Rory Bakke

Make Sustainability Part of Your DNA - Business & Leadership Coach - Author - Speaker - Earth Awareness Advocate

Rory Bakke is a seasoned Sustainability and ESG Advisor, as well as a Leadership and Mindset Coach at Hedgehog Coaching & Consulting LLC.2 With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in strategizing and co-creating sustainability initiatives with leaders across various sectors.

Professional Background

Rory has held several key positions throughout her career:

Founder of Sustainable Concepts Studio and Principal Coach at Hedgehog Coaching & Consulting (January 2009 - Present)2
Chief Sustainability Officer and VP of Product Development at REV+ALL (January 2013 - September 2018)2
B Corp Sustainability Certification Lead Author & Working Group Facilitator at B Lab (October 2012 - October 2013)2
Director of Sustainability at GreenBiz Group (January 2009 - January 2012)2
Senior Program Manager & Program Director at StopWaste.Org (May 1992 - December 2008)2

Expertise and Focus

Rory's work focuses on:

Sustainability management (ESG) strategy and practices
Leadership and mindset coaching
Developing effective programs to boost performance, decision-making, and leadership
Driving sustainable business results1

She collaborates with executives, managers, and emerging leaders to design sustainability roadmaps that enhance profitability while improving awareness, teamwork, and inspiration within organizations.1

Education and Certifications

Rory has a strong educational background and numerous certifications:

Executive MBA from Presidio Graduate School
Bachelor's degree from UC Santa Barbara
M.A. from Claremont Graduate University
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) from Co-Active Training Institute
Associate Certified Coach (ACC) from International Coaching Federation
Various certifications in integrated waste management, organizational diagnosis, and leadership impact assessment2

Approach and Philosophy

Rory is dedicated to advancing sustainability and planetary restoration. She integrates co-active coaching and positive intelligence into her practice to deepen her influence as a change leader. Her approach involves helping clients translate visions and ideas into actionable steps, using tools such as ESG strategy, goal setting, employee engagement, and sustainable business model evaluation.1