Instructor and Course Designer

Lara here! I’m a circularity and regenerative business consultant, trainer, and instructional designer. I work with SMEs on designing out waste and improving business experience. My story with sustainability started between kitchens and local farms over 10 years ago. I have had the privilege of establishing and assisting with the development of many green businesses in the areas of product design, arts, farming, and hospitality. 

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Week 1. Ecodesign

  • 2

    Week 2. Circular Business Models

    • Week 2. Circular Business Models IBC Video presentation

    • Week 2. Circular Business Models class reading

    • Circular Business Model Canvas

    • Week 2. Activity

    • Week 2. Resources

  • 3

    Week 3. Circularity Recap.

    • Week 3. Circularity Recap Video

    • Week 3. Circularity Recap class reading

    • Week 3. Activity

    • Week 3. Quiz

    • Week 3. Resources

  • 4

    Week 4. Circularity In Action

    • Week 4. Circularity in Action IBC. Video presentation

    • Week 4. Circularity in Action IBC class reading

    • Week 4. Activity

    • Week 4. Resources

  • 5

    Week 5. Measuring & Reporting

    • Week 5. Reporting IBC video

    • Week 5. Reporting IBC Class Reading

    • Week 5. Activity

    • Week 5. Resources

  • 6

    Week 6. Make this your own.

    • Week 6. Make this your own video

    • Circular Business Model Canvas

Other than developing your ability to practice circularity, this course has two big assets.

1. Participants have the opportunity to apply the content straight to their businesses. So, possible goals to set for the duration of the course can be: transition to having a circular business, wildly improving your circular practices if you already have them in place, and to move towards and become a regenerative business. 

 


2. This course is full of examples. You will get to see and research the practices of businesses that are actually environmentally positive. So – no, we will not be looking at Nestle’s latest energy reduction nor the incorporation of recycled plastics in ZARA and H&M. Instead, we will be exploring businesses (many of which SMEs like you) that implement circular and regenerative practices and have an overall positive environmental and social impact. This helps demonstrate effective strategies. 

What Learners Say About Our Classes

Sustainability Marketer

Vânia Xavier de Oliveira

“I'm taking the Impact Business Course and the learning has been incredible. Lara, in addition to mastering the subject, is a natural teacher and is concerned at all times with answering questions, clarifying points and showing how it is simpler than we imagine to build a sustainable path in business.."

Michelle Frank

In one on-line session, Lara provided a lively and splendid presentation of eco-design principles. Her explanations and examples were clear. They are inspirational, actionable, and will absolutely assist me in being more intentional about incorporating eco-design principals into my own businesses as well as decisions about investments. She also gave feedback with solid knowledge and enthusiasm regarding my specific questions. Overall, it was far more of a thought-provoking and intelligent discussion versus a talk "at" me. Looking forward to taking my next steps with her!

Sarah

Amala Period Care

“Lara was a really interesting and informative instructor! Her strategy session was very engaging and hands-on, and it really helped me find clarity with my to-do list. Would definitely recommend it to a friend.”

Francis

Carbonii

"The tips were super relevant. I know what to work on to simplify how I communicate with my audience."

Natalie Gilson

“Lara delivered a very effective, hands-on workshop that allowed me to see my website through the eyes of a client. I gained some incredibly valuable insights through her interactive approach to learning. Being able to teach through a workshop that can be engaged with, rather than just lecture is an extremely valuable skill that Lara has."

Lukas Roth

Pro-Ocean

Had a great class and really liked the examples which made it really valuable!

Davey

Virtual Assistant- theecohelper

“Lara’s workshop really put me in the boss mindset of figuring out where I’m spending my time and prioritizing the things I should be doing and want to do to reach my goals. Viewing my tasks from this perspective was eye-opening.”​