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:
6 Simple Things Your Business Needs To Thrive (That Your Accountant Fails At*!)
How can I tell you what your accountant isn’t doing? Well, before I became a Business Coach, I was an accountant for 10 years. In fact, technically I still am, but I don’t do accounting anymore.
Client Appreciation Dinner 2016
With over 80 in attendance, this year’s Client Appreciation Dinner for our business coaching clients, was a wonderful success! Highlights of the evening included speed networking, awards presentation for companies reaching 5 and 10 yea...
4 Need-To-Know Hints for Success in Sales
For some, the thought of customer service and sales can feel very daunting. Sometimes it comes from a fear of being judged or rejection and other times you may just not feel qualified. Throughout my two years at SEEK Learning, my e...
The One Hack for Public Speaking That Never Fails
For most, just the thought of public speaking can immediately lead to a bad headache, pools of sweat developing visually through their shirt and the desire to just go home and hide, and with the abundance of bad advice out there, it’s not ha...
4 Essential Cash Tips for any SME
You have probably heard that 60% of SME businesses cease trading in the first 3 years. In a lot of cases, I think these are the lucky ones. The owners that I really feel for are the ones that are staying in business for years on end and only...
Steve Jobs: A Lesson in How Focus Foils Failure
Steve Jobs was a visionary. (Perhaps not in a fashion sense, but in other, more important ways, which is how he got away with wearing turtleneck sweaters.) Everyone who can spell ‘í’ knows his legacy: He took ..
5 Reasons Your Business Should Knock Back Work To Be More Profitable
Whether your business is construction, chiropractor or even colour consulting (yes, it’s a real thing!), it’s essential to make sure your business is focused. Focus, whether in business or life, is an area where a strong understanding of who...
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...
