Episode Summary:
In today’s episode of The Impactors Podcast, I'm doing something a little different — because there’s something truly special unfolding in 2026, and I want you to hear it from me directly.

I’m sharing the inside scoop on the Reconnect with Yourself Retreat, a deeply nourishing 3-day experience I’ll be co-hosting with Martina Mangelsdorf from Gaia Insights, in the stunning Umbrian countryside just outside medieval Gubbio.

This retreat is designed for busy professionals craving a pause from life’s intensity. Think:
 ✨ breathing space
 ✨ nature
 ✨ reconnection
 ✨ nourishing food
 ✨ deep reflection
 ✨ the Inner Development Goals, brought to life in a practical, embodied, and soulful way

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why we designed this retreat and what makes it beautifully unique
• How the Inner Development Goals guide our approach to self-leadership and reconnection
• What a “day in the life” at the retreat will feel like (forest walks, lake swims, meditation, reflection, delicious Umbrian meals, stargazing, fireside connection)
• The transformation we hope you’ll walk away with — rejuvenated, inspired, peaceful, and more connected to who you truly are
• Why this is the perfect end-of-Q1 gift to yourself

If your heart is longing for more breathing room, clarity, peace, and connection… this might just be the experience you’ve been waiting for.

👉 Retreat details & early-bird pricing: https://gaia-insights.com/what_getaway_italy_2026/

👉 To reserve your place with a deposit, simply reach out — spaces are intentionally limited for an intimate, soulful experience.

Key Takeaways

• The world doesn’t need “more retreats” — it needs intentional spaces where people can reconnect with themselves.
• This retreat blends IDG-inspired inner work, creative practices, movement, nature, and deep rest.
• Anything can… nothing must. We want you to follow your intuition and give yourself spaciousness.
• Expect tangible takeaways and a practical handbook you can bring back into your everyday life.
• This is a gift to your future self, especially after a big first quarter.

Links Mentioned

🌿 Retreat Details & Early-Bird Pricing
 https://gaia-insights.com/what_getaway_italy_2026/

Episode Summary

In this inspiring conversation, host Genevieve Hodge sits down with fellow Inner Development Goals (IDG) Ambassador Silvia Tassarotti, and CEO of Coach4Planet. Silvia is a true pioneer in regenerative leadership and sustainable transformation. In this episode, Silvia shares her personal journey, from early social impact work, to leading international coaching initiatives, to becoming one of Europe’s most influential voices in sustainable and regenerative leadership.

Together, Genevieve and Silvia explore what it really means to “be the change,” how regenerative thinking expands beyond sustainability, and why courage and community are essential inner capacities for leading in today’s era of uncertainty and “meta-crisis.”

This episode is a grounding, hopeful reminder that leadership begins within, and that every person has the power to make a meaningful difference.

⭐ Key Themes & Insights

1. A Pivotal Pandemic Shift

Silvia shares how COVID-19 became a turning point:

• A moment to ask: What is truly worth dedicating my life to?
• The realisation that coaching could be used not just for individuals, but to impact systems.
• A desire to integrate sustainability, social justice, and leadership development.

2. From Sustainability → Regeneration

Silvia explains how she discovered the field of regeneration:

• Sustainability is about “reducing harm” — but regeneration gives back more than we take.
• Regeneration applies to everything—how we lead, communicate, build cities, manage resources, and care for ourselves and others.
• The field is diverse: agriculture, design, engineering, leadership, psychology… a new way of living.

3. Interconnectedness & the Future We Must Create

Silvia calls regeneration:

We must:

• Stop treating natural and social resources as infinite.
• Recognise planetary boundaries.
• Design systems that restore rather than extract.
• Engage younger generations early, because they will lead the new paradigm.

