Looking for gifts this holiday season that inspire, connect and give back? The Beautiful Truth has put together a Christmas gift guide filled with sustainable, ethical and meaningful gifts. With gifts for the dreamer, the doer or the nature lover in your life, we’ve also included some personal recommendations from members of our team. Happy gift giving! 

For the conversationalist

School of Life’s 100 Questions Game
Recommended by Hannah Finch, Editor in Chief

There is nothing more intentional than having a meaningful conversation; seldom does it happen by chance. The School of Life’s beautiful questions game helps to facilitate these rare moments of connection. Thoughtfully crafted to open up engaging discussions, each card encourages deep reflection with others; they recommend choosing just five for an evening. Examples of the questions include: 

• “In what ways have your parents influenced your choice of partners?”
• “What are your deepest professional goals?”
• “Would you prefer a view of a desert or of the sea – and why?”

For those who love to do 

The Do Book Company
Recommended by Jenna Chick, Senior Partnerships Manager

Self-professed ‘small books with loud covers’, these concise guides by Do Books are designed to help creative entrepreneurs, makers and doers work smarter to create positive change. A nifty almanac that can fit in a coat pocket – the topics extend beyond the business world, as they inquire into sourdough, walking, conversation and hope. 

For the purposeful business professional

The Beautiful Truth Issue 04

The Beautiful Truth is a magazine for leaders who seek the most compelling story of business – the human story. In Issue 04 of The Beautiful Truth, we invite you to explore the truths of our existence, connections and values felt deeply within the heart, and reflect on the enduring qualities that define our shared humanity. 

Looking for your own inspiration on how business can drive positive change? All orders of The Beautiful Truth Magazine before Christmas will receive a free tote bag, as a gift from us. Visit our shop here.

For the thoughtful dresser 

Paynter Jacket Company
Recommended by Amy Butterworth, Editorial Assistant

Textiles contribute to a major portion of greenhouse emissions. That’s why Paynter is rethinking how fashion can work with – rather than against – the environment. Paynter only makes the jackets they need, based on their customer pre-order model. With limited-edition batches that run just four times a year, their styles are iconic and perennial to last beyond the trends. Designed in East London and made in a small family-run factory in Northern Portugal, their philosophy is that waste is a design flaw: “We have no stock room, because we have no stock.”

For the celebrators 

Champagne Telmont
Recommended by Brenna Spain, Staff Writer

Champagne Telmont is redefining luxury with a commitment to environmental responsibility. Crafted from their ancestral vines in Damery, France, Telmont aims to become Climate Positive by 2030. They are eliminating unrecyclable transparent bottles, excess packaging and air transportation, while embracing renewable energy and transitioning to 100% organic agriculture. Guided by the belief that “a great wine must be a gift from nature, intimately cherished and protected,” Telmont is pioneering a new standard in sustainable winemaking – a vision so compelling it has attracted investors like Leonardo DiCaprio.

For ambient music enjoyers

Michael Kiwanuka’s new album ‘Small Changes’
Recommended by Hannah Finch, Editor in Chief

Mercury-prize winning and Grammy-nominated British musician Michael Kiwanuka has released his newest album, ‘Small Changes’. The Guardian describe it as “an exquisite return” and Kiwanuka “at his creative peak”. Pitchfork say he’s “mellower and more assured than his Mercury-winning 2019 LP”.

For the team

‘How to Fall in Love with the Future’ training by Rob Hopkins
Recommended by Brenna Spain, Staff Writer

Author of From What Is to What If?, this training program helps to lead organisations into uncovering their radical imagination, and unlocking it in the work they do on the scale the world demands. Full of experiential activities (including a time travel to the future) and practical, actionable insights, learn how to harness the power of radical imagination for your team.

For the sustainably-conscious

Get Fussy
Recommended by Ben Ryder-Smith, Growth Director

What started with refillable, plastic-free natural deodorants (with clean and effective ingredients that actually work) has grown into a mission to eliminate single-use plastic from the bathroom. True to their mantra of being “fussy about everything,” Get Fussy has considered every detail – their deodorant cases are designed to last a lifetime, while their plastic-free refills decompose. With a powerful reminder that “every deodorant you’ve ever used is still in existence,” they make choosing a more sustainable alternative feel like a simple and impactful step.

For those on the cusp of a breakthrough 

The Breakthrough Programme
Recommended by Hannah Finch, Editor in Chief

In Bardou, a beautiful 17th century mountain village in southern France, provides as the setting for a four-day intensive retreat for those who need space to unlock a personal and professional breakthrough. Hosted by Mind Environment and guided by experts in psychotherapy, leadership and coaching, the program combines group work, creative techniques and nature-based activities to help address a life or work challenge. They claim that you arrive with a challenge, experience breakthrough, and leave with a plan for meaningful change.

For the animal lover

Fahlo bracelets and plushes
Recommended by Hannah Finch, Editor in Chief

This gift makes conservation tangible – and is great for children and adults alike. Each Fahlo wooden animal bracelet and cuddly plush comes with a a real animal that you can track on a 3D map. Fahlo partners with nonprofits to foster curiosity for wildlife and excitement for their conservation, one tracking experience at a time. 

For the letter writers 

Washed Up Cards
Recommended by Amy Butterworth, Editorial Assistant 

Washed Up Cards are a handmade collection of greetings cards that use reclaimed materials. By design, each card spotlights repurposed beach finds. Washed Up Cards doesn’t just offer beautiful stationery; they create a space for meaningful change through beach clean-ups and creative workshops. They’re a gentle reminder that when it comes to sustainability, the very smallest actions matter as much as the large.

For those with their nose in a book over the holidays

The Beautiful Truth’s Best Books of 2024
Recommended by Hannah Finch, Editor in Chief

Finding the time to read in our busy schedules can often feel like a luxury. Books hold the unique power of opening up space in our lives – whether through sparking new ideas, challenging the ways we view the world, or offering pause from the demands of daily life. Here’s our list of the most thought-provoking and purposeful reads for leaders published in 2024.