In this episode of The Resilient Edge, Charlie Peschardt speaks with Andrea Gamson - social entrepreneur, author of Social Starters: Make Changing the World Your Business, and founder of Netshift and Regenerous.

We cover how Andrea started a global social enterprise, why a master's degree in regenerative economics radically changed her worldview, and how she helps businesses and leaders work with purpose.

In this conversation we get into:

• How a freelancing experiment became a global social enterprise
• Burnout as a signal of misalignment and how her "six Ps of purpose" framework helps
• The mutual respect between corporate executives and grassroots social entrepreneurs
• What regenerative economics means, and how it reshaped Andrea's leadership & business
• Why resilience is about what you do after you fall down
• The case for "seventh generational thinking" - and why every leadership team should try it

From the conversation:

"If you haven't done.. the deep work of alignment...it's tricky when it gets tough. And then you've got to decide: do I really commit to this?" - Andrea

"The beautiful thing about growth - there is a messy part, where a culture of growth needs to have failure in it." - Andrea

"Be curious. Follow your instincts. If the word 'too' is in front of it - too bold, too wild, too crazy - that's probably exactly what you need to go and explore." - Andrea

Find out more at  https://theresilientedge.com/ 

Or connect with Charlie directly

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliepeschardt/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresilientedgecoaching/ 

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Scott Galloway Talk “How The US Is Destroying Young Peoples Future”

https://www.ted.com/talks/scott_galloway_how_the_us_is_destroying_young_people_s_future 

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Connect with Andrea Gamson

Email: hello@socialimpact.support

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagamson/ 

Website (and buy the book!): https://andreagamson.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreagamson/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@regenerousmentoring 

Sign up for the Inner Quest: https://course.andreagamson.com/

In this episode of The Resilient Edge, Charlie Peschardt speaks with Nick Spicer - Army officer turned entrepreneur, CEO of Your Eco Solar, and founder of Veterans in Solar. Nick's journey took him from the quiet villages of Buckinghamshire to the front lines of Iraq, before committing to a brutal commercial apprenticeship, and eventually into building a renewable energy business from scratch - with a young family and no safety net. Oh, and he once accidentally triggered an emergency rescue beacon in the Sahara Desert. Mid-marathon.

In this conversation we get into:

• What the military never taught Nick about commercial reality - and the entrepreneur who did
• Why vulnerability is a superpower, and what happens when leaders refuse to practise it
• The "Be More Buffalo" philosophy - and how it shapes the culture at Your Eco
• What a thousand-mile canoe race through the Yukon taught him about resilience, anxiety, and never quitting
• Why the best leaders know when their leadership style is no longer what the organisation needs

From the conversation:

"Leadership is providing a vision, a beacon. And understanding when your leadership style is not effective.” - Nick

"I hate losing. But it's not losing - I just don't like to not complete what I started." - Nick

"Vulnerability as a superpower…really resonates. You don't know what you don't know. But when you do know, you can do something about it." - Nick

“Resilience is knowing that you're going to find a way through.” - Nick 

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If this conversation resonated, it's probably because you're navigating something similar - pressure, complexity, a decision that matters, or a transition you haven't quite figured out yet.

That's exactly what I created The Resilient Edge for.

I'm Charlie Peschardt. I work with individuals, leaders, founders, and organisations who need clarity in complexity, order from uncertainty, and direction under pressure. If that's you - or someone you know - I'd love to talk.

Find out more at  https://theresilientedge.com/ 

Or connect with Charlie directly

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliepeschardt/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresilientedgecoaching/ 

The Resilient Edge is hosted by Charlie Peschardt.

New episodes every two weeks. Follow or subscribe so you don't miss one.

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Connect with Nick Spicer:

Email: nick.spicer@yourecouk.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickspiceryoureco/ 

Website: https://www.yourecouk.com/ 

Website: https://www.reduceourcarbon.org/

Mick served 39 years in policing across Kent, Gloucestershire, Cyprus, and ultimately the BVI, where he led the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force through some of the most demanding consecutive crises any senior officer could face: Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a high-profile government corruption investigation. Since leaving the role in 2021, rather than retiring, he's stayed on-island and continued contributing to the territory.

In this conversation we get into:

• How stepping into a completely different culture humbled a seasoned senior officer - and what he did about it
• Why flattening the leadership gradient matters, and how Mick engaged his team
• The importance of TRUST in high performing teams
• The moment during Hurricane Irma when Mick thought the roof - and his life - was coming down
• The importance of being ready and present BEFORE stepping into to lead the crisis response
• What 39 years in policing taught him about values, trust, and why a badge doesn't mean you have all the answers
• Being headhunted by Sir Richard Branson
  And
• The one piece of advice he'd give to a two-year-old navigating the world we're building

From the conversation:

"Resilience is knowing you're going to get knocked down — but having the ability to dust yourself down and be motivated enough to get back up and keep going." - Mick

"You don't manage or lead organisations from a desk. You can't work out what frontline staff need unless you go to the coal face yourself and have a look." - Mick

"I've never believed that the badge means you know everything. I was still learning as Police Commissioner." - Mick

"You've got to be a little bit humble. Don't come charging in saying - it's all right, everybody, I'm here to save you all." - Mick

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If this conversation resonated, it's probably because you're navigating something similar - pressure, complexity, a decision that matters, or a transition you haven't quite figured out yet.

That's exactly what I created The Resilient Edge for.

I'm Charlie Peschardt. I work with individuals, leaders, founders, and organisations who need clarity in complexity, order from uncertainty, and direction under pressure. If that's you - or someone you know - I'd love to talk.

Find out more at  https://theresilientedge.com/ 

Or connect with Charlie directly

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliepeschardt/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresilientedgecoaching/ 

The Resilient Edge is hosted by Charlie Peschardt.

New episodes every two weeks. Follow or subscribe so you don't miss one.

If this episode was useful, a review on your Podcast platform makes a real difference - it helps more people find the show.

Sharpen your resilient edge.