4. The Role of Inner Development Goals (IDGs)

The IDGs provide a powerful inner leadership roadmap:

• Being → cultivating presence, self-awareness, grounding
• Thinking → perspective-taking, complexity, critical thinking
• Relating → empathy, compassion, deep listening
• Collaborating → co-creation, trust, diversity
• Acting → courage, resilience, proactivity

Silvia uses the IDGs as:

• A diagnostic with clients.
• A leadership development tool.
• A personal practice for herself.

5. Coping With the Meta-Crisis: Hope, Not Despair

Silvia shares her own practices for staying hopeful:

• Community and belonging (“Don’t do it alone.”)
• Being in nature — “our greatest regenerative teacher.”
• Anchoring in spirituality and connection.
• Actively seeking good news and positive global initiatives.

6. What the World Needs From Leaders Right Now

Silvia’s answer was immediate and powerful:

A close second?
 Vision.
But courage is where change begins.

7. Silvia’s Call to Action

Silvia’s closing message is timeless:

🎧 Why This Episode Matters for Emerging Leaders

This conversation is especially powerful for new and emerging leaders who want to:

• Lead with purpose, not pressure
• Build inner resilience in complex times
• Take meaningful action on climate and sustainability
• Learn the foundations of regenerative leadership
• Stay hopeful and grounded while driving change

Silvia’s wisdom is a reminder that leadership is not about titles—it’s about who you choose to be every day.

💡 Notable Quotes

“Regeneration is a way of living—it’s giving back more than we take.” — Silvia

“We are nature. When we return to nature, we return to ourselves.” — Silvia

“Coaching has the power to impact both people and the planet.” — Silvia

“Don’t do the journey alone. Reach out. Community is our strength.” — Silvia

“The world needs courage from leaders right now.” — Silvia

📌 Links Mentioned

• Connect with Silvia on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviatassarotti/)
• Learn about Coach for Planet Benefit Corporation (https://coach4planet.com/en/)
• Inner Development Goals (IDGs) Framework (https://innerdevelopmentgoals.org/)
• Climate Coaching Alliance (https://www.climatecoachingalliance.org/)

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Genevieve 

You know those moments when everything clicks — when your inner growth suddenly connects to something much bigger than yourself?

That’s exactly what happened when I returned from the Inner Development Goals Summit in Stockholm.

Picture this: 800 people from across the world: youth activists, CEOs, artists, educators, all gathered with one shared intention: to grow the inner capacities humanity needs to create a more compassionate, regenerative world. 🌍

It was moving, confronting, and deeply inspiring, a reminder that personal transformation and planetary transformation are inseparable.

In this episode, I share what I learned about leadership, courage, and hope, and why the way we lead today can help shape a more connected, conscious tomorrow.

🌿 What You’ll Learn

• Why true leadership starts within: Discover how presence, empathy, and courage are the new power skills for today’s leaders.
• What our youth are really telling us:  They’re not broken — they’re mirrors reflecting what the adult world needs to heal.
• How regenerative leadership changes everything:  Learn to ask the three questions that turn everyday choices into life-giving actions. 
• How to practice hope — not just feel it:  Hope isn’t something we wait for. It’s something we do through integrity, compassion, and inspired action.
• Participate in a watch party for "The Week" (email me: [email protected])

This episode closes with my heartfelt “My Wish for the World” manifesto, a vision of honesty, kindness, and courage guiding how we live and lead.

Because when we align Head, Heart, and Inspired Action, we become the kind of leaders our world truly needs.

🎧 Tune in now to The Impactors Podcast — and let’s rise together.

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Because extraordinary leadership starts on the inside. 💫

When you hear someone speak from the heart, it lands differently.

This episode is packed with warmth, insight, and inspiration thanks to my incredible guest and fellow Inner Development Goals (IDG) Ambassador, Maria De Palacio, joining us from Madrid. 

Maria is an impact investing powerhouse, an intuitive leader, and someone who walks her talk when it comes to purpose-driven leadership.

