Tom Nixon

Summary

I do everything possible to align my work to the pivotal moment in history we find ourselves in today. Some call it the Meta Crisis and others The Great Turning. Whatever the label, the future is going to be radically different from even recent history. We're living through a time where many ecological and human-created systems are in collapse, yet we have unprecedented opportunities to effect change that can create the kind of world I and perhaps you too want to bring about: With more love, peace, kindness, fun, and creativity. As for me, I have over 20 years of experience on the rollercoaster ride of being a founder. I've been involved in start-ups, growth, pivoting, turnarounds and closing things well when they're done. I now focus on research and support for other purpose-driven founders and my open source start-up, Maptio. Working with clients, my approach combines coaching, personal transformation, and practical support. I often start at times of change or challenge for founders. If you have any needs like these then let's have a conversation. - Reconnect to why you started your initiative and figure out what’s next for you - Learn how to step into the creative role of holding a purposeful vision - Build a highly participatory organisational structure and culture - Get money flowing around your initiative (and life) sustainably - Maintain the startup passion as your initiative grows - Resolve unhelpful tensions with co-founders - Creatively plan succession, mergers and acquisitions I make a lot of use of Peter Koenig's seminal research into the role of founders and why some visions come to life and others do not. So much so that I wrote a book about it: "Work with Source: Realise big ideas, organise for emergence and work artfully with money". There are now many thousands of copies in circulation around the world. https://workwithsource.com My startup, Maptio is an an open source online tool for organisations focused on purpose and who don't go big on management hierarchy. It's like a super simple dynamic org chart that helps you think through and visualise who's responsible for what and how the big vision breaks down into the smaller ideas that support it. “Tom is a truly inspirational independent thinker who comes from an authentic and loving space. Tom challenges and inspires in such a way that it feels fun to talk about scary stuff and act on uncomfortable insights. All of it leads to more competence, confidence and courage. Thanks Tom for your coaxing coaching!”  -  Asa Silfverberg.