Scale Conscious Angela Wallace

About our Guests

Nathan Havey is the co-founder of Stakeholder Business and the Thrive Consulting Group. He is also the writer and filmmaker of Beyond Zero, a film that helps business leaders visualize a business beyond profits and help solve humanity’s most pressing problems. You can connect with Nathan on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Dr. Rhoda Deon is a spiritual life coach, musician, and learning consultant with a Ph.D. in educational mathematics. She is passionate about creating solutions that maximize efficiency and minimizes frustration. She is currently a freelancer and has worked on curriculum development and supporting small businesses. You can connect with her on LinkedIn and by email at rhoda@rhodadeon.com.  

Scott Peeples co-founded Citizen's Farmer, Kindred Lane, Peerfit, and the Contribution Community. He is passionate about supporting healthy growth among emerging social entrepreneurs. Connect with Scott on LinkedIn and Twitter. 

Resources


10 Things You Should Know About Stakeholder Capitalism 

Beyond Zero 

Kiss the Ground 

Stakeholder Business


Episode Highlights

Changing How We Think


Changing the world for good doesn’t have to be rooted in a scarcity mindset. 


For example, regenerative farming's principles of reducing pesticides and herbicides cultivate the soil and improve the local ecosystem. 


Changing businesses isn't just about the system; it's also about the people.




In the episode, Rhoda shares how she uses a card game to engage people about stakeholder management and capitalism without the discomfort of political discussion.

What To Do Today

You can take a self-assessment of your stakeholder score on the website. 

Remember that things are moving. The movement needs more people and businesses to support change. 

The most important is starting. Don’t think about making big changes immediately. 


[28:59] Rhoda: “You don't have to make big changes in order to see big results…when we think about conscious business, conscious capitalism, stakeholder theory, stakeholder business, it can seem overwhelming and daunting to get started. But what's most important is getting started, because every small step that we take is incremental change towards [something] larger.”

Nancy Wilson is an accountant and the Founder and CEO of the Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce. She is also a Chartered Professional Accountant with experience in various corporate accounting roles. Nancy also started her own accounting and advisory firm, where she worked closely with women business owners and entrepreneurs.

As an accountant and business owner, Nancy experienced the barriers and challenges women face in business. She founded the Chamber in 2018 to create a powerful network of women advocating for change and equality in Canada. 

Found out more about Nancy and her advocacy work with the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce on their website. Add your voice of support when you join their community.


Resources


Visit the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce and become one of their members advocating for women business owners and entrepreneurs.



Knix, a business founded by Joanna Griffiths


Better for the Businesswoman is Better for Everyone


Data shows that women-owned and led businesses are good investments. Their growth, directly and indirectly, contributes to economic growth.


Many women-owned businesses contract work out to freelancers. The self-employed contribute to the output of businesses, while businesses support their growth.


There are more than 200,000 women-owned businesses today. Before the pandemic, there were a million.


Self-employed Canadians are a group that policy work tends to miss. If they choose to join the unemployed, this can pose a huge problem.


The demand for systemic change should be motivated by moral and social justice views.




The Power of Collective Action


Nancy believes that change at the systemic level can happen through collective action and coordinated advocacy.


Individual change is a distraction. It distracts people from systemic barriers and issues, discouraging them from forming groups.


Groups like the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce speak to the policymakers. However, they need women’s voices to inform them of their experiences and thoughts.


Advocacy means more than just signing petitions and marching in rallies. 


You can also advocate through the way you run your business, your conversations with people, and joining groups like the Chamber.




Enjoyed this Episode?

If you did, be sure to subscribe and share it with your friends!

Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. This episode helps raise awareness and advocate for change for a better system for every businesswoman in their industries.

Have any questions? You can connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Thanks for tuning in! For more updates, visit our website. You can also listen to more amazing episodes on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

Tabatha Bull is the president and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. She is committed to supporting the indigenous economy with her team at CCAB. By removing systemic barriers and advocating for diversity, Tabatha aims to improve opportunities for indigenous businesses. 

