Leading by Nature

Giles Hutchins
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In this podcast series, executive coach, keynote speaker and author, Giles Hutchins, interviews pioneering leaders from diverse organisations, exploring future fit leadership and organisational development. Each episode, Giles and an esteemed guest will discuss the inner nature and outer nature of their respective organisation and the inner and outer nature of themselves as a leader, as they journey toward regenerative futures. For more information on Leading by Nature, you can follow Giles Hutchins on LinkedIn, or visit gileshutchins.com for free downloads of tools and practices for regenerative leadership and future fit business. And watch out for his book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader. Giles' latest book is Keys for Future Fit Leadership - From Coping to Thriving Amid Rising Complexity, which can be purchased directly from the sustainable/local publishers here and shipped globally, and you can watch a short video about it here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4d ago

    Hayley Morris: Co-Founder, Future-Fit Academy

    In the final episode of Leading by Nature’s 2026 season, Hayley Morris, co-founder of the Future-Fit Academy, joins Giles Hutchins to explore how leaders and individuals can navigate the metacrisis through inner transformation. Hayley explains the Academy’s two learning zones: Keys for Future-Fit Leadership, for purpose-led leaders and system change practitioners, and Animate Wisdom, for adults in midlife. Giles and Hayley discuss what the metacrisis is and how a metacrisis perspective differs from a climate crisis perspective and polycrisis perspective, and why inner and outer change are two sides of the same coin. They look at how The Age of AI can act as a catalyst to shift adult development from horizontal development towards vertical growth. Hayley also shares what a four-night solo vision quest in nature at Springwood taught her about connection, gratitude and hope. For more information on Future-Fit Academy visit https://future-fitacademy.co For more information on Leading by Nature, you can follow Giles Hutchins on LinkedIn, or visit gileshutchins.com for free downloads of tools and practices for regenerative leadership and future fit business. And watch out for his book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader. Giles' latest book is Keys for Future Fit Leadership - From Coping to Thriving Amid Rising Complexity, which can be purchased directly from the sustainable/local publishers here and shipped globally, and you can watch a short video about it here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Hayley Morris: Co-Founder, Future-Fit Academy

  2. Oct 16

    Jayne-Louise Collins: Founder, Deeply Living into your Leadership

    On this episode of Leading by Nature, Jayne-Louise Collins, Founder of Deeply Living into your Leadership, joins Giles Hutchins to talk about what it means to be human in today's world of work, and how leadership can be life-affirming rather than extractive. Jayne-Louise shares the thinking behind her work, an invitation to dissolve the separation between work and life and move beyond a purely mechanistic, rational mindset towards a more intuitive, felt way of knowing. Drawing on a long career in education, she describes the tiredness and overwhelm she sees in leaders, and why slowing down, pausing and presencing are often the beginning of meaningful change. She and Giles discuss the power of micro leadership practices over manuals and quick fixes, bringing leaders into nature to learn with and from it, and why courage is less about heroics and more about a heartfelt participation in life. Jayne-Louise also reflects on her time in the woods at Springwood, where decay, letting go and composting became something she could touch and feel. For more information on Leading by Nature, you can follow Giles Hutchins on LinkedIn, or visit gileshutchins.com for free downloads of tools and practices for regenerative leadership and future fit business. And watch out for his book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader. Giles' latest book is Keys for Future Fit Leadership - From Coping to Thriving Amid Rising Complexity, which can be purchased directly from the sustainable/local publishers here and shipped globally, and you can watch a short video about it here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jayne-Louise Collins: Founder, Deeply Living into your Leadership

