1 Million Change Leaders by 2030: Our Strategy, Our Movement

You’re not here to play small. You’re here because you believe leadership can and must be different.

Why 1 Million? Why Now?

The world is in flux, climate disruption, AI acceleration, rising inequality. These aren’t just headlines. They are calls to action.

Aspire’s bold goal to develop 1 Million Change Leaders by 2030 is a direct response to the leadership vacuum in business, politics, and society. With 74% of global leadership roles still held by men, we need a new kind of leadership, one that reflects the world’s diversity, complexity, and humanity.

This initiative is grounded in the global framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 5. Gender equality is not just a moral imperative, it’s a strategic one. When women lead, communities thrive, organisations innovate, and societies become more just and resilient.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up, for yourself, your organisation, and the world.

Our Strategy

We’re not building a programme. We’re building a movement.

The Change Leader Journey - This is a journey from inspiration to action. From attending a free Aspire events to leading change in your organisation or community. It’s designed to meet people where they are and guide them forward with clarity and courage.

Our Approach

We don’t believe in lone heroes. We believe in Collective Intelligence (CI), where diverse voices, lived experiences, and technology converge to solve complex problems.

Aspire’s programmes help individuals and organisations tap into this power to lead change more effectively and inclusively. In a world shaped by disruption, collective intelligence isn’t just a leadership model, it’s a survival skill.

Next Step: Lead the Change Webinar

This webinar is part of the Aspire “1 Million Change Leaders by 2030” initiative, a global movement to inspire and mobilise individuals and organisations to lead change aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.

Join Dr. Sam Collins, founder of Aspire and creator of the 1 Million Change Leaders by 2030 initiative, for a powerful and practical session on how to lead change from wherever you are, whether you’re a CEO, a team lead, or someone ready to make a difference.

– Get practical tools to lead change in your workplace
– Invite your colleagues to experience Aspire’s approach
– Learn how to host this webinar internally at your company
– Receive a special discount code for the Pioneer Change Conference

Date: October 7th
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm GMT
Cost: Free
Register here.

How You Can Join

Whether you’re a CEO, activist, teacher, entrepreneur, or ally, if you believe in the power of leadership to change the world, you belong here.

  • Attend an Aspire Event
  • Host a Webinar for Your Organisation
  • Partner with Aspire
  • Join the Pioneer Change Conference
  • Be One of the Million Change Leaders!