Tabatha is Anishinaabe, a proud member of the Nipissing First Nation. She is also an electrical engineer committed to supporting indigenous communities, especially in the energy sector. Tabatha wants to realize the potential for growth in the indigenous community and strengthen the path toward reconciliation.

Listen to this episode to:

1. Discover the difficulties indigenous peoples face.

2. Find out the critical leadership values we need to address today’s injustices.

3. Learn the seven grandfather teachings and how to take them into your business.

Resources:


Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business


Shopper’s Drug Mart


Jenn Harper and Cheekbone Beauty 


Connect with Tabatha: LinkedIn | CCAB



Connect with Angela: Angela Wallace Impact Agency | Scale Conscious

Episode Highlights

Tabatha: “We all have an opportunity, not just a role to play, but an opportunity to really make a difference.”


Procurement is one of CCAB’s programs that has become a major priority. 


Indigenous businesses are in various sectors. Other companies can support the economy by purchasing what they need from them.


It’s especially important for small and medium businesses to do so. This can allow indigenous businesses to get in and get the experience they need to grow.


One of the biggest barriers is their access to financial and social capital. Many of their businesses need connections that can help them grow, scale, or even start.




Before coming to CCAB, Tabatha worked in the energy sector. At that time, she reflected on the seven grandfather's teachings and felt that her work went against her values.


For her, much is rooted in honesty. Tabatha tried to come from a place of honesty to build trust and humility.


CCAB now has a circular organizational chart. Their mission is at the circle's center, followed by the CEO's office. Each department has an equal slice of pie in the circle.


A hierarchical chart only connects at the top level. Meanwhile, a circular structure ensures that everyone is connected and equally important.



Tabatha: “We have to remember that we're only as strong as the people that are working with us. And if they're feeling overwhelmed, then we need to find ways to support them.”


Sometimes, you may feel disheartened and feel there's not enough movement. It takes a lot of patience, but much progress has been made in the past years.


Throughout their struggles, indigenous businesses continue to show up and show their resiliency.


There are many opportunities, and several people support the work the CCAB is doing.


There are more and more conversations about indigenous businesses and the opportunities and benefits of working with them.


People need to spread the word and keep these conversations going.




Remember to be gentle with yourself and with each other on the journey. Let your leadership values reflect that.


Everybody has their own pace. Find the route that can be easier for your heart and mind.

Halla Tómasdóttir is an Islamic business leader, former politician, public speaker, and thought leader. She is also the CEO of B Team, a collective of global business and civil society leaders working to catalyze better business practices for the well-being of people worldwide 

Halla was on the founding team and the first female CEO of Reykjavik University. She also co-founded and led an ESG-focused investment firm. In 2016, Halla announced her candidacy for the presidency of Iceland and won the second-highest share of the vote. 


Episode Description:

How can we become a leader in a more sustainable and inclusive world? In this episode, Halla Tómasdóttir inspires aspiring entrepreneurs to become conscious leaders who aspire to a radically collaborative, inclusive, and transparent business. She shares insightful lessons on how to harness your inside-out power and stay true to your moral compass. 



Business as usual won't fix today's crises. If you aim to create a better world, this episode is for you!


Be inspired by Halla's leadership journey from her corporate roots to becoming the first female CEO of a university to now leading The B Team.


Discover how leader conformity and doing business as usual endangers our future.


Learn to harness your inside-out power and your inner compass to become a leader for a sustainable and inclusive world.



Resources:




The B Team 


The New Leadership Playbook by The B Team


Connect with Halla Tómasdóttir: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook 


Connect with Angela Wallace: Website | LinkedIn | | Twitter | Instagram


Listen to more Scale Conscious episodes here. 



Episode Highlights:

Halla: “Mother Nature will probably survive our abuse. [The] question is, “Do we want to be here?’ and ‘Do we want our children and grandchildren to be here and have the quality of life or the quality of opportunities that we've had?’”


People have to be willing to change the way they lead, look at things, and shift norms in the system, like bringing more women, people of color, and next-generation people. 


Halla also points out the importance of building bridges between those in power and those with new ideas and mindsets.




Inside-out power is the power to stay the course despite disruptions.



Halla: “I don't know a single human being — formal leadership or informal leadership or my own kids who are 19 and 21 — who don't want to be around to be in service of a better future. I think everyone ultimately wants that.”


