How to keep your mind right

The best tool for staying on top of a hard tasks, like with Sustainability, to make a big impact is a Growth Mindset. Basically, it is a mental framework for approaching life that helps reduce the impact of "failure" and "difficulty" by remembering and understanding that failure is inevitable but also a learning opportunity. Challenges are growth prompts that help you get better. And when working on the Progress over Perfection view on Sustainability employing a Growth Mindset means you're already prepared when you run into tougher fixes or scenarios that simply can't be sustainable this time. I also cover the avalanche of "internet experts" making you feel incompetitant, insufficient, or like you're screwing it up... IGNORE THEM. That adrenalin and cortisol does not help you learn about sustainability, it does not make you better, and it has no place in your Growth Mindset. I give you full permission to ignore the fear mongering, guilt-pushing, and whatever else is stressing you on social, as long as you are Doing the Best You Can With the Tools You Have. Follow <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PositiveImpactEventConsulting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@PositiveImpactEventConsulting</a> on YouTube to get the video feed! To ask a question for a future walk email: AlyciaDrubeEvents {at} gmail.com or go to the Google Form: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKevDmLDOr2HhNORhM8giycd1VOOgYGObHXFyD_OhWFCtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKevDmLDOr2HhNORhM8giycd1VOOgYGObHXFyD_OhWFCtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link</a> To engage with Positive+Impact Event Consulting to make your Event Business and Events you work on more sustainable visit <a href="AlyciaDrube.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AlyciaDrube.com</a> If you'd like to subscribe to the podcast on your podcast app of choice check out the landing page: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-events-dog-walk-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-events-dog-walk-podcast</a> Or copy and paste: <a href="https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673509b204b5d35af46eb38a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673509b204b5d35af46eb38a</a>to your preferred podcast app.

67. Growth Mindset for Success

Behavioral economics for planners

In this episode, I talk about using psychology and behavioral economics to influence your sustainability outcomes at your events. I use meal choices as my example for how preset selections can influenced your attendees do what you're hoping they will do. I explain how “nudges” can guide attendees toward more sustainable options. I reference the book Thinking Fast and Slow; the research of Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky; and site <a href="https://freakonomics.com/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Freakonomics</a> and <a href="https://www.schwab.com/learn/choiceology" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Choiceology</a> podcasts for further insights into consumer behavior. Follow <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PositiveImpactEventConsulting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@PositiveImpactEventConsulting</a> on YouTube to get the video feed! To ask a question for a future walk email: AlyciaDrubeEvents {at} gmail.com or go to the Google Form: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKevDmLDOr2HhNORhM8giycd1VOOgYGObHXFyD_OhWFCtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKevDmLDOr2HhNORhM8giycd1VOOgYGObHXFyD_OhWFCtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link</a> To engage with Positive+Impact Event Consulting to make your Event Business and Events you work on more sustainable visit <a href="AlyciaDrube.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AlyciaDrube.com</a> If you'd like to subscribe to the podcast on your podcast app of choice check out the landing page: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-events-dog-walk-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-events-dog-walk-podcast</a> Or copy and paste: <a href="https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673509b204b5d35af46eb38a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673509b204b5d35af46eb38a</a>to your preferred podcast app.

66. Employing "Nudges"

Another whisper episode

Post sinusitis/generic anger sinus issue my voice is weak but it made me think of how in nature (like my sinuses) you can accidentally change the baseline expectations or habituate to a new scenario by just experiencing it once. And that made me think of how valuable it is to plan ahead to help habituate clients and stakeholders to the scenario we WANT them to think of as the baseline, rather than accidentally let them experience something we will have to redress later. Follow <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PositiveImpactEventConsulting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@PositiveImpactEventConsulting</a> on YouTube to get the video feed! To ask a question for a future walk email: AlyciaDrubeEvents {at} gmail.com or go to the Google Form: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKevDmLDOr2HhNORhM8giycd1VOOgYGObHXFyD_OhWFCtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKevDmLDOr2HhNORhM8giycd1VOOgYGObHXFyD_OhWFCtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link</a> To engage with Positive+Impact Event Consulting to make your Event Business and Events you work on more sustainable visit <a href="AlyciaDrube.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AlyciaDrube.com</a> If you'd like to subscribe to the podcast on your podcast app of choice check out the landing page: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-events-dog-walk-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-events-dog-walk-podcast</a> Or copy and paste: <a href="https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673509b204b5d35af46eb38a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673509b204b5d35af46eb38a</a>to your preferred podcast app.

