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Leading by Nature

Lucy Cleland: Editorial Director of Country & Town House

Season 3, Ep. 5

In this episode of Leading by Nature, Giles Hutchins is joined by Lucy Cleland, Editorial Director of Country & Town House. Giles and Lucy discuss Country & Town House coming into its second stage of life as a creative lifestyle brand since it’s B Corp accreditation, how the power of purpose, beauty, art and humanity aids differentiation in a fast-moving techno-savvy business world, and the collaboration with Giles’ “Six Ways to Think Regeneratively’ article, published in Great British Brands 2024. They also touch on authenticity during middle-aged womanhood, finding one's voice, savoring life with age, and much more.


For more information on Leading by Nature, you can follow Giles Hutchins on LinkedIn, or visit gileshutchins.com for free downloads of tools and practices for regenerative leadership and future fit business.


Also, watch out for his latest book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader.

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