Fostering Youth Growth and Wellbeing
by Stefano Tempesta
A comprehensive guide for Scout Leaders in Australia and around the world to develop exceptional leadership skills and create meaningful connections with youth.
The integration of emotionally connected leadership approaches represents not a departure from scouting traditions but rather their natural evolution and deepening.
By bringing together the adventure, skill development, and character formation of traditional scouting with evidence-based approaches to emotional intelligence, scout organizations can significantly enhance their impact on youth development.
This research-based approach offers Scouts Australia an opportunity to position itself at the forefront of youth development practice, while maintaining relevance to the global scouting movement.
This book provides a comprehensive framework, practical tools, and implementation strategies for realizing this vision within the unique context of Australian scouting.
Activist, Peacemaker, Ambassador of the use of Technology for Good
Stefano Tempesta is an award-winning writer and software engineer whose passion for human connection across cultural divides has taken him on journeys both physical and literary across six continents. After leaving the corporate world to follow his dreams, he has dedicated himself to exploring stories of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of understanding between peoples. Drawing from his extensive travels and deep commitment to social justice, Stefano has witnessed firsthand how ordinary individuals can bridge the most impossible divides. His work of stories emerging from conflict zones, including the bestselling “Messengers of Peace” under the collective pseudonym “Stepan Buryachenko”, reflects his belief that storytelling can create change and give voice to those caught in the crossfire of history. When not writing or leading Scout groups along ancient pilgrim routes, Stefano divides his time between his home in Australia and a small town in southern Italy, with his family, his guitars, and thousands of travel photos that capture moments of human connection across cultures. His intimate knowledge of how people find common ground in the most challenging circumstances – from hidden albergues on the Camino de Santiago to grassroots peace initiatives in conflict zones – brings an authenticity to his writing that resonates with readers seeking stories of hope in divided times.
by Stepan Buryachenko
A powerful novel about love, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit of the Ukrainian people in the face of war.
by Stepan Buryachenko and Stefano Tempesta
Un potente romanzo sull'amore, la resilienza e lo spirito indomabile del popolo ucraino di fronte alla guerra.
A powerful journey of transformation along the ancient Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.
Un potente viaggio di trasformazione lungo l'antico percorso di pellegrinaggio del Cammino di Santiago.
Paving the Path to Positive Change
by Stefano Tempesta
This Global MBA dissertation rigorously examines whether blockchain technology can transform carbon credit markets for meaningful climate action. Through mixed-methods analysis of millions of tokenized carbon credits and stakeholder interviews across four continents, the research reveals a critical paradox: while blockchain reduces transaction costs by 85-95% and accelerates price discovery, 68% of tokenized credits demonstrate questionable environmental integrity. Moving beyond techno-optimism, the study demonstrates that blockchain's climate impact depends on thoughtful implementation, requiring hybrid governance, rigorous quality controls, and prioritizing genuine emission reductions over financial speculation. Essential reading for sustainability professionals, blockchain developers, policy makers, and business leaders navigating the intersection of emerging technology and urgent climate challenges.