Harnessing AI to build thriving organisational cultures: Insight to impact
Consultant.
Researcher.
Thought Partner.
What I do
Consulting
I partner with leaders to navigate complexity, drive cultural alignment, and deliver practical, values-led solutions in real-world settings.
Research
My current focus explores how AI, leadership, and organisational culture intersect – pushing the boundaries of insight to shape the future of work.
Thought leadership
I write, speak, and build models that cut through noise – offering frameworks, field-tested wisdom, and honest perspectives for leaders and teams.
Here’s what I’ve been thinking, writing, working through lately.
Some recent reflections
Little Wins – A Gentle Glide-Path After the BHAG Surge
After crushing a BHAG, energy plummets. Little wins – quick tasks finished in minutes – bridge the gap between high-gear and rest. They feed dopamine, protect momentum, and remind you you’re still effective. Declutter a folder, send a thank-you, polish a checklist. Small victories soften the landing, so you restart stronger, with renewed focus, clarity, and confidence tomorrow morning.
Your Body’s Dashboard: Navigating Health Like a Well-Oiled Machine
Ever wondered why your fitness watch resembles a car’s dashboard? Just as your vehicle has gauges monitoring its performance, your body has its own sophisticated alert system. From energy levels to heart rate, understanding these vital signs is like reading your car’s instruments – and mastering them could be the key to your daily performance.
Mastering Leadership: Surfacing Hidden Rules to Resolve Workplace Conflict
In workplaces, what appears as ‘miscommunication’ often arises from hidden rules—unspoken assumptions that shape interactions. By surfacing these deeper influences through patient inquiry and active listening, leaders transform conflict into productive dialogue. When everyone shares the same map of understanding, collaboration thrives, genuinely flourishes, guiding teams towards trust, respect, and long-term, deeply meaningful, sustainable outcomes.
The Governance Compass™: Turning complexity into clarity
Born in the field, not the classroom – this framework started at Yancoal, helping align a corporate centre with ten mine sites. It set clear rules of engagement, defined decision rights, and built a shared foundation for growth.
Now, I help other organisations build their own compass – to sharpen roles, align behaviours, and scale trust across teams and functions.
About Tom
The human behind the research
I’ve worked with leaders in mines, boardrooms, and beyond – helping them make sense of complexity and lead with character.
Now, I’m combining 40 years of lived experience with fresh eyes on the future.
I keep a guitar nearby – not to play, but to think better.
What others say
“Tom doesn’t just diagnose problems – he gives us a compass and a path.”
“Straight-talking. Values-led. Strategically sharp.”
“A powerful mix of wisdom and practicality.”
Let’s talk
Whether you’re planning a transformation, leading a team, or just trying to make sense of the noise – I can help you find clarity and traction.
Let’s have a conversation that moves things forward.