TIE believes in connecting the private sector with the social sector to make lasting change.

We link future leaders from the commercial world with social initiatives across the globe and provide a platform for the creation of endeavours that impact organisations, their beneficiaries and local communities. We love that every professional comes away from our programme seeing the true potential in their abilities, knowing they have made a real difference and feeling proud of their profession and the skills they have worked so hard to develop.

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Going barefeet in Zambia: volunteering to change young lives

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Life in Laos: five unforgettable moments from my TIE volunteering assignment

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Using digitisation to help transform Brazil’s education system

I'm the Founder and CEO of TIE Leadership and for 20 years I have been unlocking corporate leaders’ and team’s potential with my unique leadership development approach. 

Born in South Africa and raised in Canada, I relocated to the UK after a business exchange programme in Thailand, and now live in Brazil. My focus has always been to bring a people-first approach to business that fuels not just commercial success, but also contributes to a more sustainable world. Over my career I have worked with some of the world’s biggest businesses, helping their people develop the necessary human competencies to thrive in today’s corporate world. 

A global thought leader, social innovator and as the creator and host of the TIE Unearthed Podcast and London ‘Evening with TIE’ events, I share my learnings over two decades of working in this area. I am also an accomplished speaker and author, with over 60 published articles, and the much-anticipated book, Return on Humanity. 

I also mentor and advise companies keen to adopt a more human approach to business, drawing on my extensive experience and the transformative power of my work.

Would love to chat if you're interested in knowing more.

It's time. Let's do things differently! 

Power of Business and Leadership

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Leadership Development

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Sustainability

Innovation

Diversity & Business Education

Cultural Intelligence & Intercultural Competence

Intrapreneurship (Corporate Entrepreneurship)

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TIE Leadership

TIE Unearthed Podcast

Return on Humanity Book

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Perceiving the world differently...and how to make it useful

Ten questions for The International Exchange

An Original Approach to Leadership Training

From Shoreditch to Uganda: advertising in a different context

A Catalyst for Change

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Founder and CEO

 Rob is a mischief-maker and passionately believes in culture, creativity and chaos.
He’s worked with names like NIKE, Virgin and Metallica at agencies including Cynic, Wieden+Kennedy and R/GA and has proudly been called an “asshole” by Lars Ulrich, Richard Branson and Dan Wieden.

I ask Rob what’s he’s done in his life that has perhaps raised some eyebrows, but that he’s most proud of. He tells us his COVID story, and shares  positive insights.

We hear how three African American women fundamentally changed his view on the world, and how being exposed to completely different cultures have shaped his life.

 

Rob Campbell on why it pays to shake things up

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  When I was last in New York I met with my friend Carter Murray, Global Chief Executive Officer of FCB, one of the world’s largest global advertising agency networks. Carter oversees the agency’s 120 offices in 80 countries, so as you can imagine, he has a lot to say about leadership.

We talked about cultural intelligence and diversity and what makes successful leaders. I ask him how organisational culture has changed, if he still values the same things, and what sort of leaders he’s looking for now.

 

Carter Murray on leadership in today’s world

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  Sir John Hegarty is the Creative Founder of the global Ad agency Bartle Bogle Hegarty (known as BBH) and is the world-renowned creator of legendary ad campaigns for Levi’s, Lego, and Audi, Johnny Walker’s Keep Walking, the Links Effect amongst many others. 

John is also one of TIE’s incredible mentors.

His Mantra Do Interesting Things and Interesting Things will happen to you is something I personally find so inspiring.

Today, John will inspire you with wonderful nuggets on how to live your best life.

 

Sir John Hegarty and the power of doing interesting things

It's easy to get stuck in a rut. Doing similar things every day. Thinking the same way. Meeting the same people. This is not the answer to finding new ways of doing things. Solving new problems. Or being inspired. Talking through experience, I talk about how breaking out of my bubble has lead me down the path I'm currently on. And how, along the way, I have fundamentally changed many other people's lives as well.

The Power of Turning the World on its Head

The private sector’s guide to making the world a better place. The purpose of this talk is to inspire professionals from the private sector, and through drawing on our experience of over a decade working in this area, help people see how they can realise the power of what they know and tangibly make the world a better place. All in 30 days.

