FOUNDER BIOS
Leading Through Storms is a story of collaboration firmly rooted in purpose. Here is a little more about Jake, James and Kirstin as individuals.
See our Community Stories for more about other members of Leading Through Storms, what they value about being a part of this community and how their inner work enables their spirited outer work in their organisations, communities and at home.
Kirstin Irving
Kirstin supports people to engage with the creative potential of these troubled times, to discover ways to live and work with greater coherence and integrity.
Trained as a psychologist she has worked with change-leaders in corporate environments for over 25 years.
With particular interests in adult development and transformative innovation she works as a facilitator, consultant, and coach.
James Barlow
James supports fellow human beings to build increased consciousness and more fulfilling relationships with themselves, those they interact with and the more-than-human world.
He compassionately listens, coaches and provokes. He has an MSc in Responsibility and Business Practice from the University of Bath and 30 years’ corporate experience, including time with Unilever and PepsiCo, much of this working as a sustainability professional.
Jake Farr
An organisational psychologist, gestalt psychotherapist and coach, Jake continues to deepen her personal response to climate disruption and associated emergencies and is using this to actively guide her work.
Drawing on 25+ years supporting leaders and organisations she is part of a growing field of eco- and climate-psychology, is active in the Deep Adaptation and XR communities, and she is closely connected to Hazel Hill Wood where she is a trustee and leads workshops.