People need to believe in the future and have connections to have meaningful lives.


Halla encourages people to look to the internal world to regenerate and build resilience. 


A person can only be a successful entrepreneur, leader, or human if they do the inner work as hard as the outer work.




Believe that you can create a future where you love where you live and work. 


You created your reality; your choices brought you here. 


No one can do everything, but everyone has a role to play.


Have clarity on your inner moral compass — that is your GPS to the future you love. It is about dropping from your head to your heart and becoming clear about your purpose. 



Halla: “No one person, no one company, no one stakeholder can meet this moment. But if we unlock the full system and service of the future we want, and all the money that's in it, if we get the human science, I think this future might arrive faster than any one of us could imagine today.”


Be clear on your why and who you choose to be. 


Be authentic. No one can be a leader unless they can truly be themselves. 


Strive for gender balance. It’s not just about one’s sex but about gender ideas. Gender balance is capitalism with care.


Be purpose-driven. It's not enough to have a meaningful purpose if you're not going to be principled about approaching it.



Have any questions? You can email me at hello@scaleconscious.com

Get ready for season two of Scale Conscious, a podcast that explores the tactics startups can take to create conscious companies and build a regenerative future for all. 

I'm Angela Wallace, but you can call me Ange. I'm a trained conscious capitalist, and I've been a Brand Champion for nearly a decade. If you're tuning into this podcast for the first time, welcome. You can start with any episode and listen in whatever order you choose. if you've already checked out season one, It's great to have you back. 

You can expect more conversations with some incredible global leaders about how to prosper with purpose. Season two launches September 1 2023. If you haven't already done so be sure to hit that follow button so you don't miss an episode.

Solitaire Townsend is the Co-Founder and Chief Solutionist at Futerra, a change agency. The team focuses on making “the Anthropocene awesome.” Through campaigns, training, and strategy, Futerra helps companies get closer to their sustainable goals. The agency operates under the ethos of “logic and magic,” merging elements like data and creativity to work towards a more sustainable, just, and regenerative future.

In today’s episode, Soli Townsend joins us to discuss why we should dream big and set goals that are “bonkers” when it comes to sustainability. We also chat about the importance of everyday people in the sustainability movement, and why even so-called small actions make a big difference.

Plug into this episode if…

You have been doom-scrolling and want some positive thinking tied to sustainability.
You want to play a part in the climate movement but aren’t sure where you fit in.
You want to understand how long-term and short-term goals factor into efforts for sustainability, for both companies and individuals.

Resources

Futerra
“The Happy Hero: How to Change Your Life by Changing the World”
The Awesome Anthropocene Goals
Hip Hop Caucus
“The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet” by Leah Thomas
Everyday Climate Heroes

Episode highlights
Why imagining a better world is a difficult necessity

Coverage about the climate crisis is so dire that it can often be difficult to imagine a better future — but doing so is necessary if we ever want to enact change.
Sometimes you have to set goals that are completely “bonkers” in order to get to a more sustainable and equitable world.
There’s no downside to imagining a better world — it’s all about dreaming big, then backing those dreams up with challenging stretch goals that set you into action.

Everyday people can make a difference

You don’t have to be a celebrity or well-known activist to take steps towards a more sustainable life and world. You just need to constantly ask yourself, of every decision you make: “Is this decision serving the solutions or serving destruction?”
If people can’t envision themselves as activists or changemakers in their own communities, they won’t take actions to make a difference — and we need everyone on board. This is why everyday representation in the climate movement is so important.
There are no small roles in the larger movement towards sustainability and equity.

How any company can set itself up for positive change

It can seem like taking action on sustainability requires book-long guides and huge commitments. All it actually requires is making the right choice decision after decision after decision.
Solitaire recommends setting radical goals for 2030 — seven years away — and then setting hard targets in a 6- to 18-month cycle that help you get there.
It’s important for businesses to set goals that they don’t yet know how to achieve, since the rest of the world is doing the same. Trust that new solutions will emerge as you work towards your “bonkers” goals, and that if they don’t, you’ll find new ways to achieve them.