We unpack so much goodness—from how she found the IDGs and followed her purpose to leave her CFO role, to the power of microfinance and her deep belief in sport, teamwork and the magic of human connection.

Maria also opens up about a transformational moment in nature that gave her the courage to step into a new season of her life. Her story is a beautiful example of what happens when head, heart, and inspired action align—which is exactly what my Empowered Leadership Method is all about.

This is one to listen to when you need to remember that your fear is not your enemy, and that sometimes, real leadership is about embracing vulnerability, trusting your inner compass, and backing yourself.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

✨ Impact investing isn’t just about financial returns—it’s about creating meaningful, measurable social and environmental impact. Maria explains the triple lens: risk, return, and impact.

✨ You don’t need to wait for perfect clarity. Maria shares how curiosity led her from a career in finance to a purpose-driven leadership role.

✨ The IDG framework offers a powerful lens for leadership development, particularly in five areas: being, thinking, relating, collaborating, and acting.

✨ The separation between personal and professional identity is outdated. Real impact comes when you bring your whole self to your work.

✨ Vulnerability, when used with wisdom, builds trust and unlocks team performance.

✨ Nature is a profound teacher. Maria shares a moving reflection on walking the IDG compass and embracing the symbolic journey of letting go, facing the unknown, and stepping into new beginnings.

✨ Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s deciding to take action even when your voice shakes.

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Let's keep leading the change together.

Genevieve 💗

Imagine a world where cities invite you to slow down. Where growth isn’t measured by profits, but by purpose. And where urban design is deeply rooted in inner development and collective flourishing. Today’s conversation will open your mind, and your heart.

In this beautifully rich episode of The Impactors Podcast, I sit down with Jan Albert Eckert, a post-growth urbanist, lifelong learner, and fellow Inner Development Goals (IDG) Ambassador. 

Jan brings a fresh and deeply thoughtful perspective on how our inner worlds shape the outer world—and why we need a radical shift in how we design everything from city spaces to leadership mindsets.

What’s “post-growth urbanism”? What does “less is more” look like in practice? And how can we all start shifting away from individualism and towards a more connected, hopeful future?

Whether you’re a new leader, a changemaker, or just feeling a little overwhelmed by the state of the world, this episode is packed with wisdom, realness, and quiet revolution.

KEY LEARNINGS + TAKEAWAYS

✅ Post-Growth 101: Why traditional economic growth models are outdated—and what “post-growth” could mean for the future of leadership and urban design.

✅ The Power of Inner Development: How frameworks like the IDGs are not just “nice to haves,” but essential tools for creating systems-level change.

✅ Leadership is not a solo act: The importance of community and surrounding yourself with people who lift you up and challenge the status quo.

✅ Hope as a leadership strategy: How to stay inspired in a world that often feels overwhelming—and why designing with hope can be revolutionary.

✅ Think less about yourself: A powerful mindset shift that unlocks connection, compassion, and long-term impact.

QUOTES TO REMEMBER:

“The greater the people are around you, the more you can learn from them—and maybe even challenge the system you’re embedded in.”

“Let’s stop measuring cities—and leadership—by speed and efficiency. What if presence, connection, and contemplation were the goal?”

“Hope is the design ability of change. It’s not just about dreaming. It’s about doing.”

WANT TO LEAD WITH IMPACT?

If this conversation sparked something in you and you’re a woman recently promoted into a leadership role, or you’re responsible for developing new leaders in your organisation, let’s talk.

Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode filled with inspiring humans and game-changing leadership tools.

Thank you for being here—together, we are the impactors.

With heart,

Genevieve 💛

What if leadership wasn’t about climbing the ladder, but about lifting others as you rise, creating cultures where purpose drives performance and courage is contagious?

In this episode of "The Impactors Podcast", I sit down with fellow Ambassador of the Inner Development Goals, Anna Nambord, founder of Bravery and former HR & Sustainability Director, who’s reshaping the way leaders approach business, purpose, and people.

