About the Author: Ashley Thomson
Professional Journey
Ashley started in business improvement in 1998, working for an Australian consulting company. He honed his skills by optimising corporate giants like Coles Group, Myer, ANZ Bank, Telstra, and Zurich Insurance. This hands-on experience gave him practical insights into the workings of great businesses and the pitfalls of poor performers.
Accolades and Awards
Ashley’s exceptional coaching prowess has earned him a place in the prestigious Coaching Hall of Fame (2019). Additionally, his achievements have been acknowledged through multiple awards, solidifying his reputation as a world-class business coach. He leads a team of award-winning business coaches at Tenfold, setting the gold standard in the industry.
Expertise Across Industries
With diverse experience spanning FMCG, manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, construction, trades, retail, and professional services, Ashley has successfully coached businesses across various sectors. His expertise lies in coaching mature businesses with revenues ranging from $5M to $50M, guiding them through complex financial structures, marketing strategies, operational improvements, and leadership development.
Innovative Problem Solver
Ashley’s background as a convergence task force manager and project manager at leading organisations like Show Ads and NewsCorp – PMP Print equipped him with the skills to streamline complex business functions. His ability to sift through data, identify key business drivers, and provide agile financial models enables businesses to thrive in competitive markets.
Published Author and Global Authority
Ashley’s influence extends far beyond his coaching practice. He co-authored “The Quiet Sales Genius,” a definitive guide to effective sales strategies. He has been featured in prominent publications, podcasts, and conferences, cementing his status as a thought leader in the coaching community.
Ashley’s influence reaches across the globe, with features and accolades from esteemed platforms such as:
BATMAN VS SUPERMAN: What’s The Superhero Factor in Your Business
With the upcoming blockbuster release of Batman Vs Superman, here at Tenfold Business Coaching we cannot be more thrilled to see two of our favourite superheroes go head to head. Since their inception by Bob Kane and Bill Fi...
Two Times Award Winner: And The Winner Is…
Suzzanne Laidlaw is a leading Perth business coach who is an honorary member of the Tenfold Team. The recent Business Excellence Forum gave our team a fantastic opportunity to spend more time with Suzzanne w...
Employee Coach of the Year: And The Winner Is…
If you are getting a feeling of deja vu then you are right! Our very own Arjen van den Broek has been recognised and awarded the title of 2016 Employee Coach of the Year (Asia Pacific), following on from hi...
CEO Of The Year: And The Winner Is…
The Business Excellence Forum Awards (BEF) recognises and honours businesses that encompass a culture of innovation, passion, risk-taking and leadership. Tenfold is proud to announce that the...
Tips From Australia’s Best: Become An Industry Leader
If you tried to contact us last week you may have noticed we were not at our usual location. Instead we have been conferencing at the stunning Peninsula event space at Central Pier, Docklands. Team Tenfold attended the “Australia Bu...
Managing A World Class Team: Part 4 – What’s Your Motivation?
We’re going to start with question. BUT before we do, make sure you have checked out the other blogs in this series, Unlocking Potential, Recruitment Time (again) and
Managing A World Class Team: Part 3 – Unlocking Potential
If you haven’t figured it out (from our puzzle), we are continuing our series on Managing A World Class Team, by jumping into Key Performance Indicators. To catch up on the previous blogs from the series che...
Managing A World Class Team: Part 2 – Recruitment Time (again)
It’s team talking time. And even though we’ve done this post before, we’re going to touch on a little topic we’ve covered in the past. Job Descriptions. (Are you up to speed with the World Class Team series? Read Part One...
Managing A World Class Team: Part 1 – Kicking Goals!
In fact, frankly, we’re sick of them. Not in the traditional sense, of course. Profits for your business are good. They mean more cash and more success. But we’re bored with ...
4 Ways to Confidently Outsource (until science invents cloning)
As a business owner, you have to be a Jack or Jill of all trades. What are you today? An accountant, marketer, lawyer, bookkeeper, technician… However, if you intend to keep your sanity and business running smoothly, you need to either clone yourself or find ways to spread your workload. Given that modern science is yet to deliver on the cloning option, (but colonising Mars makes total sense), your best bet is to divide and conquer, so here are some tips to get you started. Huzzah! 1. Clean your books: Bookkeeping for a small business is getting more and more ...