  3. Oct 2

    Richard Dunne: Director, The Harmony Project

    On this episode of Leading by Nature, Richard Dunne, Director of The Harmony Project, joins Giles Hutchins to talk about putting nature and sustainability at the heart of learning. Richard shares how his years as a head teacher, and the book Harmony by the then Prince of Wales, shaped a mission to help young people connect with nature. He and Giles discuss why education remains stuck in a mechanistic, siloed model, how children self-regulate and thrive when learning moves outdoors, and Richard's own turning point at Springwood after stepping away from headship after eighteen years. Richard also reflects on the Harmony Project's work with schools, farms, and even trauma healing for young people in Ukraine. For more information on Leading by Nature, you can follow Giles Hutchins on LinkedIn, or visit gileshutchins.com for free downloads of tools and practices for regenerative leadership and future fit business. And watch out for his book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader. Giles' latest book is Keys for Future Fit Leadership - From Coping to Thriving Amid Rising Complexity, which can be purchased directly from the sustainable/local publishers here and shipped globally, and you can watch a short video about it here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Richard Dunne: Director, The Harmony Project

  4. Sep 18

    Trevor Sands: Group CEO, Envea Global

    On this episode of Leading by Nature, Trevor Sands, Group CEO of Envea Global, joins Giles Hutchins to talk about leading through uncertainty, the shift from control to regenerative leadership, and what it means to lead authentically. Trevor shares how Envea's forty-year mission of environmental measurement - "making the invisible visible" - has shaped his own leadership, and why today's volatility demands a shift from command-and-control to a more agile "sense and respond" style. He and Giles discuss what it means to lead as the first non-founder CEO, moving from a parent-child dynamic to one of trust and shared ownership across the business, and how authenticity builds a stronger foundation for teams to thrive. Trevor also reflects on a solo night spent between two ancient trees at Springwood, and what it taught him about holding both strength and stillness as a leader. For more information on Leading by Nature, you can follow Giles Hutchins on LinkedIn, or visit gileshutchins.com for free downloads of tools and practices for regenerative leadership and future fit business. And watch out for his book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader. Giles' latest book is Keys for Future Fit Leadership - From Coping to Thriving Amid Rising Complexity, which can be purchased directly from the sustainable/local publishers here and shipped globally, and you can watch a short video about it here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Trevor Sands: Group CEO, Envea Global

  5. Sep 4

    Vanessa Miler-Fels: Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain Sustainability & Strategy, Schneider Electric

    On this episode of Leading by Nature, Vanessa Miler-Fels, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain Sustainability and Strategy at Schneider Electric, joins Giles Hutchins to talk about future-fit leadership, volatility and what it really takes to thrive amid constant change. Vanessa explains why constant volatility call for a more regenerative, "sensing" style of leadership, not just stress management. She and Giles discuss the shift away from command-and-control leadership, and why empathy and trust matters. Vanessa also shares how her connection to Springwood shaped her move back to the UK, and how the book Leading by Nature was formative to her approach to future-fit leadership and the perspective of organizations as living-systems. For more information on Leading by Nature, you can follow Giles Hutchins on LinkedIn, or visit gileshutchins.com for free downloads of tools and practices for regenerative leadership and future fit business. And watch out for his book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader. Giles' latest book is Keys for Future Fit Leadership - From Coping to Thriving Amid Rising Complexity, which can be purchased directly from the sustainable/local publishers here and shipped globally, and you can watch a short video about it here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Vanessa Miler-Fels: Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain Sustainability & Strategy, Schneider Electric

