Episode Summary
In this inspiring conversation, host Genevieve Hodge sits down with fellow Inner Development Goals (IDG) Ambassador Silvia Tassarotti, and CEO of Coach4Planet. Silvia is a true pioneer in regenerative leadership and sustainable transformation. In this episode, Silvia shares her personal journey, from early social impact work, to leading international coaching initiatives, to becoming one of Europe’s most influential voices in sustainable and regenerative leadership.
Together, Genevieve and Silvia explore what it really means to “be the change,” how regenerative thinking expands beyond sustainability, and why courage and community are essential inner capacities for leading in today’s era of uncertainty and “meta-crisis.”
This episode is a grounding, hopeful reminder that leadership begins within, and that every person has the power to make a meaningful difference.
⭐ Key Themes & Insights
1. A Pivotal Pandemic Shift
Silvia shares how COVID-19 became a turning point:
- A moment to ask: What is truly worth dedicating my life to?
- The realisation that coaching could be used not just for individuals, but to impact systems.
- A desire to integrate sustainability, social justice, and leadership development.
2. From Sustainability → Regeneration
Silvia explains how she discovered the field of regeneration:
- Sustainability is about “reducing harm” — but regeneration gives back more than we take.
- Regeneration applies to everything—how we lead, communicate, build cities, manage resources, and care for ourselves and others.
- The field is diverse: agriculture, design, engineering, leadership, psychology… a new way of living.
3. Interconnectedness & the Future We Must Create
Silvia calls regeneration:
“A completely different paradigm of how we relate to nature, resources, and each other.”
We must:
- Stop treating natural and social resources as infinite.
- Recognise planetary boundaries.
- Design systems that restore rather than extract.
- Engage younger generations early, because they will lead the new paradigm.
4. The Role of Inner Development Goals (IDGs)
The IDGs provide a powerful inner leadership roadmap:
- Being → cultivating presence, self-awareness, grounding
- Thinking → perspective-taking, complexity, critical thinking
- Relating → empathy, compassion, deep listening
- Collaborating → co-creation, trust, diversity
- Acting → courage, resilience, proactivity
Silvia uses the IDGs as:
- A diagnostic with clients.
- A leadership development tool.
- A personal practice for herself.
5. Coping With the Meta-Crisis: Hope, Not Despair
Silvia shares her own practices for staying hopeful:
- Community and belonging (“Don’t do it alone.”)
- Being in nature — “our greatest regenerative teacher.”
- Anchoring in spirituality and connection.
- Actively seeking good news and positive global initiatives.
6. What the World Needs From Leaders Right Now
Silvia’s answer was immediate and powerful:
“Courage. We already know what to do. We simply need the courage to act.”
A close second?
Vision.
But courage is where change begins.
7. Silvia’s Call to Action
Silvia’s closing message is timeless:
“Be the change you want to see in the world. If each of us does our part, we will create big change. Let’s reclaim our power.”
🎧 Why This Episode Matters for Emerging Leaders
This conversation is especially powerful for new and emerging leaders who want to:
- Lead with purpose, not pressure
- Build inner resilience in complex times
- Take meaningful action on climate and sustainability
- Learn the foundations of regenerative leadership
- Stay hopeful and grounded while driving change
Silvia’s wisdom is a reminder that leadership is not about titles—it’s about who you choose to be every day.
💡 Notable Quotes
“Regeneration is a way of living—it’s giving back more than we take.” — Silvia
“We are nature. When we return to nature, we return to ourselves.” — Silvia
“Coaching has the power to impact both people and the planet.” — Silvia
“Don’t do the journey alone. Reach out. Community is our strength.” — Silvia
“The world needs courage from leaders right now.” — Silvia
📌 Links Mentioned
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Genevieve
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This is your space for inspiring stories of leadership, hope and positive impact in a challenging world.
I’m Genevieve Hodge—Leadership Coach, Inner Development Goals Ambassador, and a lifelong believer in the power of personal growth to create powerful ripple effects.
At the end of 2024, I travelled to Sweden twice to dive deep into the 'Inner Development Goals', and what I discovered changed everything.
It became crystal clear: our global sustainability crisis isn’t just about systems failing.
It’s about disconnection.
From ourselves.
From each other.
From the planet.
But here’s the good news—there is hope. Because everywhere I looked, I saw people doing the inner work.
Leading with courage, clarity, and compassion.
People just like you, showing up to make a difference, not by being perfect, but by being real and ready to grow.
That’s why I created "The Impactors Podcast", to shine a light on those stories.
To explore how inner growth leads to outer impact.
And to remind you that leadership isn’t a title—it’s a way of being.
So if you're here to grow, to lead, and to make your mark—you're in the right place.
And if something in these conversations lights a spark in you?
I’d love to hear from you. Let’s connect and explore how we can grow the impact, together.
Let’s rise—and lead the change the world is calling for.
Genevieve
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