05 ESG Consulting with Heather Burns

Today I am speaking with Heather Burns. Heather is an independent
ESG and sustainability consultant who for the past 15 years has
helped companies and NGOs improve and report on their social,
environmental, and governance performance. Today she helps
consultants start and grow their own sustainability practices
that have a positive impact. In this wide-ranging conversation,
we hear how Heather’s journey into consulting started while she
was blogging about environmental issues. She describes how her
first client experience was a bit like building the plane as she
was flying it. We explore the many skills a sustainability
consultant needs including communication and the often underrated
skill of influencing.

You can find out more about Heather on the links below:
Heather's Website
LinkedIn
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