We are excited to share with you the next interview in our “Beyond the Page” series featuring Alison Maitland and Eve Turner.
The climate crisis represents humanity’s greatest challenge—but how can professional coaches contribute to solutions? In this revealing conversation, we explore the groundbreaking work of the Climate Coaching Alliance (CCA), a volunteer-driven global movement transforming how coaches approach environmental consciousness.
Joining us are Alison Maitland, leadership and inclusion coach focused on helping leaders address society’s biggest challenges, and Eve Turner, one of the CCA’s co-founders. Together, they share the remarkable story of how a small group of committed coaches launched a movement that now spans continents, languages, and coaching specialties.
The discussion tackles a fundamental question many coaches struggle with: how do we ethically incorporate climate awareness without imposing our agenda on clients? As Eve explains, “We’re not just coaches—we’re human beings,” and this work requires us to examine our role in either maintaining or transforming existing systems. Alison adds powerful perspective on working with climate-related emotions: “The deeper the emotions, the more evidence that people care, how much they love the earth.”
You’ll discover practical approaches for bringing climate consciousness into your coaching practice, from chemistry sessions to values discussions. Learn about the wealth of resources available through the CCA, including communities in multiple languages, special interest groups, and their comprehensive guidebook filled with exercises, questions, and stories from coaches worldwide.
Perhaps most compelling is the connection between planetary transformation and personal transformation. Climate coaching isn’t just about external challenges—it involves deep inner work. As coaches develop their capacity to hold space for difficult emotions like grief and anxiety, they simultaneously help clients navigate our changing world with resilience and purpose.
Whether you’re already engaged in climate work or just beginning to explore its relevance to coaching, this conversation offers valuable insights, practical resources, and an open invitation to join a supportive community making a meaningful difference.
In this episode, I talk with Alison and her guest, Eve, about Alison’s article published in our March 2025 issue.
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