the author of number of books including ‘the nature process’ and ‘nature embodied’. Tabi's Linkedin: link hereEarthself: NatureProcess Coach Training: link here---Tabi & George's first podcast conversation can be access...2024-01-231h 06
Shine Your Light Reach Your Best Podcast#15 Powerful Conversations with Powerful Women: Claire talks to Tabitha JayneTime flies when you are enjoying yourself right?
That is exactly what happened when I spoke to Tabitha in the Powerful Conversation.
Tabitha Jayne is a Professional Certified Coach and the founding director of Earthself, a Community Interest Company whose purpose is to put Earth at the heart of business through the power of coaching as nature and on behalf of Earth.
Tabitha is also a co-founder and director of Net Zero Nation, whose purpose is to mass mobilise SMEs on their journey to Net Zero.
A lady who clearly likes to a...2023-06-2128 min
SEVENTEENx - SDG Convos with Mick HaseDiscovering Earth Centric business and humanity with Tabitha JayneTabitha Jayne is the Director and Lead Coach at EarthSelf and the author of The Nature Process: Discover the power and potential of your natural self and Nature Embodied: How to love life. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, MSc in Applied Ecopsychology and MSc (Merit) in Consciousness, Spirituality and Transpersonal Psychology.
In 2020, her research on Earth Connection was published in the Journal of Consciousness, Spirituality and Transpersonal Psychology. Tabitha’s signature style of Earth Connected Coaching is an evidence-based approach that is specifically designed to...2021-07-2353 min
Sustainable: The PodcastFinding Empowerment In The Midst Of Crises with Nafeez AhmedHow is white supremacy a symptom of systemic decline? It's a big question but it's one that Nafeez Ahmed, executive director of System Shift Lab, is happy to answer. He says the "othering" of people or communities can often be the result of crisis or instability -- a clash between world views. The mainstreaming of far-right, xenophobic discourses in the western world and the rise in "illiberal" politics, Nafeez says, have come from the convergence of many global crises, from economic to climate change. System Shift Lab works to bring together top scientists, technologists and...2020-08-0454 min
Every Business Counts010 Harmonising the Heart of Sustainable BusinessIn this episode I speak to Tabitha Jayne, founder and Lead Coach at EarthSelf, the earth’s leading Nature coaching and mentoring organisation. During our conversation we look at:· What does putting the earth at the core of your business mean?· How the systems and processes that exist within an organisation are a reflection of the humans within the organisation and the importance of psychological safety in organisations.· The fact that wellness is an integrated part of an organisation and what we can learn from the earth to support ourselves. · The benefit of embedding the...2020-07-2946 min
Sustainable: The PodcastFresh Air Thinking For A Sustainable World with Dave StewartWhy are diverse leadership approaches needed as we transition to a sustainable world? Dave Stewart, founder of The Fresh Air Leadership Company, explains that all transformations throw up complex problems and opportunities that require different ways of thinking. Dave calls most current leaders "one-trick ponies" and points out that evolving to a sustainable world will require people who understand different contexts and can apply appropriate strategies in each one. The Fresh Air Leadership Company takes clients out into nature, believing the natural environment to be conducive to creative thinking – a skill necessary for a successful move to su...2020-07-2850 min
Sustainable: The PodcastReaching Out To The Skeptics with Kevin WilhelmHow can we address increasing skepticism around sustainability in business following Covid-19? Kevin Wilhelm, CEO of Sustainable Business Consulting and author of How To Talk To The Other Side, explains how "peeling back the onion layers" of skepticism can help understand its cause, and help find common ground. Once common ground is identified, conversations can be held, whether on climate change or the coronavirus pandemic. And Kevin reveals how taking proactive action on the environment and social justice issues can actually be financially beneficial for businesses. "Reach out to your skeptic first," says Kevin, "because...2020-07-2154 min
Sustainable: The PodcastFutureproofing With Sustainability with Linda MidgleyWhat does it mean for an organisation to be "sustainable"? Linda Midgley, SDG lead at PwC Europe, defines sustainability as being futureproof -- ensuring a business is flexible, adaptable and successful in the long term. Linda explains the role of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals in uniting governments and businesses globally in the conversation about sustainability. Rather than attempting to embrace all 17 SDGs and becoming overwhelmed by them, says Linda, businesses should focus on just three to eight at a time -- by investing money and time in these, they will see cost savings and "...2020-07-1433 min
Sustainable: The PodcastCollaborating for Sustainability with Paul AdderleyPaul Adderley, of consultancy firm Beyond Green, explains how sustainability is not just about resilience but also about dependency — on natural resources, on markets, on consumers and even on competitors. Beyond Green helps businesses understand the value of all of their assets – including people, infrastructures, customers and suppliers – and shows how collaboration, asking questions and sharing risks can not only grow profits but also help protect people and planet.2020-07-0838 min
Sustainable: The PodcastFinding The Truth with Fiona Scrase and Jules WymanHow do we find the truth, in a chaotic world which bombards us with information? In a break from the norm, Tabitha Jayne is joined by two guests in this podcast edition: Jules Wyman, of JulesWyman.com, and Fiona Scrase, of Action Learning Centre. They discuss how to navigate bias, cope with uncertainty, engage in conversation and form an understanding of the world around us. Jules Wyman is an award-winning confidence coach who offers pragmatic methods for learning resilience; and Fiona Scrase is a coach and consultant specialising in action learning.2020-06-3054 min
