1:1 Substainability leadership coaching
The #1 success factor for sustainability leadership?
It’s you.
“You already understand sustainability. You know what needs to change. But leading that change inside an organisation is a very different challenge.”
1:1 Substainability leadership coaching for professionals driving ESG, Net Zero, and sustainability inside organisations.
or try the free practice first
1:1 Substainability leadership coaching
The #1 success factor for sustainability leadership?
It’s you.
“You already understand sustainability. You know what needs to change. But leading that change inside an organisation is a very different challenge.”
1:1 Substainability leadership coaching for professionals driving ESG, Net Zero, and sustainability inside organisations.
or try the free practice first
The reality
You know what needs to change..
You’re just not sure why
it isn’t happening yet.
You’ve got the knowledge. You’ve got the drive. You care more about this work than anyone in the room. But somewhere between the strategy and the reality, something keeps getting lost.
You might recognise this when you:
- Don’t feel like you have real authority in your role
- Struggle to speak up in senior rooms
- Find it hard to articulate sustainability outside your “echo chamber”
- Say yes too often and struggle to push back
- Feel overwhelmed and pulled in too many directions
Leadership capability is a learnable skill.
You are not supposed to “just know” how to lead this. Especially in a role that:
- cuts across the organisation
- challenges existing ways of working
- and often lacks clear authority
THE MISSION
To help you lead sustainability with confidence, clarity, and authority—without burning out or second-guessing yourself.
If your challenge is embedding sustainability across teams and culture, explore my team leadership development service.
Why coaching clients come to me
Confidence & Self-Trust
They stop second guessing themselves and learn to:
- trust their thinking
- back their decisions
- show up with more clarity
Communication & Influence
They find their leadership style and learn how to:
- speak about sustainability in a way that lands commercially
- involve people outside their echo chamber
- influence without over-explaining or over-justifying
Boundaries & Prioritisation
They stop trying to do everything and learn to:
- prioritise what actually matters
- say no without guilt
- protect your time and energy
Authority & Presence
They stop shrinking in high-stakes moments, and show up differently in:
- leadership meetings
- cross-functional conversations
- moments of challenge or pushback
This is for
you if you…
Hold a dual role and sustainability is part of your remit
Run a small purpose-led business or consultancy
Care deeply about your work—but feel stretched or stuck
About me
I’m Briony Pete – accredited leadership coach, strategist, and sustainability engagement specialist with 15+ years in sustainable development.
My coaching style combines:
- Executive coaching – dual focus on the person and their strategy or responsibilities
- Neuroscience of change – understanding how the brain resists and adapts to change
- Adult development and behaviour change – building the conditions for lasting growth
- Somatic practices – body-based awareness to recognise and regulate stress and pressure
Accredited Coach
5+ years coaching
Adult Development
The Guide
5+ years coaching
I’m Briony Pete – accredited leadership coach, strategist, and sustainability engagement specialist with 15+ years in sustainable development.
My coaching style combines:
- Executive coaching – dual focus on the person and their strategy or responsibilities
- Neuroscience of change – understanding how the brain resists and adapts to change
- Adult development and behaviour change – building the conditions for lasting growth
- Somatic practices – body-based awareness to recognise and regulate stress and pressure
How it works
sustainability Coaching unlock
what’s already there.
It’s a collaborative, goal-focused process that works by unlocking what’s already in you.
The answers, the capability, the leadership – it’s there. What coaching does is create the space, structure, and honest challenge to bring it to the surface and put it to work.
regular 1:1 sessions
structured around your goals and the real challenges you navigate week to week
Practical tools
and frameworks you can use immediately, and in between sessions
Leadership development
building the mindset, presence, and influence that gets results where it matters most
Support
THAT LASTS
Embed confidence and authority as you manage change upwards and beyond
3, 6 or 12 months engagement
with sessions shaped around where you are and where you need to be.
* This is not mentorship – it’s a trusted partnership building clarity, momentum, and the kind of behavioural change that sticks long after we stop working together.
“This is not about giving you more knowledge. It’s about helping you use what you already know more effectively.”
