If stories shape our reality, how can we all become better storytellers? We ask Astrid Nierhoff, a passionate and seasoned storytelling expert.  Her academic research around the interplay between imagination and reality led her to co-found StoryAtelier, a non-profit that uses the power of stories as the basis for deepening understanding on individual and community levels.  Inner Green Deal host Tamsin Walker spoke to Astrid to talk about the power of story and narrative, the potential impact of asking ‘what if…’,  and why it is that we need to become better listeners.     StoryAtelier: https://www.storyatelier.org (https://www.storyatelier.org/) (in German) Imaginatives: https://imaginatives.org/ (https://imaginatives.org/) (in German)  If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to our podcast or leaving a review. In doing so you make it easier for people to discover our podcast. We thank you for your support.   About the Inner Green Deal  The Inner Green Dea (https://innergreendeal.com/#_blank)l is a non-profit organisation based in Cologne and Brussels with a growing community around the world. We address the human dimension of sustainability and support leaders, change makers and facilitators to accelerate the green transformation. We offer a range of short and longer programmes cultivating capacities such as collaboration, systems thinking and compassion. In addition to programmes for organisations, we empower facilitators and offer train-the-trainer programmes, access to curricula and digital tools to create cohesive communities of change. Our podcast is hosted and produced by Tamsin Walker. Executive producer is IGD co-founder Jeroen Janss. For more information, visit us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/inner-green-deal-initiative#_blank), innergreendeal.com (http://www.innergreendeal.com/#_blank) or write to info@innergreendeal.com. (mailto:info@innergreendeal.com%23_blank)  

We welcome Carlos Alvarez Pereira, Vice President of the Club of Rome, who talks about change, complexity and the human dimension of transformation.     Carlos started out studying aerospace engineering and teaching applied mathematics before founding a research institute specializing in modelling complex systems and big data applications. And it is this interest in and affection for systems thinking that ultimately led him to his current role with the Club of Rome, where he says the mission, simply put, is to ask better questions. Inner Green Deal host Tamsin Walker sat down with Carlos and asked him why reconnecting with ourselves, others and the natural world is important in looking for ways to navigate convergent crises, how we can move beyond deeper polarisation and what lies at the heart of collective transformation. Please consider subscribing to our podcast or leaving a review. In doing so you make it easier for people to discover our podcast. We thank you for your support.      About the Club of Rome:  The Club of Rome describes itself as a platform of diverse thought leaders who identify holistic solutions to complex global issues and promote policy initiatives and action to enable humanity to emerge from multiple planetary emergencies. https://www.clubofrome.org/     About the Inner Green Deal : The Inner Green Dea (https://innergreendeal.com/#_blank)l is a non-profit organisation based in Cologne and Brussels with a growing community around the world. We address the human dimension of sustainability and support leaders, change makers and facilitators to accelerate the green transformation. We offer a range of short and longer programmes cultivating capacities such as collaboration, systems thinking and compassion. In addition to programmes for organisations, we empower facilitators and offer train-the-trainer programmes, access to curricula and digital tools to create cohesive communities of change. Our podcast is hosted and produced by Tamsin Walker. Executive producer is IGD co-founder Jeroen Janss. For more information, visit us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/inner-green-deal-initiative#_blank), innergreendeal.com (http://www.innergreendeal.com/#_blank) or write to info@innergreendeal.com. (mailto:info@innergreendeal.com%23_blank)   