From her hometown in southern Sweden to boardrooms across Europe, Anna has been quietly igniting a leadership revolution. 

This conversation is a masterclass in what it takes to lead with your values, drive long-term impact, and champion inclusion, without burning out or backing down.

If you’re a new leader navigating your first leadership role—or an HR manager who wants to retain and empower the next generation of new talent—this one’s for you.

What We Talk About:

✔️ Why bravery (not burnout) is the future of leadership

✔️ How Anna’s grandmother sparked her mission to lead for equity and inclusion

✔️ The surprising truth about Sweden’s gender equality—and what still needs to change

✔️ How to embed purpose into company culture (without losing profit)

✔️ The mindset shift every woman leader needs: from proving yourself to trusting yourself

✔️ Practical ways you can use the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) in real-life work settings

✔️ How inner development tools can radically transform teenagers, teams—and even CEOs

✔️ The ripple effect of giving more positive feedback (and how to start today)

✔️ We spotlight the inspiring story of Radhika Nagpal, Harvard professor and leading AI researcher, whose career and message about collective intelligence, inclusion, and rewriting outdated systems offers a powerful example of courageous, values-led leadership. watch Ted talk here: 🎥 “The Collective Intelligence of Nature” by Radhika Nagpal
https://www.ted.com/talks/radhika_nagpal_the_collective_intelligence_of_nature

One of my favourite quotes from Anna: “What you want to see more of? water that.” 

Key Takeaways for New Leaders:

• You don’t have to change who you are to lead powerfully—you just need to reconnect with your why.
• Building a career with meaning starts with learning how to speak the language of impact and influence.
• The IDGs aren’t just for global changemakers—they’re for everyday leaders, like you, trying to make work more human.
• Purpose + culture = magnetic leadership. The kind that keeps your people inspired, committed, and proud.
• Inner work is leadership work. And it’s never too early (or too late) to start.

  
  

Ready to grow your confidence and become the kind of leader who makes real impact, without second-guessing yourself?

Download my free guide: The Top 5 Success Strategies Every Woman Leader Needs

For more information or to book a free Leadership Power Call with me visit my website. Let’s chat about where you’re at and how I can support you to lead with more confidence, clarity and courage. 

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Love Genevieve
Executive Coach for Emerging Leaders

What if the next generation of leaders are already here - showing us what courage, heart, and purpose in action truly looks like?

In this episode, I sit down with fellow Ambassador for the Inner Development Goals, Ana Díaz Norris, a 20-year-old biotechnology student, volunteer paramedic, youth leader, and all-round force for good. And let me tell you, age has nothing to do with impact. Her story is a beautiful reminder that leadership doesn’t start with a title… it starts with a spark — and a deep desire to do good.

This conversation left me inspired, hopeful, and energised — and I know it will do the same for you.

Key Takeaways for Ambitious New Women Leaders & HR Leaders:

• Start where you are - Leadership isn’t about waiting until you have the job title, it’s about taking aligned action, right now.
• Volunteering as leadership training - Ana shares how serving others has shaped her confidence, perspective and values,  building the kind of leadership that begins from within.
• Purpose as your compass - Discover how tuning into what lights you up can keep you grounded and clear — even in uncertain times.
• The IDGs as a personal toolkit - We dive into how the Inner Development Goals have helped both of us lead and live with greater clarity, connection and intention.
• Deep listening as an act of leadership - Ana’s personal reflection on how learning to truly listen has transformed her relationships — and why it’s the missing skill in so many workplaces.
• Hope through human connection - In a world full of noise and overwhelm, Ana reminds us that connection — even with strangers — is where we find strength, hope, and belonging.

Favourite Quote from Ana:
“Volunteering isn’t just about giving. It’s about growing — and getting back so much more than you ever expected.”

