About Us
Authenticate our True Colours
We help ourselves by helping others first
Our identity
As True Leaders, every word we use is purposeful, every claim genuine, every promise kept and every action meaningful
Identity: Who we are on the inside
Some sell services, we deliver change
If you could change anything you wish, what would you change first? We chose to help you and all others - not ourselves.
A ‘consultancy’ of sorts, but one underpinned by niche capabilities anchored in real, breakthrough science, our unique firm is unlike any other on Earth.
Welcome to the Change Engine.
Purpose: The reason we exist
To create, protect and drive meaningful change, we boldly go
The founding member and (Boltzmann) brains behind The Deilightful Group, we actualise any meaningful change imaginable, solve any wicked problem, tackle misinformation, realise sweet success, help the helpless and ensure others can reach full potential. Real deeds. Not empty words.
We succeed by never judging another, shining our light on darkness, fighting hatred with true love, applying equal and opposite force, being authentic and valuing uniqueness.
Principles: The rules that govern our behaviour
Let's get real. Diversity. Doesn't. Matter.
Some sell products, we fulfill hopes and dreams. Some target difference, we value uniqueness. Some deliver services, we create change. Some use words, we take action. Some blame others. We blame hatred. Some have egos, we espouse confidence. Some plead ignorance, we exhibit wisdom. Some have perspective, we see everything. Some are consciously biased, we are fully conscious. Some help themselves, we help others first.
We see your differences. But we don't discriminate. Because we love you for them. We value uniqueness. Without it, life wouldn't be worth living.
Strategy: How we deliver sweet success
Tired trying to fit it? Then stand out instead
Vividly espousing courage, conviction, authenticity, worthiness, determination, imagination, wisdom, tolerance, true love and true leadership in all we do, we are deilightful.
Our work is currently focused around 4 core workstreams:
Humanities: Charity, Aid, Human Rights, Health and Environment
Leadership: Business, Strategy, Advice and Government
Science: Education, Academia, Research and Wicked Problems
Space: Megastructures, Exploration, Diplomacy and Security
Strategic Progress Report 2024
Measuring our impact and effectiveness
Pioneering a rare new sector, in theory our model lets us perform any task, solve any problem, answer any question and create anything imaginable. That makes us Humanity’s first example of a ‘Clarketech industry’. First defined by Arthur C Clarke, (i) we can literally do anything, which (ii) seems to some as if like magic.
That’s the idea anyway. Here’s how we’re doing in reality.
Our deilightfully fun journey
We were created in London UK by our Founder of Light, Ian Clarke, on 22nd September 2021
Our story so far
Our birth: Project Speak Up 2021
Goal: The single biggest individually led change initiative in global banking history (Complete, Success)
In 2021, our Project Speak Up Report and Change Plan rocked the world of financial services, and led to 7 new world records including the first black female board appointment in investment banking history. Authoring and leading it ended our founders career (and almost his life) but also birthed a new industry and field of science. Crucially, it gave us unique information and insight on Earth into A) the scientific causes, workings and cure for hatred, and B) the ubiquitous absence of all competent authority and true leadership globally today. Be inspired to drive change...
Our growth: Project Deilightful 2022
Goal: Actualising a new firm - the worlds first authentic D&I consultancy (Complete, Success)
In 2022, we set about creating a D&I power brand. Yet despite being fronted by 2 highly regarded Titans of Change embodying every protected characteristic between them, membership of 6 marginalised collectives, 11 change world records, 12 awards plus a uniquely authentic True Leadership training program, sadly not a single Fortune500 firm would agree to buy even $1 of services from us. It proved to us A) no firm wants D&I to be authentic, and B) the D&I industry is beyond reprieve. So we changed our strategy accordingly, from D&I Consultancy to something more compelling.
