Research on Regenerative Coaching – the 12×12 Story
Coaching for a Regenerative World: The Story Behind the 12×12 Research Project
On March 5, 2026, Coaching at Work hosted its Climate Action Day 2026 in collaboration with the Climate Coaching Alliance. As part of this special event, the 12×12 research team was interviewed by Liz Hall, editor of Coaching at Work magazine.
In this conversation, Claire d’Aboville, Francesca Smith, and Kat Haber share the story behind the 12×12 research project: how it began, what it seeks to uncover, and why it matters now. They also offer practical insights and reflections for coaches who want to integrate sustainability and regenerative thinking into their practice.
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Event Timezone Reference - uk
Presenter(s) Bio
Claire d'Aboville is an ICF-accredited executive coach (PCC) since 2008, working with senior leaders across sectors and the UN. Since 2020, she’s focused on the climate crisis, driven by concern for her legacy and her two children. A member of the Global Coordination Pod of CCA, she supports senior leaders and organisations that have sustainability at the heart of their strategy.
Kat Haber is a climate leadership coach whose path from the United States Air Force Academy to Alaska’s disappearing Grewingk Glacier transformed her from observer to activator. Combining military-grade systems thinking, climate coaching, and experience coaching TEDx speakers, she equips leaders to treat climate change as their greatest leadership and business opportunity.
Liz Hall is a leadership and executive coach, mindfulness teacher, and editor of Coaching at Work who has authored and edited numerous influential coaching books including Mindful Coaching. A passionate advocate for climate-aware leadership, she founded Climate Coaching Action Day and works with communities such as the Climate Coaching Alliance to support climate and social justice leaders.
Fran Smith PCC MSc, is an experienced leadership coach. She possesses ICF-approved certification in Climate Change Mastery and co-founded the Brazilian community of the Climate Coaching Alliance in 2024. Fran is actively involved in climate-integrated research and practice, including running workshops and groups for coaches.
Is This Event Being Recorded? - No
Event Language - English
Posted By - claire d'Aboville
Email - claire@partnersincoaching.com