Toads and Butterflies

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Welcome to Toads and Butterflies, the podcast inspired by nature’s most remarkable transformations. Just like toads and butterflies undergo incredible metamorphoses, we too can change our world for the better—one small step at a time. I’m Liv Sibony, co-founder of Impact Amplified. Here, we strip away the complexity of sustainability to focus on simple, impactful actions that you can start today. Together, we’ll discover allies and champions who’ll journey with us because real change is a team effort. Sometimes feeling overwhelmed is completely normal! But the good news is, you don’t need to transform your entire world overnight. Each episode brings you real stories from business leaders who’ve pivoted towards more sustainable practices. Whether big leaps or small hops, their experiences light the path for businesses to flourish in challenging times. Join me for a dose of active optimism. Let’s get inspired, make meaningful changes in our work, and move closer to the future we dream about—one practical step at a time.

  1. 05/06/2025

    Three Horizons Panel recording Bill Sharpe, Apolline Roger Client Earth, Likumbi Kapihya WWF, Olivia Sibony Impact Amplified

    This conversation explores the Three Horizons framework as a tool for futures thinking and innovation, emphasizing its application in various contexts such as conservation, legal frameworks, and policy shifts. Panelists share their experiences and insights on how the framework empowers teams, fosters agency, and facilitates meaningful conversations about the future. The discussion highlights the importance of balancing short-term and long-term visions while navigating complex challenges in today's world. takeaways The Three Horizons framework democratizes futures thinking. Engaging with the Three Horizons can spark innovative conversations. Empowerment through language is key in using the Three Horizons. The framework helps in visualizing and navigating complex futures. Collaboration and collective intelligence are essential for transformation. Three Horizons can be a 'gateway drug' to deeper futures practices. Understanding different perspectives enhances policy discussions. The framework supports both individual and collective agency. Practical applications of Three Horizons lead to tangible outcomes. Leadership buy-in is crucial for successful implementation. titles Navigating the Future with Three Horizons Empowering Change through Futures Thinking Sound Bites "It gave us a form of compassion." "It's a collective tool." "Just start using it." Chapters 00:00Introduction to the Three Horizons Framework 03:23Panelist Experiences with Three Horizons 16:19Exploring Policy Shifts and Agency 27:08Balancing Short-term and Long-term Visions 38:18Tips for Getting Started with Three Horizons 43:16Closing Reflections and Future Steps   -----------------------------------------------------------------   At Impact Amplified, we support you and your team to build your Future Consciousness muscle and dance with uncertainty.  We support you to understand the context you operate in, build allies in meaningful places and hone in on the tangible actions you can take that will shift the dial.  We inspire leaders to step into their true power, so they can effect change and create a legacy they can be proud of.  You can see our programmes here and you can contact Olivia directly liv@impactamplified.co.uk to find out more.

    43 min

  2. 05/06/2025

    Three Horizons overview - AI enabled version of Bill Sharpe, Apolline Roger ClientEarth, Likumbi Kapihya WWF and Olivia Sibony Impact Amplified

    This is an AI transcribed summary of a panel session exploring Three Horizons and its applications and tips, featuring Bill Sharpe, Apolline Roger from ClientEarth, Likumbi Kapihya from WWF and Olivia Sibony from Impact Amplified.  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At Impact Amplified, we support you and your team to build your Future Consciousness muscle and dance with uncertainty.  We support you to understand the context you operate in, build allies in meaningful places and hone in on the tangible actions you can take that will shift the dial.  We inspire leaders to step into their true power, so they can effect change and create a legacy they can be proud of.  You can see our programmes here and you can contact Olivia directly liv@impactamplified.co.uk to find out more.

    17 min

  3. 27/05/2025

    Sung-Hyui Park: a how-to guide to rebalance power dynamics

    Brought to you by Olivia Sibony at Impact Amplified.  At Impact Amplified, we support you and your team to build your Future Consciousness muscle and dance with uncertainty.  We support you to understand the context you operate in, build allies in meaningful places and hone in on the tangible actions you can take that will shift the dial.  We inspire leaders to step into their true power, so they can effect change and create a legacy they can be proud of.  You can see our programmes here and you can contact Olivia directly liv@impactamplified.co.uk to find out more.  ------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode, I interview Sung-Hyui Park, Partner at the Law Firm Bates Wells. She uses her power and influence in law, to redress power imbalances: she advises on investment and contractual terms that aim to be pragmatic, equitable and mindful of the wider goals and mandates. aiming for the  “best of all worlds”.  In our conversation, we explore the practical ways in which contracts can incentivise and empower all parties to succeed. We delve into some uncomfortable truths around business as usual, as well as exploring the pressure points that can catalyse significant systemic shifts for the organisations involved, as well as the wider stakeholder groups.  As is a theme for us at the moment, we explore ways in which meaningful collaboration is key to unlocking long term value and business opportunities that bring a multiplier effect.  I never thought I’d utter these words, but this conversation with Sung-Hyui (“hair”) Park made me seriously consider shifting my career to retraining as a lawyer, when I understood the significant impact law can have as a tool in service of society.   You can read more about the Equalising Deal Terms project here. ------------------------------------------------------------- With special thanks to Gareth Jones, mix engineer, to Marie Jessel, producer, to Raj Samuel, creative director, and to Shane Ivers for the music.

    58 min

  4. 16/05/2025

    Sung-Hyui Park extract of balance and power

    Snippet of Olivia Sibony's interview with Sung-Hyui Park describing how to go about addressing power imbalances in a way that is specific and meaningful.

