Biography
As the Director of Strategic Enthusiasm for Creative Resources, Inc. Tom coaches leaders and their teams to higher levels of performance. And, as a principal of Plake & Company, he develops creative edge strategies for professional renewal, encouraging leaders to Struggle Less in order to Be More.
Tom is also the Chief Experience Officer for Leadership & Renewal Outfitters, a not-for-profit development organization focused on equipping people of all ages to lead with their hearts. There he currently serves as an architect and guide for The Journey, a 12-month fellowship program, funded by the Lilly Endowment, which enables non-profit executives in the state of Indiana to experience renewal, develop as leaders and connect to significance in their work.
Tom has worked extensively as a speaker, coach, facilitator, and provocateur for: corporations, foundations, churches, universities, not-for-profits, government, associations, community organizations, and schools.
Tom holds a Masters degree in Organizational Development from American University / AUNTL and is a graduate of CoachU. He has been a member of the International Association of Facilitators, The Renewal Resource Network, The Graduate School of Coaching, The National Human Services Assembly, The OD Network, and The International Coaching Federation