  6. Aug 21

    Russell Smith: Major Capital Energy Projects Advisor & Moving Beyond Ambassador

    On this episode of Leading by Nature, Russell Smith joins Giles Hutchins for a wide-ranging conversation about purpose, transformation and the future of leadership in the energy sector. Russell reflects on the personal reason for being that has guided both his life and career - a deep curiosity, a passion for integration and a “courageous optimism” about the future. He also opens up about two deeply significant life events that reshaped his outlook, sharing the lessons they taught him about resilience, perspective and what truly matters. The conversation explores the changing landscape of the net zero movement, with Russell explaining why many of the most exciting and impactful innovations are now being driven by startups rather than traditional oil giants. Together, Russell and Giles discuss the importance of adaptive leadership, systems thinking and creating space for new ideas to flourish in times of major change. Russell also shares what makes Springwood such a meaningful place for reflection and connection, why Nature Works resonates so strongly with him, and how the Japanese concept of Ikigai has influenced the way he approaches life and work. For more information on Leading by Nature, you can follow Giles Hutchins on LinkedIn, or visit gileshutchins.com for free downloads of tools and practices for regenerative leadership and future fit business. And watch out for his book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader. Giles' latest book is Keys for Future Fit Leadership - From Coping to Thriving Amid Rising Complexity, which can be purchased directly from the sustainable/local publishers here and shipped globally, and you can watch a short video about it here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Russell Smith: Major Capital Energy Projects Advisor & Moving Beyond Ambassador

  7. Aug 7

    Kaj Löfgren: CEO of Regen Melbourne

    In this episode, Giles is joined by Kaj Löfgren, CEO of Regen Melbourne, to explore how regenerative leadership can help communities and cities thrive in an era of growing complexity and disruption. Drawing on his work leading one of the world’s pioneering city-wide regenerative initiatives, Kaj shares how Regen Melbourne emerged from the twin crises of Australia’s Black Summer bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, Giles and Kaj discuss the power of place-based collaboration, the importance of balancing structure with emergence, and why meaningful systems change requires both urgent action and long-term patience. They also explore applying living systems frames to systems change, the role of inner development in creating outer change, and why cultivating relationships, hope and shared purpose may be the foundations of a truly regenerative future. To learn more about Kaj’s work and Regen Melbourne, visit https://regen.melbourne/ For more information on Leading by Nature, you can follow Giles Hutchins on LinkedIn, or visit gileshutchins.com for free downloads of tools and practices for regenerative leadership and future fit business. And watch out for his book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader. Giles' latest book is Keys for Future Fit Leadership - From Coping to Thriving Amid Rising Complexity, which can be purchased directly from the sustainable/local publishers here and shipped globally, and you can watch a short video about it here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Kaj Löfgren: CEO of Regen Melbourne

  8. Jul 23

    Embodying Future-Fitness

    In this special solo episode, Giles Hutchins explores what it truly means to embody future-fitness in an age of accelerating change, uncertainty and AI. Drawing on ideas from his latest books, Nature Works and Keys for Future Fit Leadership, Giles unpacks why our greatest leadership advantage lies not in doing more, but in cultivating greater presence, awareness and flow. Discover how viewing the body as a living instrument can deepen self and systemic awareness, why flow is becoming an essential leadership capability, and how everyday moments offer opportunities to build resilience, creativity and authentic connection. A thought-provoking listen for leaders, changemakers and anyone seeking to navigate complexity with greater wisdom, courage and humanity. For more information on Leading by Nature, you can follow Giles Hutchins on LinkedIn, or visit gileshutchins.com for free downloads of tools and practices for regenerative leadership and future fit business. And watch out for his book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader. Giles' latest book is Keys for Future Fit Leadership - From Coping to Thriving Amid Rising Complexity, which can be purchased directly from the sustainable/local publishers here and shipped globally, and you can watch a short video about it here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Embodying Future-Fitness
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In this podcast series, executive coach, keynote speaker and author, Giles Hutchins, interviews pioneering leaders from diverse organisations, exploring future fit leadership and organisational development. Each episode, Giles and an esteemed guest will discuss the inner nature and outer nature of their respective organisation and the inner and outer nature of themselves as a leader, as they journey toward regenerative futures. For more information on Leading by Nature, you can follow Giles Hutchins on LinkedIn, or visit gileshutchins.com for free downloads of tools and practices for regenerative leadership and future fit business. And watch out for his book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader. Giles' latest book is Keys for Future Fit Leadership - From Coping to Thriving Amid Rising Complexity, which can be purchased directly from the sustainable/local publishers here and shipped globally, and you can watch a short video about it here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Giles Hutchins
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Giles Hutchins
  • Show Website
    Leading by Nature

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