The Sustainability Recruiter Podcast
Ellen Weinreb
Ellen Weinreb, The Sustainability Recruiter, has been placing sustainability and ESG leaders for more than 20 years. Well-known for her intuitive capability to match qualified candidates with career-making opportunities, Ellen’s expertise is sought by leading corporations, organizations, and associations. Join her and her guests as they explore all aspects of working in sustainability: the trends shaping key roles, like the Chief Sustainability Officer, career arcs, exit strategies, and what it takes to be a leader in this dynamic field.
Podcast Episodes
Expert Interview – Renee Lertzman, Sustainability Psychologist
As a climate psychologist, Renee Lertzman has guided people and organizations for nearly her whole career. She has worked with big companies like Google and Johnson & Johnson, as well as non-profits and the government, helping each discover their “window of tolerance,” and the behaviors that allow us to face the hard work presented by the climate crisis.
In this episode, Ellen and Renee discuss the competencies most valuable for a Chief Sustainability Officer, especially in today’s complex world, and the opportunity to meet each other where we are.
Show Notes
- Follow Renee Lertzman on LinkedIn
- Renee’s writing on Substack
- Learn more about Renee’s work on her website https://reneelertzman.com/
Particularly, check out her nonprofit initiative Project InsideOut to learn more about the Guiding Principals
For the “theory of change” quiz, check out the Quadrants of Engagement
Her TedTalk on Turning Climate Anxiety Into Action
Also recommended by Renee is RegenIntel
Two recent articles
from DeSmog:”The US Has Never Been More Divided on Climate. Here’s How to Build Bridges (and It May Surprise You)”
Exit Interview - Michael Kobori, former Chief Sustainability Officer, Starbucks
After a nearly 30 year career in sustainability, Michael Kobori, best known for his work at Levi’s where he developed and led the company’s sustainability strategy, retired from his role as Chief Sustainability Officer at Starbucks. So what’s next for this sustainability rock star?
In this episode Ellen talks to Michael about his career, the state of sustainability, and what’s next as he looks ahead.
Show Notes
- Follow Michael Kobori on LinkedIn
- Hear John Elkington’s interview
- Recommended reading: The Culture Code, by Daniel Coyne
- From Strength to Strength, by Arthur Brooks
Meet the Host
Ellen Weinreb
Founder
Sustainability Recruiter, ESG Recruiter, CSO Headhunter
Ellen has worked at the intersection of sustainability and human resources as a recruiter and consultant for 25+ years. A super connector, Ellen’s passion for sustainability and ESG was sparked while obtaining her MBA from Yale and interning at L.L.Bean. Ellen is a regular speaker at industry events, and pens a column with GreenBiz entitled “Talent Show.” She frequently shares her perspective with global media outlets, including Marketplace, the Wall Street Journal and Barron’s.