It all begins with an idea of the change you want to bring.

Maybe you want to bring change into an existing organisational culture or launch a sustainable business. Or maybe you have an impactful project that you want to promote.

Whatever it is, depending on which part of you is in charge, your actions and decisions will be dramatically different, creating dramatically different outcomes in the world.

The IFS (Internal Family Systems) model provides a powerful tool that helps us to make invisible systemic dynamics visible and explore hidden conflicts between the drivers of our plans for change.

IFS views the psyche as composed of various “parts,” each with different roles, intentions, values and protective mechanisms.

For example:

Fearful parts might worry about failing to implement change or the fear of not doing enough

Avoidant parts might want to escape the complexity and uncertainty, by retreating into procrastination or being invested in quick and easy wins to appease the fearful parts

Critical parts might question whether your contribution can make a difference at all and whether you have anything useful to offer

Heroic parts might want to save the world single handedly

Self-led leadership allows a more integrated approach to decision-making. It refers to the IFS concept of leading from the "Self," with strategic wisdom, calmness, clarity and compassion. When we engage with Self, we can embrace a systems approach, feel more connected to collective efforts, reduce isolation and foster collaboration that comes from an integrated relationship with a world in crisis.

This self-led approach fosters a resilient and engaged mindset, enabling us to contribute meaningfully to climate action within our specific contexts.