Leading in a Climate Changed World

Nick Ross has been a leadership trainer and personal development coach for over 20 years. Coming from a professional background in addictions therapy his work today includes delivery of extensive leadership development programs and executive coaching to global companies and senior leaders. As Director of A Different Drum, Nick brings his love of writing, poetry, storytelling and the wild to his work with executives and senior teams, to address and reflect on the place of soul at work and specifically the role of creative sanctuary in supporting healthy human well-being. He is also a coach and companion to many individual leaders going through periods of significant transition in their personal and professional lives. Nick has chosen to stop flying for work or pleasure in 2020 because of the climate emergency and with colleagues and partners is turning his attention towards finding ways to successfully engage businesses and organisations in constructive dialogue about the ecosystemic crisis. Nick has a longstanding interest in the exploration of human consciousness. He draws his inspiration from time spent learning from a variety of aboriginal cultures and influential mentors including Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, Parker Palmer and Robert Monroe. Nick works closely today with leaders and elders of the Yawanawa tribe from the Amazon Rainforest in Western Brazil and hosts annual cultural visits by tribal representatives from the village of Yawarani to the UK When not working with leaders and organisations Nick is most likely to be found co-running a 2 acre market garden in Somerset with his long term partner Tia providing organic food and a learning resource within the local community. He is a member of the Deep Adaptation Forum founded by Jem Bendell and a member of Extinction Rebellion.

Dr Jude Currivan is a cosmologist, planetary healer, futurist, author and previously one of the most senior business women in the UK. She has journeyed to some eighty countries around the world, has experienced multidimensional realities since early childhood and worked with the wisdom keepers of many traditions. Jude integrates leading edge science, research into consciousness and universal wisdom teachings. As a member of the Evolutionary Leaders circle (www.evolutionaryleaders.net) this underpins her work in raising awareness and enabling transformational and emergent resolutions to our collective planetary issues. She holds a PhD in Archaeology from the University of Reading in the UK, researching ancient cosmologies and a Masters Degree in Physics from Oxford University specialising in cosmology and quantum physics. Author of six non-fiction books her most recent is the Nautilus award-winning The Cosmic Hologram. In 2017 she co-founded WholeWorld-View (www.wholeworld-view.org ) to communicate the new paradigm of unified reality and with the aim to empower the understanding, experiencing and embodying of unity awareness to serve conscious evolution.

Jonathan Gosling is emeritus professor of leadership at the University of Exeter, engaged with several initiatives around the world aiming to encourage responsible leadership. In the UK he is lead faculty with the Forward Institute, which aims to enhance the contribution of an 'enlightened elite’ in the nation’s most influential large organisations. He also supports teams in front-line health services across southern Africa as they find inventive ways to respond to emerging challenges - including those brought about by climate change. He was co-founder of the One Planet MBA and has researched how societies cope with imminent collapse.

** Please note, audio improves from 02:30 ** Welcome back to Leading in a Climate changed World, where, we return to our interviews from before the coronavirus lockdown. In this episode, we talk about the climate crisis with Ed Gillespie and discuss striking the right balance between hopefulness and hopelessness, and the best way to avoid overwhelming humanity into doing nothing. Robin asks about the people and organisations showing the courage that might inspire us at this time, and whether B-Corps and business round-tables are just window dressing or are genuinely inspiring sustainable change. Ed talks about his travels, and the communities he encountered, including tribes which have scarcely changed their way of life, for the last hundreds of years and reveals a number of initiatives, which might just help us onto the right path. If you haven't already, do listen to Ed's podcast with Jon Richardson and Mark Stevenson: https://jonandthefuturenauts.podbean.com/

In this episode, we speak to Dr Sally Uren - Chief Executive of Forum for the Future (https://www.forumforthefuture.org/). Robin and Sally discuss the work of Forum for the Future and the principal challenges they encounter, within the organisations that they work with. They discuss how we can use the coronavirus pandemic as a dress rehearsal to address the challenges of the climate crisis, including the processes we need to keep and the type of leadership required to successfully engage with each issue. They talk about structural inequality and how economic reform is where focus need to be made in order to make progress with long-term sustainable solutions. Enjoy the podcast!

