Webinar Introduction Notes

Overview

Webinar Host: Nick
Purpose: Introduce inspirational women in climate coaching.
Guests:
- Charlie Cox: Founder of Climate Change Coaches, ICF accredited coach, co-author of "Climate Change Coaching".
- Sarah Taylor: Senior Specialist for Climate Change Adaptation at Natural England.
- Alison Maitland: Author, coach, speaker, and facilitator focusing on leadership, sustainability, and inclusion.

Book Title: "Climate Change Coaching"
Premise: The role of coaching in galvanizing climate action.
Cover Design: Features natural landscapes and people to symbolize connection.

Human-Centric Problem: Climate change is a human problem created by humans, not just an environmental issue.
Empowerment through Coaching: Coaching can transition individuals from disempowerment to feeling capable in addressing climate issues.
Two Key Areas Addressed:
1. Individual Level: Build self-belief and agency.
2. System Level: Encourage collective actions to change systems.

Connection Over Blame: Focus on building relationships rather than assigning blame concerning climate change.
Emotional Awareness: Encourage individuals to express their emotions regarding climate change to foster better communication and connections.
Group Coaching: Highlight the significance of creating safe spaces for teams to express concerns and collaborate on climate agendas.

Role at Natural England: Senior Specialist for Climate Change Adaptation; facilitates training and resources for climate action.
Coaching Journey: Transitioned from a directive approach to a more listening and questioning method through coaching training.
Emotional Support: Regularly facilitates "climate cafes" for employees to discuss their emotions regarding climate anxiety and find support.
Community Building: Focus on developing a coaching community within Natural England to foster climate leadership.

Background: Transition from journalism to climate coaching.
Influence of Personal Experiences: Inspired by her late mother's work in climate campaigning.
Integration of Climate into Coaching: Emphasizes the importance of acknowledging emotional responses to climate change.
Coaching for Leaders: Assists leaders in addressing sustainability and climate change within their organizations.

Coaching Approaches: Importance of listening, empathy, and curiosity in coaching regarding climate issues.
Connecting with Different Audiences: Strategies for introducing climate coaching to clients and community.
Community Engagement: Collaborating with local communities and organizations to drive climate action and awareness.

Coping with Eco-anxiety: Strategies for dealing with clients experiencing severe anxiety and feelings of hopelessness regarding climate change.
Role of Politicians: Discussions on how coaching can be used to influence politicians and broader communities.

Power of Collective Action: Emphasize that everyone has a role to play in climate action. Building connections can lead to significant change.