30 Days to Change the World

I did a business degree. It was a good one. But I didn’t learn about the power of the private sector to make a difference.  Where were the regular discussions around transparency? Purpose? Trust? Authenticity? Shared value.  Where were the discussions around leading with the heart?
But the pandemic has changed the rules of the game. Leadership has been redefined. Leadership now requires a social component. The soft skills are becoming more critical: Cultural intelligence, conscious leadership, purpose, self-awareness, authenticity, trust and emotional intelligence.  
So the question is – how do you hone these skills to thrive as a leader in today’s world?

Be the Leader the World Truly Needs Now

Simon Rogerson

Co-Founder and CEO

Susan Min

Account Director

Deborah Ahenkorah

Sir John Hegarty

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Elisa Birtwistle

Director

Conor Fox

Carter Murray

Global CEO

Ryan Fisher

Managing Director

We were finalists for The UK Learning Give Back Award. An award for those individuals and companies who have successfully used learning to support the core values of humanity. 

All paths to a better world go through education, and it was an honour to be considered for this award along with everyone else. 

A special thanks to everyone who voted, shared and supported TIE on this journey. We are very lucky to have you as part of our TIE family and support network. And we really couldn't do what we do without you. THANK YOU! 

If you would like to learn more about the awards and winners you can read more here.

And an extra special thanks to everyone who helped us create this film: 
Adrian Fisk ﻿• Andrea Tom ﻿• Berna Vieira ﻿• Cleaner Cooking Coalition ﻿• David Joshua ﻿• Em Cena ﻿• Emma Davenport ﻿• GCF ﻿• Henrique ﻿• Ines Vogeler ﻿• Iracambi ﻿• Klaus Thymann ﻿• MMF ﻿• Monica Bouqvar ﻿• Nick Hastings ﻿• Pedro Andrade ﻿• Rob Campbell ﻿• Tom Reas ﻿• Ulle FIgueiredo ﻿• Xueling Wang

Finalist UK Learning Awards

Learn about TIE's history from our CEO, Philippa White.

About TIE

The International Exchange (TIE) launches their first ever campaign, ‘Terry’.  The Terry Campaign message reminds CEOs that there are unlikely heroes hidden away in every company, blissfully unaware of what brilliant things they could achieve with their communication skills; they just need the opportunity to realize their true potential. 

The campaign focuses on the power of the TIE program: to develop the future leaders of a company so that they can be exceptional, to demonstrate the power of the communications industry as a force for good, to provide people and companies with an opportunity to feel proud of their profession and the skills they have worked so hard to develop.

Learn more at: http://theinternationalexchange.co.uk

Film created by BBH London:
Creative Team: Laura Osbourne, Harry Orton & Robin Warman
Creative Director: Carl Broadhurst
Producer: James Southward, Jemima Bowers
Business Lead: Helen James
Account Director: Jennifer Omran

Inspire Your Terry

Ever wondered what it’s like on TIE?

The energy. The experience. The feeling. 

This video is a really vivacious and inspiring illustration of why we do what we do, and why people love to get stuck in. 


A massive thank you from the bottom of our hearts to FCB global for putting this fantastic ‘30 days on TIE’ video together.  Make sure your sound is up!

Find your mission at TheInternationalExchange.co.uk

30 days on TIE

Raise your game by doing good. Unearth the skills to lead in today’s world by working in a foreign environment from your desk. You’ll work with good people in difficult situations trying to do great things in need of your help. It will be a test for you like no other, something you will always remember. We are looking for professionals with a range of skills, and you don’t need any prior international development experience.  TIE Accelerator is a professionally run six-week leadership programme, CPD-accredited and takes just 2 hours a day.

Learn more and join our info session on Thursday: https://apply.tieaccelerator.com  #tieaccelerator #leadership #purpose

Become the leader the world truly needs now

Ever wondered what it’s like on TIE? 

‘A day in the life on TIE’ is a short film illustrating the energy of a TIE placement. The photos were taken by the amazing Adrian Fisk, whilst following BBH’s Emma Johnston-Donne on her TIE experience in India with the children’s organization Shaishav. Adrian did a beautiful job capturing the essence of Emma’s time on TIE.

