Heather Deeth, Fanny Eliaers and Laura Francois on Emotional Leadership in Sustainability

On our Christmas Special CSO Impact Podcast episode, we wrap up the year on a positive note! 🎄🎅🏻

We will be back with new episodes of the CSO Impact Podcast in 2025. In the meantime, may all of us enjoy the holidays and rest and recover for an auspicious New Year!

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From snowy Canada, sustainability leaders Heather Deeth, Fanny Elias, and Laura Francois talk to Harald Neidhardt about the importance of emotional leadership, compassion, and community in driving change, while also addressing the challenges faced by Chief Sustainability Officers in their roles.

They discuss their personal journeys in sustainability, the current needs of the world, and the evolving role of leadership in fostering sustainable practices. The episode concludes with reflections on the future of sustainability leadership and the hope for a more integrated approach to sustainability within organisations.

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To find out more about our three special guests, click on the following links:

Fanny Eliaers

• ‍LinkedIn profile
• Nuway website

Heather Deeth

• LinkedIn profile
• Climate Legacy LinkedIn Page
• Climate Legacy Website
• Hollyhock Website

Laura François

• LinkedIn profile
• Personal Website
• Awe Exchange Website

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Takeaways

• We need deep compassion for ourselves and each other.
• The world needs more nuance in leadership.
• Awe can be a powerful emotion for change.
• Change happens at the speed of trust.
• CSOs should lead by example and prioritize self-care.
• Emotional leadership is crucial for sustainability.
• We need to break the mindset of constant productivity.
• Finding community is essential for resilience.