Emma Kemp is Campaigns Manager at UK based climate charity Possible, working on positive and practical ways to tackle the climate crisis. Emma currently leads on their innovative and exciting Climate Perks initiative, giving employers the opportunity to empower their staff to opt for flight-free travel. find out more at https://www.wearepossible.org/

Nick joined the Grantham Research Institute in February 2018 as Professor in Practice for Sustainable Finance. Nick leads the sustainable finance research theme. The focus of his work is on how to mobilise finance for a just transition, the role of central banks and regulators in achieving sustainable development and how the financial system can support the restoration of nature. From 2014 to 2018, Nick was co-director of UN Environment’s Inquiry into a Sustainable Finance System. As part of this, Nick led country activities in Brazil, the EU, India, Italy and the UK, as well as thematic work focused on investors, insurance and green banking. Before joining UNEP, he was Head of the Climate Change Centre of Excellence at HSBC. Prior to HSBC, Nick was head of Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) funds at Henderson Global Investors. Nick has also worked at the International Institute for Environment and Development, the European Commission and the Business Council for Sustainable Development. Nick has a BA in History from Cambridge University and an MSc in International Relations from LSE.

Hi everyone! This is a short introduction from Richard Olivier, who introduces a new Podcast from Olivier Mythodrama - Archetypal Wisdom. Enjoy more leadership insights beginning with the Wisdom of Shakespeare, with special guest, Sir Mark Rylance. Find the Archetypal Wisdom series on our website https://www.oliviermythodrama.com/podcasts You can also find us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or whichever podcast channel you are using - plus we are on YouTube. Of course, Leading in a Climate Changed World will always be your favourite podcast series but this will come in a close second :) Enjoy!

In this episode, we speak to Anna Leidreiter, Director of Climate & Energy at the World Future Council. In the episode, Anna talks about how work in the World Future Council has been redirected during the pandemic, while she and Robin explore links between the challenges of the coronavirus outbreak and the climate crisis. What is the best protection for future situations, like those we are currently experiencing? In terms of leadership, they discuss whether governments are using the opportunity around the coronavirus to work towards a greener future? Can markets fix the system? And what role should political leaders take in response to market forces? Anna and Robin explain why a strong democratic system is necessary and discuss how we should work when we are presented with strategic leadership messages, such as the voices coming from the science community – highlighting the countries and cities displaying informed and inclusive decision making. Don’t forget to find us on twitter (@l_c_c_w) and Facebook (facebook.com/leadinginaclimatechangedworld).

Welcome back to the Leading in a Climate changed world podcast from Olivier Mythodrama. We have returned with a few episodes exploring leadership during the current covid-19 outbreak and the impact that it’s had on the climate crisis discussions. In our first episode back, we speak to Richard Olivier, Artistic Director of Olivier Mythodrama and Co-founder of Archetypes at Work™. We find out how Richard began his journey into archetypal psychology and its relevance to leadership and personal development. Richard introduces us to the ten archetypes that leaders need to develop within themselves to be able to take on the many and varied challenges that face us all in the world of business and outside in our lives. Particularly during the current situation we are all facing here in 2020. Robin and Richard discuss the climate crisis and what we need to do to leave the old story behind and build a new sustainable way of living. They discuss how the understanding of the archetypes might support us with the twin challenges of the climate crisis and to steer us through the pandemic, laying the foundations for the new trials we will face within a depleted and fractured economy. Richard talks about how to activate and rehearse into the archetypes we need to become more complete leaders and what we need to do to ensure we don’t return to the old structures which were harmful and unjustifiable. We invite you to watch the interview our YouTube channel to see the archetypes in action and resources for your own personal development will be made available on the front page of our website, leadinginaclimatechangedworld.com, including a self assessment and downloadable guide to the gifts of each archetype. We hope you enjoy this episode and we will release more interview that you know and love, as well as other related leadership development discussions. Once again, welcome back and don’t forget to share the podcast with anyone you think would enjoy them and you can get in touch with us on hello@leadinginaclimatechangedworld.com

Link to coaching for Key Workers here: https://www.oliviermythodrama.com/coaching Hello everybody, an update on the podcast. We have decided to put on hold all episodes, due to the coronavirus outbreak. While this isn’t a reason to stop discussions around the climate emergency and some would say this time is more important that any other, we are aware that as these sessions were recorded over the last few months, it didn’t feel right to not mention the virus in any capacity at all. We have spoken to our guests, who are happy with our decision and we hope to go ‘back to normal’ as soon as we can. In the meantime, we plan to release a few, relevant episodes under the title ‘The Wisdom of Shakespeare’ to share some of the profound teachings in plays such as the Tempest, Henry V and As You Like It – to help us navigate the unchartered waters we are in, in current times. We also wanted to highlight an offering that our organisation has put together. We are currently offering free coaching sessions to key workers and frontline staff. So if you or anyone you know work in health or social care, public services, public safety, education, retail, transport… anyone who is working on the frontline and is under an overwhelming amount of pressure due to the current situation, we can help. We are offering a 60-75 minute personal development coaching session, which uses archetypal psychology and performance techniques to help you become more resilient and adaptable in the crisis that we are all part of. There is no obligation or cost to take part, we just want to help whoever we can. Please go to https://www.oliviermythodrama.com/coaching to sign up. Thanks again for your support and listenership and we look forward to a time in the not too distant future, were we can resume our regular interviews with our amazing guests. All the best and stay safe. Simon & the LCCW team.

