Facilitators: Don Carruthers Den Hoed, Canadian Parks, Protected and Conserved Areas Leadership Collective Courtney Kehoe, Nature Investment Hub

Equipment needed: Notebook & pencil Find a place to sit or stand outside - even if it's just outside your door. Close your eyes. Focus on only things you can hear. What do you hear? What do these sounds make you think of? Jot these down in your notebook

Search the Internet for New Perspectives and Resources Related to Conservation Finance. Share what you find on the group padlet: https://padlet.com/CPPCL/search-the-internet-for-new-perspectives-and-resources-relat-2x1ron7g0kcnxys5 (The in-person group is attending a facilitated cultural session in the Longhouse; this cannot be streamed live. Please engage in this activity - we will review your findings and share with the group.

What is Your Leadership Style? Complete this online quiz (extracted from NOLs) https://ccea-workshop.involve.me/find-your-next-travel-destination-quiz Purpose: Conservation finance is a multifaceted field that requires collaboration, strategic thinking, and effective communication among stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and expertise. This leadership quiz is intended to help you identify and understand your unique approaches to leadership and how you can effectively leverage your style to navigate the complexities of conservation finance. By learning more about your leadership style, you can build: 1) Self-awareness: Reflecting on different leadership styles allows individuals to recognize their own strengths and weaknesses as leaders. This self-awareness is crucial for effective decision-making and team dynamics within the conservation finance landscape. 2) Adaptability: Understanding various leadership styles enables participants to adapt their approach based on the specific needs of a project or team. In conservation finance, where challenges and opportunities are often complex and dynamic, the ability to flexibly adjust leadership styles can lead to more successful outcomes. 3) Team Collaboration: Different leadership styles complement different team dynamics. By identifying their own style and understanding those of others, participants can foster better collaboration and synergy within conservation finance teams, maximizing their collective impact. 4) Influence and Communication: Leadership styles influence how individuals communicate and persuade others. A deeper understanding of one's style can enhance participants' ability to effectively communicate their ideas, mobilize resources, and advocate for conservation finance initiatives. 5) Strategic Planning: Effective leadership is essential for developing and executing strategic plans in conservation finance. By identifying their leadership style, participants can align their approach with overarching conservation goals and develop strategies that capitalize on their strengths.