Want to get involved? Sign up at TheInternationalExchange.co.uk

A BIG THANK YOU TO:
Shaishav: https://shaishavchildrights.org/
Adrian Fisk: http://adrianfisk.photoshelter.com/index
BBH: http://www.bartleboglehegarty.com/london/

A Day In The Life On TIE

Learn about innovating for real by using your skills in an alien developing-world environment from your desk. You’ll work with good people in difficult situations trying to do great things in need of your help. It will be a test for you like no other, something you will always remember. We are looking for professionals with a range of skills, and you don’t need any prior international development experience.  TIE Accelerator a professionally run six-week leadership programme, CPD-accredited and takes just 2 hours a day.  Learn more at our info session on Thursday at http://apply.tieaccelerator.com.  Or find out more at http://www.tieaccelerator.com #tieaccelerator #leadership #purpose

Stand Out As a Leader and Change the World - TIE Accelerator Info Session

Hear what Philippa (TIE's Founder & CEO) has to say.

Your Chance to Make the World a Better Place

Xueling Wang from Wieden+Kennedy London unlocked her leadership abilities by working with Giraffe Conservation Foundation in Namibia, helping them with their World Giraffe Day.

Immersive TIE through Xueling's eyes

We are The International Exchange, but you can call us TIE. We bring together the world of communications and the world of development in order to achieve social change.

Whether you're a comms person, company or an NGO we think you can benefit from a TIE placement.

Comms people are paired with an NGO in a developing country so they get to use their skills in a unique and positive way, whilst at the same time experiencing life changing personal and professional development. The NGO benefits from their expertise and everybody wins. 

Better people. Better companies. Better world. Get involved. http://www.theinternationalexchange.co.uk

Directed by Joseph Mann at Blinkink  http://www.Blinkink.co.uk


Director:               Joseph Mann
Producer:               James Bretton
Executive Producer:     Bart Yates
Post Production Producer:    Tiggy Walker
Production Manager:                  Jordan Cross 
Production Company:     Blinkink    www.blinkink.co.uk
Agency:               The Brooklyn Brothers

Director of Photography:     Max Halstead
Studio:                         Clapham Road Studios
VFX Motion Control:     Max Halstead      
Camera/Lighting:      Clapham Road Studios
Special Thanks:      Matt & Elisabeth Day     

Characters & Set Design:    Joseph Mann
Model Makers:              Jonathon Bran
                Lauren Brown 
                Joe James
                    Joseph Mann
                Jimmy Patrick
                Daisy Roth
                Lydia Smith
Stop Frame Animators:     Joe James 
                Joseph Mann 
                Lydia Smith
Technical Director:             Simone Ghilardotti
3D Modelling and Texturing:    Gabriele Coen
                Felip Docolomansky
                Simone Ghilardotti
3D Animators:               Gabriele Coen
                      Boris Kossmehl

Composer:                     Jonny Smith
Sound Design:       Wave Studios
Voices:                Martin Collins
                Will Harper
                Jonny Sabbagh
                   Philippa White

Post Production:      The Mill
Producers:       Luke Raffety 
                Cat Scott
Rendering and Compositing:    Francois Roison
2D Compositor:      Tobey Lindback   
2D Artist:               Georgina Ford
3D Texturing and Rendering:     Ian Baxter 
                Sam Driscoll
                Jacob Gonzales
Colourist:               James Bamford

Editor:               Simone Ghilardottti
With special thanks to:            Marshall Street Editors

This is T.I.E

In this film a handful of TIE's NGO partners talk about what makes TIE different to other partners they work with, what impact TIE has had on their organisation, how TIE adds value and what they think of the program and their experiences with it.

O equipe que trabalhou nesse projeto para TIE: - Eduardo Travassos (produtor), Roberto Fernandes (operador de câmera), Marcelo Morais (edição) e Leonardo Castro (coordenação) - todos estes do BAM TV da Aeso. Além deles, Johann Brehmer, responsável e técnico de áudio do estúdio de áudio da Aeso, e o fotógrafo Emiliano Dantas. Obrigada para todo mundo para esse ajudar.

NGO Partner Testimonials

In this film some of the most prominent and powerful people in the London communications industry, as well as some of the up and coming leaders of the UK advertising industry, talk about what they think of the TIE program and their experiences with it.

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