Thom Dennis

Thom Dennis

MSc, FRSA

ESX, UK

The leadership skills that got us here, won't take us into the future.

Having taught leadership in the Marines, and for 30 years since, Thom has looked into the future and knows what it'll take.

Thom is well known for his expertise in creating transformational change and is a sought-after advisor on a spectrum of leadership, diversity, inclusion and justice issues. Over the last 30 years he has been a coach and confidant to executives of many organisations, facilitated pivotal meetings setting strategy, purpose and vision, and devised and led culture change programs bringing lasting benefit and value. He has developed the skills of senior management in leadership, conflict resolution, communication and customer service and enabled change in many corporations in the US, South America, Europe, Africa, India and the Far East.


Thom is the CEO of Serenity in Leadership Ltd, the premier culture remodelling, change and leadership specialists. He is an international speaker, voiceover actor and Amazon #1 published author and has been featured on both BBC TV News and radio and as a thought leader in over 100 articles in industry-leading publications in just the last year alone.  With over 30 years’ experience as an Executive Coach, Facilitator, Change Maker and Leadership Developer, he has been hired by global banking, pharmaceutical, energy and engineering brands such as 

  • Citigroup, 
  • Royal Bank of Scotland, 
  • Pfizer, 
  • AstraZeneca, 
  • Conoco Phillips, 
  • Shell, 
  • BP, 
  • Centrica and 
  • Transocean,

to name just a few.


He holds an 

  • MSc in Change Agent Skills and Strategies, and is a 
  • Certified Facilitator accredited by the CQ® Center, 
  • Certified NLP Master Practitioner, 
  • Member of the International Association of Facilitators 
  • Member of the Professional Speaking Association, and  
  • Fellow of The Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. 


Thom served 17 years as an officer in the Royal Marines, has lived and worked in many countries and is the proud father of two and grandfather of five. His extensive travels for both work and pleasure have informed his understanding of different cultures, and he is working on a third book. When relaxing, he can be found delving into his library or combining his love for Nature and wild places with his curiosity in photography.


THOM IS AVAILABLE FOR:


  • Conferences & Conventions
  • Off-Site Retreats and Away Days
  • Leadership, Communication & Team Building Events
  • Seminars, Workshops and Training Days
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Planning
  • Podcasts
  • Expert panels, particularly on inclusion, such as gender, harassment, bullying and the abuse of power
  • Chat Shows

Thom is well known for his expertise in creating transformational change and is a sought-after advisor on a spectrum of leadership, diversity, inclusion and justice issues. Over the last 30 years he has been a coach and confidant to executives of many organisations, facilitated pivotal meetings setting strategy, purpose and vision, and devised and led culture change programs bringing lasting benefit and value. He has developed the skills of senior management in leadership, conflict resolution, communication and customer service and enabled change in many corporations in the US, South America, Europe, Africa, India and the Far East.


Thom is the CEO of Serenity in Leadership Ltd, the premier culture remodelling, change and leadership specialists. He is an international speaker, voiceover actor and Amazon #1 published author and has been featured on both BBC TV News and radio and as a thought leader in over 100 articles in industry-leading publications in just the last year alone.  With over 30 years’ experience as an Executive Coach, Facilitator, Change Maker and Leadership Developer, he has been hired by global banking, pharmaceutical, energy and engineering brands such as 

  • Citigroup, 
  • Royal Bank of Scotland, 
  • Pfizer, 
  • AstraZeneca, 
  • Conoco Phillips, 
  • Shell, 
  • BP, 
  • Centrica and 
  • Transocean,

to name just a few.


He holds an 

  • MSc in Change Agent Skills and Strategies, and is a 
  • Certified Facilitator accredited by the CQ® Center, 
  • Certified NLP Master Practitioner, 
  • Member of the International Association of Facilitators 
  • Member of the Professional Speaking Association, and  
  • Fellow of The Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. 


Thom served 17 years as an officer in the Royal Marines, has lived and worked in many countries and is the proud father of two and grandfather of five. His extensive travels for both work and pleasure have informed his understanding of different cultures, and he is working on a third book. When relaxing, he can be found delving into his library or combining his love for Nature and wild places with his curiosity in photography.


