We talk a lot about transforming our food systems. But almost no one talks about transforming the people who shape them. At first glance, farming and inner development seem worlds apart. Farming is physical, practical, rooted in soil and seasons. Inner development is mental and emotional, rooted in awareness and mindsets. Yet the irony is this: our food system will not regenerate unless the people within it do. And here’s the uncomfortable truth: we will not fix food security or soil health through techniques alone. We need different farmers AND different leaders shaping the system around them. As a farmer myself, I realised that food systems are not purely agricultural problems. They are human systems and human systems behave according to the mindsets, fears, blind spots, and values of the people inside them. This is why complex challenges (“wicked problems”) overwhelm us. We respond with roadmaps, committees, think tanks, five-year plans. These feel productive, but they often tackle symptoms rather than root causes. The cycle continues at every new government mandate or annual budget exercise. So what’s the real bottleneck? Not a lack of knowledge. Not a lack of technology. Not even a lack of land (at least not in my country Mauritius). The bottleneck, I believe, is inner capacity: - the courage to rethink entrenched models - the humility to learn from nature rather than dominate it - the empathy to consider farmers, consumers and ecosystems together - the systems thinking required to see beyond silos - the resilience to stay committed when results take seasons, not quarters. If we want to move from extractive farming to conscious land stewardship, we need to cultivate not just soil health, but human capacity: farmers who think regeneratively, policymakers who understand complexity, consumers who see value beyond price, and leaders who prioritise long-term resilience over short-term optics. The land can regenerate. The question is: can we? And how do we go about it? These last questions have been a lot on my mind lately and honestly, I am not sure I have the answer(s). For now I am mostly trying to get there by seeking partnerships (together we're stronger, right?) and consistently move conversations back to the real bottle necks stated above. Maybe that is the answer: consistency and persistence.

Hello All, I am working with a client on their talent development needs and am exploring using the IDG Guide to do a 360 degree style survey for the stream leadership teams. Looking forward to any best practices I can emulate. Thanks in advance.

We’re setting the table for something different. My friend Avital and I have been craving real connection, and we’re hearing from our friends, family and colleagues that they are too. The kind that doesn’t live on screens, doesn’t need small talk, and doesn’t ask you to wear a mask. 💫 That’s why we’re inviting people everywhere to host a dinner that nourishes the body, mind, and soul. To laugh, learn, and lean into the kind of conversations that remind us that we’re all works in progress and we’re not alone. 💞 Introducing The Table Turners! Register as a HOST to join a global network of intimate dinners happening on Sunday March 8, 2026 (International Women’s Day), where curious and courageous women (and allies) gather around real tables to explore what it means to lead, love, and live fully. You don’t need to be a facilitator, just a great human who loves bringing people together. We’ll provide a Host Kit with conversation themes, rituals, and playlists, and you bring the magic. Whether your table seats six in a city flat, twelve in a farmhouse kitchen, or ten at a rooftop restaurant under the stars, your table could be one of hundreds turning the tide toward deeper connection. 🌏 Interested in hosting a Table Turners dinner? 💫 Complete this form to join the first wave of hosts across Prague, Amsterdam, New York London, Frankfurt and beyond. We'll be in touch in January for an information session! Let’s rewrite what’s on the menu of leadership one dinner, one story, one laugh at a time.

I don’t know about you but whenever I talk about IDGs, I often get « why focus on individuals when it’s corporations and government who holds the real power to bring change? ». It inspired me to write the following article. Let me know if you think it will help you in future discussions and/or whether you think an important argument is missing! https://nathalievenis.substack.com/p/why-the-sdgs-are-stuck-and-why-the?r=54pxeh

ok, let's continue our reverse-engineering challenge with the 2nd dimension: Thinking. 👉 Here is the Google Doc to add your reflections about the real client outcome for the IDG skills under the 'Thinking' dimension If we can get some first insights before Tuesdays hangout, we can discuss them again next Tuesday, 12.30pm