We are excited to share the inspiring story of Jan Artem Henriksson, Executive Director of the Inner Development Goals. He talks about his Ukrainian roots, the role of inner development in his life and the immense resonance of the Inner Development Goals.    Jan is a man who wears many different hats. Besides co-founding two companies, he is a Stockholm School of Economics Executive Education faculty member and a Senior Fellow with the Flourishing Network, part of Harvard University's Human Flourishing Program.     These days he is perhaps best known as the Executive Director of the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) Initiative. Launched in 2020, the IDGs provide organisations and even countries with an open source inner development framework to support collective efforts to reach the UN's sustainable development goals, the SDGs.      In this episode of the podcast, our new host Tamsin Walker spoke to Jan about the path to his current role, what defines personal inner development and how that can make a difference to and in the world around us. About the Inner Development Goals The Inner Development Goals (IDGs) is a non-profit and open-source initiative to promote inner development to accelerate the SDGs. At the core of its work lies a simple communication tool summarising 23 important inner skills and qualities, which was derived through consultation with over 4000 scientists, practitioners and other experts. The IDGs organisation has a strong following, with over 300 hubs around the world and many partners. This includes sustainability professionals, large systemic organisations (e.g. UNDP), and even countries (e.g. Costa Rica). At the Inner Green Deal we collaborate closely and together we developed and delivered the first Global Leadership for Sustainable Development programme based on the IDG framework. More information about the Inner Development Goals can be found here: https://www.innerdevelopmentgoals.org/. Are you interested to join the IDG's summit taking place on October 11-12 of 2023? We are pleased to share 50 free online tickets! To get your ticket, register here: https://questionpro.com/t/AYFXgZzqcT (https://questionpro.com/t/AYFXgZzqcT) About the Inner Green Deal The Inner Green Dea (https://innergreendeal.com/#_blank)l is a non-profit organisation based in Cologne and Brussels with a growing community around the world. We address the human dimension of sustainability and support leaders, change makers and facilitators to accelerate the green transformation. We offer a range of short and longer programmes cultivating capacities such as collaboration, systems thinking and compassion. In addition to programmes for organisations, we empower facilitators and offer train-the-trainer programmes, access to curricula and digital tools to create cohesive communities of change. Our podcast is hosted and produced by Tamsin Walker.  For more information, visit us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/inner-green-deal-initiative#_blank), innergreendeal.com (http://www.innergreendeal.com/#_blank) or write to info@innergreendeal.com. (mailto:info@innergreendeal.com#_blank) 

In this episode, we are welcoming Jamie Bristow. He is the former director of the Mindfulness Initiative, a policy institute which was born out of a mindfulness teaching programme in the British Parliament.  Though he is still involved with the initiative, his main focus is now on sustainability work across various organisations. We spoke to him about his journey, the role of mindfulness in politics and how the climate crisis is, at heart, a crisis of relationship. About the Report "Reconnection: meeting the climate crisis inside out" The report explores the role of mindfulness and compassion in addressing the climate crisis. Written by Jamie Bristow, Rosie Bell and Professor Christine Wamsler of Lund University. To read the report download a free copy here: https://www.themindfulnessinitiative.org/reconnection About the Mindfulness Initiative The Mindfulness Initiative bridges contemplative practice and public policy, championing the inner dimension of social change. More information about the Initiative can be found here: https://www.themindfulnessinitiative.org/ About the Inner Development Goals The Inner Development Goals seeks to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through inner development. More information about the Inner Development Goals can be found here: https://www.innerdevelopmentgoals.org/ About the Inner Green Deal  The Inner Green Deal is a leadership development organisation based in Cologne and Brussels with a growing community around the world.   Its mission is to accelerate the green transformation through inner development, reconnection to nature and collaboration.   The Inner Green Deal works with large systemic organisations such as the EU and the UN as well as with community leaders and facilitators.   The organisation is incorporated in Germany as a non-profit (gGmbH). To sustain the wide range of programs and community activities, we welcome donations as well as funding for specific activities. If you are in a position to support us, please write to info@innergreendeal.com.   About the Podcast  This podcast episode was recorded by Tom Weimann in the fall of 2022. It was edited by Tamsin Walker and narrated by Jeroen Janss. It contains original music by Marc Matthaei and Tom Weimann. For more information, please send an email to info@innergreendeal.com.  To explore all episodes go to: https://podcast.ausha.co/inner-green-deal/

