INSPIRATION

April 12th is the International Day of Human Space Flight, and in our lifetime we may make the ‘leap’ from space flight being an elitist pursuit to a mainstream activity. It is a reward for outstanding achievement and a scientific lodestone containing answers to questions about the origin…

22 April is Earth Day, designed not just to acknowledge our debt to the planet, but to encourage action that will help preserve our world and improve it.

The United Nations measures happiness globally as well. In 2020, Finland was named the happiest country in the world for the third year running. On the other hand, many countries have established government and ministry roles for Happiness, such as the United Arab Emirates and Venezuela.

Today, after a period of living in lockdowns and quarantines, most of us have come to reevaluate this most commonplace and yet most remarkable of experiences. We’ve been starved of hugs and laughter, deprived of the subtle richness of body language and many of us haven’t met somebody…

The importance of having a more gender balanced board, management or leadership team is a work in progress. For instance, the current legislation in The Netherlands to ensure more women have seats on company boards has not worked and a quota system is the only way forward, according…

We are seeking the changes that have been for the better, and being present to the rhythms and structures we've created for ourselves personally and professionally to take care of our wellbeing. In a post-pandemic life, we can adopt new habits and we can cherish our most meaningful…

Both as humanity and as individuals - we are asked to cope with humongous changes. How best to cope with these challenges and turn our weaknesses into new strengths. Shall we join the dance?

We can revive ourselves, and restore our optimism and confidence, by connecting with the natural world. The magic of the wilderness with its soothing and healing effect on the soul is undoubtedly what many people have been yearning to.

Kris Tompkins, former CEO of Patagonia inc. and co-founder of Tompkins Conservation, knows where we should be heading. On 21 January 2021 Kristine spoke honestly about how she and her late husband Douglas had experienced the desire “to change everything’ in their lives, which led to them purchasing…

Kristine Tompkins is an American conservationist, former CEO of Patagonia Inc., and President and Co-founder of Tompkins Conservation. Kristine is also a UN Environment Patron, recognised for her commitment to protected areas of the planet.