The role of the sustainability leader is rapidly shifting. It’s no longer just about technical expertise – it’s about navigating complexity, unlocking influence, and leading transformation. So how do you actually do it?

In today's episode, I’m joined by Arabella Ellis, cofounder of Gyre, and a seasoned leadership consultant and coach. With deep expertise in organisational psychology, she helps sustainability leaders connect with purpose, expand their influence, and show up with clarity, even in the messiest of systems.

Do you want to learn how to build a purpose-driven business from Given, the consultancy that’s helped some of the world's largest organisations become purposeful? Download the Insiders’ Guide to Purpose HERE.

Sustainability is a growing priority for organisations, but driving it forward can feel challenging and uninspiring. So how can we make it more engaging for teams while still delivering real impact?

This week, Becky is joined by Darshna Myronidis, Group Director of Sustainability at Virgin. With over 20 years of experience, Darsh is now leading Virgin’s efforts to embed sustainability into the heart of the business, harnessing the power of storytelling and innovation to drive meaningful social and environmental impact.

In this conversation, you’ll hear how flipping traditional sustainability roles on their head can create space for real systems change, how to balance compliance and regulation with a future-focused, value-creating sustainability strategy and why fun, collaboration, and bravery are more powerful than ever.

Do you want to learn how to build a purpose-driven business from Given, the consultancy that’s helped some of the world's largest organisations become purposeful? Download the Insiders’ Guide to Purpose HERE.

Cutting emissions is crucial for the planet. But how can we effectively shift the mindsets and behaviors of suppliers whose practices have a significant environmental impact?

In this episode, Becky is joined by Caryn-Ann Allen, Group Associate Director for Sustainability at Geopost. Caryn is currently leading the charge on decarbonising Europe’s largest parcel delivery network, championing the power of collaboration, policy, and mindset shifts to drive meaningful environmental impact.

In this conversation, you’ll hear how transport and logistics, one of the world’s most carbon-intensive sectors, can become a driving force for climate action. They also explore how Geopost is cutting emissions across a complex, outsourced network and the role of policy, infrastructure, and governance in scaling cleaner delivery, and why clarity and long-term vision matter.

Do you want to learn how to build a purpose-driven business from Given, the consultancy that’s helped some of the world's largest organisations become purposeful? Download the Insiders’ Guide to Purpose HERE.