CURRENT MISSION Foster global unity. ABOUT ME I get crazy ideas about how I want to make a difference - and then set up projects to do it. If we are going to solve our world's challenges we need global leaders who can think and act globally so I set up and run the Global Enterprise Experience (www.geebiz.org). It has had participants from 115 countries, and recently won a UN award. This trip to Scotland is for the Social Entrepreneurship World Forum which came out of that award. I want universities to be action learning and fun so set up programmes like Export Bridge, governments to be innovative so set up Te Kaihau Ltd (www.windeaters.co.nz), schools to apply modern learning practice so am on the board of Core Education (www.core-ed.org), transform ideas about ADHD (www.kohutu.co.nz), and get students to create world changing projects. Life is great. We live in paradise on 20 acres just outside New Zealand's capital city. It is a little stud with a palomino stallion. As a guest, I am committed to being as helpful as possible - whether that is helping with cleaning, cooking, providing food, tidying or child care. I seek to be economical with water and electricity, replace anything I use or break, and respect your privacy and house rules. I also love the opportunity to converse with you and to learn about your world and your ideas. And, of course, would welcome the opportunity to return the favour, hosting you in my home. PHILOSOPHY I believe everybody has extraordinary potential to make a positive difference. As a university teacher and business consultant I see ordinary people grow into achieving extraordinary things. I love couchsurfing because it is a brilliant initiative to fostering unity in diversity.