PAST & FUTURE events
Earth Gives: Impact Makers Session
Are you a nonprofit leader interested in learning how to cut through the noise and develop a powerful communications strategy that truly resonates, elevates solutions and inspires action? Join this free Earth Gives Impact Makers session on Wednesday, April 30th from 2-3pm ET to learn more about the fundamental building blocks of a powerful communications "north star." Together, we'll work on moving beyond reactive communications by proactively defining your "who," "what," "when," "why" and "how" – the essential elements for maximizing impact. Register at https://bit.ly/42vylMC
GreenBiz 25
GreenBiz 25 will bring together over 3,000 sustainability leaders, climate champions, and advocates across various industries to knowledge share, strategize, and evolve their skills all in the spirit of continuing the critical climate work. I am the emcee and moderator for What Do We Say Now?, a communications tutorial on Mon 2/10 from 9:30am-12pm to deep dive into how organizations can effectively message sustainability across the political spectrum. I will also be offering outdoor group coaching sessions throughout the event to help internal teams, groups of external partners and more connect on a personal level, learn from each other’s perspectives and strengthen relationships based on trust and a shared experience. Hope to see you there!
REBOOT WOMEN'S RETREAT @ GreenBiz 25
You know what’s most material for your business — but what about what’s most material for YOU? Do you have a plan to create impact at work while living in a way that helps you achieve YOUR goals holistically?
This immersive retreat is designed for women like you — impact leaders shaping the future — to reconnect with your purpose and recharge. It’s a time to craft your own personal sustainability strategy — moving from extractive ways of living and working to a more regenerative approach that fuels both your career and your well-being.
Crossroads Collaboratory – Our Earthshot Moment: Transforming climate action through collaborative innovation
Join us for a transformative workshop at the intersection of Organizational Development, Science, and Technology, where co-leaders of the Earthshot initiative and other climate experts will ignite our collective passion for shaping a better future.
Only through partnership can we re-imagine a future that is inclusive and sustainable for all. This is the most significant change effort of our lifetime, and our imperative now is to galvanize organizations and communities to step up and take action!
Together, OD practitioners, scientists, and technologists will harness their collective expertise to address pressing global issues and pave the way for lasting change. Join us in shaping a legacy that history will remember. My session will be held from 9-10:30am on Fri 8/16. Hope to see you there!
AVL Beer Week: Brewing Some Good for the Environment
Come celebrate sustainable brewing and learn how brewers can reduce costs, energy use and their carbon footprint! This is a FREE AVL Beer Week event – including hors d'oeuvres and one drink ticket – sponsored by Wicked Weed, Sugar Hollow Solar, Duke Energy and several members of the Blue Horizons Project Community Council. Event sponsors and local environmental organizations will have tables set up to showcase their sustainability efforts. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there!
sustainability leadership retreat
Looking to embrace social impact and sustainability as core tenets of your leadership philosophy? Seeking knowledge and skills to inspire positive change within your organization, teams and industry at large? Whether you're starting a new business, wearing many hats at a startup, working for a global enterprise or somewhere in between...this is for YOU!
I will be leading be facilitating an all-inclusive Sustainability Leadership Retreat at The Collider in Asheville, NC from April 25-26th focused on unlocking authentic leadership potential, learning how to build an impactful sustainability strategy and cultivating an inclusive, resilient culture inspired to action.
Day one’s full-day, immersive workshop addresses the pressing need for leaders equipped to navigate complexity, inspire teams and drive impact. The inclusion of a restorative and reflective hike the next morning underscores how a deeper connection with nature not only contributes to personal well-being, but also enhances leadership effectiveness.
Greenbiz 24
GreenBiz 24 is the premier sustainability conference for business leaders seeking hands-on, tangible solutions in 2024. At the event, I will be speaking on a panel during the Shift Happens: Mastering the Art of the Strategic Communications Pivot (Mon 2/12 from 9am-12pm) session with an inspiring group of changemakers, including Shyla Raghav, Joel Makower, Suzanne Shelton, Daniel Strechay, Emily Chan, Dave Armon and Erin Koch. I will also be offering “Walk & Talk” Coaching Sessions throughout the event to help attendees reflect on their definitions of “success” to align action with values and lead with intention. Hope to see you there!