In this episode our guest is Thomas Legrand. He is the lead advisor for the Conscious Food Systems Alliance (CoFSA) convened by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).  The initiative focuses on the role of inner development to support the ecological and social transition of the food and agriculture sector.     We spoke to Thomas about the importance of community building, his recent book - the Politics of Being and the need for courage at this point in history.  About UNDP's Conscious Food System Alliance The Alliance brings together a range of global and local partners to support the ecological and social transition of the food and agriculture sector. The Inner Green Deal is a partner and co-created a first leadership development program for the initiative. More information about CoFSA can be found here: https://consciousfoodsystems.org/ About his book the "Politics of Being" What would a wisdom-based approach to politics look like? Building on a wealth of scientific research and teachings of wisdom traditions, he explores how politics can support human flourishing and the collective shift of consciousness that our current challenges demand. More information can be found here: https://politicsofbeing.com/politics-of-being/ About the Inner Green Deal The Inner Green Deal is a leadership development organisation based in Cologne and Brussels with a growing community around the world.     Its mission is to accelerate the green transformation through inner development, reconnection to nature and collaboration.     The Inner Green Deal works with large systemic organisations such as the EU and the UN as well as with community leaders and facilitators.    The organisation is incorporated in Germany as a non-profit (gGmbH). To sustain the wide range of programs and community activities, we welcome donations as well as funding for specific activities. If you are in a position to support us, please write to info@innergreendeal.com.   About the Podcast This podcast episode was recorded by Tom Weimann in the fall of 2022. It was edited by Tamsin Walker and narrated by Jeroen Janss. It contains original music by Marc Matthaei and Tom Weimann. For more information, please send an email to info@innergreendeal.com.

Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimedebourbonparme/), Climate Envoy of the Netherlands, talks about the current state of the climate negotiations and the importance of listening, bridging divides and collaboration. He reflects on the impact of the war in Ukraine and the human dimension of the climate crisis. Prince Jaime's experience as a diplomat ranges from conflict management and posts in Iraq and Afganistan, to being the ambassador at the Vatican and working for the UN addressing the refugee crisis. The podcast was recorded by Inner Green Deal co-founder Jeroen Janss in the run-up to COP27, but the the insights on the human dimension in climate negotiations are timeless. If you enjoyed this episode, you may also be interested to listen to our episode from season two titled "how can we all be climate diplomats (https://podcast.ausha.co/inner-green-deal/s2e2-marcel-beukeboom-how-can-we-all-be-climate-diplomats)" with previous Dutch Climate Envoy Marcel Beukeboom. Please consider subscribing to our podcast or leaving a review. In doing so you make it easier for people to discover our podcast. We thank you for your support.  The Inner Green Dea (https://innergreendeal.com/)l is a non-profit organisation based in Cologne and Brussels with a growing community around the world. It addresses the human dimension of sustainability and supports leaders, change makers and facilitators to accelerate the green transformation. The non-profit offers a range of short and longer programmes cultivating collaboration, systems thinking and compassion. In addition to programmes for organisations, it empower facilitators to create communities of change by offering train-the-trainer programmes, access to curricula and digital tools. The Inner Green Deal podcast is produced by Tom Weimann. Original music by Marc Matthaei and Tom Weimann. For more information, send an email to info@innergreendeal.com.

