In a new podcast series, executive coach, author and Wilful Group taskforce member, Giles Hutchins, interviews pioneering leaders from diverse organisations, exploring future fit leadership and organisational development.
In each episode, Giles and an esteemed guest will discuss the inner nature and outer nature of their respective organisation and the inner and outer nature of themselves as a leader, as they journey toward regenerative futures.
About Giles
Giles Hutchins is a management strategist, leadership coach and mentor working with CEOs and teams to build future fit organisations. Giles is part of the Wilful taskforce, with a keen focus on businesses that are solving for a just and green transition.
Why should others learn to lead by nature?
Leading By Nature is at the forefront of organisational and leadership thinking in response to the need for businesses to transition to regenerative ways of working which learn from nature.
S01 E01: An interview with Kevin Pojasek, President and CEO at Enara Bio by Giles Hutchins
Join Wilful in the first of a new podcast series featuring Kevin Pojasek, CEO at Oxford based bio tech firm, Enara Bio.n
Watch out for Giles’ latest book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader. For more information on Leading by Nature, you can follow Giles Hutchins on LinkedIn, or visit gileshutchins.com for free downloads of tools and practices for regenerative leadership and future fit business.
S01 E02: An interview with Lillian Olsen, Managing Director at Halogen by Giles Hutchins
In our next episode of Leading By Nature, Lillian Olsen joins the conversation around innovation and evolving leadership styles.
It’s a challenging yet fascinating time to be a leader. In this next episode, Lilian tells listeners, “it’s about the continuous process of trying to make things better; designers are amazing at being able to describe the future we desire.”
S01 E03: An interview with Bevis Watts, CEO at Triodos Bank by Giles Hutchins
The ESG performance of companies and institutions in the financial sector is progressively influencing investment decision making, lending criteria, and insurance considerations.
In this episode, we hear from Bevis on the role of ethical finance and a nature-connected economy in creating a fairer planet.
S01 E04: An interview with Sinéad Butters MBE, Group Chief Executive at Aspire Housing by Giles Hutchins
Why are humility and vulnerability essential characteristics for leaders? Join leadership coach Giles in conversation with CEX Sinéad at award-winning housing association, Aspire Housing.
Listen to this next episode of Leading by Nature to hear about the vital role of housing associations in enabling real and long-lasting social change.
S01 E05: An interview with Galahad Clark, CEO & co-founder at Vivobarefoot by Giles Hutchins
In our penultimate episode of Leading by Nature, Giles is joined by Galahad Clark, CEO & Co-Founder at Vivobarefoot who shares his thoughts on how leaders can reconnect with nature and the role his organisation is playing in this. “The transition to a more entrepreneurial, agile and self-managing way of working is about mind-set. Its a truth once known cannot be unknown.”
S01 E06: An interview with Thomas Bourne, CEO at Greenheart Consulting by Giles Hutchins
In our next episode of Season 1 Leading by Nature podcast series, our Wilful Group taskforce member and author, Giles Hutchins interviews Thomas Bourne of Greenheart Consulting to talk about the journey towards regenerative leadership and purpose-driven business. “It’s a real privilege to be enabling our organisation to become more n life-affirming, while helping other organisations transform their way of operating,” says Thomas.
S01 E07: An interview with Riccardo Bellini, CEO at Chloé by Giles Hutchins
Designer brands and online retailers are now making a shift to social enterprises that offer a larger impact says our next podcast guest, Riccardo Bellini, CEO at French luxury fashion house Chloé. As of 2021, the now B Corporation is using the power of its platform to increase awareness of behavioural change and social transformation. Find out how planet-positive leadership is supporting the fashion community, their workers and the environment in this next episode.
S01 E08: An interview with Mark Cuddigan, CEO at Ella’s Kitchen by Giles Hutchins
In this episode, we interview Mark Cuddigan, CEO at organic baby food provider Ella’s Kitchen.
“Innovation and autonomy is going to thrive when we shift from narrow shareholder focus to stakeholder value,” says Mark who has worked at Ella’s Kitchen for 11 years.
Expect to hear about the organisation’s mission to bring children’s health and nutrition to the masses and the long-term change in Mark as a leader through the inspiring influence of founder Paul Lindley OBE, a British entrepreneur and children’s welfare campaigner.
S01 E09: An interview with Antoine Denoix, CEO at AXA Climate by Giles Hutchins
Leaders, learn how to rethink organisational values and purpose to adapt to a climate focused future with AXA Climate’s Antoine Denoix. You’ll learn what the stages of organisational adaptation should be and how AXA Climate is supporting organisations as they adjust to a net zero future.
S01 E10: An interview with Bennet Barth, Managing Director at Respond by Giles Hutchins
Increasing awareness of climate change, social and biodiversity issues is spreading across the entrepreneur community of impact start-ups. Tune in for this next episode with Bennet Barth to hear ideas that are helping leaders embrace a regenerative mindset.
S01 E11: An interview with Cilia Holmes Indahl, CEO at EQT Foundation by Giles Hutchins
What does the future hold for impact investing? Host Giles Hutchins welcomes Cilia Idahl Holmes, CEO at EQT Foundation – an impact-first investor and incubator. In this episode, learn how the industry is helping do more to eradicate poverty, regenerate food security and create a healthier planet.
With around 80 billion euros under management, the EQT Foundation can support research projects that are accelerating impact investing, helping businesses achieve goals that benefit society and the environment. Hear from Cilia who explores the growing benefits of impact investing for other businesses including how to meet global challenges, put your capital to work and meet client demands.
S01 E12: An interview with The Wilful Group joint CEOs Rebecca Oatley and Narda Shirley by Giles Hutchins
In this episode hear Wilful’s founder story that began 20 years ago. Catch our co-founders’ thoughts on leading together, attracting and developing talent, championing change and the privilege of co-creating a culture.
S01 E13: An interview with Jayn Sterland, Managing Director at Weleda UK by Giles Hutchins
Join Jayn Sterland in conversation with Giles Hutchins discussing everything from the challenges of COVID to menopause! Entrepreneurs, listen up for tips to enable a thriving life-centric culture at your organisation.
S01 E14: An interview with Gonnie Been, Impact, Learning & Development Director at World Benchmarking Alliance by Giles Hutchins
From the board of advisors at Microsoft to co-founding a science-backed non-profit organisation that assess the world’s most influential companies, Gonnie shares her learnings on what is needed for businesses to think of sustainability as part of their business. WBA brings clarity to companies who want to do good but aren’t sure what that means – its role is to set transformative benchmarks that compare performance on SDGs thus closing the gap on accountability.
S01 E15: An interview with Susanne Ringdal, Special Adviser on Systemic Innovation at Halogen by Giles Hutchins
Join Susanne Ringdal on the Leading by Nature podcast for the finale episode talking with Giles Hutchins on the pragmatic side of systemic change, coping with trade offs and the learning journey we all have towards regenerative practices.