    1 min

  5. 01/05/2025

    Simon Lewis: the unexpected joys of taking a risk

    In this episode, I interview Simon Lewis, Corporate Partner at the law firm Barbners, in Manchester. As chair of Brabners' sustainability and environmental group, Simon is an advocate for the role of the legal sector in sustainability.  In our conversation, we explore how his desire to go beyond simple charitable giving and carbon offsetting, led to a multitude of co-benefits: Within the law firm For their clients,  And for the wider social and environmental ecosystem all around them  Before long, the measure of their success was far beyond carbon. His curiosity and courage to try something different, has led to a deep mindset shift which continues to have ripples beyond what they could have ever imagined.  I hope this conversation inspires you to embrace your curiosity and take action in an unexpected place.  You can find out more here about the collaboration with Kingsdale Farm  ------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by Olivia Sibony at Impact Amplified.  At Impact Amplified, we support you and your team to apply a sustainability lens in the context of your business. The focus is on understanding the context you operate in, and then honing on a tangible action you can take. By collaborating with us, you will know what next step you can take, and how to go about putting that into practice, both through individual and through collective action.  You will see that the little things we do in business can unlock a big impact. Our goal is to inspire you to see the power you hold, to effect change.  You can see our programmes here and you can contact Olivia directly liv@impactamplified.co.uk to find out more.  With special thanks to Gareth Jones, mix engineer, to Marie Jessel, producer, to Raj Samuel, creative director, and to Shane Ivers for the music.

    37 min

  6. 28/03/2025

    3H Soundbites: Sarah Aird Mash - A future where AI and Human Creativity Flourish in simbiosis

    In this mini soundbite series,  Sarah Aird Mash shares her vision of a future where  AI and Human Creativity Flourish in simbiosis.  We use the Three Horizons framework to explore a hopeful future and what we can do to work towards it.

    3 min

  7. 26/03/2025

    Manon Obarowski: The collaborative and pragmatic approach to systems change

    In this episode, I interview Manon Obarowski, a programme manager specialising in multi-stakeholder projects. She shares insights from a twin-city partnership between Strasbourg in France and Kampala in Uganda, tackling youth employment, social inclusion, conservation, and urban planning.  Collaboration lies at the heart of Manon’s work. Here we explore how a collaboration evolved, its challenges, and the tools that helped align diverse stakeholders, to ensure the outcomes were far greater than the reach of any stakeholder working in silos. I hope this conversation inspires you to lean into the grey and embrace complexity, to create change far beyond what you imagined possible. ------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by Olivia Sibony at Impact Amplified.  At Impact Amplified, we support you and your team to apply a sustainability lens in the context of your business. The focus is on understanding the context you operate in, and then honing on a tangible action you can take. By collaborating with us, you will know what next step you can take, and how to go about putting that into practice, both through individual and through collective action.  You will see that the little things we do in business can unlock a big impact. Our goal is to inspire you to see the power you hold, to effect change.  You can see our programmes here and you can contact Olivia directly liv@impactamplified.co.uk to find out more.  With special thanks to Gareth Jones, mix engineer, to Marie Jessel, producer, to Raj Samuel, creative director, and to Shane Ivers for the music.

    36 min

  8. 10/12/2024

    Ben Tolhurst: A How-to guide to Climate Action

    In this episode, I speak with Ben Tolhurst. Ben is the Director of Business Declares, a not for profit that raises awareness and supports businesses to learn, collaborate and take action in tackling the climate and ecological crisis we are facing, also referred to as the Climate Emergency.  Ben shares his Climate Epiphany, as a catalyst for him to leave his corporate job and become an Activist, convener and champion for better business.  Ben invites us into his big vision for the future, alongside practical steps people in business can take to get there.  What does a thriving business look like in a more connected, compassionate, resilient world?  What does it look like to Raise the Bar through an ecological and social business lens?  He points us to places we in business can speak out for maximum impact, and the networks and tools available to us to drive meaningful change.  I hope this inspires you to start the discussion around the long-term purpose of your business and how to empower everyone in your organisation to collectively move towards it.           References: References: Business Declares Patrick Andrews (and listen to episode #7 where I interview him) Kate Raworth Faith in Nature: Nature on the Board Climate Action Network employee toolkit Climate Psychology Alliance Uncomfortable Conversations Climate Cafe Jem Bendell: Breaking Together Hospicing modernity Jason Hickel: Less is more        ------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by Olivia Sibony at Impact Amplified.  At Impact Amplified, we run short programmes that focus on what actions you or your team can take in the context of your business. The focus is on understanding the context you operate in, and then honing on a tangible action you can take. By the end of our sessions, you will know what next step you can take, and how to go about putting that into practice, both through individual and through collective action.  You will see that the little things we do in business can unlock a big impact. Our goal is to inspire you to see the power you hold, to effect change.  You can see our programmes here and you can contact Olivia directly liv@impactamplified.co.uk to find out more.  With special thanks to Gareth Jones, mix engineer, to Marie Jessel, producer, to Raj Samuel, creative director, and to Shane Ivers for the music.

    35 min
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Welcome to Toads and Butterflies, the podcast inspired by nature’s most remarkable transformations. Just like toads and butterflies undergo incredible metamorphoses, we too can change our world for the better—one small step at a time. I’m Liv Sibony, co-founder of Impact Amplified. Here, we strip away the complexity of sustainability to focus on simple, impactful actions that you can start today. Together, we’ll discover allies and champions who’ll journey with us because real change is a team effort. Sometimes feeling overwhelmed is completely normal! But the good news is, you don’t need to transform your entire world overnight. Each episode brings you real stories from business leaders who’ve pivoted towards more sustainable practices. Whether big leaps or small hops, their experiences light the path for businesses to flourish in challenging times. Join me for a dose of active optimism. Let’s get inspired, make meaningful changes in our work, and move closer to the future we dream about—one practical step at a time.

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