Episode 18: Marrying the Heart with the Head and Hands to Enable Positive Change, with Louisa Harris

In this episode Jonathan talks to Louisa Harris, founder of Curiously Liminal and a coach for change-makers in sustainability. Louisa shares her unique career journey in sustainability, from her beginnings influenced by climate activism to her roles in organisations like Grant Thornton. She discusses the current state and transitions within sustainability and ESG, emphasising the importance of integrating emotional connections with data-driven decisions. Louisa also highlights her current projects and the significant role of nature in sustainability. This episode is particularly insightful for those interested in making meaningful changes in the sustainability sector.00:00 Introduction to the Nature Thrive Podcast00:23 Meet Louisa Harris: A Year of Experimentation01:18 The State of Sustainability in 202501:33 Career Paths in Sustainability04:46 Louisa's Journey into Sustainability07:17 Early Career and Carbon Auditing08:55 Building Sustainability at Grant Thornton10:09 Leadership and Systems Change11:30 Pandemic and Teaching at CISL11:52 Brand Work and Sustainability21:11 The Role of Nature in Sustainability24:45 Rethinking Organizational Boundaries25:28 The Joy of Rewilding25:44 Concerns About the New Nature Language27:28 Quantifying Nature and Biodiversity29:49 Coaching and Nature's Principles32:02 Innovations in Service Design34:00 Experiments with Sustainable Compost39:04 Personal Reflections on Nature42:53 Profound Experiences in Nature45:32 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSend us Fan Mail