Small Shifts. Big Joy. Lasting Impact.
Powered by Purpose . Grounded in Science
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Our Vision
A world where every child develops the mental fitness to flourish.
Our Mission
To make mental fitness as routine as brushing your teeth.
We aim to empower five million people by 2030 to lead, work, learn and live with joy, connection and impact.
Because when joy becomes part of the system, people flourish, organisations grow and societies prosper.
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Why Now?
The world is at a crossroads.
Burnout, stress and disengagement have reached record levels,
costing organisations billions and eroding the human energy
needed to create change.
Impact within the System
These are not just personal struggles, they are systemic crises effecting productivity, wellbeing and growth.
- 82% of professionals feel overwhelmed or exhausted (Mercer, 2024)
- $322 billion USD is lost annually to burnout-related turnover and reducedproductivity (Deloitte, 2022)
- $8.8 trillion USD, or 9% of global GDP, is lost to disengaged employees (Gallup, 2024)
In Australia, educator wellbeing and retention have reached
critical levels, directly impacting student learning, engagement and the future workforce (Productivity Commission, 2023).
When educators burn out, students lose inspiration.
When leaders burn out, teams lose direction.
When individuals burn out, communities lose connection.
Yet amid this crisis lies an extraordinary opportunity: to redefine success, not by how much we do, but by how well we thrive.
The Approach
A science-backed, practical cycle that transforms daily survival into daily thriving, in schools, workplaces and local communities.
The Joy Activation Cycle
Behind the Mission
The Global Joy Mission was founded by
Simi Rayat, an award-winning Global Business Psychologist, Executive Coach and Wiley-published author of Productivity Joy and Find Your Joy. Simi has spent over two decades helping leaders, educators and organisations across Australia, the UK, Canada, and Asia build cultures where people don’t just perform, they thrive.
Her evidence-based frameworks, including the 5Qs Formula and the Joy Index, integrate psychological science with practical strategy to help people transform daily survival into daily thriving. A sought-after keynote speaker and advisor, Simi has inspired audiences from Fortune 500 boardrooms to global education summits.
Her work bridges wellbeing and performance, showing that when joy becomes part of the system, growth, innovation and impact naturally follow.
Board of Advisors
Strategic
Advisor
Tara Power
Tara Power builds the conditions for people and ideas to flourish. For more than 20 years, she has worked at the intersection of partnerships and creative leadership, helping organisations grow their businesses, inclusive communities and purpose-driven programs across the UK and APAC region.
Her career blends commercial design leadership with deep experience in social impact and education, giving her a rare ability to move between creative vision and practical execution. Whether co-creating Australia’s largest entrepreneurial festival for international students and migrants, securing multi-year funding and government support, or designing programs that elevate under-represented voices, Tara’s work consistently expands opportunity where it is needed most.
Tara joins the Global Joy Mission as Strategic Advisor, bringing an instinct for connection, a talent for building trusted partnerships and a clear vision for designing systems that genuinely support human wellbeing and global growth.
Her leadership approach is grounded in curiosity, collaboration and creating environments where people feel part of something bigger than themselves. Tara is committed to ensuring growth is accessible, joy is intentional and opportunity is shared — a commitment she brings to her work with the Global Joy Mission and to every role throughout her career.
Brand &
Communications
Nicola Crofts
With over 30 years of international experience, Nicola Crofts is one of Australia’s most respected Creative Directors. She has led global design agencies, co-founded a multi-studio creative business and built a consultancy that blends design thinking with real-world innovation.
Nicola’s career includes shaping major brands at Pearlfisher London, directing the Melbourne studio at Bluemarlin, and co-founding Passport Design, where she worked with clients such as Coca-Cola Amatil, Nestlé, Kraft and Coles.
As founder of Design State, she continues to advise government, education and purpose-driven organisations on strategic design.
Nicola now brings her global expertise and creative leadership to the Global Joy Mission, helping shape the movement’s visual identity, storytelling and global brand experience.
