18/10/2024
🌍 Grateful to be part of the Master's in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability (MSLS) alumni (class of 2006) from Sweden, where we engage in intimate, thought-provoking spaces.
This week, we engaged in a deep and powerful conversation with one of my heroes,Christiana Figueres, the visionary leader who secured the Paris Agreement at COP21 as Executive Secretary of the UN Climate Change (UNFCCC). She continues to inspire with her message of hope and optimism in the face of climate change—values I resonate with deeply, as I believe they are essential for transforming the current trajectory.
Once again, I left with a heart full of hope and a renewed sense of possibility, recognizing our role as system changers. Here are a few key takeaways that really stuck with me:
1️⃣ Embrace rage and channel it as fuel for change—something I’ve also learned from our late Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings.
2️⃣ Focus on progress, not perfection—every step forward matters!
3️⃣ Celebrate every win—no matter how small, it’s all part of the journey.
This fuels my commitment to creating a sustainable future, recognizing the urgent need to challenge systems that hinder real progress.
Note: Rage in this context is directed at oil companies, their top executives, and the façade of the latest COPs with their non-neutral leadership.
Thank you, MSLS Family! And a special thanks to Christiana Figueres for your continued mentorship and inspiration!