Inner Green Deal founders Liane Stephan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/liane-stephan-93396911b/)and Jeroen Janss (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeroenjanss/)explore the inner, human dimension of sustainable leadership by telling their own personal story of why they created the Inner Green Deal and what they learned during these first three years. They share about their relationship with nature, their search to integrate climate action in their contemplative work and how they see leaders transform in their programmes. With this episode, we are starting Season 3 which will bring you inspiring stories about the human dimension of sustainability.  This season also marks the beginning of our regular community events. Are you a listener or subscriber of this podcast and would like to connect with like minded and explore your personal Inner Green Deal? Then visit our interactive monthly community events. You can find the dates on the Inner Green Deal page on LinkedIn. (https://www.linkedin.com/company/inner-green-deal-initiative/)  The  Inner Green Dea (https://innergreendeal.com/)l is a non-profit organisation based in Cologne and Brussels with a growing community around the world. We address the human dimension of sustainability and support leaders, change makers and facilitators to accelerate the green transformation. We offer a range of short and longer programmes cultivating collaboration, systems thinking and compassion. In addition to programmes for organisations, we empower facilitators and offer train-the-trainer programmes, access to curricula and digital tools to create cohesive communities of change.   Our podcast is produced by Tom Weimann from Hamburg. Music by Marc Matthaei and Tom Weimann. For more information, visit us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/inner-green-deal-initiative), innergreendeal.com (http://www.innergreendeal.com) or write to info@innergreendeal.com. (mailto:info@innergreendeal.com)  

We are pleased to invite you to the launch of a new monthly community series around the theme of connection. In this brief 5-minute introduction, listen to Inner Green Deal founders Liane and Jeroen reflect on the human dimension of climate change and the importance of connection. The first online community event will take place on Thursday October 27th from 4 to 5 pm CET. Please register via THIS LINK (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-value-of-connection-community-to-address-the-climate-crisis-tickets-440842430577)  for the event.    The one-hour event will offer time to exchange and connect and include a guided practice and a conversation with Jamie Bristow, the co-director of The Mindfulness Initiative (https://www.themindfulnessinitiative.org/) and co-author of the landmark report "Reconnection - Meeting the Climate Crisis Inside Out" (https://www.themindfulnessinitiative.org/reconnection)  You can share with your community on LinkedIn VIA THIS LINK. (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6986592739882598400) The Inner Green Dea (https://innergreendeal.com/)l addresses the human dimension of sustainability and supports leaders, change makers and facilitators to accelerate the green transformation.  We offer a range of short and longer programmes cultivating collaboration, systems thinking and a widening sense of care. In addition to programmes for organisations, we empower facilitators and offer train-the-trainer programmes, access to curricula and digital tools to create cohesive communities of change.   The Inner Green Deal is a non-profit organisation based in Cologne and Brussels with a growing community around the world.  For more information, go to the Inner Green Deal website (https://innergreendeal.com/) or write to info@innergreendeal.com. (mailto:info@innergreendeal.com)  

For this final episode of the season, we welcome Satish Kumar, one of the great peace activists of our time and founder of Schumacher college, a renowed international center for ecological studies. Together with Satish we explore the role of trust and courage in leading personal and societal transformation. About Satish KumarSatish is highly regarded for his peace walk in the 1970s advocating for nuclear disarmament by walking 8000 miles to the nuclear capitals of Moscow, Paris, London and Washington D.C. Having founded Schumacher college in 1981, Satish is also Editor Emeritus of Resurgence & Ecologist (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resurgence_%26_Ecologist) magazine which he has been editing for more then 40 years. Satish advocates that reverence for nature should be at the heart of every political and social debate. You can find more information on Satish at his page with Resurgence Magazine here. (https://www.resurgence.org/satish-kumar/)  About the Inner Green Deal The Inner Green Deal podcast, a podcast for exploring compassionate and sustainable leadership is an effort of Awaris and the Inner Green Deal initiative. (https://awaris.com/offers/inner-green-deal/) If you would like to support or start a dialogue with us, please reach out to us here. (https://qtnre20n21.typeform.com/IGDpodcast)  Resources: You can find all of Satish´s writings within the catalogue of Resurgence Magazin here. (https://shop.resurgence.org/books)  In the podcast we talk about the Anthology published for the anniversary of Schumacher college: Transformative Learning - Reflections of 30 years of Head, Heart and Hands at Schumacher College. (https://shop.resurgence.org/product/view/REBK085/transformative-learning)  Satish´s latest book is called: Elegant Simplicity - The Art of living well (https://shop.resurgence.org/product/view/REBK057/elegant-simplicity:-the-art-of-living-well)  All information on Schumacher college (https://campus.dartington.org/schumacher-college/)and the courses offered.  The collection of Earth-Talks (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWjwSWKHGuTYRDIxpb_VNO2TTg3Y1UX9o) at the college. Independence The Inner Green Deal is a non-profit initiative of training and leadership development company Awaris. The Inner Green Deal is in the process of establishing itself as an independent non-profit initiative. Neither the Inner Green Deal nor this podcast episode has been funded by any of the guests or their organisations.  Credits Intro song "the Inner Green Deal" by WayUpNorth. Made with compassion and active hope. From Brussels, Cologne and Hamburg, your team of the Inner Green Deal podcast.

