A weekly podcast series from Wavestone
Delve into insightful conversations as we explore how business leaders around the globe utilize their resources and social capital to drive societal change.
Tailored to senior business leaders – CEOs, Chief Strategy Officers, heads of Sustainability, CSR and ESG executives and others who desire to drive change – each episode features stories from senior executives of major corporations, innovators from corporate ecosystems, and impactful societal leaders. You will discover the unique positions these changemakers hold and the collaborative transformations they enable across diverse stakeholder groups to protect our planet and improve the lives the people who inhabit it.
- “The Business of Impact” offers a two-episode format for each guest, providing a thorough understanding of their journey. The first episode delves into their personal motivations and driving forces, while the second episode uncovers key issues and learnings about the societal change they are engaged in.
- The discussions touch on a range of topics aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including tackling climate change, eradicating poverty, ensuring quality education, promoting gender equality, fostering economic growth, and addressing racial disparities.
- Aiming to inspire leaders to act and inform them of tactics for leading successful collaborative transformations, “The Business of Impact” invites you on a 30-minute weekly journey into the minds and hearts of the people shaping the world around us.
Tune in and become part of the conversation driving a more sustainable future for all.
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SEASON 1
Season 1 introduction episode: The Business of Impact backstory
This introductory episode uncovers the inspiration behind thes podcast, Cecilia Edwards’s journey, and her ‘Collaborative Transformation Framework.’ She discusses her experiences at Smith College, the U.S. Air Force, Berkeley Business School, and BCG that led her to believe in collaborative efforts for significant societal change. As a partner at Wavestone, she’s committed to applying her extensive experience in business transformation to societal change.
Guest: Don Williams, Former Chairman and CEO of Trammell Crow Company
Episode 1: The CEO Call To Action
Don Williams shares his insights on working to strengthen low-income neighborhoods in Dallas. Don created a commission to address inequities in Dallas. Learn about Don’s journey to build trust in the community and the importance of partnering with those most at risk to drive tangible change.
Episode 2: Convening Collaborations for Societal Change
Release on 13 June – 7AM CST
Don and his team established the Foundation for Community Empowerment (FCE). He shares their strategies for addressing gang violence, affordable housing, and improving public education. Learn about FCE’s role as a neutral third party. Discover how they leveraged their credibility to make changes at scale and work towards community involvement to create lasting impact.
Guest: Karine Rouge, CEO of Veolia North America Municipal Water Services
Episode 3: The Human Side of Global Change
Karine shares how she is working towards protecting the water supply through water reuse. With a leadership philosophy shaped by her global experiences, Karine emphasizes the importance of strategic thinking and collaboration across different sectors to address escalating climate change concerns.
Season 1
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Guest: Don Williams, Former Chairman and CEO of Trammell Crow Company
Episode 1: Building Trust Within a Community
Don Williams shares his insights on working to strengthen low-income neighborhoods in Dallas. Don created a commission to address inequities in Dallas. Learn about Don’s journey to build trust in the community and the importance of partnering with those most at risk to drive tangible change.
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Cecilia Edwards
Partner
Wavestone US
“The Business of Impact” offers a two-episode format for each guest, providing a thorough understanding of their journey. The first episode delves into their personal motivations and driving forces, while the second episode uncovers key issues and learnings about the societal change they are engaged in.