Elevarian co-founders Steven Mackie, Gurdeep Bassi and Paul Williamson in conversation.

Meet
Founders

Elevarian has been shaped through lived experience, observation, practice, reflection and a shared commitment to developing people who can increasingly be relied upon.

Steven Mackie, Co-Founder of the Elevarian Institute

Co-Founder

Steven Mackie

Steven is an author and business owner with experience as an employer and a longstanding interest in personal development, discipline and physical training. His writing and practical experience have helped shape the thinking behind Elevarian and its approach to Human Governance.

Paul Williamson, Co-Founder of the Elevarian Institute

Co-Founder

Paul Williamson

Paul brings experience from training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and meditation, alongside a strong interest in how people think, behave and develop greater control over their responses. His perspective contributes to Elevarian’s focus on self-command, awareness and dependable behaviour.

Gurdeep Bassi, Co-Founder of the Elevarian Institute

Co-Founder

Gurdeep Bassi

Gurdeep has experienced Elevarian’s principles personally, using the approach to improve his lifestyle, build greater discipline and lose weight. He trains regularly, is highly motivated and is also one of the voices representing Elevarian through its social media and public-facing content.

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The Institute

A more
reliable human
future

Elevarian exists to explore, develop and share the principles, frameworks and practices that help people become more dependable — in their thinking, behaviour and contribution.

We believe that real progress, in individuals and in society, depends on people who can be relied upon. Human Governance is our response to that need.

Explore Human Governance
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Our approach

Rooted in
real experience

Our work is grounded in lived experience, observation, independent study and practical application. We draw on ideas from philosophy, psychology, behaviour, leadership and personal development, always with a focus on what works in real life.

Learn more about our approach
“A more dependable population
builds a more humane and resilient society.”

— Elevarian Institute