The Butterfly Effect

In this fortnightly podcast, I talk to a variety of female leaders in Sustainability about how they navigate and manage the emotions of working in this space, at this time in history.

The Butterfly Effect is a business podcast hosted by Frances Lee-Rogers (Fran), with 31 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Frances Lee-Rogers (Fran) hosts The Butterfly Effect, a business show with 31 episodes published.

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  Episode #31

  The Butterfly Effect - #31 Vicky Murray

  Feb 4, 202539 minS1

  <p>In this episode, I meet with Vicky Murray, a freelance sustainability advisor passionate about empowering individuals and organisations to turn their sustainability visions into reality. Through her expertise in facilitation and vision-building, Vicky has helped many navigate this dynamic and vital field.</p> <p>Vicky reflects on her sustainability journey, beginning with the inspiration of her mother’s activism and leading to a pivotal moment during her university years at Cardiff, where she discovered her passion for building a career in sustainability. Vicky forged her own path into the field, funding international volunteering through a corporate day job and ev...

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  Episode #30

  The Butterfly Effect - #30 Elspeth Jones

  Jan 21, 202534 minS1

  <p>In this inspiring episode, Elspeth Jones, founder of Wild Counsel, shares her transformational journey—from a successful career as a commercial barrister to becoming an environmental lawyer—culminating in the creation of Wild Counsel.</p> <p>Elspeth talks candidly about the emotional challenges and pressures of working on the climate and nature crisis, offering thoughtful insights into self-care and the pivotal role leaders play in cultivating a supportive and empowering environment for those around them. </p> <p>The conversation also explores Elspeth’s personal growth as a leader, navigating self-doubt, and embracing the idea that leadership does not require perfec...

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  Episode #29

  The Butterfly Effect - #29 Sam Ridsdale

  Jan 7, 202531 minS1

  <p>Sam Ridsdale, Head of Account Operations at Hitachi Energy, joins me for the first episode of 2025. In this conversation, Sam explains how she accidentally came to work in the energy sector and what drives her to do the work she does.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Sam and I explore how we have an ability to make a difference and a responsibility to do so, how what we tell ourselves can limit us if we let it, as well as uncover the strategies Sam uses to stay sane.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Sam talks openly about the challenges...

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  Episode #28

  The Butterfly Effect - #28 Hayley Leung

  Dec 3, 202439 minS1

  <p>Join Hayley and I in exploring her journey from a career in Fintech to purposeful climate work as Co-Founder @ openstead. We dive into how she navigates the emotional landscape of working in sustainability including how she believes embracing hope while acknowledging the overwhelming reality of the climate crisis is key. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Hayley shares powerful insights on building resilience, finding community, and redefining your personal impact beyond traditionally what ‘success’ means in the world. She offers advice worth reflecting on. I hope you enjoy the episode!</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The podcast references two further reso...

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  Episode #27

  The Butterfly Effect #27 Emma Burlow

  Nov 19, 202435 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The Butterfly Effect, I talk to Emma Burlow, about her 30 years in Sustainability. As the Founder of Lighthouse Sustainability, Director of Revolution ZERO and go to person for Sustainability in Business, Emma talks openly about the challenges she has experienced working in this sector. </p> <p>It's a great conversation in which we talk about the work she focuses on now but also how she made her way to where she is. Emma shares some great tips on how she keeps herself sane and is able to navigate the emotions of working in this space...

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