Sustainable: The PodcastThe Stacked Benefits Of Solar Farms with Rob DavisWhat are the added benefits of solar farms for business and planet? Rob Davis, a director at Fresh Energy, shares some important facts about the role of pollinating insects in food sustainability; and how creating pollinator-friendly areas under solar arrays can have a huge positive impact on crop production, clean air, the environment... and business. Fresh Energy works to drive policy for a clean energy economy, improving health and ensuring vibrant, thriving communities. Its Center for Pollinators in Energy seeks to share pollinator-friendly solar information, standards and best practices.2020-06-2351 min
Sustainable: The PodcastThe Value Of Football In Uniting Communities with Danny BislandWhat is the value of football in uniting communities? Danny Bisland, national club grow manager with the Scottish Football Association, explains how studies done in conjunction with UEFA have shown the true economic value of the sport. But Danny also reveals the power of football in uniting communities, and how the sport's reach among those who love it can help spread news of the UN's SDGs and empower individuals to work towards them.2020-06-1648 min
Sustainable: The PodcastReasons To Invest In A Circular Economy with Bridget CrokeWhy should investors plough their funding into a circular economy? Because, says Bridget Croke, managing director at investment firm Closed Loop Partners, a company report reviewing 60 advanced recycling businesses showed there is tremendous opportunity – both economically and environmentally – to repeatedly turn plastic into new materials, instead of continually creating waste. The recycling technology is already there – it just needs investment to make a circular economy a far more economically viable option than sourcing rapidly depleting raw materials.2020-06-0936 min
Sustainable: The PodcastEmerging From Covid Into A New Wellbeing Economy with Katherine TrebeckWhat is a wellbeing economy, and how will it help global markets as we emerge from Covid-19? Katherine Trebeck, advocacy and influencing lead at Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland, explains that returning to "business as usual" will be disastrous for people and planet. A thrust for economic growth will see a return to austerity that will only hurt the poorest and most vulnerable in society. The Wellbeing Economy Alliance unites groups and organisations who see the economy as a subset, not a pillar, of society. It needs to be squarely focused on delivering human and ecological...2020-06-0245 min
Sustainable: The PodcastHow Conspiracy Theories Can Forge The Way To A Sustainable Future with Tabitha JayneWhat do conspiracy theories have to do with a sustainable future? Tabitha Jayne, director and lead coach of EarthSelf, looks at the logic behind conspiracy theories, and why people turn to them in times of chaos. She shows how the unexpected rationale behind such ideas can be harnessed to forge a path to the kind of sustainable world we would all want to live in. Identifying the reason for conspiracy theories – the search for control in an uncontrollable environment – allows us to find new, shared ways of taking control and recognise we have the power to cha...2020-05-2627 min
Sustainable: The PodcastThe New Story of How Humanity Can Prosper in the 21st Century with Mike ElmMike Elm's New Story Ride initiative sees him cycling through Europe and Asia to find the new story of how humanity can prosper in the 21st century. From visiting car-free Croatian islands and meeting a permaculture garden engineer, to being impressed by one man's bike-cum-music stage and welcomed into the home of complete strangers, Mike is finding a plotline alternative to the tired old narrative for society and humankind.2020-05-1935 min
Sustainable: The PodcastUsing Chinese Wisdom to create a better business with Jean Claude PierreJean Claude Pierre, former CEO of Scott Bader, shares how he has used Chinese wisdom to build better business. Referring to the concept of wu wei, he emphasises the importance of "inaction" – of waiting for the right time and place before making decisions. Through dialogue, conversation and collaboration, a business can be built with sustainability at its heart, using new ways of thinking and with a business model driven by a sense of purpose.2020-05-1238 min
Sustainable: The PodcastUsing ecological coaching to make leadership fit for the 21st century with Professor Peter HawkinsProfessor Peter Hawkins, director of Renewal Associates, explains how ecological coaching can make leadership fit for the 21st century – by bringing ecology into the boardroom, quite literally. By reframing the relationship between stakeholders, from customers and coaches, to partners, leaders can move from eco anxiety to being eco informed. Then they can take responsibility for the changes they make and the power they have to create those changes.2020-05-0538 min
Sustainable: The PodcastWhy Coaching with Nature is Essential for the 21st Century with Tabitha JayneTabitha Jayne, director and lead coach at EarthSelf, explains why coaching with nature is essential for the 21st century. Coaching with nature will make individuals and teams resilient and adaptable, and lead to sustainable, cost effective and resilient businesses; ones that are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.2020-04-2838 min
Sustainable: The PodcastTaking control of the world, neighbour by neighbour with Brian KeaneBrian Keane, CEO and co-founder of WeeGreen, describes how the business's digital platform taps into neighbours' relationships to spread the word of eco living. Through word-of-mouth recommendation, and the concept of trust, WeeGreen has successfully boosted residential solar installations2020-04-2139 min
Sustainable: The PodcastGetting Straight to the Heart of Deep Energy Efficiency with Jason GregoryJason Gregory, CEO and co-founder of EnergyRM, explains the concept of deep energy efficiency and how the company's software can analyse commercial buildings' energy usage. The DataMeter software can show landlords and property owners where the energy imbalance in a building is, and incentivise investment in more energy-efficient and sustainable retrofits. Jason's objective is to allow stakeholders to see energy as a capital asset that can be monetised.2020-04-1434 min
Sustainable: The PodcastHow To Use Nature To Hack The Carbon Cycle with Henrietta KekäläinenFormer computer scientist Henrietta Kekäläinen co-founded Carbo Culture to find a way of converting biomass waste into a high purity carbon; hacking Earth's natural carbon cycle to take down carbon from the atmosphere, secure it, nourish soil and crops, and reduce greenhouse gases and global warming.2020-04-0736 min
Sustainable: The PodcastBetter testing for coronavirus with Traver KennedyTechnology and social entrepreneur Traver Kennedy explains the work of diagnostics company Aviana in repurposing technology developed for NASA to diagnose illnesses including Covid-19. He believes that, with better testing, the ability to self-diagnose with easy-to-use technology will lower healthcare costs and protect healthcare workers.2020-03-3142 min
Sustainable: The PodcastUsing joy to move from disempowerment to capability with Charly CoxCharly Cox launched Climate Change Coaches to help people use joy to move from disempowerment to capability. To make individuals feel empowered in the face of climate change. She works with business and organisations to help them transition to sustainability. She also trains people how to self-coach, reframing the impossible as easy.2020-03-2451 min
Sustainable: The PodcastMaking travel a journey for change with Brad FrankelFlooglebinder co-founder Brad Frankel found that sending students to work in communities abroad made a huge positive impact on their mental wellbeing. Working sustainably, and with nature, helps improve personal development, and also reconnects people with nature. Making those connections with nature also helps reduce carbon footprints and changes people's behaviour in the natural world.2020-03-1734 min
Sustainable: The PodcastProviding a Platform For The People Making Change with Mick HaseSEVENTEENx founder Mick Hase is passionate about providing a platform for the people making change. The SEVENTEENx speaker events highlight those unheard of, purpose-driven SMEs and small businesses with a desire for sustainability at their core. He unites a global community of engaged businesses and people in conversation with one other. Travelling Australia's capitals, he shines a spotlight on the sustainable and the inspirational.2020-03-1042 min
Sustainable: The PodcastThe organic route to sustainability with Colin McIntoshColin McIntosh, founder and CEO of start-up Sheets & Giggles, took an organic route to sustainability by first building the perfect business model. He made sure he understood what consumers wanted and how his brand would be a financial success, before thinking about the product. He also focused on ecology and a social conscience. Sheets & Giggles is a sustainable business which produces bed sheets from the wood pulp of eucalyptus trees, using less water and energy than cotton to produce, and no pesticides or insecticides. Sheets & Giggles has a rapidly growing turnover, thanks to Colin's formidable business background and mission-driven...2020-03-0341 min
Sustainable: The PodcastThe Art Of Coaching With NATURE with Tabitha JayneTabitha Jayne, EarthSelf director and lead coach, talks about how to coach with nature, and breaks NATURE down into an acronym: Nature connection, Adaptability, Transformative coaching skillset, Understanding of how nature impacts humans, Recognition of human/nature relationship, Evidence base. Simplifying how to coach with nature allows coaches to use the strategies and systems of nature to show individuals and organisations how to work sustainably and efficiently.2020-02-2539 min
Sustainable: The PodcastHow Recycling Can Save Money And HumanityGina Lee, founder of Upcyclers Network, tells Tabitha Jayne at Sustainable: The Podcast how recycling and reusing materials can save not only money but also the planet. Avoiding extracting virgin resources cuts the environmental impact on the planet. Upcycling creates manufacturing jobs. Emphasising the positive benefits of recycling will make it a more attractive method of production. Reusing and recycling can create a sustainable economy. And highlighting the businesses and organisations that already successfully transform waste into value-added materials will encourage others to take up this circular production model.2020-02-1833 min
Sustainable: The PodcastRide East For A Lesson In People-Led Change with Bremley LyngdohBremley Lyngdoh, founder and CEO of the non-profit Worldview Impact Foundation, talks to EarthSelf’s Tabitha Jayne about the Ride East programme. Motorcyclists travel across northeast India, spreading awareness of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Another scheme hopes to plant 1billion mangrove trees in Myanmar in the next 10 years. Bremley talks about people-led sustainability movements, and the importance of peace and stability in the drive for sustainability.2020-02-1136 min
Sustainable: The PodcastDriving sustainable business from the inside out with Rune SovndahlRune Sovndahl, co-founder and CEO of cleaning and maintenance provider Fantastic Services, talks to Sustainable: The Podcast’s Tabitha Jayne about the importance of making a business truly sustainable from the inside out. Fantastic Services has replaced much of its car fleet with electric vehicles, and made its office largely paper free in an effort to reduce its waste. Rune is also a firm believer in repairing not replacing, and talks about the EU Ecodesign Directive which will make it easier for consumers to repair broken products rather than buy brand-new ones. “Whether it's a coffee machine or the boil...2020-02-0452 min
Sustainable: The PodcastTaking Small Steps Together with Laura RogersSF Bay coffee company’s Laura Rogers spoke to Sustainable: The Podcast about her family company’s commitment to supporting the coffee farmers who supply the firm, including the 63 schools, housing complexes and multiple dental and health centres they have so far built for coffee farmers in Central and South America and Rwanda. Not only this but SF Bay has worked to create 100% fully compostable coffee pods for coffee machines. Sustainable: The Podcast learned from Laura what drives the company to become the biggest family-run business in the world.2020-01-2835 min
Sustainable: The PodcastThe Evolution of Sustainable The PodcastEarthSelf founder and director Tabitha Jayne looks at the evolution of Sustainable The Podcast, and how the language around sustainability can move from a model of negative stories by showcasing the positive actions being taken by business and organisations. Sustainable The Podcast is aligning itself with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, an ambitious blueprint for a sustainable world. Tabitha highlights how businesses are already working towards a world of no poverty or hunger, with good health and wellbeing, better education and reduced inequality. Sustainable The Podcast will share the positive actions being made, to inspire other...2020-01-2137 min
