A centre for wisdom and action

Building leadership for a hopeful future

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We need people like you to change the world. We're here to help you do it.

Welcome to a global community of leaders and change-makers committed to creating a just, inclusive and sustainable future where people and planet can flourish – an idea we like to call the Next Economy.
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We empower established and emerging leaders from all walks of life and industries with the tools, knowledge and support to lead courageously, centre purpose at the heart of their organisations and communities, and create a vision for a better future.

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About Small Giants

What’s coming up at Small Giants?

May 15, 2024

Storytelling for Change

A 6-week program teaching you how to harness storytelling to create meaningful change for our communities and our planet.

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Program

June 3, 2024

Being Good Ancestors: Navigating Nature-Based Leadership Challenges with Dr Éliane Ubalijoro

How can we find agency within complexity, and break out of our islands of knowledge and embrace collective wisdom?

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Event

June 5, 2024

Systems-lens Investing Masterclass

Delve into the essence of systems thinking and its application in investing.

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Event

June 6, 2024

Masterclass: how to have brave conversations?

We're thrilled to invite you to this masterclass where learning is abundant, and uncomfortable is not unsafe.

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Event

June 21, 2024

Impact Investing Workshop: HK

An interactive and practical session in HK to explore the alignment of wealth and values and develop the tools needed for effective impact investing.

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Event

June 24, 2024

Impact Investing Community Drinks

In collaboration with The Conduit, join us for an exclusive impact investing community gathering in celebration of London Climate Action Week.

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Event

September 17, 2024

Bhutan: Exploring Gross National Happiness

Join us on this 10 day adventure into the remote Buddhist Kingdom nestled in the Himalayan mountains between India and China.

Explore Bhutan

Impact Safari

Ideas, stories & conversations

Essay

Shaping governance for the Next Economy: debunking myths and embracing evolution

Governance doesn’t have to be all data, spreadsheets and money above all else — it can be about giving and must be a part of ushering in the Next Economy.

Small Giants Academy

March 27, 2024

Letter

The power of collective wisdom and action

Our thanks to our incredible community, who came together to fund 10 scholarship places for our 2024 Mastery of Business and Empathy cohort.

Jen Djula

March 21, 2024

Essay

Comparison is the death of happiness

In a world obsessed with competition, how do we measure our worth beyond a rank or number?

Danny Almagor

March 20, 2024

Interview

How might we heal broken business models?

Businesses and for-purpose organisations are guided by the board directors elected to shape strategy and manage risk. To shape the direction of the Next Economy, board directors must nurture a different skill set than what’s traditionally been embraced. Small Giants’ Francie Doolan expands on why Next Economy Governance is the must-learn course for all Board directors interested in a new form of leadership.

Caitlin Stanway

March 18, 2024

Essay

The Beautiful Portfolio Theory

Why do our traditional economic systems ignore the things we care about most – and is there a better way?

Danny Almagor

February 15, 2024

Podcast

Jacqueline Novogratz on how we use the tools of capitalism

In this episode we have Jacqueline Novogratz, entrepreneur, author and trailblazing founder and CEO of Acumen.

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Episode

Podcast

Rasmus Nørgaard on building a sustainable future

Rasmus Nørgaard shares his unique perspective on the connection between property development and systems thinking.

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Episode

Podcast

Riane Eisler on how we evolve the economy

Join me in this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Riane Eisler, a distinguished social systems scientist and cultural historian.

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Episode

Podcast

Rune Rasmussen on the power of mythology

In this episode, I speak with historian of religion Rune Rasmussen and we delve into the fascinating realm of Nordic animism and shamanism.

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Episode

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What’s coming up at Small Giants?

Program

May 15, 2024

Storytelling for Change

A 6-week program teaching you how to harness storytelling to create meaningful change for our communities and our planet.

Explore the program

Event

June 3, 2024

Being Good Ancestors: Navigating Nature-Based Leadership Challenges with Dr Éliane Ubalijoro

How can we find agency within complexity, and break out of our islands of knowledge and embrace collective wisdom?

Learn more

Event

June 5, 2024

Systems-lens Investing Masterclass

Delve into the essence of systems thinking and its application in investing.

Get your tickets

Event

June 6, 2024

Masterclass: how to have brave conversations?

We're thrilled to invite you to this masterclass where learning is abundant, and uncomfortable is not unsafe.

Get your tickets

Event

June 21, 2024

Impact Investing Workshop: HK

An interactive and practical session in HK to explore the alignment of wealth and values and develop the tools needed for effective impact investing.

Learn more

Event

June 24, 2024

Impact Investing Community Drinks

In collaboration with The Conduit, join us for an exclusive impact investing community gathering in celebration of London Climate Action Week.

Learn more

Impact Safari

September 17, 2024

Bhutan: Exploring Gross National Happiness

Join us on this 10 day adventure into the remote Buddhist Kingdom nestled in the Himalayan mountains between India and China.

Explore Bhutan

We're building towards what we call the Next Economy

The Next Economy is a new way of being, leading and governing that supports humanity to flourish while living in harmony with our natural world.

Learn about the Next Economy

Our programs and safaris

Transform the way you lead and govern your organisations and communities.

Our programs are developed with a network of global partners to equip you with new ways of thinking and being.

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