LINDSAY HOPKINS
I am a truth-teller and bridge-builder who turns complexity into clarity. As the founder of Onward, I help businesses, schools, and communities unlock resilience by transforming ESG from a tick-box exercise into real, human impact.
My journey has taken me from leading food relief in the chaos of riots and floods to driving waste-to-value and regenerative programmes that shift entire systems. I am known for my bold, relatable speaking style — I humanise sustainability, reminding audiences that behind every KPI are people, families, and futures.
I have spent more than a decade walking between boardrooms and grassroots communities, earning trust as someone who sparks mindset shifts and empowers action. I don’t just talk about sustainability — I live it, proving that when we connect commerce with consciousness, we can build solutions that last.
1. ESG Without the BS
Cutting through greenwashing to get to what works
2. Turning Waste into Worth
A story-driven journey from trash to transformation
3. Purpose is the New Profit
How employee buy-in drives lasting impact
4. Hope is a Muscle
A powerful message for change-makers facing burnout
The audience leaves my talks feeling both grounded and galvanized. I have a gift for cutting through complexity, dissolving jargon, and showing people that even the biggest challenges can be met with clarity and courage. Listeners walk away with a deeper understanding of how small, practical shifts can unlock meaningful change — whether in their business, school, or personal lives.
They gain permission to think differently, to challenge the status quo, and to see themselves as active participants in shaping solutions that matter. My talks ignite a renewed sense of agency, leaving people energized rather than overwhelmed.
My audiences take with them tangible frameworks they can immediately apply, fresh language to drive conversations forward, and an expanded perspective that connects head and heart. Above all, they leave with the courage to act, the clarity to lead, and the inspiration to keep moving onward.