Sustainable: The PodcastThe Importance of Sustainable Finance in Building a Better Tomorrow with Richard Burrett"You need to step back and think; Realize that you may need to change the system in order to solve complex problems." — Richard Burrett Join me today as we talk about sustainable investments and its importance in building a sustainable future with Richard Burrett. Richard is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Earth Capital, a global equity firm that’s totally focused on sustainable development within the climate change nexus of energy security, as well as food and water security. In this episode, Richard shares the importance of investing in sustainability, especially now that we’r...2019-12-0932 min
Sustainable: The PodcastIntegrating Social Value into Business with Guy Battle"Don't try and solve everything. Just help one person or two, and that's fine." - Guy Battle A resilient community is better achieved when the gap between the Private, Public, and Voluntary sectors are bridged. When we unite together to create social value, we have an increased impact on our communities, workers, and the environment. Today on Sustainable I’m speaking to Guy Battle. Guy, is the Chief Executive Officer at the Social Value Portal whose mission is to promote better business and community wellbeing through the integration of Social Value into day to day bu...2019-12-0339 min
Sustainable: The PodcastRevolutionizing the Way We Process Waste through Innovative Pyrolysis Solutions with Nick Palmer“There are solutions around waste, around plastics and they are here. There are more solutions coming and... it’ll take more responsibility for how we can get better at managing waste”. — Nick Palmer There are many solutions in managing waste and one of them is pyrolysis. Pyrolysis is not a new technology in decomposing waste. Some businesses have already adopted this process and innovatively transformed it to positively impact our environment. On today’s episode of Sustainable, you’re going to learn about the benefits of pyrolysis in making small-waste transformation with Nick Palmer. Nick is the...2019-11-2636 min
Sustainable: The PodcastSolving Our Global Water Crisis with William Sarni“Think about valuing water. Think about how important water is - to you, your family, your community, your business and act accordingly.”— William Sarni 80% of the water discharged globally is untreated. People don’t have access to safe drinking water on a consistent basis. We’re facing increasing water scarcity due to climate change. Poor water quality and sanitation, negatively impact people's lives. Affecting food security and livelihood, especially in other parts of the world. The good news is, these problems can be solved! Today on Sustainable, I talk to William Sarni, the CE...2019-11-1934 min
Sustainable: The PodcastHelping Communities Become More Sustainable with Jeff Mendelsohn“Care for the environment comes I believe you know, with living a healthy life” — Jeff Mendelsohn When external investors come into a community to develop it, there is the real risk that they end up creating a community that’s disconnected from the very people who live within it. This model of community regeneration is people broken If we want to bring back into our communities then we need to start by helping those who live within them. We also need to return ownership of the community to those who are at the heart of it. ...2019-11-1243 min
Sustainable: The PodcastHow Algae is Transforming Product Design with Ryan Hunt“Algae is a resource and there are opportunities here for the brand and for the industry to come together and use technology as a business mechanism to drive and improve sustainability.” — Ryan Hunt Algae is emerging as a leading resource in our transition to a sustainable world. They grow faster than normal plants and thus many are using them as an alternative material in making commercial products like the flexible foams you see on some major shoe brands today. Join me today on Sustainable as I talk to Ryan Hunt, the co-founder, and Chief Tec...2019-11-0545 min
Sustainable: The PodcastEmpowering Sustainability Professionals with Virginia CinquemaniFinds your purpose and follow it. — Virginia Cinquenani On today’s episode of the Sustainable, Virginia Cinquemani, the founder and director of Green Gorilla Consultants, a company focused entirely on sustainability professionals, joins us to talk about how we can empower sustainability professionals and help our clients what sustainability is all about. Virginia is also a qualified architect, project manager and BREEAM AP. She’s very passionate for sustainability and has written a book to help sustainability professional in their works called “Integrating BREEAM throughout the Design Process”. In this episode, Virginia shares how...2019-10-2944 min
Sustainable: The PodcastEmbodied Carbon: A Blindspot in Construction"We need to shift our relationship with nature, holding it sacred." -Anthony Pak Making sure that resources are renewed and recycled is what green buildings are for. But have you ever thought about the resources and energy it takes before even making a building? The manufacturing and transport of these materials have already left a carbon footprint way before construction begins. This carbon footprint combined with the building’s end of life emissions is called: Embodied Carbon. Today on Sustainable, I talk to Anthony Pak, the founder of the ECN Vancouver, the...2019-10-2241 min
Sustainable: The PodcastA World Full of Giving with Paul Dunn“When your vision becomes more powerful than your memory, then your future becomes more powerful than your past.” — Paul Dunn Imagine what the world would be like if every transaction you make contributes to making a difference in other people’s lives and the environment? Today on Sustainable, I talk to Paul Dunn, the chairman of B1G1. We discuss it’s giving activities and positive impact with the Sustainable Development Goals. B1G1 is a revolutionary global social enterprise and non-profit organization with a mission to create a world full of giving! In thi...2019-10-1555 min
Sustainable: The PodcastPragmatic Investment Solutions for a Sustainable Future with Ben Dear“If you think you have an idea that might make a difference, just get on and do it.” — Ben Dear If you were to die tomorrow, what would your legacy be? What contribution do you want to leave behind? How do you want to be remembered? Today on Sustainable, I talk to Ben Dear the founder of Osmosis Investment Management about pragmatic investment solutions built on a more sustainable future. Osmosis Investment Management is a majority-owned employee and management company consisting of experienced portfolio management and environmental research specialists who are at the f...2019-10-0859 min
