Sustainability Transformations

Influencing Without Authority: ESG & Sustainability


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In this conversation, Enock and Bianca Riemer explore thetransformative journey from a high-pressure finance career to leadership coaching, emphasizing the importance of inner work, critical thinking, and energy management in fostering sustainable and innovative organizations. They discuss the challenges of aligning incentives for sustainability, navigatingconflicts, and the necessity of cultivating a culture of innovation. Bianca shares insights on influencing without authority and the significance of inner peace in creating positive change in the workplace.

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Guest Speaker: Bianca Riemer FCA PCC

Bianca help senior professionals succeed in new leadershiproles with my Influence Under Pressure work | NED | Former top-ranked MorganStanley Analyst.

Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancariemer

Takeaways

The transition from finance to coaching can reveal deeperlife values.

Reflection during breaks can lead to significant personalinsights.

Critical thinking is essential in both finance andleadership coaching.

Understanding team dynamics requires awareness of externalcontexts.

Aligning incentives is crucial for effective sustainabilityinitiatives.

Innovation is necessary for business survival in a rapidlychanging world.

Conflict can be constructive when aligned with common goals.

Energy management is vital for effective leadership andinfluence.

Listening to others builds credibility and fosterscollaboration.

Inner peace is foundational for creating a culture ofinnovation. 

Chapters

00:00 The Journey from Finance to Leadership Coaching

04:52 The Importance of Reflection and Inner Work

07:44 Critical Thinking in Leadership

08:39 Understanding Team Dynamics and Context

11:54 Aligning Incentives for Sustainability

14:01 The Need for Innovation in Business

17:05 Navigating Conflicts in Sustainability Initiatives

21:05 Energy Management and Leadership

25:14 Influencing Without Authority

30:04 Cultivating Inner Peace for Outer Change

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