Classroom 5.0 Sustainable Leadership: Harnessing Hope, Tech and Diversity for Impact, with Charlotte Connell
Imagine if the key to a sustainable future was already within our grasp, guided by the wisdom of traditional knowledge and the innovative potential of technology.
Meet Charlotte Connell: surfer, mom, and green warrior. She's optimistic we can turn our eco-dreams into reality and shares inspiring insights on how to make it happen.
Charlotte's journey includes kickstarting The Sustainability Collective and leading roles at Greenhouse and Climate Zeitgeist. Her goal? Bringing eco-friendly practices to every indidual and business for a healthier planet.
In our chat, Charlotte dives into her holistic perspective on why and how we can;t create climate change without simultaneously addressing social issues, how she blends sustainability with business and what leadership means to her. We also explore why we need diverse voices in eco-conversations, how First Nations' wisdom is crucial for our environment, and the power of intergenerational mentorship for future leaders.
This conversation is jamp-packed with uplifting case studies of companies doing good, prooving that purpose-driven innovation can deliver triple bottom line value for profit, the planet and it's people.
TIMESTAMPS
01:18 Charlotte’s background and entry into tackling environmental issues
03:28 Decoding sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals
05:18 The competitive advantage of taking sustainable actions in business
06:30 Systems thinking applied to climate goals
07:19 The intersectionality of climate and social equity, and why we can’t separate the two
11:05 Exciting innovations in climate tech, and case studies of startups leading the way in plastic recycling, waterless dyeing and food waste management
24:22 Diverse job opportunities in climate tech, and why carving your own impact in the space may be easier than you think
29:07 Gender equality and adverse effects of climate change on Women
33:12 First Nations voices and global diversity in climate tech
36:00 Leadership courage and creating safe spaces for belonging
39:37 The Next Generation and their impact on climate change
48:05 Living a meaningful life and practicing active gratitude
LINKS FOR THE SHOW:
For a full list of resources and links to today’s shownotes, see the episode webpage here
Connect with Charlotte via LinkedIn here
Join Messy Magic, an online program supporting women with ADHD here
To discover how The Posify Group can support your school or workplace in achieving its diversity and inclusion learning and development goals, visit www.theposifygroup.com.au
Liked this episode? Remember to Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts here
This helps us support more people, just like you, to imagine and create inclusive impact that benefits our future! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to share what you loved most about this and other episodes!
And if you haven't already done so, come say 'hi' to me, your host, Mariane Power via my homepage here . There you can sign up to my weekly newsletter, to receive bonus updates, behind the scenes action and hand-picked recommended readings for every episode here on Classroom 5.0, delivered straight to your inbox!