Our thriving model
Explore how the principles that underpin our work could help you, your team and your mission to flourish
We use the word ‘thrive‘ to encompass everything that we hope to see, that we know is possible, and that we work to achieve for our clients in their life & work.
For an individual, it means to live a life of purpose, meaning, fun, beauty and relationship through all of life’s seasons—the times of flourishing and the times of struggle, learning to thrive not despite difficulties but through them. For an organisation, it means to nurture your people, make progress towards your goals, and to navigate the inevitable challenges with clarity and grace.
When we began in 2017, we knew that we wanted our work to be rooted in something deep, lasting and meaningful. And so our team drew upon both evidence and experience to create a model to underpin all the work we do to help people and organisations thrive.
Here is that model. It has two parts. The first outlines nine principles to describe how an individual can thrive; and the second, nine principles for organisations.
Leanne Marega // CEO Thrive Worldwide
i thrive™ // for individuals
Here are nine statements about what it means to thrive. Click on each one to learn more.
Design
Thriving is what people are created for.
Fullness
Thriving is more than merely surviving, it’s about living life to the full.
Meaning
Thriving involves having meaning and a sense of purpose in life.
Wholeness
Thriving is holistic – it involves the whole person – body, mind and spirit
Creative
Thriving means being resourceful, creative, imaginative, and fun-loving
Perspective
Thriving is possible in the midst of pain and impossibly difficult circumstances
Complex
Thriving is multifaceted with interconnected pieces that are unique
Belonging
Thriving means forming meaningful and loving connections with friends, family and community
Choice
Thriving is the capacity to make choices
we thrive™ // for organisations
Here are nine statements about what it means to thrive
Valued
Everyone is respected, valued and treated fairly
Communication
There is clear communication at all levels
Grow
There is a culture of learning, innovation, and adapting to change
Collaboration
Leaders consult and include others, so every voice is heard and people work together
Joy
The environment is one in which the team experience a deep, abiding state of inner satisfaction
Alignment
People understand their role, what is expected of them, and why it matters
Intention
Purpose, vision and values are clear, and modelled by leaders
Belonging
People feel connected, supported, and part of a cohesive team
Freedom
Individual autonomy is valued and people have ownership over how they work