THOM IS AVAILABLE FOR:


  • Conferences & Conventions
  • Off-Site Retreats and Away Days
  • Leadership, Communication & Team Building Events
  • Seminars, Workshops and Training Days
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Planning
  • Podcasts
  • Expert panels, particularly on inclusion, such as gender, harassment, bullying and the abuse of power
  • Chat Shows

The Leader as a Healer

Format: 30-60-90 minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]

 

This program is perfect for:

  • C-Suite
  • Senior management

 

The audience will leave with:

  • A new sense of themselves as leaders
  • A greater understanding of their impact as leaders on their staff and associates
  • Ideas and techniques to understand themselves as...
Corporate CultureLeadership - Executive LevelEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Dealing with Bullying in the Workplace

Format: _ minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]

 

This program is perfect for:

  • C-Suite
  • Board of directors
  • HR professionals

 

The audience will leave with:

  • A good understanding of the state of bullying in businesses today
  • Clarity about what bullying is
  • Clear action points on what to do with instances of...
Corporate CultureBullyingLeadership - Executive LevelCoaching - ExecutiveSexual HarassmentEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

CQ - Cultural Intelligence

Format:  Full day or half day workshop

 

This program is perfect for:

  • Executive teams
  • All those who have dealings with culturally diverse people and organisations

 

The audience will leave with:

  • Self-awareness of how culture influences your interactions with others
  • Understanding how to develop and apply CQ in yourself and others
  • Effectiveness working with...
Corporate CultureCross-Cultural AwarenessAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Mastering Responsible Power

Format: Can be shortened, but is normally a series of workshops which are designed around the current situation of an organisation

 

This program is perfect for:

  • C-Suite
  • Leadership teams

 

The audience will leave with:

  • Greater self-awareness
  • Larger conflict tool kit
  • Increased ability to manage emotions
  • Better communication up &...
Corporate CultureLeadership - Executive LevelCoaching - ExecutiveEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Surrendering to your Purpose

Format: 45 minute keynote

1-day workshop

20 minute breakout

 

This program is perfect for:

  • C-Suite
  • Boards of directors
  • Leaders
  • Anyone who has a sense, or who would like a sense, of their role in life

 

The audience will leave with:

  • An inspiration to identify and follow their purpose
  • A relaxation and insight if they have...
Corporate CultureLeadership - Executive LevelCoaching - ExecutiveEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Culture, its importance, and how to change it

Format: _ minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]

 

This program is perfect for:

  • C-Suite
  • Board of Directors
  • Senior leaders

 

The audience will leave with:

  • A deeper understanding of what culture is and why it's so important
  • Insights into how to change a culture, and how to overcome the normal resistances

 

Culture...

Corporate CultureCross-Cultural AwarenessBullyingLeadership - Executive LevelCoaching - ExecutiveSexual HarassmentEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

The Power of the Feminine and its Role today

Format: _ minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]

 

This program is perfect for:

  • C-Suite & Boards of directors
  • Those in positions of leadership
  • HR & DEI staff

 

The audience will leave with:

  • An understanding of the distinction between masculine and feminine traits
  • An appreciation of the key feminine traits and their role...
Corporate CultureCross-Cultural AwarenessBullyingLeadership - Executive LevelCoaching - ExecutiveSexual HarassmentEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

The Man of the Future

Format: _ minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]

 

This program is perfect for:

  • C-Suite & Board Members
  • Heads of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • HR Specialists

 

The audience will leave with:

  • An insight into the concept of allyship
  • A greater understanding of our impact as men
  • Ways in which men can do better, be...
Corporate CultureCross-Cultural AwarenessBullyingLeadership - Executive LevelCoaching - ExecutiveSexual HarassmentEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Living with PTSD

Format: 45 minute keynote

30 minute Lunch & Learn

Virtual or live

 

This program is perfect for:

  • Those in positions of leadership
  • Managers
  • First responders
  • Family members
  •  

The audience will leave with:

  • [takeaway 1]
  • [takeaway 2]

 

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Educational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing