How to become a truly regenerative leader

Nature Works Activating Regenerative Leadership Consciousness

By Marc Buckley on 26th June 2024

Following a horrific car crash that triggered an out-of-body experience, author Giles Hutchins‘ life and worldview took a radical new turn. At the time a senior strategist for corporate giants, like KPMG and Atos, today Giles writes about the myriad ways both nature — and our inner nature — are tools for shaping regenerative leadership.

We are nature, and nature is us.

Giles Hutchins

Hutchins joins me on the latest episode of Inside Ideas to talk more about his fascinating journey, his hopes for the next generation of leaders, and his latest book: ‘Nature Works: Activating Regenerative Leadership Consciousness‘.

“In Nature Works, it’s not just about nature, but the nature in us, our inner nature,” he said. “If we ignore the inner, then we’re still in a mechanistic mindset, and our work becomes limited because we’re not flowing with life. So we need to step into the river and truly work with inner and outer nature.”

His new book combines neuroscience, the latest research on consciousness and ancient wisdom, to promote an integrated model for living and leading that is resilient and regenerative.

Springwood Farm

Hutchins also tells me about his personal experiences of leaving corporate life and starting Springwood Farm, an international leadership centre near London, situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. At Springwood he also shares this personal journey, explaining the resistance and doubt he faced from others.

Along with writing multiple books, and his work at Springwood Farm, Hutchins is also the chair of The Future Fit Leadership Academy, founder of Leadership Immersions, co-founder of Biomimicry for Creative Innovation and Regenerators, and host of his own podcast.

“Being in tune with nature, in love with nature,” Hutchins says. “This is still the foundation for regenerative leadership and for a truly regenerative way of living.”

Tune into the latest episode to discover ideas for living and leading a truly regenerative life.

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