Sustainable: The PodcastIntegrating Coaching into Your Existing Business with Snjolaug Olafsdottir“Coaching takes everything deeper. It enhances what you already have and helps you discover new things” — Snjolaug Olafsdottir Coaching is a changing journey. It’s about having the freedom and flexibility to explore what you really want to do. Through coaching, you give others the awareness to make better decisions for themselves. But if we don’t have the right information, how do we start doing that? On today’s episode of Sustainable, I talk to Snjolaug Olafsdottir about integrating coaching into your current skill set. We also touched on the journey that took her from...2019-10-0134 min
Sustainable: The PodcastA Sustainable Clothing for People who Love the Sea with Tom Kay“We all have a relationship with the sea.” — Tom Kay Finisterre's founder Tom Kay created a sustainable clothing brand, born from the need to make innovative products for hardy British surfers and the life they lead. On today’s episode of Sustainable, I talk to Tom Kay about the clothing brand that designs functional and sustainable products for people who love the sea. Finisterre is an accredited BCoporation that stays true to its original design ethos of functionality and sustainability, remaining committed to its product, environment, and people. In this epis...2019-09-2432 min
Sustainable: The PodcastBuilding Sustainability through Blockchain Technology with Tom Duncan“If you believe in the future of abundance or the future generation, align your decisions to your personal ethics and to organizations that reflect it.” — Tom Duncan Did you know that you can build your wealth, save money, and save the planet all at the same time? Yes, it’s actually possible through the use of blockchain technology! Today on Sustainable I talk to Tom Duncan, the CEO of Goodbanc, about what blockchain technology is and how it can help us create a regenerative finance economy and restore our ecosystem. Goodbanc...2019-09-1736 min
Sustainable: The PodcastThe Happiness Index: How organisations thrive with happy employees with Matthew PhelanRecognizing our emotions is the key to our power. Start by being in tune with your body. Lie down and just listen to what your body is telling you. — Matthew Phelan Whether you’re a small or large organisation, the key to a successful business is not only meeting your customers’ needs but ensuring that the work culture supports your employee’s well being. Micromanaging and controlling is not the best way to bring out employees maximum potential. So, how can an organisation thrive and ensure that its people are happy? Join me to...2019-09-1051 min
Sustainable: The PodcastData-driven Solutions for Climate Change with Lubomila JordanovaLook deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. — Albert Einstein When it comes to saving our planet from climate change, there is no such thing as plan B. Why? Because we only have one planet and we can’t afford to make more mistakes than we already have. Today you’re going to meet Lubomila Jordanova the brain behind Plan A, the first-ever data-driven crowdfunding platform in the fight against climate change. In this episode, we’re going to talk about what kind of data they use to predict w...2019-09-0335 min
Sustainable: The PodcastHumanity’s Greatest Challenge: Adapting to the world we currently live in by Tabitha Jayne“What is happening within us as humans i.e. our inner nature, is reflected out in the natural environment itself.” - Tabitha Jayne Even though the world has greatly advanced, we are still living in very challenging times. With these advancements, we have made our lives better than ever but we’ve also never faced such a global threat either. If I ask you what’s the greatest challenge mankind is facing today, what would your answer be? Join me today as I talk about humanity’s greatest challenge. No, it’s not about cl...2019-08-2736 min
Sustainable: The PodcastGreen Chemistry: Molecular Redesigning of Chemical Products with Joel Tickner"If you're exposed enough to something that's not natural to your body; It's likely going to cause harm through interaction with molecules in your body." Chemistry is everywhere! From the clothes we wear to the food we eat, chemistry is all around us. We even breathe it. Chemistry has done great things for our society. It has made our products more effective, and our economies more prosperous. But often at a cost for our environment and health. As chemistry continues to further the quality of our lives it can also make our world m...2019-08-2053 min
Sustainable: The PodcastTransforming Leadership through Sustainability Management with Angela CaslerA sustainable business leads to a sustainable future. Sustainability is becoming the new norm in today's competitive market. Growing numbers of conscious buyers and green consumers has led businesses to create products and services to meet these new consumer needs in order to add value and build trust for their brands. That's why many businesses are adopting sustainability management because it efficiently optimizes the use of resources (human, natural, and financial) and reduces the cost and risk while creating opportunities to develop a strong brand reputation. Regardless of its benefits, some companies haven’t j...2019-08-131h 06
Sustainable: The PodcastLet’s EAT GRUB with Neil Whippey"You don’t have to believe in the problem to believe in the solution. There are opportunities to make more money while solving the problem." — Hunter Lovins What do roasted termites, crickets or grasshoppers taste like? Wasp, termites, locusts, caterpillars and ant eggs; just reading their names, trigger up a feeling of disgust for many but for some, it’s a nutritious delight! In large parts of the world insects are a staple food source, whereas we consider it squeamish here in the Western world. EAT GRUB has come up with a sustainable solution t...2019-08-0653 min
Sustainable: The PodcastThe Certainty of a Sustainable World by Tabitha JayneThe darkest hour is before the dawn. — Winston Churchill It’s said that the darkest hour of the night comes before the dawn. When I look around, I see so much fear. There’s climate emergency’s being reported all around the world and species extinction continues to go on. Because of this, I feel like now is the time to question the narrative of whether or not we can create a sustainable world. Join me today as I talk about the certainty of a sustainable world. I’m going to share 3 poi...2019-07-3034 min
