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She’s reshaping climate leadership in Europe—Lara Obst reveals how success in climate is found by co-creating the business case for sustainability with customers. Lara Obst is the co-founder and Chief Climate Officer of ClimateChoice, a Berlin-based tech company helping companies decarbonize their supply chains. Her team has worked with clients like Lenovo and T-Systems, raised over $2M in funding, and won the Startup Slam at the GreenTech Festival in LA and many others. She explains: – Why 90% of carbon impact often hides in the supply chain—and how that’s where change truly begins. – How the European climate legislation drives corporate climate action, and why European impact leaders are redefining the rules of the game as the U.S. steps back. – The surprising mindset that helps her avoid burnout while leading systemic change. – Why real innovation starts with listening to users—not chasing perfect ideas or political alignment. – How her background in culture, design thinking, and the arts shaped her approach to impact leadership. – The quiet revolution of building resilience in a world where policy may not always lead the way. This episode isn’t just about climate—it’s about how we show up, lead with clarity, and build purpose-driven systems that actually work.

In this episode, Helena sits down with Carin, an Executive Director at Harvard Business School, Nancy, a leader at Salesforce, to unpack why so many of us limit our potential because we buy into social conditioning. Is your work ethic actually a coping mechanism? Carin is an Executive Director Case Research & Writing Group who Helena met through mutual entrepreneurial friends in LA. Carin-Isabel Knoop is the Executive Director of the Harvard Business School Case Research and Writing Group which she began in 1995. She was a consultant at McKinsey and Price Waterhouse Coopers. Carin has her bachelors summa cum laude in Government, Economics and International Relations from the University of Texas at Austin, and holds an MBA from Harvard Business school with honors. She is a very active Medium writer on creating better workplaces. Nancy Luong is a Speaker, Author, Content Creator, and Empowerment Coach. A proud daughter of Vietnamese/Chinese parents, she fosters inclusive spaces that amplify diverse voices. Her mission is to help individuals find clarity, build momentum, and step into their most authentic, confident selves. She’s a Global Communications leader at tech giant, Salesforce. And just brought out her recent book “We Are All Weirdos”. This episode dives into: 🔹 Why your confidence isn’t about working harder—but about where you get it from 🔹 The link between authenticity and innovation: performative leadership kills impact, authentic leadership grows it 🔹 The hidden impact of societal pressures on our true power—and how to rewrite the rules with grace by understanding cultural and generational pressures, beauty and societal expectations 🔹 Practical tools to build inner safety and lead with trust: The role of energy and self-perception, boundaries and self-love, and unlocking the power of language, and self-respect

Lt. Col. Andrea M. Peters, PhD, is a groundbreaking military leader, engineer, entrepreneur, and leader of systemic change. Dr. Peters shares her journey from navigating male-dominated spaces in the military to becoming a voice for underrepresented communities and a disruptor of the status quo. Through stories of resilience, authenticity, and courage, Dr. Peters reveals how she identified gaps in systems and worked to close them, using her PhD research to challenge outdated norms and elevate the needs of women in the armed forces. Together, Helena and Andrea discuss the essential skills rooted in science for systemic change. This episode enables marginalized voices and leaders to shift from surviving to speaking up and leading change. It’s unfair that we, marginalized voices, have to be the disruptors and advocate for ourselves—BUT this journey allows us to reclaim our strength. Tune in and claim it. 🧠💡

Do you feel like you’re constantly adapting yourself to fit into spaces that weren’t made for you? In a world that demands conformity, how do you lead authentically while navigating systemic challenges? Join Helena's powerful conversation with Sanyin Siang, Duke University Professor and Executive Director of the Coach K Center for Leadership & Ethics, as she unveils transformative strategies for embracing your strengths, and unique leadership potential. This episode is a masterclass in personal empowerment, designed for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or struggled to find their voice in professional spaces. Sanyin breaks down the critical mindset shifts that transform self-doubt into confident, impactful leadership. In this conversation you will learn: How to Embrace Your True Self. How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Fear. How to Find Confidence Within Yourself. How to Turn Negative Thoughts into Positivity. How to Discover Your Inner Strength. How to Set Boundaries for Self-Care. How to Be Kind to Yourself. <3

If you feel stuck and unfulfilled in your career and life this is for you. We’re diving into what it takes for women to reinvent if they are in toxic workplaces and relationships. I talk with Dr. Jasmine Escalera, Reinvention Coach, Career Expert, Leader of the “Courage Crew”, a community for women who are reinventing themselves. She explains what we underestimate during reinvention. And dive deep into how to take aligned action, letting go of limiting beliefs, building self-confidence, and self-worth, tapping into inner strength. She explains what we underestimate during reinvention: The right environment being as important as the inner work.

Bye productivity guilt and toxic masculine mindset for us career girlies. Hello abundance, lightness, ease, and purpose. If you have been spiritually gaslighting yourself, telling yourself your meditations and breath work will help you feel less burnt out--welcome to the club. You're in the right place, because we will explore how rest, self-discovery, and personal growth is connected. I share practices and strategies for incorporating rest into your busy life and nurturing your inner self. Learn how to shift your mindset, allowing you to unlock your true potential. Whether you're seeking clarity in your career, relationships, or personal aspirations, I hope my insights here will help you find balance and purpose. Don’t miss out on the chance to transform your life through rest and self-exploration. 🤍

Katrin J. Yuan faced doubt and discrimination, because she is a woman and of Asian descent, but she didn't let that stop her from becoming a successful investor, CEO, founder, award-winning executive, 5x board member, and keynote speaker. Believing in yourself when no one does is a learned skill. Learn to fight discrimination by shedding imposed beliefs and listening to your inner voice to realize success.