Leading Sustainability

In this podcast, join specialist sustainability recruiter Tom Strelczak from TWS Search Partners as he sits down with sustainability leaders from across geographies to discuss their careers and the realities of working in this complex sector.

Sustainability has become an exciting and significant area of growth across the world, with many aspiring professionals and graduates looking to move into this sector and forge meaningful careers.

Away from the draw of creating impact and making a difference, what is it really like to work in sustainability and what would leaders in this sector tell you about their experiences and how they got into the industry?

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Leading Sustainability

Episode 2: Leading Sustainability - Jessica Robinson (Emerging Markets Sustainable Finance Consulting)

August 08, 2024 • Tom Strelczak • Season 1 • Episode 2

Jessica Robinson is a sustainable finance leader from the strategy consulting sector with a global career and particular focus on emerging markets. Jessica was previously a Partner and leader for MENA Sustainable Finance at EY-Parthenon and Head of Asia for the PRI.

Timestamps:

(00:28) Navigating a non-linear career path

(02:19) Taking sustainability careers around the globe

(03:24) Regional differences in ESG adoption and greenwashing

(07:06) Authentic leadership in driving sustainability

(10:38) How leadership roles have changed within sustainability

(13:32) Impact strategies and defining sustainability

(17:02) Female leadership nuances and collaboration

(19:48) Embracing generational diversity and future leaders

(21:17) The role of mentorship in career development

(25:01) Identifying talent from diverse backgrounds

(27:31) Reflecting on pivotal career lessons learned

(30:12) Balancing a successful career with parenthood

(33:54) Managing burnout and discussing it openly

(36:42) Explaining a career in sustainability to friends

(39:09) Embracing opposing views and healthy debate

(41:59) Handing conflict when discussing sustainability

(43:55) A career in politics and a passion for vinyl

(45:35) Finding fulfilment through extracurricular hobbies