The Global Trust Project is an international consultancy and advisory working to enable trust-rich pathways at personal, professional and societal levels.
In a climate where trust is increasingly scarce, the repercussions are vast, exemplified by the staggering $2.6 trillion lost each year to corruption and fraud.
We champion the revival of trust at personal and professional levels, recognising its pivotal role in enabling accountability, transparency, and inclusion.
We are committed to a tide shift in trust at all levels, recognising trust as a tangible asset that enables personal growth, organisational performance, and societal resilience.
Recognising a tidal shift.
Everyone benefits from better trust.
+1200%
GDP performance
+400%
Organisational performance
+100%
Team performance
“With trust, we flourish. Without trust, the world fails. Trust changes everything.”
The Global Trust Project has helped global public and private organisations focus on what matters most to enable improved impact, and reputation and profitability.
Our signature evaluation framework, the Trust Equity Index (TEi), is used around the world to demystify the process of measuring and cultivating trustworthiness.
How we help to cultivate trust.
The Global Trust Project employs a 3-step process to better integrate trust into organisations and teams.
Our programmes, workshops and masterclasses are anchored in the universal principles of trust, drawing on over six decades of trust research.
Here’s how we turn theory into action:
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We take time to understand your internal trust dynamics through active listening, initiating open stakeholder dialogues, and in-depth data collection.
Our Trust Framework helps to demystify the process of cultivating trust by measuing your organisation’s unique trustworthiness criteria: integrity, benevolence and capability.
This results in a GTS (Gross Trust Score) across your organisation, which is the foundation for realistic goals and expectations.
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We work with you to create new, clear trust-centred outcomes for your organisation to enhance collaboration, communication and culture.
Making use of our research insights for deeper understanding, we deliver training, mentoring and support for trust-centric practices and action plan development.
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Trust only makes an impact when its sustained.
Our monitoring and tracking support involves regular assessments and strategy adjustments to keep key trust metrics aligned with strategic focus.
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How we deliver.
We focus on clear, actionable steps, emphasising mentoring, knowledge and skill transfer.
Strategy & Advisory
Enabling leaders, organisations and societies in strategically incorporating trust to achieve long-term success and sustainability.
Engagement & Communications
Keynotes and communication strategies to build understanding and cooperative relationships among stakeholders.
Learning & Development
Professional coaching for personal and leadership development, retreats for immersive learning, and flagship The Master Classes.
Research & Assessment
Underpinned by the TEi framework, we provide data-driven research and advanced assessment methods for new impactful trust-building strategies.
Who we work with.
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Empowering top-tier leadership with trust-based decision-making and communication strategies
Common challenges:
• Leading with vision
• Addressing poor communication culture
• Demonstrating leadership amongst uncertainty
• Maintaining productivity
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Enhancing team dynamics and performance through trust-building exercises and workshops
Common challenges:
• Innovation and consistent customer success
• Maintaining organisational culture and employee engagement
• Managing internal team dynamics
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We work with organisations and institutions to weave trust into their foundations, vital for boosting performance, enhancing wellbeing, and maximising societal impact. Our bespoke interventions tackle key challenges, including:
Common challenges:
• Lack of accountability and transparency
• Employee disengagement and low productivity
• Innovation deficits and poor decision-making
Our Team.
Our diverse full-time support team within the VUKA group is dedicated to fostering trust across personal, professional, and societal spheres. With expertise in strategy, research, data analytics, web development, and communication, the team plays a pivotal role in advancing our core focus areas of advisory, learning, awareness, and evaluation.
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David Ashdown
Chief Executive Officer
David, a twenty six year veteran of growing businesses in global emerging markets, coaches and consults for The Global Trust Project.
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Ehren Bräunlich
Web Analytics
Ehren wields website traffic and user data, uncovering how visitors engage. These insights empower us to refine our website and content for optimal impact.
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Errol Bryce
Group Sales Director
Errol Bryce, adept in B2B media product development, leverages his commercial acumen and leadership skills to grow the Global Trust Project.
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Shane Czapski
IT Manager
Shane is skilled in OS X, Domain Name System (DNS), Remote Desktop, Mac, and Servers. Ensuring our team have the technology infrastructure necessary to work effectively.
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Murad Ebrahim
Chief Financial Officer
Murad Ebrahim spearheads our financial team, orchestrating robust growth strategies throughout Africa, amplifying The Global Trust Project’s impact and presence.
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Adam Fletcher
Portfolio Growth Marketing Manager
Adam crafts content to engage and retain our online community, building trust and loyalty through actionable insights.
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Tracey Gersowsky
Group Director CX & Ops
With extensive event expertise spanning Africa and the UK, Tracey Gersowsky crafts memorable, engaging in-person, hybrid, and digital experiences in service of our misson.
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Kim Jansen
Web Development
Kim develops and maintains our website, giving our visitors a user friendly experience and ensuring that our message is effectively communicated to the world.
