Episode 163: Sarah Grigsby - Leading Regenerative Businesses

This is episode #163 of EGN Leadership Conversations: The Untold Secrets of the C-Suite by Nick Jonsson, and we are pleased to welcome Sarah Grigsby, Executive Coach and Founder & CEO of Cultivating Wholeness. In this insightful episode, Sarah shares her deep expertise on Leading Regenerative Businesses—an approach that goes beyond traditional sustainability to create organizations that actively restore and renew the world around them.

Sarah begins by exploring how regenerative business practices differ from conventional models. Instead of focusing solely on reducing harm or achieving net-zero impact, regenerative leadership seeks to create systems where people, communities, and ecosystems can flourish. She highlights how leaders today have both the responsibility and the opportunity to shift toward practices that support long-term ecological health, social equity, and ethical operations.

Throughout the conversation, Sarah discusses critical components of building regenerative businesses, including circular economy principles, renewable energy integration, and ethical and transparent sourcing. She explains how these practices not only benefit the planet but also strengthen business resilience, reduce operational risk, and create brand loyalty among increasingly conscious consumers.

Sarah also emphasizes the importance of cultivating internal wholeness within leadership. She explains how regenerative leadership begins with self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build organizations rooted in trust, inclusivity, and shared purpose. By fostering environments where employees feel aligned and supported, leaders can accelerate innovation and drive meaningful change from within.

Listeners will also gain insights into practical steps businesses can take to move toward regeneration—from rethinking supply chains and resource usage to redesigning business models that reward long-term thinking over short-term gains. Sarah illustrates how even small shifts can collectively create powerful, lasting impact.

This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, executives, sustainability advocates, and change-makers who want to build businesses that not only thrive in today’s complex world but positively shape the future. Sarah’s insights offer a powerful reminder that regenerative leadership is not an idealistic vision—it is an achievable path forward for companies committed to making a genuine difference.

Tune in to discover how leaders can champion transformation, inspire others, and create ecosystems of business that honor people, planet, and prosperity.

Contact Sarah to collaborate with her:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grigsbysarah/

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