The pillar of impact
Mindset Shift
“So you stop second-guessing yourself when it matters most”
self-doubt
confidence
Clarity shift
COMMUNICATION
“So leadership listens instead of deflects”
Deflection
Engagement
Influence
Authority
“People follow because you led, not because you pushed”
Pressure
Followership
Impact lock
The shift you’ll experience.
Before
— You hesitate to speak up in senior spaces
— You struggle to influence decisions
— You feel overwhelmed and stretched
— You question your value and impact
AFTER
— You feel confident leading conversations
— You communicate sustainability clearly and effectively
— You prioritise what matters—and let go of the rest
— You show up with authority and clarity
Free downolad
1-Minute Daily Coaching Practice
What the client says
Helena Mansell-Stopher
Products of change
CEO
“After 26 years in the industry, I never thought I needed a business coach until I got one! To say Briony has helped shape the future of how I operate both personally and professionally is an understatement..
The evolution (and revolution) I have been on during this last year has totally transformed my life. It has enabled me to build the space in my life to enjoy all that life has to bring: work, family, learning, connecting and continuing to evolve my life and making me (and those around me) happy. ”
“I’ve embraced everything brought my way, and it has fundamentally changed me. I can’t thank and recommend Briony enough.”
Selina Donald
The Bulb,
(part of Trivandi group)
Sustainability Director
“We worked with Briony to coach one of The Bulb’s Sustainability Consultants.“
I already knew that external coaching was valuable in order to gain fresh insights, objective outlooks and support the growth of the team.
Briony went above and beyond that and has helped to build confidence, capabilities, reduce overwhelm and coached them to put boundaries in place to ensure they have the best work environment they can in order to deliver. ”
“A worthwhile investment, and I thoroughly recommend Briony to all of my network.”
Gabriella Weeks
Sleek Events
Supplier & Sustainability Lead
“Coaching sessions provide clear guidance that helps me navigate challenges, stay focused, and bring others with me. Having a strategic partner to test ideas with has been crucial for building confidence and securing buy-in.“
The strategic work created immediate momentum – finding gaps, aligning departments, and strengthening engagement.
We’re already seeing tangible shifts, from the Growth Team integrating sustainability, better cross-department collaboration, and a rise in confidence and motivation from our Champion Team. The programme has given me the clarity, structure and support to meaningfully move the dial across the business.”
“A worthwhile investment, and I thoroughly recommend Briony to all of my network.”
Rebecca waters
NHS North East London
Net Zero Lead
“With her help, we have meaningfully engaged a large and varied group of stakeholders at pace and produced a thoughtful and well-developed Green Plan. And the coaching programmes have benefited multiple partners across a large, integrated health & care system.”
Working with Briony and The Circular Life is an engaging, collaborative, and supportive experience.
She has provided real value and support for our netzero work in NE London and offers excellent value for money, enabling us to motivate and inspire staff from the outset.”
“Briony works with kindness and compassion while challenging and helping us to think differently about how we work today and in the future.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sustainability Leadership Coaching?
It is 1:1 coaching designed to help sustainability professionals build confidence, influence, and leadership capability to drive change effectively.
Unlike traditional consultancy that focuses solely on technical strategy, this approach focuses on the human-driven insight required to embed sustainability into an organisation’s core culture and operations.
What is executive and leadership coaching
Executive coaching isn’t just for executives – despite the name.
It works on two levels:
- Part of the focus goes on you as a person, your mindset, confidence, and leadership growth,
- And part on your “executive function” the strategy, business plan, or programme you’re responsible for delivering.
This makes it a natural fit for sustainability professionals who are driving strategy and learning to lead change at the same time, while working equally well for senior leaders looking to embed sustainability into the business, meeting you wherever you are in that journey.
How is this different from general leadership coaching?
This work is grounded in the specific challenges of sustainability roles, cross-functional influence, resistance, and low formal authority.
How long does coaching last?
Typically 3–6 months, depending on your goals and context.
Why is “Mindset” critical for reaching Net Zero goals?
Organisations often create sustainability roles without understanding the psychological and cultural depth required for a true Net Zero transition. A shift in mindset allows leaders to move from “siloed efforts” to company-wide impact. By leaning on neuroscience and systems change , leaders can influence without resistance and build a culture where sustainability is embraced by everyone.