Madelyn inspires business leaders to transform climate anxiety into concrete action

Keynotes, talks, and workshops

Act now on climate

Don’t know where to start with sustainability? Are there too many terms, too much jargon, overwhelming (or underwhelming) regulations? Madelyn empowers business leaders to connect their heart, head, and hands, helping people to find the best steps for them to take to protect our planet.

About Madelyn

Madelyn is Joint Managing Director of Grain, a B Corp sustainability consultancy. Grain has been a business member of 1% for the Planet since 2008 and Madelyn serves on the nonprofit’s Board. She is a non-executive director of the Union of Steward Employee Owners (USEO) and serves on the Advisory Board of Fluo Technologies.

Madelyn is a B Leader who is active with the Better Business Network. A graduate of Brown University, she holds an honorary MBA from the University of West London. She lives near London and writes fiction and narrative nonfiction as a creative respite from her sustainability work.

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Champion people and planet

From keynotes to panels, workshops to bespoke trainings, Madelyn provides the motivation and tools for business leaders to take action on sustainability.

How to save the planet before 10am

Are you a business leader who feels overwhelmed by the climate crisis?

In this session, you will learn how to transform climate anxiety into business action while protecting the triple bottom line: people and planet as well as your profits. This talk will provide you with invaluable information, tools, and resources you can use immediately to focus on the ESG (environmental, social, and governance) topics that will make the most positive impact.

Why pay attention to sustainability
How you can make a difference
How to decide on your next step

ESG expectations

In today’s business landscape, the call for sustainability and responsible governance is louder than ever.

For finance leaders, aligning financial performance with ESG (environment, social, governance) goals is no longer just a trend—it’s a necessity.

This session explores how to seamlessly weave ESG considerations into your financial strategy, ensuring that your organisation thrives while making a positive impact.

In this session, you will:

Discover best practices for integrating ESG into financial reporting and strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives
Learn to measure and manage the financial impact of sustainability initiatives, transforming responsibility into profitability
Find out how to navigate the regulatory landscape and understand investor expectations around ESG metrics, equipping themselves to lead confidently in a changing world

Climate Fresk

You can’t fix what you don’t understand. Luckily, the Climate Fresk turns climate science into a game!

In just three hours, the Climate Fresk will help you understand the implications of the IPCC report. Using 42 cards, collaborate with other participants to work out cause and effect, leading to a renewed sense of purpose and a plan of action — for yourself, your community, and your business.

Over 2 million people worldwide have now participated in this facilitated interactive workshop, which can be held online or in person.

In the Climate Fresk, you will:

Learn about climate science
Allow time and space for your creativity and emotions
Get motivated to take action

"Madelyn facilitated an inspiring workshop for 16 Asahi employees. It gave everyone a much more comprehensive understanding of what we are doing to the planet. Madelyn held the space so people could process their thoughts and feelings and leave wiser than they came."

Sam GoodenoughSustainability Manager, Asahi UK

“The Carbon Literacy training was informative and eye opening. When presented holistically and clearly, the message really hits home. Although tough at times, it was also very empowering about what we can do as individuals and businesses. Highly recommend it!”

Jenny KitchenCEO of Yoyo Design, Co-Founder of Amplifi

"I really enjoyed the workshop. It is easy to feel powerless and overwhelmed, but this session helped me gain a better perspective of climate change and prompted me to take concrete actions, both on a personal and company level."

Marco StrillozziManaging Director, Fluo Technologies

"The workshop was fun, informative and interactive. I feel more equipped to talk to others about climate change and to take action."

Jessica BunceCo-Founder and COO, Sapio Research

Let's talk

If you’re looking to book a keynote speaker or workshop facilitator for your next event, get in touch using the form here. Otherwise, you can email — or even pick up the phone and speak with Madelyn directly!