This week we were in conversation with Elif whose story begins not with action, but with a pause. After years in research, social science, and academia—and the disorienting experience of moving between countries—Elif found herself “getting lost in the kitchen,” a phrase she uses to describe the quiet unraveling and reassembling of her sense of purpose. It was in this space of stillness and introspection that she began to reconnect with herself. Time slowed down, and with it came the opportunity to reflect deeply on the choices she had made—and the ones she still could. Fast forward to COVID and she attends the 2022 IDG summit online and something clicks, she senses a shift in her and all the pieces she’s been reflecting upon begin to align.... It's 2024, she’s back in Turkey, her country of birth, when 79 women are elected as mayors across Turkish cities. Watching this happen Elif feels a strong calling to reach out to them, believing that the knowledge of the IDGs would support their leadership as mayors. Immediately five very curious newly elected mayors responded! Soon they gathered for an initial meeting where they focused on their inner compass, took time to tell their stories, shared their values and discussed how they wanted to lead as mayors. This initial meeting created a deep bond between them, for the first time they felt connected to each other as well as to something greater that they could aspire to. Over the next 8 months, despite their hectic schedules, the mayors met 3 more times and their energy to co-create change grew stronger. Each session was initiated with intention, and they embarked on a theory U journey, co-sensing leading to co-creation. All the while Elif is connecting the dots of her own uncertainty and understanding from her experiences in Caux, with the IDGs, the SDGs, and with a change process. In December she proposes that the mayors focus on women and climate and organize World Café discussions in each of their cities. Despite numerous obstacles with Elif’s guidance they spend 4 months organizing the events. In April 2025 in 5 cities Turkish women from different backgrounds come together to connect and engage on climate change in their cities.

While in Montreal over the weekend I had the good fortune to meet @Adle Ong in person. We have been in global practitioner calls together for about 3 years and it was easy to spend the afternoon discussing, eating, laughing and eating some more 😁. I learned that Adle - is the top 1% of foodies for TripAdvisor, not surprisingly - launched her consulting and facilitation company 2 years go - has all sorts of interesting projects in the pipeline - Speakes mandarin and is learning cantonese! I love meeting community members and hope to continue to meet with many more!

Hi everyone, We wanted to share a quick recap from today's call recent with community member @Wendy Harper , who told the story of how she & her team implemented the IDGs into the core of the Adelaide Climate Action Week. Here are the key highlights we captured: 🎯 Vision & Why: Inner Development as the Engine for Systems Change: - The Backstory: After seeking tools for deep systems transformation post-COVID, Wendy identified the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) as a vital framework for organizational mindset growth and collective capacity. 🏛️ ACAW Execution & Year-Round Engagement: Embedding IDGs into Public Action: - Public IDG Prototype: Adelaide Climate Action Week served as a prototype for connecting IDGs with public climate action, structured around three core pillars: Connect, Reflect, and Commit. - Global & Local IDG Programming: The event featured IDG Global keynote videos from Eric Fernholm and Frederick Lindenkroner, alongside Wendy’s hands-on Catalyst Lounge—a dedicated IDG experience hosted as part of the week's activities. - The "Lymphatic System" Model: integrated throughout the event and to prevent momentum from fading after the event ends, Wendy & team designed an infrastructure for continuous year-round engagement, moving beyond one-off annual gatherings. - Interactive App & Community Voting: ACAW piloted a custom app with a reward token mechanism where participants earn tokens through active engagement and vote on local community climate projects, testing new ways to track social impact and build team trust. The replay is available to community members over here. Thanks @Wendy Harper for sharing your journey and taking action! *** 💬 Who else should we spotlight? Do you know of a project, team, or leader actively implementing the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) in their work or community? We’d love to connect with them and feature their story in an upcoming spotlight!

Hi everyone, Here is what’s happening in our ID@Work community: 1. 🌺 Live Event: Climate Action "Root to Fruit" Thursday, August 13th @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Berlin time (CEST) 👉Click Here to Register on Zoom We are thrilled to highlight a major milestone in climate leadership! Adelaide Climate Action Week (#ACAW2026) is officially integrating the Inner Development Goals (IDG) framework into its entire 7-day program this July — making it the very first climate event in Australia to do so! In this live 60-minute session with member @Wendy Harper we’ll explore the "Root to Fruit" strategy: activating relational skills, connection, and inner capacity to yield measurable, collective action on climate. - When: Thursday, August 13th @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CEST (Berlin time) - Where: Zoom (Live & interactive) - Registration: Open to all! Feel free to invite colleagues, partners, or friends who are interested in climate action and leadership. *** 2. 🎥 Recording Available: Real-Time Case Study with Nadine McCormick 👉Watch the Recording Here (or check the Classroom / Community tab) If you missed our live discussion with Nadine McCormick, the full recording is now live! Drawing from over 20 years of work in sustainable development and corporate sustainability, Nadine shared how bringing inner development into the room enables deeper, more honest conversations that spark real learning and action. What’s inside the session: - Nadine’s personal & professional journey: What she’s been nurturing within herself and within business, plus the honest challenges of driving change. - Rich community dialogue: Inspiring contributions and sharings from participants that expanded the discussion into courage, balance, and navigating complex EU regulations. Whether you're working inside an organization or facilitating sustainability efforts, this case study is packed with practical wisdom and inspiration.

We just learned that Skool is now available in different languages (Spanish, German, French and Portuguese) To change the language of the UI, just go to your photo, top right corner and then select 'languages' to switch to your language.