It pays to invest in yourself and your planet
The wisdom of using energy efficiently applies to both human health and planetary sustainability. Nature is always looking for the best ways to use just the right amount of energy. Efficiency has a high value in the natural world, and energy is the currency. Without this efficiency, waste accumulates, pollution goes unmanaged, and planetary resources become depleted. Similarly, our bodies work optimally when they use energy efficiently; the body processes energy to nourish itself, eliminate...
Read MoreNetworking with authenticity
Systems in nature network all the time. They are constantly exchanging information and energy, in mutually-beneficial ways.
Read MoreHow to be who you are
If I were to describe to you what I’ve learned in my Environmental Leadership Master’s degree, I’d most likely tailor it specifically in a way you’re likely to understand, connect, and converse about it. You see, I want to have meaningful conversations with you about the health of the emotional self, the body of culture, and our home planet. Environmental Leadership is about taking a whole-systems view of the world, the interrelationships between people, and...
Read MoreBoost your sustainability by diversifying your bottom line
There are many ways to measure success. Businesses look to their finances and profits, nonprofits look to their relationships and societal impact, and environmentalists look to their ecological footprint. But a deeper look reveals something much more soft to measure. In our hybridized world, a singular and narrow bottom line is no longer enough. Customers now look to their business partners to have a positive social and environmental impact, and donors and foundations want to ensure their...
Read MoreThe archetype of the lady warrior and the giant
I love the energy generated from the possibilities of creating a better world. I have seen many people tap into their true potential, harnessing their inner energies of love, wisdom, creativity, personal truth, sustainability, and dreams. And I have tapped into mine. This weekend I retreated into a safe womb of feminine wisdom, unhindered by the fears of opposing systems. I have emerged ready to change the world. Today begins my entrance into the world as an enlightened leader, not willing...
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