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May 3 2024
Thriving Communities: Three Strategies to Combat Burnout in Conservation
I aim to support conservation efforts without dwelling on burnout, a term that, though valid, is often overused. The burnout discourse tends to spotlight individuals rather than address systemic workplace issues. Recognizing the widespread experience of burnout, I advocate for a shift toward fostering thriving communities. Drawing from anecdotal research, here are three strategies for […]
Apr 4 2024
Embracing Reciprocity with Nature
Recently, my reflections have centered on the powerful concept of reciprocity—defined as the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit. This principle holds profound significance, especially when considering our relationship with the Earth. It’s an acknowledgment that, as a society, we often take more from our environment than we give back. I, too, […]
Mar 4 2024
Emotional Inclusion: Breaking Stigmas, Fostering Authenticity
My partner Jyo and I are working on a program for early career professionals. During our early design conversations, emotional intelligence came up. The way I was taught about emotional intelligence felt too heady to me, and I mentioned that I think we should shift to talking about emotional inclusion. The next day, I saw […]
Feb 4 2024
Elevate Your Leadership Essence
I completed an assignment as a part of a current project that required us to ask people in our trusted circle this question; If you could extract one thing from me and plug it into your life to improve it, what would it be? I believe it gets to my leadership essence. At first, it […]
