Business leaders and executives know exactly what power and dominance are. That is the goal behind every scaling move for market share, for revenue and for profit. It works until it doesn't. There is a race in the geo political landscape that will suffer the exact same fate. The pursuit of energy.
Whether fossil fuel or clean tech, both will indeed scale. Both will work, until they don't. Because both are EXTRACXTIVE. Both do nothing for planetary health. So, why are we doing them? Power and Dominance. And who will win that race?

Tune in for the better questions we need to ask. Because simply swapping one for another comes with a complete set of different issues.

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The 5Cs Podcast connects forward-thinking executives who are building sustainable competitive advantages while driving positive impact. Think of it as an exclusive network of leaders who understand that stewardship isn't just good ethics - it's good business.

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Business leaders and executives are no strangers to tough decisions, but what happens when the stakes are nothing less than the future of our planet?

Host Charlene Norman presents a masterclass in leadership under uncertainty. She weaves together the urgency of the climate crisis, the fragility of democracy, and the overwhelming complexity of our times. Drawing on insights from sustainability leader Richard Threlfall and climate architect Christiana Figueres, she challenges us to rethink not just what we do, but what we value. You can find the countdown clock here.

Key HIghlights

-The Climate Countdown: Why Urgency Is Non-Negotiable

-The Interconnected Crises: Climate, Democracy, and Human Systems

-Beyond Technology: The Real Work Is Cultural

-The Power of Voice: Why Silence Is Not an Option

-Three Frameworks for Sustainable Action

-The Human Work: Shifting Values from Wealth to Stewardship

-Your Voice Is Enough—History Proves It

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The 5Cs Podcast connects forward-thinking executives who are building sustainable competitive advantages while driving positive impact. Think of it as an exclusive network of leaders who understand that stewardship isn't just good ethics - it's good business.

Connect with Charlene Norman on LinkedIn, find her at her website, subscribe to our Substack for strategic insights, or download the full series on Spotify and Apple.

Host Charlene Norman explores the premise that while this podcast has helped build a bridge between business and the planet, the world on both sides of that bridge is shifting. And super fast. The question is no longer just how to get across the bridge , but what to do when the ground itself is unstable and the river is rising.

She identifies four critical “gaps” that business leaders must now confront:

1. Collective Grief
2. Intergenerational Repair
3. Power Dynamics
4. Scale and Triage

In other words, the real work now lies in the messy, uncertain territory beyond:

Facing grief, repairing generational divides, challenging entrenched power, and making hard choices about where to focus our efforts. Clearly there are no easy answers left.

Ready to benchmark your leadership impact? Take this 5-minute Stewardship Quiz and get a personalized report showing exactly where you rank - plus actionable strategies to elevate your performance.

The 5Cs Podcast connects forward-thinking executives who are building sustainable competitive advantages while driving positive impact. Think of it as an exclusive network of leaders who understand that stewardship isn't just good ethics - it's good business.

Connect with Charlene Norman on LinkedIn, find her at her website, subscribe to our Substack for strategic insights, or download the full series on Spotify and Apple.