Keynotes, Presentations, Workshops
Tom Trumble delivers keynote speeches and workshops on leadership under pressure, history and resilience. His talks draw on two decades of historical research and four published books with Penguin Random House.
What Tom Speaks About:
Tom focuses on moments when ordinary people faced extraordinary choices. His presentations examine leadership in crisis, the decisions made when the cost of inaction is death, when survival requires moral clarity, and when loyalty and principle collide. He draws from WW2 history, Antarctic exploration, Cold War politics and contemporary leadership challenges.
Recent Presentations:
Survival in Singapore: Operation Jaywick and resistance under occupation
The Shackleton story: leadership, loyalty, and the cost of command
Critical elements of Leadership: behind enemy lines — a WW2 workshop
Who Hires Tom:
Schools, universities, corporations, and professional associations invite Tom to speak at leadership conferences, commemorative events, MBA classes, and company offsites.
Topics Covered:
Leadership under pressure. Moral decision-making. Resilience. Courage. History as a mirror for modern challenges.
Testimonials
"He has a natural ability to tell a gripping story well. He has a capacity to convey the big picture but has the underlying knowledge of detail which allows him to field and deal with probing questions from his audience."
— Justice Richard RS Tracey AM RFD
"Tom's clear knowledge of Military History and the associated lessons in leadership in constantly changing environments with a team of diverse individuals who contain the human elements of doubt, fear and despair was outstanding. Tom exceeded expectations and joins the list of our best speakers."
— Lieutenant Colonel David G Blackwell OAM RFD (Retd)
"Tom held his audience of 300 in the palm of his hand as he allowed this incredible story to unfold piece by piece. His powerful presentation on dynamic leadership in periods of great change or crisis is most relevant in today's uncertain world."
— Clare Cannon, Director of Cannon Group
Contact:
To inquire about booking Tom for your event, use the contact form on the next page or email podcast.inextremis@gmail.com