Gerrard Fisher, as a partner at QSA, is extraordinarily qualified when it comes to seeking sustainability and creating efficiency. From the personal to the professional, Gerrard embodies the true spirit of circular economy, a bold concept which declares that there should be less waste from the onset, and that "reuse, repair, repurpose and recycle" is the foundation of a new way to mediate impact on the environment.

Join us for a conversation on circular economy, sustainability and why adaptability is absolutely crucial in the age of technology based business and hyper fast business economy. Whether big or small, every company stands to benefit from Fisher's unique and broadly successful model.

In this episode:

+ Why joining the circular economy model can be a thrilling learning process.

+ Learn how to be a meticulous planner and entrepreneur by switching into the circular economy model.

+ Explore how circular economies can help you gain more assets.

+ Discover how you can apply the circular model to be sustainable in your personal life.

+ Unearth how long term thinking and planning can help you generate profits.

+ Find out how to thrive by adapting and growing alongside the emerging circular economy model.

Gerrard Fisher, as a partner at QSA, is extraordinarily qualified when it comes to seeking sustainability and creating efficiency. From the personal to the professional, Gerrard embodies the true spirit of circular economy, a bold concept which declares that there should be less waste from the onset, and that “reuse, repair, repurpose and recycle” is the foundation of a new way to mediate impact on the environment.

Jo Cruickshank has reinvented how we interact with marketing. Amongst a highly saturated, hit-or-miss industry, her boutique agency, Bare Collective, stands apart by ensuring both clients and the audience get exactly what they are aiming for. With many marketing years notched on her belt, this unique strategist has collected a team of like-minded folks to help create more intimate marketing experiences and all with a solid focus on sustainability.

Time and time again, we witness how big ideas about sustainable practices and methods can indeed come from small start-ups. Like well worn mythologies which have resounded for centuries, a small gesture can have a mighty impact and lasting legacy -- so long as the stories we create are designed to resonate and endure.

In this episode:

+ Jo shares her belief in a heart focused business model, as opposed to bottom-line only thinking.

+ How business is a powerful force for change.

+ Jo reveals how transparency and working closely with clients can launch unique, exciting projects.

+ Explore resources to make your marketing stories more meaningful.

+ Discover the true relationship between sustainability and mindfulness.

+ What is the importance of authenticity in every aspect of life?

+ How to operate with an attitude of gratitude toward nature.

+ Unearth how even the smallest community can initiate long term transformation.

Jo Cruickshank has reinvented how we interact with marketing. Amongst a highly saturated, hit-or-miss industry, her boutique agency, Bare Collective, stands apart by ensuring both clients and the audience get exactly what they are aiming for.

Inspiration for a sustainable business can come from companies of all shapes and sizes, producing anything from smartphones to fruit juice. When you integrate sustainability, connection and non-hierarchal management processes, it's possible to end up with a vibrant, engaged and wildly successful company. Everyone involved will not only be productive but happy to achieve business goals.

Sofia Demeyer is an example of this in action. She is one of the founders of Opaline, a producer of all natural, locally sourced fruit juices in the south of Switzerland. They pride themselves on their connection to the local cultural heritage as well as open, direct communication with everyone involved in the process. From farmers to retailers, Opaline is disrupting how a company is expected to operate.

In this episode:

+ Learn how Sofia feels about the close relationship she has with everyone involved in Opaline.

+ Why a more conscious orientated business model is vital to success.

+ Creating more sustainable economy by using things often overlooked in the everyday.

+ What a B-Corp is and why it's indispensable for sustainability.

+ How changing your business model can reflect positively in your personal life.

+ Sofia reveals an adventure which helped her realize the power of natural experiences.

+ Why connecting to your heart can affect all aspects of life and work.

Inspiration for a sustainable business can come from companies of all shapes and sizes, producing anything from smartphones to fruit juice. When you integrate sustainability, connection and non-hierarchal management processes, it’s possible to end up with a vibrant, engaged and wildly successful company. Everyone involved will not only be productive but happy to achieve business goals.

Revolutionary strategist Mark Lefko joins us a second time to dive deeper into the intricacies of how to make a sustainable and responsible business function at its finest. We revisit the triple bottom line theory. People. Planet. Profit. How do you create harmony while still making money?

Lefko has a penchant for breaking down the commonplace notion that sustainability is a pipe dream. Armed with everything you need to know about creating a worthwhile business, he helps people realize that by helping the world, they ultimately help themselves.

In this episode:

+ Ways to reinvent the wheel in declining industries

+ Why profit doesn't need to trump the planet

+ Examples of how sustainable business is leading the way

+ New resources that can launch your brand to the top of the movement

+ Learn more about the people and companies inspiring Mark

+ How we lose perspective in the digital age and why it matters

Revolutionary strategist Mark Lefko joins us a second time to dive deeper into the intricacies of how to make a sustainable and responsible business function at its finest. We revisit the triple bottom line theory. People. Planet. Profit. How do you create harmony while still making money?

Ever wondered why sustainability really matters? How it can actually touch and affect your life, or how you've successfully grasped after for profit, though blind to the deeper, more meaningful possibilities for your business? The practice of doing-well by-doing-good could be the right pick-me-up you didn't know you were looking for.

Mark Lefko joins Sustainable for the first of a two-part discussion on compelling leadership. Find out how his new book paves the way for people savvy for actionable, tangible change. From corporate think tanks to his own children, Mark shares all the things that motivate him to motivate you.

In this episode:

+ Redefining sustainability as more than just going green

+ Why the "fake it until you make" mantra can apply to sustainability

+ What is "social license" and how it can drive communities to impressive heights

+ Mark's number one inspiration (it may surprise you)

+ The essential principles to sustainability practices…

+ Forget benefit: how leadership can flourish with sustainability

+The triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit (what you need to know)

Ever wondered why sustainability really matters? How it can actually touch and affect your life, or how you’ve successfully grasped after for profit, though blind to the deeper, more meaningful possibilities for your business? The practice of doing-well by-doing-good could be the right pick-me-up you didn’t know you were looking for.