Sustainable: The PodcastAbolishing Hierarchy through Holacracy with Michael DeAngeloNo matter how empowering you are as a leader, if you're in a traditional system, empowerment is still inhibited. — Michael DeAngelo In a constantly changing and complex environment, companies need to correctly address new challenges and opportunities. To do this they need an organizational structure that lessens obstacles to meet company goals and achieve work efficiency. Today on Sustainable, I talk about holacracy, a revolutionary management system that replaces conventional management hierarchy and how it's being implemented to transform organizations in the corporate and non-corporate sectors with Michael DeAngelo. Michael DeAngelo is...2019-07-2352 min
Sustainable: The PodcastBattling Global Hunger through Cure4Hunger with Eric WilliamsThose who love peace must learn to organize as effectively as those who love war. —Marthin Luther King One of the leading causes of death for children every year are malnutrition-related illnesses. Global hunger continues to rise despite the efforts of many to lessen it. In order to combat hunger, companies like Cure4Humanity has developed a solution that works! Today on Sustainable, I talk about Cure4Humanity Inc.’s complex business model and its inventions as a sustainable solution to world hunger and other global and environmental problems with Eric Williams. Eri...2019-07-161h 10
Sustainable: The PodcastCocoPallets: A sustainable solution to coconut waste with Michiel Vos“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” — Edmund Burke Every year, a great number of coconuts are being harvested worldwide. After harvesting, the shells are either burned, thrown in the ocean or piled up contributing to billion kilos of waste. And waste is a huge problem that causes serious environmental impact. But many are in pursuit of finding solutions, one is Michiel Vos of CocoPallet! In today’s episode of Sustainable, we talk about coconuts and finding your calling and purpose to make an imp...2019-07-0946 min
Sustainable: The PodcastRedefining Leadership for a Sustainable World by Tabitha Jayne“If the armies of the world now numbering 22 million could be redeployed in planting in the desert, in eight years 100 million people could be rehabilitated and supplied with protein rich food, grown from virgin sand. If we could accept the challenge, and make that a One World Purpose, this would unite East and West and be the scientific and physical answer to this world’s dilemma.” — Richard St. Barbe Baker” Have you ever stopped to think if what you’re doing is sustainable? As stewards of the environment, we need to ensure...2019-07-0232 min
Sustainable: The PodcastLaundry Sustainability with Todd ClineFocusing on sustainability is the right thing to do. Serving your consumers in a sustainable way is a priority because it's the right thing. — Todd Cline There’s a rising growth in people purchasing organic food and natural beauty & cosmetic products because consumers want to make sustainable choices especially when it comes to the products that they buy. But that’s not the case when it comes to cleaning and laundry products. Today on Sustainable, I talk about the efforts of designing and launching Tide Purclean, the first plant-based laundry detergent that has the sam...2019-06-2545 min
Sustainable: The PodcastCircular Economy for Waste Management with Tom SzakyThe most powerful decision you make is the decision for what you should and should not buy. — Tom Szaky How much of the things you buy do you really need? Every day our waste piles up. Ninety-nine percent of what we purchase - we don’t really need. The world is suffering because of our actions. Poorly-managed landfills cause litter. Incinerating waste produces toxic substances. These are some problems we are faced with when it comes to waste management. Stemming from these issues are people devoted to finding creative solutions in addre...2019-06-1836 min
Sustainable: The PodcastPursuing Positive ChangeThere is always something that you can be doing. Everyone has a path to something. — John Featherby In today’s episode we talk about the transition to a more sustainable world, the impact of an organization’s decisions on its workers, customers, business partners, community, and the environment as a whole with John Featherby. John is the owner of Shoremount, a consulting firm that helps organizations meet the opportunity and challenge of a marketplace that rewards better business. He’s the B leader for the B Corp, the world’s leading business force for good mo...2019-06-1138 min
Sustainable: The PodcastNature and Coaching with Kay YoungIn the midst of trouble and difficulties, finding moments of aliveness of joy and magic are what makes life - life! We are living and working in a complex world where the constant demands and pressure of our job heavily affects how we live our lives. We actually need more conscious and sustainable leaders in institutions and organizations to help support people commit to awareness, learning, change, growth, and action. On today’s episode of Sustainable, I talk about coaching and nature with Kay Young. We focus on how nature enhances one’s coach...2019-06-0437 min
Sustainable: The PodcastWaste Recycle Redefined with McKinsey.orgWaste is a resource and the pollution that it causes is not only avoidable. If we treat waste as a resource it can lead to a better life for the people and the planet. — Dr. Shannon Bouton Our waste is polluting the world. It’s poisoning our air, land, and water. However, there are many people working on amazing solutions. On today’s episode of Sustainable, I talk about the work McKinsey.org is doing to have a lasting and substantial impact on complex social challenges with Dr Shannon Bouton. Shann...2019-05-2855 min
Sustainable: The PodcastThe Power of Tree Technology with Andy Egan, CEO of International Tree FoundationJoin Andy Egan, CEO of International Tree Foundation (ITF) to find out: Why the loss of trees globally is one of the reasons our natural environment is under threat How we’ve lost 50% of our existing forests Why trees are our best technology to help mitigate climate change The many ecosystem benefits trees provide to life on earth Why communities need to be at the heart of reforestation efforts The different types of communities that are coming together to reforest the planet The well-being benefits for humans from spending time taking care of trees The key difference between di...2019-05-2139 min
