subtle disruptors
stepping stones through complexity
what I do
I help leaders who want to evolve their organisations for even greater impact. Particularly when they are coming up against hairy, opaque problems or ambiguous, exciting opportunities.
Sometimes this means exploring and shaping the inner world of the organisation, through things like strategic offsites, crafting organisational strategy, refining their operations, or thought-partnership. And other times this means exploring how the organisation can change the way it impacts its outer world, through things like venture exploration, product visioning, or customer research.
I work within these ambiguous situations to bring some clarity, to bring something new into being; something that you can then take on and run with.
Designing and facilitating workshops and offsites are a particular speciality, where I work with key stakeholders to create an experience that responds to the organisation’s context and creates a container that balances ensuring the most important topics are discussed, creating space for the emergent, and enabling everyone to feel heard and aligned.
happy clients…
Afterpay, Becketts, City of Melbourne, Cogent, Code for Australia, Culture Amp, E1, EYC3, IBM, Infinite Co, Melbourne Integrated Therapies, Melbourne Therapy Rooms, PwC, Studio MASS, Telstra, The Garage Sign Shop, The Office Space, Roy Mint Co, Treasury Wine Estate, Young and Well, 99Designs
“I had the pleasure of working with Adam for the last two half years at Culture Amp. I collaborated with Adam on five offsites with our full 30 person leadership team and 8 with our executive team. After several years of using eternal facilitators Adam took over the reigns and not only designed, but fully ran and expertly facilitated, all of those sessions.
One of his remarkable strengths is his intuitive understanding of when to hold space for discussion and when to step in and guide the conversation. This skill has enabled our leaders to truly listen to one another, navigate complexity and gain clarity on their objectives, and align around a shared strategic vision. I wholeheartedly endorse Adam for any opportunities in designing and facilitating strategic offsites.
Adam’s adaptability, keen awareness, and ability to connect with diverse leadership styles will undoubtedly foster greater coherence and collaboration within any organisation. I can highly recommend his new business “Subtle Disruptors” to any leadership team - he is the perfect partner to either introduce, or up level, your offsites.”
“When we established our law firm, it was crucial for our partners and team members to align on the kind of business we wanted to build—one that we would be proud to work in and which would be successful for many years to come.
Adam worked closely with our leadership team to guide us through the process of defining the foundational elements of our firm—our Purpose, Vision, Mission, and Values. His ability to foster an open and inclusive environment ensured that every partner and other members of our team felt heard, helping us identify common ground and shared aspirations.
What sets Adam apart is his tailored approach. He doesn’t impose solutions but instead facilitates conversations that bring out the best thinking from everyone involved. This has not only helped us align as a team but also given our firm a clear direction and framework for decision-making going forward.
I highly recommend Adam to other leadership teams seeking alignment on strategy and culture. His expertise will give your organisation the clarity and cohesion needed to thrive.”
“As co-owners of a newly established wellness centre, we knew there were important conversations we needed to have—we just weren’t sure what they were or how to approach them. We had a shared vision, yet needed more structure to translate that vision into aligned, practical steps.
Through just three focused sessions, Adam helped us surface the conversations that really mattered. He asked the right questions, created a safe space for honest dialogue, and helped us break everything down into actionable steps. Those conversations have directly shaped our direction as a business and strengthened our relationships in the process.”