Why This Episode Matters:

If you’re leading a team, mentoring emerging talent, or stepping into leadership yourself, Ana’s story is living proof that impact doesn’t come from age or experience, it comes from heart, action, and intention.
Whether you’re 20, 35, or 55, the tools and mindset Ana shares are timeless.

Next Step for Listeners:

If today’s episode sparked something inside you, don’t let it fade.

Download my free guide: The Top 5 Success Strategies Every Woman Leader Needs

For more information visit my website www.genevievehodge.com and book a free call with me to explore how my Empowered Leadership Method can support you or your new leaders to grow into the confident, courageous leaders the world needs right now.

Love Genevieve 💗
 

There’s something truly magnetic about hearing a woman share her story—raw, real, and completely unfiltered. This episode is a soulful reminder that you don’t need to be famous to be impactful. Sometimes, it’s the quietest voices that carry the loudest purpose.

👋 Welcome, beautiful leader:

 In today’s episode, I sit down with the incredible Ondine Delavelle—a coach, trainer, and fellow Inner Development Goals (IDG) Ambassador—whose journey from volunteering at a refugee shelter at just 18 years old to leading powerful impact initiatives will leave you feeling inspired, grounded, and seen.

This is the kind of conversation that reminds us why we lead. 

Why we show up. 

Why we dare to keep growing, even when imposter syndrome comes knocking.

💡 Key Learnings & Messages for New Women Leaders:

• You don’t need to have it all figured out. Ondine's story proves that purposeful leadership often starts in unexpected places. You grow into your power, not arrive fully formed.
• The best leaders lead with empathy. Learn how nonviolent communication and emotional intelligence can transform not only your leadership but your relationships at home and work.
• Vulnerability is not weakness—it’s a superpower. Discover how leaning into honesty, even with self-doubt, is the gateway to real confidence and connection.
• You are not alone in the self-doubt. Ondine shares how she dealt with the inner critic when stepping into leadership roles—and how she gently turned down the volume on those voices.
• Leadership doesn’t mean knowing it all. Real impact comes from asking great questions, staying curious, and leading with both head and heart—yes, that’s what my Empowered Leadership Method is all about.
• Small actions create big ripple effects. Whether you're volunteering, raising your voice, or creating space for others to be seen—impact is about intention, not title.

Ondine refers to a number of organisations and resources which can be found here.

Are you ready to grow your leadership confidence?

 If you're a newly appointed woman in leadership and this conversation sparked something in you… let’s keep the momentum going.

I’ve put together my most powerful free guide:
 👉 The Top 5 Success Strategies Every New Woman Leader Needs

Download it today and take that next empowered step forward.

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You’ve got this. And I’ve got you.

xo,
Genevieve
Leadership Coach for Emerging Leaders
www.genevievehodge.com 

Ever felt that uneasy tug when your career and values don’t quite align? That moment when you realise something has to change—but you're not sure where to start?

In this episode, I chat with the brilliant Eva Rutten, a leadership trainer, business coach, and all-around force for good, about how she made the leap from corporate success to championing sustainable leadership.

Eva shares her journey from feeling out of sync with the corporate world to building a leadership approach rooted in integrity, courage, and sustainability. She gets real about the challenges of stepping away from comfort and security to forge a more meaningful path. And trust me, her insights on leadership, values, and collective action will leave you inspired to step into your own power.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ How to navigate career transitions when your values don’t align with your work
 ✨ Why embracing discomfort is a superpower in leadership
 ✨ The “bus” metaphor for understanding your inner leadership team - see her TED X Talk Here
✨ How to move from self-doubt to assertiveness (even when imposter syndrome sneaks in)
✨ The secret to “being certain in your insecurity” and starting before you feel ready
✨ Why sustainable leadership isn’t just good for the planet—it’s essential for business

Action Steps to Take:

✅ Explore the Voice Dialogue method to better understand your inner leadership voices
✅ Look into the Deep Democracy approach to enhance inclusion in decision-making
✅ Reflect on your core values and check if they align with your professional path
✅ Practise speaking up and owning your space in leadership conversations

Eva’s story is a powerful reminder that true leadership starts with knowing who you are and what you stand for. If you’re ready to step into leadership with more confidence and purpose, this one’s for you!