Sustainable: The PodcastDeploying Large Scale Reforestation with Dr Bremley Lyngdoh, Founder & CEO of Worldview ImpactJoin Dr Bremley Lyngdoh, Founder and CEO of Worldview Impact to find out: The drivers behind Bremley’s mission to make a difference Why the Lyngdoh clan’s sacred forest inspired Bremley’s commitment to taking action to reforest the planet The cultural traditions of the tribe Bremley belongs to and how this has impacted his worldview Why trees are key in mitigating the effects of climate change The importance of growing a “green shield” in Myanmar and the impact this can have Why Worldview Impact’s strategy is based upon the Costa Rican model of ecosystem services How technolo...2019-05-1450 min
Sustainable: The PodcastThe Role of Coaching in Creating a Sustainable World by Tabitha Jayne, Founder & Director, EarthSelfJoin Tabitha Jayne, Founder & Director of EarthSelf to discover: The surprising origin of the coaching profession The emergence of executive coaching and its purpose How coaching has developed into a $2 billion industry The problems with anyone calling themselves a coach How coaching is about mindset and behaviour change The need for coaches to fully understand human development Why we have all the solutions we need to create a sustainable world The importance of sustainable humans in creating a sustainable world The differences between coaching in the past and coaching for the future Why training is essential to become...2019-05-0738 min
Sustainable: The PodcastFinding New Uses for Plastic Waste with Caleb Rick, CEO EcoGlobalCaleb is the CEO of EcoGlobal. EcoGlobal is a values-driven social enterprise established in Vermont, USA to bring Ekopolimer (an exciting way to re-use plastic waste) technology into North America. Caleb’s mission to find a solution for our plastics problem while enhancing economic development in local communities. There’s so much that we talked about in this interview, including: What LDPE is used for and why How plastic actually helps lower the carbon footprint in import and export The importance of educating ourselves about making better choices How EcoGlobal takes one-use plastics to create a new...2019-04-301h 10
Sustainable: The PodcastUsing Blockchain to Create a Sustainable World with Vincent Romney, Security Practitioner & ConsultantJoin security practitioner and consultant Vincent Romney to find out: The need to ask powerful questions before introducing blockchain into business processes Why blockchain can actually make it harder to do business sustainably The reasons credit cards are actually ineffective transactions Why cryptocurrency transactions create efficiency and trust Why pure transparency is not an essential part of blockchain How blockchain technology prevents hackers gaining control of the system The need for security as a foundation for effective use of blockchain The key pillars...2019-04-2336 min
Sustainable: The PodcastEffective Water Use by Mimicking Nature's Systems with Mike Jenzeh, Co-founder & President, Water Magnation TechnologiesJoin Mike Jenzeh, Co-founder and President of Magnation Water Technologies to discover: How the magnetic fields of the Earth impact the water quality of rain The way Magnation Water Technologies is utilizing this to improve water quality What happens when we use “rain-like” water in agriculture The impact of drinking “rain-like” water on human health The many different ways that water technology mimics nature’s systems to produce high quality water How rain-like water improves the performance of existing irrigation systems The amount of water that can be saved through utilizing “rain-like” water What the additional benefits for the environmen...2019-04-1629 min
Sustainable: The PodcastChanging the Way Waste is Managed with Greg Lettieri, Co-founder & CEO, RTSJoin Greg Lettieri, Co-founder & CEO of RTS to hear about: How RTS is leveraging technology to help organisations manage waste more effectively The importance of education in waste management What we can do to make sure food waste can be recycled effectively How RTS tracks waste to create transparency in the recycling chain The entire sustainability management ecosystem behind RTS’s business model Why the process of recycling is localised and the problems this can cause The need for recycling to make financial sense and th...2019-04-0943 min
Sustainable: The PodcastThe Truth About Transformational Change with Tabitha Jayne, Founder of EarthSelfJoin Tabitha Jayne, Founder of EarthSelf to discover: The difference between transformation and transformational change How caterpillars and butterflies impact their environment and why this helps deepen our understanding of transformational change The importance of aligning your behaviours with your beliefs The need to recognise how the way we think impacts the way we behave Why safety is essential to explore beliefs and navigate change The motivation behind Sustainable: The Podcast Why transformational change is best led by the person who has the power The need to lead by example when it comes to transformational change Why recognising...2019-04-0242 min
Sustainable: The PodcastUnderstand Your Drive to Be Sustainable with Deepak Shukla, Founder & CEO: Pearl LemonJoin Deepak Shukla, Founder & CEO of Pearl Lemon to find out: Why being sustainable can be intuitive in practice The power of asking “why” in helping to change the way we work The importance of win-win solutions in being sustainable Why its key to recognise our emotional driver behind becoming sustainable The need to look at the long-term benefits of being sustainable How the language around sustainability can intimidate people How to communicate your drive to be sustainable successfully The benefits of ‘cherry-picking’ your app...2019-03-2642 min
Sustainable: The PodcastWomen, Innovation & Sustainable Business with Joan Michaelson, Host of Green Connections RadiosJoin Joan Michaelson, Leadership Coach & Host of Green Connections Radio to find out: Why sustainable businesses tend to have more women in leadership roles The reason there are more opportunities for women in sustainable business Why women make career decisions differently to men The challenges facing women in the green industry How negative self-talk can hold women back from advancing their career The importance of keeping your skill set up to date Why self-care is essential for success Key actions to take to advance your career Why applicant tracking systems can work against women The surprising reason women...2019-03-1932 min
