Leading by Nature

On this episode of Leading by Nature, Trevor Sands, Group CEO of Envea Global, joins Giles Hutchins to talk about leading through uncertainty, the shift from control to regenerative leadership, and what it means to lead authentically.

Trevor shares how Envea's forty-year mission of environmental measurement - "making the invisible visible" - has shaped his own leadership, and why today's volatility demands a shift from command-and-control to a more agile "sense and respond" style. He and Giles discuss what it means to lead as the first non-founder CEO, moving from a parent-child dynamic to one of trust and shared ownership across the business, and how authenticity builds a stronger foundation for teams to thrive. Trevor also reflects on a solo night spent between two ancient trees at Springwood, and what it taught him about holding both strength and stillness as a 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. And watch out for his book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader.

Giles' latest book is Keys for Future Fit Leadership - From Coping to Thriving Amid Rising Complexity, which can be purchased directly from the sustainable/local publishers here and shipped globally, and you can watch a short video about it here.
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On this episode of Leading by Nature, Vanessa Miler-Fels, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain Sustainability and Strategy at Schneider Electric, joins Giles Hutchins to talk about future-fit leadership, volatility and what it really takes to thrive amid constant change.

Vanessa explains why constant volatility call for a more regenerative, "sensing" style of leadership, not just stress management. She and Giles discuss the shift away from command-and-control leadership, and why empathy and trust matters. Vanessa also shares how her connection to Springwood shaped her move back to the UK, and how the book Leading by Nature was formative to her approach to future-fit leadership and the perspective of organizations as living-systems.
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. And watch out for his book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader.

Giles' latest book is Keys for Future Fit Leadership - From Coping to Thriving Amid Rising Complexity, which can be purchased directly from the sustainable/local publishers here and shipped globally, and you can watch a short video about it here.
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On this episode of Leading by Nature, Russell Smith joins Giles Hutchins for a wide-ranging conversation about purpose, transformation and the future of leadership in the energy sector.

Russell reflects on the personal reason for being that has guided both his life and career - a deep curiosity, a passion for integration and a “courageous optimism” about the future. He also opens up about two deeply significant life events that reshaped his outlook, sharing the lessons they taught him about resilience, perspective and what truly matters.

The conversation explores the changing landscape of the net zero movement, with Russell explaining why many of the most exciting and impactful innovations are now being driven by startups rather than traditional oil giants. Together, Russell and Giles discuss the importance of adaptive leadership, systems thinking and creating space for new ideas to flourish in times of major change.

Russell also shares what makes Springwood such a meaningful place for reflection and connection, why Nature Works resonates so strongly with him, and how the Japanese concept of Ikigai has influenced the way he approaches life and work.
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. And watch out for his book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader.

Giles' latest book is Keys for Future Fit Leadership - From Coping to Thriving Amid Rising Complexity, which can be purchased directly from the sustainable/local publishers here and shipped globally, and you can watch a short video about it here.
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In this episode, Giles is joined by Kaj Löfgren, CEO of Regen Melbourne, to explore how regenerative leadership can help communities and cities thrive in an era of growing complexity and disruption.

Drawing on his work leading one of the world’s pioneering city-wide regenerative initiatives, Kaj shares how Regen Melbourne emerged from the twin crises of Australia’s Black Summer bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, Giles and Kaj discuss the power of place-based collaboration, the importance of balancing structure with emergence, and why meaningful systems change requires both urgent action and long-term patience.

They also explore applying living systems frames to systems change, the role of inner development in creating outer change, and why cultivating relationships, hope and shared purpose may be the foundations of a truly regenerative future.

To learn more about Kaj’s work and Regen Melbourne, visit https://regen.melbourne/
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. And watch out for his book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader.

Giles' latest book is Keys for Future Fit Leadership - From Coping to Thriving Amid Rising Complexity, which can be purchased directly from the sustainable/local publishers here and shipped globally, and you can watch a short video about it here.
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In this special solo episode, Giles Hutchins explores what it truly means to embody future-fitness in an age of accelerating change, uncertainty and AI. Drawing on ideas from his latest books, Nature Works and Keys for Future Fit Leadership, Giles unpacks why our greatest leadership advantage lies not in doing more, but in cultivating greater presence, awareness and flow.

Discover how viewing the body as a living instrument can deepen self and systemic awareness, why flow is becoming an essential leadership capability, and how everyday moments offer opportunities to build resilience, creativity and authentic connection. A thought-provoking listen for leaders, changemakers and anyone seeking to navigate complexity with greater wisdom, courage and humanity.

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. And watch out for his book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader.

Giles' latest book is Keys for Future Fit Leadership - From Coping to Thriving Amid Rising Complexity, which can be purchased directly from the sustainable/local publishers here and shipped globally, and you can watch a short video about it here.
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