Back from summer break

IBack from summer break, with some exciting news to share as the past weeks gave me the space to fine-tune an idea that had been growing for a while. 🤗

After many years working along colleagues in industry transition, I began to notice a recurring theme: the people leading change—colleagues, clients, friends—often carry a heavy load. Many give so much of themselves that they struggle to sustain their energy over time. Some start questioning how to keep their motivation alive. For many, these roles require not just resilience, but an ongoing commitment to rediscovering their sense of purpose amidst constant challenges and change.

These were the people trying to drive change from within, often without enough support, recognition, and space to reflect. They are sometimes pushing against systems not built for transformation, and doing it largely alone.

That’s when it became clear to me: while advising organizations matters, an other essential leverage point is often the people inside them—the change-makers carrying the weight of transition. What they need isn’t just strategies and frameworks. They need support. They need space to breathe, to process, to reconnect with why they do this work in the first place, space that allows them to pause, regain perspective, and remember the deeper purpose driving their efforts.

That insight made me want to add a new sail to CL4Change boat wardrobe and I have decided to train as a coach and to work on developing a coaching approach specifically designed for “ChangeMakers” — those driving change in companies and associations.

I strongly believe that when we support them, when we listen, encourage, and help them find clarity and resilience, it will strengthen the entire transition process from the inside out.

The idea is still embryonic and I have just enrolled in a coach training program with AOeC, which requires working with a few practice clients as from end of September.

🤝 Here’s my invitation: if you are a Chief Sustainability Officer or work in a similar role, I’d love to partner with you as a practice client in this new adventure. As a practice client, you’ll receive several complimentary coaching sessions tailored to your unique challenges as a change leader. Sessions are confidential and focused on your specific needs. You’ll benefit from a safe space to explore your motivations, clarify goals, and rediscover your energy for leading change. The time commitment is flexible—we’ll work together to fit sessions into your schedule.