65. Managing Shifting Baselines 

We review the first layer of complexity in this episode

What are the steps you need to take to make Composting and Recycling a reliable (and valid) sustainability choice at your event? This episode covers that and a breakdown of the pros and cons of rentals by comparison. Alycia breaks down shipping, returning, washing, fabrication, and longevity of the items with BBJ La Tavola as the demo rental company. This is not an ad, BBJ La Tavola is not a sponsor of Sustainable Events Dog Walk. Follow <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PositiveImpactEventConsulting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@PositiveImpactEventConsulting</a> on YouTube to get the video feed! To ask a question for a future walk email: AlyciaDrubeEvents {at} gmail.com or go to the Google Form: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKevDmLDOr2HhNORhM8giycd1VOOgYGObHXFyD_OhWFCtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKevDmLDOr2HhNORhM8giycd1VOOgYGObHXFyD_OhWFCtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link</a> To engage with Positive+Impact Event Consulting to make your Event Business and Events you work on more sustainable visit <a href="AlyciaDrube.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AlyciaDrube.com</a> If you'd like to subscribe to the podcast on your podcast app of choice check out the landing page: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-events-dog-walk-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-events-dog-walk-podcast</a> Or copy and paste: <a href="https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673509b204b5d35af46eb38a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673509b204b5d35af46eb38a</a>to your preferred podcast app.

64. How Complex is Compost?

Watching out for invisible erosion to your Wellbeing

Looking at current affairs this week, Alycia breaks down some considerations in the Personal Health/Wellbeing pillar of Sustainability and how to keep an eye on invisible background erosion to your mental and physical health and how that may be present for your clients, stakeholders, and attendees too. One way to combat this overwhelm is remembering Progress Over Perfection means aim for a smaller improvement and more consistency rather than being on the "big impact intermittently" rollercoaster that leads to guilt, frustration and needless self-criticism. Follow <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PositiveImpactEventConsulting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@PositiveImpactEventConsulting</a> on YouTube to get the video feed! To ask a question for a future walk email: AlyciaDrubeEvents {at} gmail.com or go to the Google Form: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKevDmLDOr2HhNORhM8giycd1VOOgYGObHXFyD_OhWFCtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKevDmLDOr2HhNORhM8giycd1VOOgYGObHXFyD_OhWFCtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link</a> To engage with Positive+Impact Event Consulting to make your Event Business and Events you work on more sustainable visit <a href="AlyciaDrube.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AlyciaDrube.com</a> If you'd like to subscribe to the podcast on your podcast app of choice check out the landing page: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-events-dog-walk-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-events-dog-walk-podcast</a> Or copy and paste: <a href="https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673509b204b5d35af46eb38a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673509b204b5d35af46eb38a</a>to your preferred podcast app.

63. Overwhelm vs Personal Health

Keeping an eye on how you use your "utilities"

In this episode, we evaluate the surprising environmental costs of AI. From its massive energy demands to the water used in cooling data centers, AI's impact extends far beyond the digital world. Did you know that some companies implementing AI have reversed their carbon-neutral goals, backsliding by as much as 60%? Alycia challenges you to think differently about AI, viewing it as a resource-intensive tool rather than a must-have for every task. She offers practical tips for eco-conscious tech use, like switching to browsers such as Ecosia, which prioritize clean energy and reforestation. Follow <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PositiveImpactEventConsulting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@PositiveImpactEventConsulting</a> on YouTube to get the video feed! To ask a question for a future walk email: AlyciaDrubeEvents {at} gmail.com or go to the Google Form: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKevDmLDOr2HhNORhM8giycd1VOOgYGObHXFyD_OhWFCtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKevDmLDOr2HhNORhM8giycd1VOOgYGObHXFyD_OhWFCtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link</a> To engage with Positive+Impact Event Consulting to make your Event Business and Events you work on more sustainable visit <a href="AlyciaDrube.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AlyciaDrube.com</a> If you'd like to subscribe to the podcast on your podcast app of choice check out the landing page: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-events-dog-walk-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-events-dog-walk-podcast</a> Or copy and paste: <a href="https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673509b204b5d35af46eb38a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673509b204b5d35af46eb38a</a>to your preferred podcast app.

62. AI - Environmental Pillar

Can you be sustainable AND travel to events?