Global Strategic
Advisor
Teg Sethi
Teg Sethi is a regarded global business leader, strategist and community advocate who brings deep commercial expertise and heart-centred leadership to his role as Global Strategic Advisor for the Global Joy Mission. Known for his ability to turn bold visions into executable global strategies, Teg advises on the Mission’s growth, partnerships and international expansion as we work towards equipping and empowering 5 million people to shift from daily survival to daily thriving.
With a background spanning entrepreneurship, operations, brand building, and large-scale community impact initiatives, Teg is widely recognised for his strategic clarity, innovative thinking, and ability to mobilise people around meaningful purpose-driven work. He is passionate about elevating human potential, amplifying culturally diverse voices, and supporting movements that create positive, lasting change.
In his advisory role, Teg partners closely with Simi Rayat to strengthen the Mission’s global footprint, build influential partnerships, and ensure the Joy movement remains scalable, sustainable and deeply impactful across schools, workplaces, and communities worldwide.
Team
Chief Creative
Lead
Tara Power
Tara Power builds the conditions for people and ideas to flourish. For more than 20 years, she has worked at the intersection of partnerships and creative leadership, helping organisations grow their businesses, inclusive communities and purpose-driven programs across the UK and APAC region.
Her career blends commercial design leadership with deep experience in social impact and education, giving her a rare ability to move between creative vision and practical execution. Whether co-creating Australia’s largest entrepreneurial festival for international students and migrants, securing multi-year funding and government support, or designing programs that elevate under-represented voices, Tara’s work consistently expands opportunity where it is needed most.
Tara joins the Global Joy Mission as Strategic Advisor, bringing an instinct for connection, a talent for building trusted partnerships and a clear vision for designing systems that genuinely support human wellbeing and global growth.
Her leadership approach is grounded in curiosity, collaboration and creating environments where people feel part of something bigger than themselves. Tara is committed to ensuring growth is accessible, joy is intentional and opportunity is shared — a commitment she brings to her work with the Global Joy Mission and to every role throughout her career.
Website
Lead
Julie Allen
Julie Allen helps business owners build clarity, confidence and an online presence that genuinely works. With more than 15 years of website building experience and a professional background in marketing, finance, accounting and design, she brings a practical and well rounded perspective to every project. Her work blends strategic insight with creative execution, resulting in websites and digital systems that support real business growth.
Julie works closely with founders, practitioners and small business owners to help them get found online. She offers website creation, conversion focused design, SEO, content writing, online store setups, Google Analytics, Google Business Profile optimisation and ongoing support including WordPress maintenance and mentoring. Her approach is collaborative, grounded and intentionally designed to reduce overwhelm while increasing capability.
Community is central to Julie’s values. She volunteers with the Multiple Births Association, supporting families navigating the unique challenges of raising twins, triplets and more. She also mentors young people through Raise, helping teenagers build confidence, resilience and a sense of possibility during important stages of their lives. These experiences strengthen her belief that growth is most powerful when it is shared and that support and clarity can change someone’s trajectory.
As the founder of Biz Yourself, Julie brings a steady instinct for problem solving, a talent for simplifying complexity and a genuine commitment to helping people build businesses that feel aligned, sustainable and achievable. Her leadership is shaped by curiosity, compassion and a focus on creating environments where people feel capable, supported and part of something meaningful.
Julie is dedicated to making business growth accessible, digital strategy understandable and confidence something every business owner can cultivate.
How to get involved
Bring the Global Joy Mission to Your Organisation
Unlock a culture where people perform at their best — without burning out.
- Leadership programs
- Keynotes
- Team Offsites
- Joy Index organisational benchmarking
Shop the Tools That Spread Joy
Books, toolkits and plush companions that help children and adults learn the 5Qs Formula and build emotional resilience
News & Articles
National Education Summit Partners with Global Joy Mission
The National Education Summit has become a Supporting Partner of the Global Joy Mission, marking a significant step in positioning joy as a measurable and practical driver of wellbeing, leadership and learning in Australian schools from 2026.
We’d love to collaborate with you.
Contact us at:
Enquiries@globaljoymission.com
Globaljoymission.com
Headquarters in Melbourne
