about me
I'm Tom Schin, and my mission is to help you build a better workplace company culture. I fundamentally believe that the key to sustainable success and high employee engagement lies in empowering your managers to become exceptional leaders.
While I enjoy being center stage, it's not for the spotlight, but to share knowledge based on practical application, experience, and rigorous instructional design principles. My goal is to deliver thoughtful, customized solutions that dramatically impact your organization.
Growing up in an education household, I've embraced the lifelong learner mindset throughout my career—a philosophy I share with others through an energetic and inspirational style. My approach blends a little "Jester" with a lot of practicality, ensuring your managers learn to "fish for themselves."
I am a CultureTalk Certified Partner and a graduate of Leadership Saratoga, continually seeking and sharing learning opportunities wherever possible.
We all need to find ways to give back. It helps the community grow. At present, I'm President of the Board of CRHRA (local SHRM affiliate). In my free time, you'll find me at a CrossFit class, working on my latest DIY project or learning a new Uke piece. Looking for more about me? Connect with me on LinkedIn or use the contact form below to say hello.
My Approach
Relationships are the key to success in business, and your company culture is a direct reflection of your leadership. You need a partner focused on collaborating on YOUR organizational needs.
My style is unique, but my focus is singular: providing customized Executive Coaching and Leadership Development that equips your managers to drive exceptional employee engagement. I am an invested partner who understands that the manager is the linchpin of retention and performance.
Fixing workplace culture issues doesn't happen overnight. It's a long-game approach. I work with groups who are prepared to invest the time and energy to make their manager's effectiveness a continually evolving element for lasting engagement.
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The value of an instructional Design approach
I've solved complex business problems for small and large companies over the years, and that experience is what I'll be sharing directly with you and your managers. My goal is to take your leadership team to the next level in building better workplace cultures.
My unique blend of Human Resources & Talent Acquisition experience blended with my Curriculum Design education ensures the content I deliver is customized, engaging, and sticks. I earned my Master of Science in Education Theory and Practice from the University at Albany, and use that knowledge along with my origins in academic publishing, to approach leadership development not just as general consulting, but as true, tailored learning for your team.
Creating greater employee engagement results in a higher retention rate, greater customer loyalty, and stronger results. The most important piece here is that this is not about me. It's about empowering your people to succeed.
Problem Solved
“We hired Tom to help us provide our managers with the tools necessary for making positive and forward-thinking decisions. The training sessions created a team dynamic by bringing managers of all levels together to share thoughts and ideas. We’ve seen our leaders become more secure in their position, and a change in their approach to working with their teams.”
Kris, PVA