Sustainable: The PodcastMaking It Easy to Go Green with Brian Keane, Co-founder and CEO of WeeGreenJoin Brian Keane, co-founder and CEO of WeeGreen to hear more about: The 3 barriers to going green in your company/community and how you can overcome them with WeeGreen Why it’s important to take sustainable action in our daily lives and how what we buy is a key part of this How sustainability transcends politics and is a mainstream issue that can help improve everyone’s quality of life Why we need to understand (and work with) people’s buying behaviours in order to help facilitate our shift to a more sustainable way of life The number one wa...2019-03-1245 min
Sustainable: The PodcastThe Dark Side of Mission-Driven with Tabitha Jayne, Founder of EarthSelfJoin Tabitha Jayne, Founder of EarthSelf to find out about: Why burnout is the biggest threat to an engaged workforce Her own personal journey and recovery from burnout in business What you need to prioritise in your calendar to prevent burnout The importance of creating a sustainable culture in your workplace Why work and life can no longer be separate in leadership and team development 2019-03-0542 min
Sustainable: The PodcastCourage and Kindness with Michael Lloyd-White, CEO WorldKindness USAJoin Michael Lloyd-White, CEO of WorldKindness USA to find out about: The need to start a conversation about kindness and place it on the meeting agenda within organisations Why courage goes hand in hand with kindness, the importance of recognising this and the real meaning of what it truly means to be kind and how it can help transform business Why kindness is the antidote to the current campaign of fear and hate within the world and how it starts with a simple conversation How the words of the American Constitution inspired the work of Nelson Mandela, Martin...2019-02-2655 min
Sustainable: The PodcastThe Challenge of Creating Sustainable and Resilient Communities with Eric Kaufman, Natural Resilience FoundationJoin Eric Kaufmann from Clear Springs Communities and Natural Resilience Foundation to hear: The challenges of getting political and public will to work to create sustainable and resilient communities How it’s easy to get caught in a planning paralysis when looking at what to do to become more sustainable and why it’s important to act Why it’s key to start thinking now about potentially relocating communities and how to do this in a sustainable and resilient way The need to ensure that your business understands its natural resource capital Why changing our mindset and re-evaluating our pr...2019-02-1943 min
Sustainable: The PodcastCreating a Regenerative Economy with L. Hunter Lovins, Natural Capitalism SolutionJoin L. Hunter Lovins, co-founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions and author of A Finer Future to hear: How growing up around Martin Luther King and Cesar Chavez influenced Hunter and her commitment to creating a sustainable world The solutions we already have available to us that will help create a sustainable future for everyone How business – and capitalism - is the most powerful force we have to create a sustainable world The importance of government in facilitating our transition to a sustainable world and why we all need to be involved in politics Why each one of us ha...2019-02-1248 min
Sustainable: The PodcastMaking Sustainable Mainstream with Tabitha Jayne, Founder of EarthSelfJoin Tabitha Jayne, Founder of EarthSelf to hear about: The negative narratives that exist within sustainable movements that prevent us from seeing progress The importance of removing our emotional response when we consider our need to become sustainable How stereotypes can get in the way of people being and becoming sustainable Why the language used in sustainable business can disconnect people from the movement What Maslow’s hierarchy of needs can help us understand about why people don’t want to focus on being sustainable and why that’s ok 2019-02-0547 min
Sustainable: The PodcastAn Innovative Solution to End Poverty with Mike Freni, Kumbaya Join Mike Freni from Kumbaya to discover: +How Kumbaya created a solution that addressed the power, connectivity and knowledge challenges faced by those in the most rural parts of the world +Why the three pillars of healthcare, education and farming are key to helping people out of poverty and the importance of partnerships in bringing this solution to scale +The challenges faced in bringing power, connectivity and knowledge to rural parts of the world and the opportunities it creates +The need to educate people to understand the potential growth and opportunities within the African continent and its future role within our...2019-01-2950 min
Sustainable: The PodcastAccelerating Hydrogen Energy Solutions with Traver Kennedy, CEO Joi ScientificJoin Traver Kennedy, CEO of Joi Scientific to find out: How nature (and the ocean, especially!) inspired the development of Joi Scientific’s patented hydrogen process and why Joi Scientific didn’t want to rely on government subsidies in developing their technology The importance of creating local energy generation in the transition to a carbon-free economy and the execution challenges to bring Joi Scientific’s hydrogen 2.0 solution to scale How hydrogen energy solutions can use existing energy infrastructure to minimize cost, speed up implementation and reduce disruption Why partnerships and collaboration are ke...2019-01-2246 min
Sustainable: The Podcast128: Nature: The future of energy, innovation & business with Bill Browning, Partner, Terrapin Bright Green Join Bill Browning from Terrapin Bright Green to discover: The ways in which nature can help us innovate with our products and our people; The financial impact of being inspired by nature’s own capacity for creativity and innovation; How we can use technology to evolve our buildings into living ecosystems that benefit the planet; The simple ways in which you can start tapping into nature now in your business; What science is tell2019-01-1544 min
Sustainable: The Podcast127: Our Relationship with the Natural World with Tabi Jayne, founder of EarthSelf Join Tabitha Jayne, Founder of EarthSelf as she shares an extract from her forthcoming book "Loving Life Through Nature: The Path to a Sustainable World" to find out: Why our relationship to the natural world is important; The importance of re-defining our relationship with nature for a sustainable world; How loving life can help us become more sustainable; What the 9 values of loving life are; 2019-01-0848 min