Global Tolerance’s headquarters were on the HMS President, a World War One anti-submarine ship on the River Thames - turning subtractors into multipliers starts from home

It was my job to design and implement the PR for a global event on love and forgiveness, co-hosted by HH Dalai Lama and the local Sikh community, at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The role involved setting up all the interviews for HH Dalai Lama, briefing him (probably the most futile thing I have done since trying to master the cello aged 11), and leading this fine bunch of people around the Golden Temple for a media tour. We were all asked to remove our shoes and socks; the floor was soaking from people bathing in holy water; and the media were shoving, pushing and slipping to get the best shot. Love and forgiveness were required.

When 390,000 Brits said they belonged to the Jedi faith, it meant Jedi Knights was the fourth largest religion in the UK. Our campaign saw two robed Jedi lovers Yunyun and Umada delivering a letter to the UN, asking that UN International Day for Tolerance (16th November) be changed to the UN Interstellar Day for Tolerance, to reflect the religious beliefs of theirJedi brothers and sisters in Britain and across the galaxies! As Jedi spokesperson (and Chewie - pictured), I was able to steer the mainstream campaign towards powerful questions of respect and identity. We reached 700,000,000 people.

What a dude. Nile Rodgers may be best known as the Chic funk-disco-pop legend, with collaborations including Madonna, David Bowie, Daft Punk, Lady Gaga and a million others, but his We Are Family Foundation, led by his equally inspiring partner Nancy Hunt, is a soulful legacy of love and leadership. Every year, We Are Family brings together 30 Global Teen Leaders in New York for the Just Peace Summit - named after the vision of the late great poet and peace-maker, Mattie J T Stepanek. I’ve been privileged to be a facilitator, storyteller and all-round trouble-maker at the Summit since 2010.

This was perhaps the most sensitive and politically charged work I’ve ever been involved in. The Gallup Organization’s Poll of the Muslim World was the world’s largest ever social research project, aiming to bring to light what the world’s Muslims really feel about social issues - rather than us imposing beliefs on them. The ground-breaking research and global media coverage, released not long after the 7/7 bombings, busted the myth that being both British (or French, or German) and Muslim were opposing ideas. I led the media strategy, working closely with the researchers and leadership in Gallup’s team to help ensure the media covered the research accurately. Gallup kindly said ‘We have worked with many agencies in the past, but none has been as strong as Global Tolerance.’

When Global Tolerance was hired to help spread the first United Nations International Day of Happiness, I was excited, but in truth had no real idea about the depth of happiness. Learning about the science of happiness - such as, the best way to find happiness is to focus on the happiness of others - led to a successful ‘Happy Hero’ media campaign (with the #happyday hashtag), celebrating those humble humans who go out of their way to serve others. Mark Williamson, the Executive Director of Action for Happiness, is one such happy hero, and someone whom I count among my dearest friends.

Seren was born at 0000 on 5 May 2013. One minute after Jedi day. She was instantly forgiven. The force is strong with her.

All Pause for Thought contributors on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show, myself included, were asked to prepare a script for Nelson Mandela’s passing (in case we were on the radio the following day).Reflecting on his legacy and leadership, it was Madiba’s decision to step down after a single term that really stuck with me. Unlike the dozens of post-independence African leaders who had clung to power, Mandela’s fuel was freedom, not power or control. He believed in South Africa, and giving her the space she needed to thrive. Mandela was an open leader.

The story of the Open Leadership Exercise (OLE) and the ‘£1m company giveaway’ was covered all over the world. Some called it madness. But what’s of most value to you? Chances are, it’s not something that can be bought. It’s your partner, your children, your friends. How much would you give to have one more day with a loved one who passed away? Money is just one part of the value spectrum. It’s a means, not the ends. Look at Seren’s smile - that’s the ends.

Raya Lucia opts for lounge-wear for her Tuesday night marshmallows