Our intervention: Project David 2023
Goal: Evidenced to a scientific standard, we identify and explain the 14 causes and wider effects of the war between Israel and Palestine, plus reveal the sole viable path to ceasefire and resolution (Complete, Collecting)
Israel's all-out declaration of war against its Palestinian neighbours followed a brutal yet sophisticated and coordinated strategic assault by Hamas levelled at targets across the nations south. Yet there is more to the situation than meets the eye. Independent, apolitical, impartial, fully evidenced, free, comprehensive and conclusive. To explore the wars history, causality and the sole viable path to peace, read our Israel-Hamas War Report.
Our arrival: Project Revelation 2024
Goal: Pioneer a brand new industry anchored in breakthrough science, for the first global application of 'Change Engine' technology (Complete, Collecting)
Capping off our 2-year special scientific investigation, we attempt to conclusively define human identity for the first time with robust science. Along the way, we’ll equip you with answers to some of life’s biggest questions, the solutions to many of its biggest challenges and even blow the lid on the biggest conspiracy in history. These findings and more in our book The Sciences of Change.
Our future: Project Regenesis 2025
Goal: Exploring the workings of science and science making, to help you answer any question, solve any problem or discover any thing imaginable. (In Progress, Actualising)
Today, science is written by 'doctors' and 'professors' with no understanding of how or why we make discoveries. Philosophy and wicked problems don't nicely slot into narrow boxed 'sciences', as academia has structured itself. And the pressure to make money by 'getting published' now far outweights the importance and relevance of integrity, curiosity or competency. Thus the Sagan Standard. Our forthcoming book 'Science Making: For great minds only' exists to help you save science and advance scientific endeavour.
We value authenticity. Because few are authentic
Like all firms, our collective identity drives our deeds, and our collective deeds form our identity. Our values and change projects aren’t imposed on our people. They come from our people, along with passion, drive and determination. Because we only employ authentic human's, allow them to choose their purpose then equip them with the tools, training, nurturing and support to succeed - together.
Purpose
Whether an individual, firm or government, stealing success from failure can only stem from having a meaningful and differentiated purpose.
Not vacuous words knowingly meaningless to firm, staff and customers. Real purpose that truly matters, and which vividly is both lived and breathed by every being, process, product and communication the firm collects. From there spawns all things - worthiness, uniqueness, value, potential, authenticity, impact, legacy, sales, profit, results - everything. We're always clear on our authentic goals and vividly purpose them in all we say and do.
Curiosity
Knowledge is power. Ignorance is bliss. But only curiosity is deilightful.
From art to science to celebrity, the most valuable perspectives are always the rarest. Yet today, both individually and as a species, most wrongly assume what they can’t do can’t be done, and what they don’t know doesn't exist. Wise Humans understand we know very little, so actively seek out and listen to – never dismiss – unique new perspectives.
Uniqueness
Diversity doesn't matter. Because all difference is entirely arbitrary and meaningless.
From the shape of our ear lobes to the pattern of our footprints, every Human is unique. It's this uniqueness that makes us the only species on Earth delimited from lines of longitude. We can literally live anywhere by changing ourselves or creating change. All value stems from it. So we accept, embrace, explore and nurture it, wherever we find it. Standing out takes courage. Because fitting in takes nothing.
Authenticity
Without authenticity, there can be no reality. Deeds, not words.
Say what you see, not what you want to see. Better yet ask why you see what you think you see and listen impartially to the answer. We always project trust, respect, honesty, directness, tolerance, fairness and accountability in our dealings with others. We take responsibility for our changes, we keep our promises, we tell only the truth - no matter how hard it is to hear - and we help (never hurt) those we serve.
Our awards
For excellence in driving paradigm shifting change on the world stage
In case you can't tell...
