Your Digital Reputation

54. Stephanie Speck, Green Climate Fund | Can social media save the planet?

Your Digital Reputation

Show Notes

In this episode of Your Digital Reputation, host Roger Christie is joined by Stephanie Speck, Head of Special Initiatives at the Green Climate Fund - the world’s largest climate fund dedicated to transformative climate action in developing countries.

The challenge Steph and her team face is no small task. And the issues they discuss are often daunting, sensitive, complex, and politically-charged. But, at its core, they are human issues - with human faces, voices and stories behind them. The secret to engagement, empathy and action on such complex issues may just be in human connections, person to person.

The conversation explores the critical role social media plays for Steph and the Green Climate Fund, and how it can help them harness affection and storytelling to inspire what may seem like impossible change.

This episode will certainly inspire you. Tune in to hear how Steph is focused on connecting at a deeper level to help ensure the future of our planet.

TIMESTAMPS: 00:02:08 - Steph's remarkable social impact journey. 00:08:12 - Social media storytelling evolution and media consumption changes. 00:12:13 - Steph's lived experience at COP. 00:16:03 - Connecting and communicating with affection. 00:17:29 - Steph's lived experience at South Sudan. 00:24:45 - The power of people telling stories. 00:27:57 - Affection is more powerful than polish.

Full podcast details here: https://www.propelgroup.com.au/your-digital-reputation-podcast

--

SUBSCRIBE FOR REGULAR INSIGHTS Subscribe to Propel Managing Director Roger Christie's regular newsletter, so your organisation gets social media right when it matters most.

To subscribe, head to: https://www.propelgroup.com.au/subscribe

--

CONNECT WITH ROGER CHRISTIE Have a question, feedback or want to connect with Roger Christie? >> www.linkedin.com/in/rogerchristie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More from Your Digital Reputation

Oct 13, 2026

Most conventional wisdom about executive profile building starts with being seen, and having an opinion. But what if the smartest strategy was almost the opposite?

Sep 23, 2026

Would you say the main thrust of your communications reflects your competence, or character?

Sep 1, 2026

For years, leaders have been encouraged to tell better stories. New research from Dr Jacki Johnson now suggests - for some organisations - that may be the most dangerous advice they could act on.

Aug 11, 2026

What is your reputation actually worth?

Jul 21, 2026

Leadership belief forms from everything you do, is often decided on when you're not in the room, and is tested whenever your leadership falls under the microscope - any belief is either lacking and exposed, or present and pays dividends.

See all episodes →