We welcome Matt Scott, expert in green finance and explore how the financial world is coming to terms with Climate Change. Matt talks passionately about risk management but also stewardship, mindset change and the role of compassion. About Matt ScottMatt is Senior Director of the Climate and Resilience Hub at Willis Towers Watson (https://www.willistowerswatson.com/en-VN/Insights/research-programs-and-collaborations/climate-and-resilience-hub), a global advisory firm. Before that he led the Bank of England´s Climate Hub. Matt holds an MBA from Stanford and teaches entrepreneurship and innovation at Oxford´s Saïd business school. Matt on: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-scott-23012/)    About the Inner Green Deal The Inner Green Deal podcast, a podcast for exploring compassionate and sustainable leadership is an effort of Awaris and the Inner Green Deal initiative. (https://awaris.com/offers/inner-green-deal/) If you would like to support or start a dialogue with us, please reach out to us here. (https://qtnre20n21.typeform.com/IGDpodcast) Reflective questions: For this episode we invite you to contemplate together with us on the following: - Awarenes: what are the risks and opportunities for myself and my organisation while we are transitioning to a sustainable economy? - Alignment of intention: what is my intention? What are our intentions and how do we align these? - Agency: how can I empower myself and everybody around me to take the action we need? Resources: more on Climate Stewardship  (https://www.willistowerswatson.com/en-GB/Insights/2021/08/stewarding-the-economy-wide-transition-to-climate-resilience-now-and-for-the-future) more on the Climate Transition Index (https://www.willistowerswatson.com/en-GB/News/2021/10/wtw-and-qontigo-launch-pioneering-stoxx-global-index-series-that-quantifies-the-climate-transition) more on Climate Transition Pathways (https://www.willistowerswatson.com/en-GB/News/2021/10/more-insurers-sign-up-to-support-the-energy-transition-and-the-climate-transition-pathway-ctp) The Executive Compensation Guidebook for Climate Transition (https://www.willistowerswatson.com/en-GB/Insights/2021/11/executive-compensation-guidebook-for-climate-transition) People as the ‘stewards’ of climate strategy (https://www.willistowerswatson.com/en-GB/Insights/2021/06/your-people-are-the-advocates-and-enablers-of-your-climate-strategy) Central Banks Network for Greening the Financial System (https://www.ngfs.net/) The Task force for climate related disclosure (https://www.fsb-tcfd.org/) Speech by Mark Carney ( former govenor of the bank of England) - Breaking the tragedy of the horizon (https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/speech/2015/breaking-the-tragedy-of-the-horizon-climate-change-and-financial-stability) More On the book "The Ministry for the Future" by Kim Stanley Robinson (https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/nov/20/the-ministry-for-the-future-by-kim-stanley-robinson-review-how-to-solve-the-climate-crisis) Independence The Inner Green Deal is a non-profit initiative of training and leadership development company Awaris. The Inner Green Deal is in the process of establishing itself as an independent non-profit initiative. Neither the Inner Green Deal nor this podcast episode has been funded by any of the guests or their organisations. Credits Intro song "the Inner Green Deal" by WayUpNorth. Made with compassion and active hope. From Brussels, Cologne and Hamburg, your team of the Inner Green Deal podcast.