In this episode dedicated to Sustainability, Dr. Ramesh and Mr. Geert-Jan 'GJ' Van Der Zanden confront the pressing need to overhaul traditional notions of success in business. GJ, Visiting Professor, Author and Expert on Sustainability, Transformational Leadership and Systemic Change, underscores how critical it's now become for all stakeholders to engage in this conversation.

With shallow solutions falling short in addressing the complex systemic challenges our world faces, there's an urgent need for a radical shift in mindset among business leaders to move beyond traditional profit-driven models, towards holistic approaches that prioritise socially inclusive and environmentally responsible models of growth:
- What are the challenges businesses face in navigating sustainability transitions?
- What is the transformative potential of adopting a regenerative leadership mindset?
- How can we redefine success in business leadership and forge a more sustainable future together?

5 Key Takeaways:

• Urgent Mindset Shift: Refocusing to Sustainability and societal impact.
• Systemic Transformation: Overhauling systems, relationships and paradigms for real change.
• Collaborative Engagement: Driving powerful collective action for systemic solutions.
• Purposeful Leadership: Aligning personal and organisational purpose for meaningful change.
• Educational Empowerment: Equipping future leaders with both tools and the mindset for systemic change

Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Author, Podcast Host, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible & Founder of Impact Velocity

Guest Speaker: Mr. Geert-Jan (GJ) Van Der Zanden, Visiting Professor and Senior Advisor for Sustainability & Transformational Leadership at Sasin School of Management, Thailand.

Check out GJ’s latest book (free online access): Transforming our Critical Systems (Cambridge University Press, 2024).

Tune in, and together we'll be Thriving in the Age of Disruption.

Join Dr. Ramesh to meet an inspiring changemaker and social impact pioneer, Ms. Nguyen Thu Hue. We'll explore how best to leverage on resources to build effective non-profit organisations for maximal social impact. Hue also shares her strategies for thriving in the face of adversity, while making a meaningful difference in the world.

A trailblazer in the Vietnamese nonprofit sector with over 25 years of experience, Hue transitioned from the corporate world and founded leading Vietnamese NGOs such as Vietnet-ICT and Centre for Marinelife Conservation and Community Development (MCD). She is also a Global Fellow for MovingWorlds and Obama Foundation.

Dive into our discussion on creating value beyond financial gains, where Hue highlights resource mobilisation, partnerships and community engagement as keys to driving sustainable change, scalability and impact in nonprofit projects.

3 Key Insights from this Podcast:

1. Resource Mobilisation: Mobilise resources beyond financial capital, including talents, volunteers and social capital, to support nonprofit initiatives and create sustainable solutions.
2. Entrepreneurial Collaboration: Hue underscores the need for an entrepreneurial mindset in nonprofits, emphasising resourcefulness, problem-solving and strategic partnerships to scale initiatives effectively and maximise impact.
3. Resilience in the Face of Crisis: Hear about Hue's personal experiences of navigating crises and how resilience, reflection and self-care help her overcome challenges and sustain long-term impact.

Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Author, Podcast Host, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible & Founder of Impact Velocity

Guest Speaker: Ms. Nguyen Thu Hue, Associate at Partnership Brokers Association; Founder & CEO of Centre for Marinelife Conservation and Community Development (MCD)

Tune in, and together we'll be Thriving in the Age of Disruption.

Dive into the remarkable journey of Mr. Marc Kramer, a seasoned entrepreneur and author, as he shares insights from his diverse career in entrepreneurship, journalism and angel investment. Marc recounts his path from sports writer to founding the world's first formally organised investor angel network, and shares the secrets behind his entrepreneurial success and practical strategies for navigating challenges and fostering resilience.

Join Dr. Ramesh and Marc as they explore the entrepreneurial mindset, innovation and sustainability in a thought-provoking conversation that promises to inspire aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders alike. Don't miss this chance to tap into the mind of a true visionary!

3 Key Insights from this Podcast:

1. Entrepreneurial Mindset: Marc explains how cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset empowers us overcome adversity to thrive in any situation.
2. Crisis Ready Mindset: Discover practical tips for problem-solving and breaking down obstacles to navigate uncertainty and disruption effectively.
3. Purposeful Living: Marc's reflections on living with purpose prompts this question - Do you put enough focus on meaningful experiences, relationships and making a positive impact in the world in your own life?

Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Author, Podcast Host, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible & Founder of Impact Velocity

Guest Speaker: Mr. Marc Kramer, Senior Lecturer of Entrepreneurship at VinUniversity in Hanoi (Vietnam), Serial Entrepreneur, Author, Columnist & Podcast Host.

Tune in, and together we'll be Thriving in the Age of Disruption.