Losing a loved one unexpectedly is a devastating experience. It can be even harder when the circumstances involve negligence and injustice. Many of us might feel overwhelmed by the enormity of seeking accountability, or unsure of how to move forwards while grappling with grief.

Nigel Burt, father of Olivia who was killed in a preventable accident while queuing at a night club, shows us a way through this. He focused on breaking the overwhelming challenge into smaller, manageable steps. He sought expert legal help, relied on his professional skills to problem-solve, and leaned on his network for support. By focusing on what could be done each day, he avoided being paralysed by the bigger picture.

This honest and emotional discussion will help you

• Discover how focusing on actionable challenges can help navigate overwhelming grief and adversity
• Understand the transformative power of channeling loss into meaningful change
• Learn how perseverance and leadership skills can overcome systemic obstacles in pursuing justice and accountability

Many people working in sustainability feel disillusioned and burned out. The problem is that businesses often prioritise profit over real, impactful change. Sustainability is seen as secondary, and those driving it are left feeling unsupported and powerless. This lack of meaningful action leaves even the most dedicated individuals questioning their efforts.

Kathryn Sheridan suggests slowing down, reconnecting with our values, and acting from a place of stability. By making small, steady changes, we can avoid burnout and create lasting impact. It's about finding balance, caring for ourselves, and learning to pace our efforts for the long haul.

If we continue at breakneck speed, we risk losing the energy and clarity we need to make real progress. Burnout can leave us unable to act, and the noise of the world can overwhelm us. Without intentional change, we might stay stuck in cycles of stress and frustration, unable to move forward.

This episode will help you

• Understand how to approach sustainability with credibility, integrity, and a focus on human wellbeing
• Discover the importance of slowing down and acting from a place of stability for meaningful and lasting change
• Learn how to navigate the challenges of balancing personal purpose and professional responsibilities in leadership

Highlights

• [00:08:17] The slow and steady road to, and through, burnout
• [00:11:21] Kathryn's reflections on her consultancy
• [00:12:50] Learning to slow down
• [00:14:16] The challenges of the founder-led business
• [00:17:20] Falling out-of-love with ustainability
• [00:23:20] Time to ccut the noise
• [00:27:25] The role of fear
• [00:30:23] Change is made through small steps
• [00:32:38] Caring for others' fears
• [00:35:51] People Planet Place
• [00:36:34] What Fearless Forward means to Sally-Anne
• [00:37:19] Takeaways from Sally-Anne

Resources

• Connect with Kathryn via LinkedIn
• People Planet Place
• Connect with Sally-Anne via LinkedIn

How we process and respond to traumatic experiences matters more than the experiences themselves. Openly discussing loss, maintaining connections to loved ones who have passed, and allowing ourselves to feel and express grief fully can lead to far better outcomes.

Sanderson Jones is a former standup comedian and the co-founder of Sunday Assembly, a worldwide movement of non-religious congregations that celebrate life. Following the sudden and untimely death of his wife and the mother of his children, Sanderson rediscovered a new purpose, and has become a funeral celebrant and “funeral designer”.

Highlights

• [00:02:24] The prognosis
• [00:07:13] The final day
• [00:09:16] What "Til death do us part" really means
• [00:11:44] Modelling grief for your children
• [00:21:05] Sanderson's new direction
• [00:23:50] Taj Mahal
• [00:27:40] Building a community in someone's name
• [00:30:06] Becoming a funeral designer
• [00:41:08] How to know when you're OK
• [00:44:29] What Fearless Forward means to Sanderson
• [00:47:14] Takeaways from Sally-Anne

Resources

• Sanderson’s website
• Taj Mahal – A Love Poem in Marble
• Fear Less: How to Win at Life Without Losing Yourself, by Pippa Grange
• Connect with Sally-Anne via LinkedIn