My Unconventional Leadership Journey with Jonathan Klodt

Dear Gaianet Community,

As I reflect on the past year, memories of my work—a local horticultural nursery—flood in. It is a place where we propagate not just hundreds of fruit trees and shrubs, but also nurture meaningful friendships. Now, as I embrace the next chapter of my journey, I find myself integrating these land-based practices into a new realm of online facilitation—where purpose-driven connections flourish and where the wisdom of the land meets the power of the digital world through Gaianet.

Recently, I’ve been deeply inspired by Jonathan Klodt’s teachings on Soul Awakened Leadership. In his work, Jonathan describes leadership as an attitude, a choice, and an action. It’s more than just a role we fulfil in the corporate world—it’s the embodiment of our inner drive, the whisperings of our soul, and our ability to sense deeper meanings in everything we do. It’s about engaging with the world beyond what is seen and learning to see even in the dark. This approach contrasts with leading from the ego, which is why we are fortunate to have Jonathan as part of our Ecosystem Project Database at Gaianet, where we practise working from the soul and from an ‘eco’ rather than an ego perspective.

Jonathan speaks of synthesis and transcendence, listening to the call of the soul—a call that stirs our deep longings and urges us to answer. Leadership, as Jonathan expresses, is about granting ourselves the permission to follow this call, trusting in life's mystery as we move forward, embodying the unknown and embracing introspection. For me, this is deeply resonant.

As a regenerative stewardess, my connection with the land has always been more than physical. There is an energetic exchange that occurs when I work with the soil, the plants, and the ecosystems we carefully cultivate. This connection transcends simple actions—it's a dance with the natural rhythms of life, the cycles of regeneration, and the whispers of the earth beneath my feet. And just like Jonathan’s concept of leadership, it’s about sensing the deeper layers of reality that exist beyond the surface.

But now, this soul-led journey takes me further. I’ve found myself transitioning from the fields to the digital landscape, facilitating connections online as a supporting contributor at Gaianet. Gaianet is a decentralised, purpose-driven haven where regenerative practices are woven into the very fabric of our work. Here, we align our conscious practices with the regeneration of our planet—blending land-based efforts with the global reach of online facilitation.

At the heart of it all is trust in life’s mystery. Just as I’ve trusted in the soil’s ability to support life, I now trust in this new chapter of online facilitation and the web of mycelium that is our network, spreading good vibes and golden connections. My leadership journey has led me to a place where I listen not only to the call of the land but also to the call of our collective soul—a call to engage in regenerative, life-affirming practices on a broader scale.

For those of you feeling the stirrings of something deeper within yourself, I encourage you to explore both our Gaianets Ecosystem and Jonathan Klodt’s work. His teachings are an invitation to step beyond traditional roles of leadership and into a place of soulful connection, where you can discover the power of your own inner drive.

In the spirit of love, growth, and regeneration, may we continue to lead with soul, embrace life’s mysteries, and cultivate connections that support a thriving world. 

With love and gratitude - Anna Greenwood, Gaianet Supporting Contributor