transforming yourself & the world
About Gaian Minds
Climate change, the sixth mass extinction, and growing inequalities are not external problems to be fixed. They are first and foremost the results of how we, humans, think about ourselves and inhabit this world. And most often, what we lack are not "solutions" but rather the strength, vision, and confidence to implement them.
What we need is not a transition but a profound and radical transformation.
Not only of what we do but also of who we are as human beings, our way of thinking, being, and living.
The ecological transformation is a back-and-forth motion between our inner selves and the outer world.
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We believe human transformations
enable the system to transform
We provide coaching and training that help you explore, embody and act toward an ecological transformation of yourself and the world.
Impact & Resilience Coaching - from deep within to big actions
In the face of the ecological crisis, our coaching creates safe spaces for people and organizations to work from the inside out, nurturing the connection, confidence, and agency they need to achieve their goals, so that their growth will enable the individual and system shifts needed in our time.
ARE YOU READY TO UNLEASH YOUR INNER POWER TO MAKE A CHANGE?
When it comes to sustainability, do you feel:
> Hopeless in ways that negatively impact your life/ work?
> Powerless to the point of thinking that nothing can be done?
> Confused and doubtful about what part you could play?
> Burning out to the point of feeling isolated and disconnected?
With coaching, we create the space for you to:
> Take time to process your emotions related to the ecological crisis and what they mean to you.
> Develop a deeper sense of connection with yourself, others, and the rest of the living world.
> Gain agency by (re)connecting with your purpose and who you want to be.
> Gain confidence in the possibilities for individual and collective changes.
> Strategize and achieve your goals while caring for your physical and mental health
Who do we work with?
We work with individuals, professionals and organisations looking to increase their resilience in the face of the crisis in order to sustain (healthy) actions for the world. It can look like:
Organisations and teams looking to unlock roadblocks on their sustainability journey and increase their impact.
Professionals looking for support in their career transition or sustainable projects
Individuals looking to cope with their climate-related emotions and find their power in the crisis
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Curious to know if this is for you? Let's get on a free discovery call
ChANGES ARE ALSO INSPIRED AND NURTURED BY KNOWLEDGE
LEARNING PROGRAMS - FROM SUSTAINABILITY TO TRANSFORMATION
Our learning programs combine different theories, authors, and practices to help you question what you know and think about the ecological crisis beyond mainstream information while connecting with like-minded people. Whether you are awakening to the topic or hoping to dive deeper, they’ll allow a deep exploration of the crisis from its origins all the way to paths for transformations.
Pulling from environmental and climate science, systemic risks theories, and cognitive science, we uncover among other:
> The different crises in the crisis (climate, biodiversity, resources, energy)
> The relation between energy and GDP
> The green growth VS Degrowth narratives
>The systemic risks faced by our industrialized world
> Cognitive biases and leads to concrete actions
For who?
This is a great program for people starting their sustainability journey and looking to deepen their understanding of the crisis we are going through with a systemic and complex approach.
A HUMAN
CRISIS 101
TRANSFORMATIVE ECOLOGY 101
We journey through different ecological thoughts and perspectives, deep ecology, social ecology, eco-feminism, spiritual ecology, and eco-psychology, with a mix of theories, reflection, and practices. They will help us reflect on how we perceive the environment today, the deeper roots of our relationship with nature, and to re-construct a narrative of wholeness and authentic connection.
For who?
This is a great program for people looking to deepen their understanding of the ecological crisis through more philosophical and psychological lenses while working on their own relationship with the natural world.
THE CLIMATE FRESK WORKSHOP - FOR 3 HOURS SCIENCE-BASED WORKSHOP
Climate fresk workshop is a creative and thought-provoking game to help you understand the different causes and effects of the climate crisis, ending with a debrief on what can be done. This workshop has already been played offline or online by more than 500K people in 50 different countries, and is used by many companies to train their employees on the topic. Will you be next?
WHY USE THE CLIMATE FRESK IN YOUR ORGANISATION?
KNOWLEDGE
Make sure your employees share a common understanding of the problem, feel knowledgeable enough to tackle the issue and take proactive actions toward your carbon reduction goals.
CREDIBILITY
Use expert-level science-based facts extracted from the most recent IPCC report (Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change), packed in a 3 hour-training, easy to roll out and accessible to both beginners and more advanced levels.
ENGAGEMENT
Take advantage of a shared and highly collaborative experience that can be used to create momentum on the topic in different circumstances: kicking off the launch of a sustainability strategy, team-building, comex meeting, etc.
CUSTOMIZATION
The debrief part of the workshop can be adapted to your company's sustainability strategy to help employees connect very concretely your climate goals with actions they can take in the context of the work/ department.
WHAT DO THEY SAY?
"The program exceeded my expectations. It opened intellectual and emotional doors beyond the mainstream narrative and into the systemic and philosophical concepts that brought us to the current climate crisis. It has strengthened my motivation and commitment to ecology."
