Sustainability Mindset

(Bonus material) a good tool to train your mind so you are not so easily “triggered.”

A tool to deactivate triggers- a good tool to come back to your calmed state after you have been “triggered."

A tool to deactivate triggers (bonus material) is an unconventional tool to return to your calmed state after you have been “triggered."

A necessary leadership quality – this is another angle to “being the change” that will help you internalize sustainable behaviors.

Some personal stories that will hopefully help you to understand purpose better and choose yours.

How being connected with your passions will energize you, and a structured method to discover your top 5 work passions.

Creating some scores and KPIs for your passions to check if you are taking the necessary actions to implement them in your work and life.

Defining “Intention” and how we use it to actualize our passions.

Defining “Attention” and how we use it to actualize our passions.

Defining “No Tension” and how we use it to actualize our passions.

Module 2:

In this second Module the author changes tone and enters into the territory of practical business day to day life.

In a business, we need to prepare business cases for our initiatives. We cannot do things on a whim. The author provides elements and motivation to prepare a business case for Sustainability.

Also, in order to leverage a team to move faster with the Sustainability approach, she argues that creating a team of “perfect-fit” Change agents is a better approach that trying to engage the whole organization.

She goes on then to provide very practical methodologies to attract and retain this group of Change agents. These are methodologies drawn from her 28 years experience in business development, which apply whether you want to attract a “perfect fit” client or a “perfect fit” Change Agent.

The final objective here is that “you get it done”, that you truly create the business case, convince your Management, get a green light and attract the team of Change Agents that is going to go through the journey with you, offering you their time and energy.

Employee engagement increases when people are connected to their passion for Sustainability.

Your customers find you more attractive when you are congruent with your Sustainable values.

Your brand will have a boost when your employees are your Sustainable brand ambassadors.

Why having Sustainability in your strategy is key to retaining your Social License to operate.

Protection of the business risk by mitigating climate change – I give you extra arguments for your business case.

Creating your Change Agents core group- why creating a core group of Change Agents for Sustainability is the way to go.

1st step of a 5-step method to attract your "perfect-fit" group of Change Agents. Describe who they are.

2nd step of a 5-step method to attract your "perfect-fit" group of Change Agents. Attract them.

3rd step of a 5-step method to attract your "perfect-fit" group of Change Agents. Clarify expectations.

4th step of a five steps method to attract your “perfect-fit” group of Change Agents. Embody your best self for creating this group.

5th step of a five steps method to attract your “perfect-fit” group of Change Agents. Take the right actions while avoiding distractions.

A framework to “reach out” those Change Agents you want in your core group.

A framework to enroll those Change Agents that you want in your core group.

In this third Module, the author’s objective is to confront the theory and practice of Sustainable organizations in the real world by interviewing people from various organizations that are already well-advanced in creating change.

An intentional effort has been made to present a diverse sample of people working in different sectors (oil and gas production, banking, software, NGOs, Renewable Energies, Carbon Capture, etc.) so the challenges can be contrasted.

At the same time, the author’s objective was to highlight the personal mindset of these interviewees, so their passion and sense of purpose could be seen as a differentiator.

In this way, is the author’s hope that the course participants can see themselves reflected in these Sustainability leaders: they also faced challenges and difficulties, but with a clear sense of purpose, a lot of passion, bringing a convincing business case for what they wanted to do, and rallying their team behind them, they are creating a tangible positive impact in the world.

Interview with Minou Schillings, Founder of Sustainable Innovation Consultancy, The Green Sprint, she brings a focus on “Regenerative Sustainability” and product innovation with Sustainability in mind.

Interview with Richard Kooloos, Global Sustainability Director Dutch Bank ABN AMRO. He brings the perspective of a global financial institution

Interview with Andres Guevara de la Vega, President bp Spain, he explains how a new purpose changed everything for bp.

Interview with Helen Gyasi, Program Officer at the Netherlands African Business Council and Founder Nyamekeye Farms, she brings the Sustainability perspective from the developing world, small businesses, and gender equality with her NGO.

Interview with David Reid, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Marketing Officer for NOV, on how a well-constructed business case can create a sustainable impact and more profits.

Interview with Espen Krogh, CEO of Prediktor Norwegian Data Management for the Energy Transition. This analytical CEO breaks down a mathematical path for the Energy Transition.

Interview with Josh Etkind, Global Deepwater Digital Transformation Manager, Shell, and Chair, SPE Gaia Sustainability Program. He brings the perspective of a seasoned oil and gas professional committed to the Sustainable journey and Chair of the SPE Gaia Sustainability Program.