The Kind began with two educators who shared one vision — to change how early childhood education leads, reflects, and grows.
Jade Borg and Alicia Sciberras came together through a shared belief that exceeding isn’t achieved through checklists — it’s cultivated through reflection, values, and culture.
Between them, they’ve led multiple Exceeding-rated services, coached teams across Australia, and built leadership frameworks that inspire intrinsic motivation, courage, and lasting change.
Their approach is both fierce and kind blending Jade’s visionary leadership and focus on accountability with Alicia’s calm depth, pedagogical insight, and strength in connection.
Together, they’ve turned The Kind into more than a consulting company it’s now a movement grounded in reflection, values alignment, and exceeding practice from within.
“When teams slow down to reflect and reconnect with their purpose, they don’t just meet quality — they embody it.”
Our Philosophy
We believe leadership starts within.
It’s the courage to pause.
The curiosity to reflect.
And the conviction to act in alignment with your values.
At The Kind, we don’t just build skills — we build self-awareness.
Because reflective educators create reflective teams, and reflective teams create Exceeding cultures.
Our work is guided by principles that are simple, yet powerful:
Values before systems.
Reflection before reaction.
Courage before comfort.
Connection before compliance.
Our Impact
Our method has supported early learning services across Australia to achieve Exceeding ratings, strengthen their culture, and lead with confidence.
But more importantly, our work changes how people feel about their profession, reigniting motivation, purpose, and pride in the impact they make every day.
At The Kind, we measure success by transformation:
Teams that move from burnout to balance.
Leaders who inspire rather than instruct.
Cultures where reflection becomes habit, not homework.
Our Vision
A sector where leadership is heart-led, reflection is embedded, and quality is lived — not rated.
Where every educator feels seen, valued, and inspired to lead from within.
Because when we lead with kindness, courage, and clarity — everything else follows.