3: I would design a fair future for ALL: Kené Umeasiegbu

If I Ruled the World by Gillian Burke

"Never get so far ahead of your army that you look like the enemy”. In this enlightening episode, we're joined by Kéne Umeasiegbu, a sustainability and corporate affairs leader with a rich background extending from Nigeria to international arenas. Listen as Kéne shares profound insights on the interplay of patience, understanding, and community in shaping a sustainable future.

Key Takeaways:

1. Journey from Nigeria to Global Stage:
   • Kené's upbringing and experiences in Nigeria, setting the foundation for his perspective on sustainability.
   • The influence of diverse cultural and environmental experiences on his approach to global sustainability challenges.
   
   
2. The Role of Patience and Understanding:
   • The importance of empathy in connecting with different groups.
   • Building bridges towards a common vision for a sustainable world.
   
   
3. The Transformative Power of Questions:
   • How asking the right questions can lead to impactful actions and decisions.
   • The importance of critical thinking in sustainability.
   
   
4. Global Impact of Local Choices:
   • Discussing the ripple effect of decisions made in one part of the world on global communities.
   • The interconnectedness of our actions and their implications.
   
   
5. Redefining Sustainability:
   • Challenging traditional concepts of sustainability.
   • Making sustainability more accessible and practical for all.
   • The value of operating both within and outside organisational structures for sustainable goals.
   
   

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• Kené Umeasiegbu - LinkedIn

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Edited by Jake-Lee Savage

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Chapter

1. IIRTW x Kené Umeasiegbu (00:00:00)

2. Background (00:02:35)

3. Teenage Years and the execution (00:05:21)

4. Travel and Growth (00:09:53)

5. SHORT What is Sustainability (00:12:30)

6. What is agency (00:13:48)

7. SHORT (00:16:00)

8. Inside or Outside? (00:17:18)

9. Brain Drain (00:20:32)

10. Advice to young people (00:25:35)

11. Identity (00:29:01)

12. nigerian Proverb (00:35:10)

13. Last Two QUestions (00:38:43)

14. SHORT (00:39:59)