Ready to grow your leadership confidence?

 If you're a woman in leadership and this conversation sparked something in you… let’s keep the momentum going.

I’ve put together my most powerful free guide ' Top 5 Success Strategies Every Woman Leader Needs"
Download it today and take that next empowered step forward:
 👉 The Top 5 Success Strategies Every New Woman Leader Needs

And if you're ready to get personalised support to grow into the impactful leader you're meant to be, I’d love to meet you.

Book a Leadership Power Call and let’s chat.

You’ve got this. And I’ve got you.

xo,
Genevieve

Leadership Coach for Women Impactors

There’s something magnetic about hearing another woman speak from the heart about stepping into her purpose. It lights a fire in us. This episode is one of those moments — and I’m still buzzing.

Rafaela Rolim, Brazilian social entrepreneur, IDG global coordinator, and co-founder of immersive leadership journeys, joined me for a deeply inspiring conversation on how inner development fuels real-world impact.

Her journey from hospitality to human development is rich with lessons in courage, empathy, and values-aligned leadership — and let’s just say, it’s the kind of conversation that makes you want to act. Not out of fear, but out of care.

As women navigating new leadership spaces, we need more of this: soul-led action grounded in strategy and clarity. This episode beautifully reinforces everything the Empowered Leadership Method stands for — aligning head, heart, and inspired action so you can become the impactful leader you’re here to be.

Pull up a seat, grab your cuppa, and let this one really land in your heart.

✨ Key Takeaways You’ll Love:

1. Your heart knows the way — and you’re allowed to follow it.
 Rafaela’s turning point came through witnessing deep inequality — and letting it move her into action. Her story reminds us that impact begins when we allow ourselves to be transformed too.

2. Leadership isn’t just outer – it’s deeply inner.
 The Inner Development Goals (IDGs) give language to the invisible work we do as leaders: cultivating presence, resilience, empathy and clarity, so we can show up powerfully in the world.

3. From Ego to Eco: the shift that changes everything.
 This isn’t just a cute phrase — it’s a real mindset shift that moves us from individual success to collective impact. Rafaela’s work shows how expanding our view creates exponential change.

4. Align with people who share your values.
 One of her biggest leadership lessons? Stop wasting energy trying to convince misaligned partners. Find the people already on your wavelength. There’s power (and peace) in working with the right people.

5. Activism starts with everyday choices.
 From reducing plastic waste to challenging hotels on sustainability practices, Rafaela and I both shared stories of turning discomfort into courageous action — at home, with family, even on holidays.

6. Theory U & the power of reflection.
 Theory U (a free course!) teaches us how to lead from the future — not the past. For new leaders, this is gold. It shows how deep listening, embodied wisdom, and bold imagination can guide your leadership forward.

7. Inspiration is a lifeline.
 Hope doesn’t just come from ideas — it comes from witnessing others doing the work. That’s why this conversation is so powerful. It fuels you to keep going, knowing you’re not alone.

✨ Feeling fired up and ready to lead with more impact?
 Then you’ll love my free guide:
👉 The Top 5 Success Strategies for New Leaders

Inside, I share practical, powerful steps to help you lead with clarity and confidence — especially if you’ve recently stepped into a leadership role and want to make your mark (without burning out).

It’s your shortcut to navigating the first big months in leadership… with heart, head, and inspired action.

Grab it now and take your next empowered step forward. 💥

And if you’re ready to deepen your own growth, I recommend you book a FREE power call. Here’s https://calendly.com/genhodge/powercall

Let’s lead with courage. Let’s lead with care. Let’s lead together.
With love Genevieve
Email: [email protected] 

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