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Liezel Killingbeck
HR Director
Liezel uses her studies in psychology & sociology to help develop the skills of the The Global Trust Project team. Supporting our people to experience fulfilling careers.
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Amelia Kuhn
Marketing Operations & Data Director
Amelia translates complex data into insights that inform our strategies and measure our impact.
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Jason Manganyi
Data Analytics
Jason wrangles our raw data, turning it into useful information and insights that allow us to make better decisions. He is coordinating the design and operationalisation of our Trust Equity Index (TEi) survey.
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Nigel Njanina
IT Helpdesk Technician
Nigel Njanina employs technology to deliver efficient, high-quality solutions. Supporting the team to work efficiently by navigating intricate technical challenges with ease.
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Bruce Robinson
Chairman
Bruce provides strategy and coaching services to the team, informed by his extensive global experience in leading organisations.
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Daniel Shaw
Startup Generalist
Daniel Shaw leverages his expertise in facilitation and organizational development to advance The Global Trust Project's mission.
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Dominic Wilhelm
Executive Director
Dominic Wilhelm leads The Global Trust Project team to help global public and private organisations focus on what matters most. Enabling improved impact, reputation, and profitability.
By 2030, we see +10 million actors better equipped with trust-based capabilities, and +1 billion lives positively impacted.
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“Dominic is an extraordinary person and trust builder. The intervention that he facilitated for our senior management team was beyond expectations… deeply insightful providing new leadership capabilities to help us refine and accelerate our strategy.”
Thomas Thornsson, ABB Division Manager
Delivered: Designed and facilitated a Senior management trust building and strategy intervention.
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“I know the original Moonshot well from President John F. Kennedy, and Dominic helped us advance a new one rapidly…when a world-pressing crisis called for it.”
James Jenkins, Director of Individual Giving, JFK Library Foundation.
Delivered: Co-created, delivered an international trust-based leadership programme integrating the leadership qualities evident in President John F. Kennedy’s life. Central to the programme were facilitated trust-based dialogues.
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“We couldn't have done it without your wise counsel.”
Kathy Mandato, HR Lead
Delivered: A rapid organisational trust building programme to advance the XPRIZE mission. Advised on designing, developing, and managing, the XPRIZE Alliances Ecosystem.
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“...a powerful intellect that enables [one] to grasp the realities behind sometimes complex global issues.”
Paul Clements-Hunt, Fmr. Director, UNEPFI
Delivered: Systemic insights and communications campaign ahead of the COP 21 which produced the Paris Agreement.
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“Your main focus and issue of Trust is one of the most important things for the future of humanity.”
Anousheh Ansari, CEO
Delivered: A rapid organisational trust building programme to advance the XPRIZE mission. Advised on designing, developing, and managing, the XPRIZE Alliances Ecosystem.
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"Dominic's keynote address and panel moderation helped to make Formula-e's session the most exciting and inspiring of the summit.”
Emmanuelle Nicholls, Project Lead, VUKA Group
Delivered: Keynote exploring the intersection of trust, accelerating smart and sustainable cities, and formula-e’s mission to electrictrify the future.`
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“The power of [TGTP’s] approach is in rapidly building and leveraging trust among key role players. Their unique approach prioritises and accelerates deep insights and sustained actions…”
Health & Technology Innovation, Wesgro
Delivered: Designed, convened trust dialogues in the health sector across various focus areas. Included systemic sector analysis, innovation and problem solving. Addressed leadership impediments including distrust, collaboration and whole of society perspective.
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“...well able to get to the root of complex matters and…the unique ability to identify the system levers to navigate the way forward.”
Michael Manning, CEO, BusDev Unit, Health, Western Cape.
Delivered: YPO’s first Impact Network, integrating all of the organisations ‘impact’ efforts, integrated the United Nations SDGs (Sustainable Developments goals).
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“YPO is so appreciative of the path that you've set social networks on for real impact.”
Erin Lukie, Senior Global Director, YPO.
Delivered. YPO’s first Impact Network, integrating member ‘impact’ efforts, integrated the United Nations SDGs (Sustainable Developments goals).
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“...highly recommended speaker. A brilliant trust facilitator…knowledgeable and insightful…”
Survey feedback.
Delivered: Surveyed, analysed trust levels among +1700 employees globally. Provided recommendations and global learning session.
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”Dominic lifted the room with his evidence-based keynote that spoke to the critical intersection of trust, leadership and accelerating net zero cities. He spoke directly to our commitment at e-Movement and that of our friends at ABB Formula-e. He nailed it.”
Iain Banner, Chairman and Co-founder, e-Movement.
Delivered: Keynote address exploring the intersection of trust, accelerating smart and sustainable cities, and formula-e’s mission to electrictrify the future.
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“Dominic’s keynote [was] not only fresh, engaging and relevant…he brought clarity and relevance about the importance of trust that everyone understood…”
Phillip Mkorongo, Live Company Sport and Entertainment, Director: Commercial
Delivered: Keynote address exploring the intersection of trust and smart and sustainable cities.
