Lead from your lighter side.
offers leadership development
for people doing work that matters,
so they can move through stress and overwhelm
with clarity, resilience, and joy.
Lighter Side of Climate
Where joy meets responsibility
and resilience inspires action.
Who we serve
When you're passionate about making a difference, it's easy to take on more responsibility than you have the capacity to carry. You may find yourself navigating difficult decisions, managing competing priorities, or feeling the pressure to keep everything moving.
You care about the impact you're making, but you also want to feel more confident, connected, and energized in the process. Lighter Side of Climate works with people and organizations who carry responsibility for meaningful work.
Founders and leaders of sustainable businesses, from B Corps and builders to renewable energy and consumer brands
Nonprofit and foundation leaders, boards, and program staff
Associations and networks bringing members together around impact
Advocates, organizers, and project leaders moving important work forward
Entrepreneurs, students, and retirees committed to protecting life and land
What we do
Lighter Side of Climate offers leadership development that fits you and your life, in service of life and land that you love and protect.
One-on-one
Leadership Coaching
A space to work through leadership challenges, gain perspective, and develop the confidence and resilience to move forward with greater clarity.
Workshops & Retreats
Facilitated experiences that bring people together to explore leadership challenges, strengthen resilience, build connections, and discover new ways of thinking and working.
You can make a difference without carrying it all.
Leadership development creates space to step back, understand what's happening, and develop new ways to navigate challenges while staying connected to the work that matters.
How we do it
Work that matters asks a lot of the people leading it.
We develop grounded, energized leaders by helping them tap into their lighter side.
Nature grounds you and clears your head.
Body awareness shows you how pressure builds,
so you stay effective when it counts.
Play loosens things up and opens the door to fresh thinking.
Because it’s not just about persistence -
it’s about the transformative power of joy and resilience
to shape a thriving world.
What people are saying...
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“...working with Tamara opened up new ways of viewing situations and provided me with skills to reframe situations so that I could be more productive. ... These tools have helped me better handle stressful situations at work, staying calmer and more clear-headed under pressure.”
Paul B, Economist and Climate Advocate
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"Tamara helped our audience think more intentionally about the weight of stress and responsibility, and offered meaningful, actionable ways to build greater resilience. Her message was especially relevant for business leaders trying to create positive impact without burning themselves out in the process."
Tom H., Founder - Benefit Corporations for Good
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"Tamara has a gift for understanding the human condition under the desire to make big change happen and then applying fresh techniques and insights to bring levity to the space. Her experience and skills helped make room for a certain 'leveling up' and sustainability in my advocacy.
Daniela B., Sustainability Professional & Advocate -
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"There has been huge improvement in the overall health of my business since my first conversation with Tamara. She supported me when I had difficult decisions to make, helped me become aware of some of the issues employees were having, and helped with the resolution of some tension between employees. I highly recommend Tamara to any business owners who are looking to improve their company culture."
Jordan W., Owner Operator - Solar Energy Company
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"Tamara brings a perfect blend of seriousness and levity to her work. She bridges solid, practical information and tools with playful and engaging activities."
Sky Blue, Executive Director - Good Enough Community -
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“The first time I joined a meeting with Tamara, I immediately felt safe and lifted up - though I can’t quite articulate “how” it happened! Since then, it’s happened consistently each time I’ve been in conversation with her. Through some sort of ‘facilitative magic’, she creates a safe space that is respectful, creative, and welcoming. Spending time with her is a treat, and I appreciate each opportunity to do so!”
Karen W., Founder - Climate Non-profit
