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Climate Courage: the role of Boomers
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Boomers have had a bad rap over recent years (#OKBoomer), especially with how they vote and their priorities for the future. Many countries are still led by Boomers, and in countries like the US, political parties are actively trying to suppress younger voters, which happened in the UK recently too, although that backfired tremendously. What this all creates is an environment of frustration because Millennials and GenZ are focused on issues relevant to their future, including action on climate, biodiversity loss and extinction, the cost-of-living crisis, the housing crisis, jobs crisis, and so much more.
But Boomers are not being silent on these bigger issues either, and we’re seeing them rising up and taking action. From Swiss pensioners taking the government to the European court over climate change impacts, to protesting the banks role in climate change, and we also have many participating in activism, with some even going to jail for it.
When it comes to where our nations’ focus politically, including priorities, demographics matter, and until recently, Boomers have had the final say, but that is now shifting dramatically. Millennials and GenZ are moving into the driver’s seat, but are they voting? Are they actively participating? Are they stepping into leadership roles?
In the meantime, how Boomers vote, invest, buy homes, or even how they argue with younger people about the multiple crises’ facing our world is causing so much friction in families, communities and on social media. It’s a big challenge, so how can we get all the generations working together, hearing each other, and prioritizing what we must do to ensure a liveable future for everyone?
I am delighted to be joined by three of my favorite Boomers – Cathy Johnson - The Authenticity Coach, Lindsay Adams OAM - The Relationships Guy, and Neerja Singh - The Seenager, to discuss the core issues we are facing today, how we can overcome them, and how we can all start working together to define a future for all of humanity, that takes into account all of the different priorities.
Come and join us. This will be great.
#ClimateCourage #UncommonCourage
To get in touch with me, all of my contact details are here https://linktr.ee/andreatedwards
My book Uncommon Courage, an invitation, is here https://mybook.to/UncommonCourage
My book 18 Steps to an All-Star LinkedIn Profile, is here https://mybook.to/18stepstoanallstar
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