Succession and Transition Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:25:34 +0100 en-gb © 2026 Succession and Transition yes 010ce0dd-0fac-50d3-b942-67461c61732e info@elderscouncil.net Elders Council for Social Entrepreneurs episodic false You've had the vision, you're building a purpose-driven organisation and you're creating a positive impact - but how do you sustain it? Being a social innovator can be full of heart-warming highs and some lonely lows as you face constant transition, from start-up through to succession, but we're here to share practical insights from those who have been there and done it. 


In this podcast, award-winning social innovators Chris Underhill, Andrea Coleman and Mel Young (co-founders of the Elders Council for Social Entrepreneurs), present conversations with inspiring changemakers like Neelam Chhiber, Gary Cohen, DY Suharya Dan Viederman and many more. Discussing vital topics like succession and transition, leadership, money and wellbeing, they share what worked... and what didn't. Whether you’re early in your career or you’re a well-established leader, we all need help to navigate organisational challenges and the emotional rollercoaster of this work. Learn from real-life wisdom as our hosts welcome you into these warm-hearted conversations.

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Elders Council for Social Entrepreneurs info@elderscouncil.net https://storage.buzzsprout.com/qqubu8wr52qdu8h53h34hs2xlpac?.jpg Succession and Transition Funding and the Succession Challenge Funding and the Succession Challenge Rebecca Eastmond, Co-Founder and CEO of Greenwood Place, draws on her wealth of experience as a founder, a funder and a board member to provide invaluable insights on succession and money. She discusses how and when to talk to a funder about succession, she gives examples of how it can be done well and what to avoid, and she answers questions from a live webinar audience about boards and more. Whether you are planning your succession or transition imminently or you want to be prepared years in advance, this is a podcast for you. 

Originally recorded as a webinar by the Elders Council for Social Entrepreneurs. 

Watch the webinar or read the article inspired by this conversation 'Communication and Funders: Preparing for your Transition' on Insight (a bank of wisdom created by social innovators for social innovators). Discover more resources on succession and transition, leadership, money and wellbeing. 



]]> Rebecca Eastmond, Co-Founder and CEO of Greenwood Place, draws on her wealth of experience as a founder, a funder and a board member to provide invaluable insights on succession and money. She discusses how and when to talk to a funder about succession, she gives examples of how it can be done well and what to avoid, and she answers questions from a live webinar audience about boards and more. Whether you are planning your succession or transition imminently or you want to be prepared years in advance, this is a podcast for you. 

Originally recorded as a webinar by the Elders Council for Social Entrepreneurs. 

Watch the webinar or read the article inspired by this conversation 'Communication and Funders: Preparing for your Transition' on Insight (a bank of wisdom created by social innovators for social innovators). Discover more resources on succession and transition, leadership, money and wellbeing. 



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