What the Project is
RAISING THE EMOTIONAL HEALTH LEVELS OF PEOPLE ON THE PLANET – this is the driving vision behind the Global Leadership Foundation project. Focused on developing and transforming the potential in leaders, teams, and organisations, the project inspires and supports leaders to better understand themselves and their impact on others. Leaders with high emotional health levels possess an enhanced state of wellbeing and make more mindful, constructive, and respectful decisions in every situation. In a way, each leader learns to adapt and adjust the way they lead and engage, realising the profound difference they make not only to themselves but to the lives of others and to the wellbeing of our planet.
Main Benefit
Key figures and benefits clearly highlight the value of this project:
- B Corp Certified since 2015
- B Corp score of 92.8
- At least 20 percent of time dedicated to pro bono work
- Transformation programs across private, professional, not-for-profit, community, and public sectors
- Direction of profits into the Global Leadership Fund, supporting community leadership
Leader Transformation
The project dives deep into leader transformation – a core element that focuses on building and strengthening leaders’ emotional health. It works on self-realisation, encouraging individuals to understand themselves and recognise their potential by working on self. Through engaging approaches and, at times, a conversational tone that feels almost like a friendly chat, leaders learn about their individual preferences and styles. They see firsthand how these unique traits impact their teams, their organisations, and the wider community. It’s like discovering hidden layers of oneself, where even the tiniest insights gradually transform into authentic leadership that truly makes a difference.
Team Transformation
Team transformation is all about fostering genuine engagement and collaboration with others. Leadership is not only an individual journey but a collective mission, where working with others becomes the secret sauce for success. The project helps leaders and their teams to strengthen collaboration while increasing overall effectiveness. The approach is grounded in a shared vision, mutual accountability, and genuine appreciation. The emphasis on recognising each person’s unique strengths means that teams start to operate with high trust, mutual feedback, and an understanding that every member contributes to the overall success of the organisation.
Organisation Transformation
Organisation transformation tackles the bigger picture – ensuring that the ‘way things are done around here’ aligns with a clearly defined vision and strategic direction. It involves re-engaging people across the organisation and discovering new methods of operating. Behaviours, symbols, and systems are all brought into line with strategic goals. This part of the project can sometimes feel like it takes a bit of a leap into redesigning old habits while embracing fresh, innovative philosophies that meet the moment. It’s not just about business consulting in the traditional sense; it’s about sincere transformation that touches on every facet of organisational development.
Project Impact
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being – by enhancing emotional health for better decision-making
- SDG 4: Quality Education – through training, mentoring, and developing leadership capabilities
- SDG 5: Gender Equality – ensuring that leadership and team transformation embrace inclusivity
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – by improving collaboration and organisational effectiveness
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – through equitable practices in leadership and engagement
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – as evident with a global network of experts and pro bono commitments
Global Network and Commitment
The project is not limited to isolated workshops or standard consulting practices; it expands through a global network of expertise brought together by Global Leadership Fellows and Friends. Each partner contributes unique insights in leadership transformation, strategic planning, coaching, and even the exploration of frameworks such as the Enneagram. The richness of international collaboration infuses the project with real-world insights and a dynamic, conversational flow that is both engaging and impactful. There is a clear commitment to the positive role that collaboration plays in developing and expanding leadership capabilities, not just in the boardroom or at the executive level, but across communities around the globe. The integration of genuine pro bono work, where at least 20 percent of time is given to partner organisations, underscores the transformative potential of this initiative on an organisational level. Every component, from individual growth in self-realisation to the effective alignment of organisational practices, is carefully calibrated to produce a ripple effect that enhances emotional health, leadership, and overall sustainable development.
