Between Impact & Reality | Sustainability as a Career and Calling

Personal insights into challenges, opportunities, and developments in the sustainability working field

In this episode of the Social Regeneration Podcast, host Pia Hillebrecht shares her personal and professional journey in sustainability. She reflects on her university years, the challenges of working in the field, and how the sustainability sector has evolved over the past decade.

 

Pia discusses how her role has shifted from sustainability analyst to process facilitator and why she now focuses on social transformation. It’s not just about sustainable business models but also about fostering the mindset that enables real change. She shares insights from working with large corporations, startups, and social entrepreneurs while tackling the question: How can we drive sustainability from within without losing ourselves in the process? Pia rounds off the episode with an invitation for listeners to join the conversation and share their own experiences.

 

Episode Highlights:

1. 🔄 From Theory to Practice: Why sustainability often lacks ready-made solutions

2. 💼 The Changing Workplace: How companies approach sustainability today

3. 🤯 Challenges for Sustainability Professionals: Balancing advocacy and self-care

4. 🚀 Self-Employment & New Work: A behind-the-scenes look at the realities of freelancing

5. 💞 Community & Collaboration: Why working together is key to transformation

 

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