Welcome to Series 2 episode 5 of Leading in a Climate Changed World, a podcast from Olivier Mythodrama. In this episode, Robin talks to Co-Founder & Director of Ecological Defence Integrity ecocidelaw.com and the global campaign Stop Ecocide. Jojo explains Stop Ecocide and the campaign’s attempt to create a law to criminalise ecological damage. Corporations and governments lobby for laws to suit the way they operate but often this is at the detriment of the environment. She discusses the contribution of the great Polly Higgins, who embodied the purpose of the campaign and whose baton has passed onto Jojo and the Stop Ecocide team. They talk about countries who are engaging with the campaign and where leadership on a global scale, can come from. Is it only the countries that are under threat, who are taking ecocide seriously. Robin and Jojo discuss service and having a sense of place and purpose and how to become an integral part of the interconnectivity of the planet, as well as the attributes of leadership that are vital to help make sense of our world. Become an earth protector by visiting https://www.stopecocide.earth/ Get in touch with us on hello@leadinginaclimatechangedworld.com

Welcome to Series 2 episode 4 of Leading in a Climate Changed World, a podcast from Olivier Mythodrama. In this episode, we talk to modern mystic and spiritual teacher Thomas Hübl. Thomas and Robin discuss the causes of the climate emergency and the qualities of leadership that we need to address it, including a look at global social witnessing. They examine the balance of what seems to be urgent with the need to stay calm, spacious and innovative i.e. address the 'emergency' without panic. Thomas talks about Field Thinkers and adaptation and how these skills can be developed. As ever, please share the podcast with anyone you think might enjoy or be inspired by it. Any feedback or ideas, please get in touch with Simon on hello@leadinginaclimatechangedworld.com We hope you enjoy this in-depth discussion. Over to Robin and Thomas.

Welcome to Series 2 Episode 3 of Leading in a Climate Changed World by Olivier Mythodrama. In this episode, it’s a real pleasure to speak to author, activist and spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion UK, Zion Lights. Zion provides an intense and passionate declaration for the need for immediate action. She talks about how government systems are failing us and how only grassroots action, citizens assemblies and a true democracy where everyone’s voice is heard, can help change the way we are living. Robin and Zion discuss the lack of true leadership in the corporate and political world, and define the key characteristics needed to drive us forward. We gain an insight into the leadership within Extinction Rebellion and how an open structure can benefit other organisations. We hope you enjoy this impassioned and critical discussion. You can find Zion via her website zionlights.co.uk and on twitter under the handle @ziontree Please continue to share the podcast and email hello@leadinginaclimatechangedworld.com with feedback, suggestions or recommendations for the podcast.

Welcome back to Series 2 of Leading in a Climate Changed World from Olivier Mythodrama. Episode 2 sees Robin speaks to entrepreneur and environmentalist, Paul Gilding. This interview could perhaps, be seen as a remedy to some of the messages of despair we have uncovered in previous podcasts, as Paul tells us it’s not too late to shift the way we live and work to avoid total catastrophe. They discuss the subject of political and corporate leadership and how patterns of change throughout history, are positive signs for our future, and what we can do to instigate this. Find out how World War 2 could be an optimistic framework for systemic change. As always, you can get in touch with us on email: hello@leadinginaclimatechangedworld.com We’d love to hear from you if you have any suggestions for the podcast or website. Look out for us on Twitter and Facebook, and please continue to spread the word!

