Leading by Nature
Damian Thornton: Vice Chairman of European Consumer Investment Banking at Piper Sandler & Director of Make-A-Wish International
Published: 29 May 2026 at 05:00 Europe/London
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On this episode of Leading by Nature, Damian Thornton joins Giles Hutchins for a deeply reflective conversation on purpose, identity and what it means to lead with humanity in a rapidly changing world.
Damian shares his journey through the high-pressure world of investment banking at Piper Sandler, exploring how technology, AI and shifting attitudes towards work are reshaping both business and society. Together, Damian and Giles discuss the growing importance of becoming comfortable with who we are, rather than defining ourselves purely by achievement or status.
The conversation also delves into Damian’s personal growth journey, including the transformative impact of coaching, lessons learned from time spent in nature, and how experiences of failure have helped shape his perspective on leadership and life.
For more information on Leading by Nature, you can follow Giles Hutchins on LinkedIn, or visit gileshutchins.com for free downloads of tools and practices for regenerative leadership and future fit business. And watch out for his book, Leading by Nature: The Process of Becoming a Regenerative Leader.
Giles' latest book is Keys for Future Fit Leadership - From Coping to Thriving Amid Rising Complexity, which can be purchased directly from the sustainable/local publishers here and shipped globally, and you can watch a short video about it here.
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