When considering travel for your events what are the TRAVEL factors you need to consider? In this overview episode about Sustainability with regard to Travel I break it down into 3 considerations:1. Your professional travel, and the travel of your conference attendees are NOT the major problem that airlines and other pollutors want you to believe.2. Look out for variations in the baseline sustainability in different locations. Watch for places like Texas that will push against your sustainability goals or San Francisco who will scrutinize you more. Don't be blindsided with lack of consideration3. Remember that ITEMS are also traveling and you can make informed decisions based on minimizing their travel as well. References about peat conservation: <a href="https://www.newscientist.com/article/2326773-uk-mushroom-growing-uses-100000-m%25c2%25b3-of-peat-a-year-can-we-do-better/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.newscientist.com/article/2326773-uk-mushroom-growing-uses-100000-m%25c2%25b3-of-peat-a-year-can-we-do-better/</a><a href="https://www.newscientist.com/article/2326773-uk-mushroom-growing-uses-100000-m%25c2%25b3-of-peat-a-year-can-we-do-better/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/peatlands-store-twice-much-carbon-all-worlds-forests</a> Follow <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PositiveImpactEventConsulting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@PositiveImpactEventConsulting</a> on YouTube to get the video feed! To ask a question for a future walk email: AlyciaDrubeEvents {at} gmail.com or go to the Google Form: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKevDmLDOr2HhNORhM8giycd1VOOgYGObHXFyD_OhWFCtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKevDmLDOr2HhNORhM8giycd1VOOgYGObHXFyD_OhWFCtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link</a> To engage with Positive+Impact Event Consulting to make your Event Business and Events you work on more sustainable visit <a href="AlyciaDrube.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AlyciaDrube.com</a> If you'd like to subscribe to the podcast on your podcast app of choice check out the landing page: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-events-dog-walk-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-events-dog-walk-podcast</a> Or copy and paste: <a href="https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673509b204b5d35af46eb38a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673509b204b5d35af46eb38a</a>to your preferred podcast app.

61. Event Travel

Talking about the components and the potential impact on your business

Why should you being thinking about sustainability? What will is DO for your business? Sometimes we have the energy to do better because we can, sometimes we need to know that there are direct benefits to us and our bottom line when we choose to do better. This week we cover what the "sustain" in sustainability refers to, then think seriously about whether not having knowledge and marketing around sustainable events is harming your business prospects. Follow <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PositiveImpactEventConsulting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@PositiveImpactEventConsulting</a> on YouTube to get the video feed! To ask a question for a future walk email: AlyciaDrubeEvents {at} gmail.com or go to the Google Form: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKevDmLDOr2HhNORhM8giycd1VOOgYGObHXFyD_OhWFCtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKevDmLDOr2HhNORhM8giycd1VOOgYGObHXFyD_OhWFCtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link</a> To engage with Positive+Impact Event Consulting to make your Event Business and Events you work on more sustainable visit <a href="AlyciaDrube.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AlyciaDrube.com</a> If you'd like to subscribe to the podcast on your podcast app of choice check out the landing page: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-events-dog-walk-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-events-dog-walk-podcast</a> Or copy and paste: <a href="https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673509b204b5d35af46eb38a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673509b204b5d35af46eb38a</a>to your preferred podcast app.

60. Why Do Sustainability?

Sustainability is for business - let's be clear

Politics are looking really scary right now... and we spent 2025 hearing about how DEI and Sustainability are dead. And of course efforts have been made to quash them BUT Sustainability and the pillars within it are genuinely GOOD BUSINESS so they will not be dead. In this episode I give you permission to make good choices and act in the best way you can and you can call it Sustainability or you can call it good business. Actions speak louder than words here. Follow <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PositiveImpactEventConsulting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@PositiveImpactEventConsulting</a> on YouTube to get the video feed! To ask a question for a future walk email: AlyciaDrubeEvents {at} gmail.com or go to the Google Form: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKevDmLDOr2HhNORhM8giycd1VOOgYGObHXFyD_OhWFCtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKevDmLDOr2HhNORhM8giycd1VOOgYGObHXFyD_OhWFCtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link</a> To engage with Positive+Impact Event Consulting to make your Event Business and Events you work on more sustainable visit <a href="AlyciaDrube.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AlyciaDrube.com</a> If you'd like to subscribe to the podcast on your podcast app of choice check out the landing page: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-events-dog-walk-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/sustainable-events-dog-walk-podcast</a> Or copy and paste: <a href="https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673509b204b5d35af46eb38a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673509b204b5d35af46eb38a</a> to your preferred podcast app.

59. Pushing Past Politics

Short episodes on Sustainability in Events: tips, info, inspiration, solutions, and more.

Go out for a quick dog walk with Alycia Drube, founder of Positive+Impact Event Consulting and get a short nugget about Sustainability in Events and your Event Business. Every week I will bring you innovative sustainability ideas that can be implemented at your events.To submit a question to the podcast visit our <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKevDmLDOr2HhNORhM8giycd1VOOgYGObHXFyD_OhWFCtpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Form</a>

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