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Leading by Nature

Thami Schweichler, Co-Founder & CEO and Paul Kerssens, Co-Founder & COO of United Repair Centre

Season 3, Ep. 14

In the fourteenth and penultimate episode of this series of Leading by Nature, Giles Hutchins is joined by Thami Schweichler, Co-Founder & CEO, and Paul Kerssens, Co-Founder & COO of United Repair Centre. They discuss how the organisation aims to grow the perception of human value and sustainability within the fashion industry, the importance of remaining resolute in your values while growing an organization, and the unique benefits of having immersions at Springwood for the founders to reflect and grow amid challenging times.


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 book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader.



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