Global HR Summit -Proudly announces Mark Doughty as Keynote speaker . 12th May 2026. Istanbul. In conjunction with his GKI leadership role, Mark is attending the conference in his capacity as board director for TetraMap UK Limited. In his session, “Beyond Personality: How TetraMap of Leadership Transforms Team Collaboration,” Mark will introduce TetraMap's powerful model that goes beyond traditional leadership frameworks. Participants will discover how to unlock team potential, improve collaboration, and build high-performing teams through a natural and yet deeper understanding of human behaviour and leadership preferences. Good luck Mark!
Carver Lane: Two‑Day Immersive Leadership Development Experience
In partnership with Diagram Learning Studio the GKI introduce Carver Lane a high‑impact, two‑day immersive leadership experience designed for senior leaders. Set within a leading global professional services firm. This is not a workshop. It is a live, unfolding leadership simulation where every decision shapes the next scene, the next challenge, and ultimately the performance of the organisation you are leading. Carver Lane blends theatre, behavioural science, and leadership psychology to create an unforgettable learning experience. It is immersive, emotionally engaging, and directly transferable to the real world. This is leadership development that feels real because it is. If you would like to see a demonstration, or explore how you can adopt and adapt Carver Lane for your organisation, please get in touch using the contact form below.
GKI Achieves Landmark ICF Recognition, Setting a New Benchmark in Coaching Excellence. The Competitive Edge Every Coach Needs
We are thrilled to announce that the KINDset KQ® Certification Training for Coaches has been officially recognised by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for both learning design and delivery. The KINDset KQ ® certification has been awarded 24 credits.
To put this achievement into perspective, 24 ICF credits represent more than 60% of a coach’s annual renewal requirement. This places the GKI in a category of excellence reserved for organisations that not only deliver high‑impact practitioner training but also shape the field as thought leaders and curriculum designers.
The ICF with 50,000 members and 60,000 credential holders across 160+ countries is the world’s most respected coaching body. Being recognised at the highest level by such a global authority is both an honour and a powerful signal of trust. We look forward to serving this international community of professionals in the years ahead.
More importantly, this recognition elevates our authority in the coaching and leadership space. It affirms that our frameworks including the KINDset KQ® and our wider leadership philosophy meet global coaching standards and stand shoulder to shoulder with the most respected methodologies in the field
In November 2025, Mark partnered with Open Water for a live online conversation to coincide with the publication of his new book, Kindness in Leadership: The Only Competitive Advantage in a Forever‑Changing World (Amazon Books, 2025).
During the one‑hour session, Mark was joined by GKI’s global advisors, Jim Steele and Heather Swain, for a lively exploration of why Kindness in Leadership is emerging as the only true competitive advantage in today’s shifting landscape.
Together, they unpacked the research, the real‑world impact, and the practical shifts leaders can make to create meaningful change.
You can watch the full recording of the session here.
Our Why - Rachel's Story
Rachel's story is the driving force behind the founding of the Global Kindness Institute.
A pivotal life event sparked a profound friendship, igniting a purpose and bold ambition—to redefine leadership excellence along with a focus on transforming leadership with clarity, impact, and a commitment to meaningful change.
Kindness in Leadership: The Only Strategic Advantage In A Forever Changing World
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Leadership is changing radically, irreversibly, and urgently. In a world defined by complexity, disruption, and rising demands for transparency, from the old paradigms of power and control to the more recent models of servant, authentic, and transformational leadership, none are truly fit for purpose in today’s world. They were built for stability, not complexity. Designed to manage, not to inspire. Even the most progressive leadership frameworks now struggle to meet the demands of a landscape defined by volatility and systemic accountability. After all, $bn's are invested in leadership development from world-renowned business schools to bespoke in-house frameworks and coaching pipelines. And yet, the question persists: Where are all the great leaders?
Despite the psychometrics, talent development models, and fast-track programs, we continue to produce leaders who struggle to navigate complexity, inspire trust, or deliver sustained change. The problem isn’t a lack of investment, it’s a failure of imagination. Kindness in Leadership doesn’t just critique the system. It offers a new blueprint, one that redefines the foundation of leadership excellence in a world that demands both exceptional workplaces and commercial impact. Kindness in Leadership introduces a new standard, one that doesn’t just adapt to change, but thrives. It reveals how kindness, when operationalised with Trust, Credibility, and Purpose, becomes the most powerful competitive advantage in today’s volatile landscape. This vision is powered by the introduction of the Kindness Quotient (KQ), a new way to measure leadership that strengthens both IQ and EQ via a unique 360° tool called KINDset, which measures Kindness In Leadership across seven key dimensions.
Written for both emerging and established leaders, reformers, and changemakers. Whether you're leading a team, shaping policy, or redefining organisational culture, Kindness in Leadership equips you with the tools to lead like the leader you always wished you'd had.