Rachel, from the Transformative Ecology
"I have been a fan of Pauline's work for a long time and this course really didn't disappoint. Pauline is so skilled at putting together her extensive knowledge of "hard" topics like the mechanics of climate change with the deeper layers of ecology like eco feminism and social issues that call to our hearts, not just our brains. Every week, we got to dive deep into those deeper layers of ecology, and to approach them from both an intellectual and emotional level. The sessions are well balanced between lecture-style talks, moments of reflection, and group sharings. I would without a doubt take another course with Pauline, and recommend this one with my eyes closed."
Ely, from the Transformative Ecology
"My experience with Pauline has been truly eye-opening. I went in curious about coaching and left so much more confident, peaceful, and with a newfound sense of agency over my life. Pauline asks incredibly thought-provoking questions, she is fully present during each session and truly knows how to take you on a journey through your mind. I felt so supported during each session and I always left so much more grounded, with so much clarity and trust that I could tackle what would come my way the following week. I am so happy I got to experience our 6 weeks together and grateful I got to work with such a good listener."
Ali , from a Coaching program
"I feel like I have gained so much insight on my stress patterns and I think this is priceless. Up until now I was just describing but because now I have the awareness I can plan in advance to avoid stressful situations. This is so powerful! I have learned things about myself that I would not have otherwise without the help and thoughtful questions of Pauline! I am immensely grateful for her help and look forward to getting back to work with her in the future as I believe that this kind of inner work is the best investment one can make!"
Inès, from a Coaching program
"Bringing the Climate Fresk workshop at Decathlon Shanghai has been a decisive step to raise the skills level of our teams in terms of climate actions and sustainability. The training was not only fun but also very serious with regard to content and approach. Pauline is very experienced in facilitating this workshop and solid knowledge about the different aspects of the climate crisis. We are convinced that sustainability starts with education and that it's important to work with knowledgeable experts to support us in this journey. That's what we did and will keep doing. "
Pascal Bizard , CEO Decathlon China, from a Climate Fresk
I" really appreciated these two days of great learning with Pauline and our group of like-minded people. It is very valuable to finally get a fact-based quite complete and detailed information about sustainability and have a chance to get rid of false knowledge. I also deeply appreciated that psychology and spirituality have been part of the journey! I highly recommend this program to each person willing to receive accurate information on the topic. It requires some courage on the first session, but much hope and ideas of potential contribution come with the second session! Our planet needs such initiatives as this beautiful, heartfelt and very professionally led program!"
Corinne, from A Human crisis 101
We have run Climate Fresk workshops for the China teams of several multinationals such as Air Liquide, Saint Gobain, Bolloré Logistics, Etam, Zurich Insurance, Biomérieux, Veolia, and more.
"The deployment of the Climate Fresk workshop at our R&D team in China has been a good opportunity and initiative to brainstorming the way to maintain sustainability. I enjoyed this initiative and learned a lot about the root causes of climate change in a scientific way. Pauline is very professional and experienced in facilitating this workshop and she was able to guide the discussion using her solid knowledge when different opinions appeared among the team. The sustainability impacts not only on the way we work but also the way we live in the future. This meaningful and fun workshop is a start and I hope to engage more colleagues in the future."
Andrea ZHANG, Communication Manager, Air Liquide R&D China, from a Climate Fresk Workshop
“Thank you Pauline for guiding us on this journey. I am amazed at your mastery of the subject, the mass of research and work behind this is colossal, yet you deliver it in a very accessible manner and more importantly a very positive way. It has been a very rich weekend and pleasure to exchange with all of you”
Virginie, from A Human Crisis 101
> Graduated from a master in entrepreneurship & innovation for a sustainable world
> Climate Fresk trainer (Green belt) and China coordinator
> Coaching training with:
Jay Shetty Certification School (AC certified)
Climate change coaches (ICF certified)
Neuromindfulness institute (ICF certified)
WHO AM I?
Hi, my name is Pauline. My journey with sustainability started in business school 10 years ago as I started to question the point of doing business for the sake of making profits without considering the negative impacts it could have on humans and the planet. While it was not as much of a hot topic as it is now, it still led me to social entrepreneurship and to China where I started my career on a mission to map out the Shanghai social entrepreneur ecosystem.
Along that journey I co-founded a platform and company called Feiy, which aimed to promote impact entrepreneurs in China. For 5 years, we promoted our network while writing articles and organizing events to inspire people to take action in their careers and collaborating with corporates looking for green solutions and raising awareness among employees.
From 2020 and as Feiy got largely affected by the covid crisis, I have slowly started to pivot our offering, focusing on coaching people through their ecological awakening, questioning, and transitioning and developing new programs combining what I have learned through many years of self-study and events facilitation. Naturally, in 2022, Feiy became Gaian Minds and followed me in Europe as I left China after 8 years of my life there.
Gaian minds is now a French-based online business, maintaining a presence in China.
LET'S GET IN TOUCH
For organizations interested in coaching or training your team around sustainability topics, please write directly to: pauine.soudy@gaianminds.com
For individuals interested in coaching, book a free discovery call here
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