Lead5050
Lead 5050 Award 2022
The Green Organisation
International CSR Excellence Awards 2022
WeAreTheCity
Rising Stars Awards 2022
...we are as authentic as it gets
Ragan Communications
Ragan CSR & Diversity Awards 2022
The Better Society Network
Better Society Awards 2022
We Are Umi
Social Entrepreneur Index 2022
Our world records
Words mean so little when our actions paint such a clear picture to the world
Our deeds (not words) define our identity
Ian Clarke
Project Speak Up 2021
Deilight Consulting
Project Speak Up 2021
Financial Conduct Authority
Project Speak Up 2021
We help ourselves by helping others first
Deborah Bailey, HSBC USA
Project Speak Up 2021
Melvin Flowers, George Madison and Deborah Bailey, HSBC USA
Project Speak Up 2021
Melvin Flowers, Deborah Bailey and George Madison, HSBC USA
Project Speak Up 2021
We do things and go places no one else dares to
Deilight Consulting
Project Deilicious 2022
Deilight Consulting
Project Jude 2022
Deilight Consulting
Project Deilightful 2022
Because your success is our success
Deilight Consulting
Project Revelation 2023
Deilight Consulting
Project Revelation 2023
Deilightful Media
Ian Clarke
Our reviews
However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. - Sir Winston Churchill (We/Human)
No perspective is ever incorrect to its originator
Crown Prosecution Service
Baljit Ubhey OBE, Director of Policy and Strategy
NBCPA
Grace Moronfolu MBE, Chair National Black Crown Prosecution Service
Tonies
Lucia Kreuzer, General Manager UK/IE
Thus, every perspective is correct
The Hunger Project
Jobanputra Lakhani, Founder and CEO
Diversiton
Sharon Cowen, Operations Manager
Treasury Today
Sophie Parker, Publisher and Head of Strategic Coordination
But only all of them give us a complete picture of reality
Microsoft
Mike Butler, Xandr Product Mgr and Women's Network ExCo
Salesian School
Emily Crook, Head of PSHE
Wallington Country Grammar School
Lin Proctor, Head of Careers
Ian Clarke (We/Human)
Meet our Founder of Light
"It’s for you, those like you and those unlike you that I will run to the ends of the Earth for and love until the end of time for and live until there is nothing else to live for."
I’m a unique, authentic Wise Human Being and conscious True Leader who always helps others first, listens and takes action to drive paradigm shifting meaningful change.
I founded Deilight because I truly care about others - people like you and also those unlike you. Underpinning my unique abilities, meaningful achievements, and tangible multi-disciplinary wisdom is my determined purpose in life - to enforce fairness and accountability, protect Humanity and drive out the darkness. Not just words. Real deeds. My biggest passion is knowing, loving and helping others. My 8-billion friends mean the world to me, because they represent success. Without them, life wouldn’t be worth living.
Take a look around and if you have any questions or are making a difference that helps others, get in touch. My firm exists to help deliver your sweet success.
With 14 awards for excellence, 9 chartered certifications across 5 disciplines, 10 world records for pioneering change, a press profile across 120 countries and complex intersectionality across 4 protected traits, Ian’s authentic proven authority on true leadership, driving change and the science of Humanism is unique on Earth.
Recognized by Rising Stars, Lead5050, Social Entrepreneur Index, Millennium Volunteers, plus 9 other awarding bodies, Ian’s spent most of his life developing and championing authentic intersectional talent, human rights and social mobility through schemes like Nightline, Whitgift SNAP, Kickstart, Young Enterprises and Migrant Leaders.
Across 14 years in finance sector leadership spanning 2 continents, he co-founded/led 5 people bodies representing over 12,000 marginalised colleagues. That's while leading global sales content, innovation and co-led strategy across 6 sectors while nurturing, solutioning and troubleshooting many of the banks largest global corporate client relationships.
In 2021, Ian hit headlines and made history after calling out hatred in financial services – the only investment banker ever to publicly do so – ushering in 7 world records for pioneering change including the first black female global bank board appointment in the industry's history. Today, he’s a published author, speaker, scientist, consultant, entrepreneur and founder of the Deilightful Group.
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