Welcome you to Series 2 of Leading in a Climate Changed World, by Olivier Mythodrama. Leading in a climate Changed World, is about exploring the leadership that’s required to take on the of the climate crisis and how we engage with environmental and ecological challenges that we are facing, in increasing regularity. Importantly, this podcast isn’t necessarily aimed towards people already participating in this type of work and it’s not focused on ‘leaders’ in the traditional sense. We want to connect with people from all walks of life, in all positions of employment and experience, young to old. One of the messages that consistently came from series 1, was that you can make a difference whatever your situation. The objectives of the podcast are to identify qualities of leadership and recommended practices, and how can we develop leaders with these qualities. We take a look at where are we seeing progress, either in people, companies and organisations, even countries. We also look at what’s not working? What’s preventing movement in this important field? Whether it’s society, culture, politics.Whether it’s a message of hope or despair, we hope there will be inspiration and information to help you along the way. In our first episode of the series, we reintroduce Robin Alfred, our senior leadership programme director and interviewer extraordinaire. Robin speaks to Kosha Joubert who is CEO of the Global Ecovillage Network. They discuss vital qualities in leadership and how to reengage with practices, which can allow us to connect deeply with current circumstances. In addition, I want to introduce you to The Communities for Future Summit, an entirely free, online experience hosted by Kosha’s organisation, the Global Ecovillage Network. The Communities for Future Summit will take place from 1 to 10 February 2020, bringing leading-edge thinkers and leaders from around the globe engaging in concrete action for a just and regenerative future. Participation in Summit is completely free and the interviews can be accessed online. Please visit summit2020.ecovillage.org to sign up. I hope you enjoy this episode, we already have a number of big names and people from well-known organisations and movements lined up, so please follow or subscribe to the podcast. If you want to leave a review, that would be amazing and if you want to get in touch with me, please email hello@leadinginaclimatechangedworld.com Over to Robin and Kosha.

Welcome to our mini-episode, closing series 1 of Leading in a Climate Changed World from Olivier Mythodrama. Simon and Robin discuss the series so far, and the messages and insight from our guests. We will return on 20th January 2020 for our second season, where we have lots of amazing guests already lined up. Thank you so much to those who listen and watch the podcast and please continue to do so in the new year. Please keep the messages and suggestions coming in. https://leadinginaclimatechangedworld.com https://twitter.com/L_C_C_W https://www.facebook.com/leadinginaclimatechangedworld/ Have a wonderful festive period and we’ll see you in 2020.

Welcome to our final interview of the first series of Leading in a Climate Changed World, from Olivier Mythodrama. We’re going to take a break over the Christmas period but don’t worry, we will be back in January with a host of interviewees already lined up for our second series. In our sixteenth episode, Robin speaks to Sandy Ibrahim, writer and author of ‘The Sovereign Woman’ (https://www.sandyibrahim.com/) They discuss the qualities needed of everyone today, as we define our leadership in order to enter an era that will need us to be strong and to make significant sacrifices. Sandy talks about the Myth of the goddess Inanna, who enters the underworld to find her sister, who must undertake a journey of self-realisation before being deemed guilty of hubris. She talks about how we can use this myth to realise how humanity must move forward. They talk about how we must connect to nature to understand the situation, where ‘being seen to be doing good’ isn’t enough and how we need to realise more feminine leadership, if we want to challenge the current status quo. For the final time in 2019, I’ll say over to Robin and Sandy. See you in the new year.

In this episode, we speak to Mac Macartney, international writer and speaker, seeking 'to inspire courageous action for a just, peaceful, and sustainable world'. Mac talks about his experience within the corporate world and how he brings his own brand of truth to the boardroom. Robin and Mac discuss what type of leadership is needed to break borders into a new way of thinking, even if this transition looks scary. What leaders must do to define themselves and their purpose and how to be brave enough to act into their understanding of what’s right and wrong. Mac discusses what’s missing from education and how societal norms are serving to dull the life-changing experiences that people often need to switch their story from doing bits one the edge, to being immersed in improving their way of working and living. Mac highlights the three questions that people must ask themselves, before embarking on a quest for authentic leadership. It would be great if you were able to rate and comment on the podcast, as all this interaction helps get the word out. All podcasts so far, are accompanied by a video hosted on the Olivier Mythodrama YouTube channel (youtube.com/oliviermythodrama). If there is anything or anyone you would like to see on the podcast or you just want to say hi, please please email hello@leadinginaclimatechangedworld.com

In this episode, we speak to author, activist and adventurer, Anna Hughes. Anna’s experience with campaign in sustainable travel, notably aviation, is the focus of much of the episode. She talks about her campaign to sign people up to a ‘Flight Free 2020;’ and the difficulties the campaign faces, to overcome the social norms surrounding air travel. Robin and Anna discuss ways to break the habit of unsustainable practices and how to ensure actions speak louder than words, by finding alternative measures to some of the harmful methods employed in the world of business. They talk about countries and individuals who are trying to find solutions to help minimise air travel and what needs to be done on a governmental and organisational level. UK listeners can find out more about Anna’s campaign by visiting flightfree.co.uk and we will put up some more info on the website, leadinginaclimatechangedworld.com Please get in touch with us if you have any feedback and enjoy the episode…