Future is pro-nature

Episode 8 – Reconnecting with nature and ecological leadership

What does it mean to truly reconnect with nature—and why does it matter for the future of leadership? Dr Makgati Mokwena, arts therapist and leadership educator, joins Stefanie Swanepoel to explore ecological leadership. Together, they discuss Indigenous wisdom, practical ways to deepen our relationship with the natural world and why leading for biodiversity means seeing ourselves as part of, not apart from, nature. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 7 – Brand authenticity for biodiversity

In a crowded marketplace where greenwashing is rampant, authentic branding is more important than ever. Angela Coetzee and Stefanie Swanepoel explore what makes a brand resonate, why storytelling matters, and how pro-nature businesses can attract genuine communities of supporters. This episode offers practical advice for entrepreneurs seeking to build credibility and stand out as leaders for biodiversity. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 6 – Human-centred design for pro-nature business models

How can businesses create solutions that respond to the real needs of people and ecosystems? In this episode, Angela Coetzee and Keneilwe Munyai, programme coordinator for the Biodiversity Partners Program, discuss how human-centred design can transform business models. They highlight how this approach sparks innovation and ensures that biodiversity-friendly enterprises deliver contextual, lasting impact. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 5 – Entrepreneurship for nature

Entrepreneurship is often framed in terms of profit and growth—but what does it look like when nature is at the centre? Angela Coetzee and Agnes Sibanda, entrepreneur and business coach, challenge myths of entrepreneurship and share lessons from pro-nature enterprises. They discuss the unique hurdles green entrepreneurs face and provide practical tips for building ventures that thrive while protecting biodiversity. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 4 – Complexity and systems thinking in the polycrisis

How do we make sense of interconnected crises like climate change, biodiversity loss and inequality? In this episode, Professor Rika Preiser from Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Sustainability Transitions joins Stefanie Swanepoel to unpack complexity and systems thinking. They explore how these approaches can help practitioners design interventions that work in the messy, interdependent realities of the 21st century. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.